Microsoft tailors collaboration tools to underserved front-line workers

At Mattress Firm, with 2,500 locations in the U.S., the shift to Microsoft Teams responded to an organic adoption of communication platforms from front-line employees, said Jon Sider, CIO at Mattress Firm.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 10, 2020

Enterprise-scale companies adopting Azure over AWS, Goldman Sachs finds

Enterprise is Microsoft's sweet spot. As the cloud gained relevance, the company has shifted clients toward new, cloud-based tools.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 10, 2020

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CIO Priorities

CIOs are tasked with balancing their company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

By CIO Dive staff

25 business technology trends for 2020

As tech leaders plan for 2020 and beyond, keep a close eye on interoperability and making technology purchasing decisions that can remain flexible in the long-term. 

Jan. 9, 2020

Citi wants to hire 2,500 coders in trading, investment banking

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase made similar advances last year; the former hiring 100 engineers on the trading floor, while a handful of JPMorgan coders were approved to trade cash equities.

By Dan Ennis • Jan. 7, 2020

What decentralized IT spending means for budget and oversight

Putting purchasing decisions in the hands of business units takes away oversight, leading to possible overspending when those units buy more than necessary.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 6, 2020

5 data trends for 2020

Companies will increase reliance on artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics in 2020 as they seek a competitive edge.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 3, 2020

On the road to AI adoption, execs grapple with expertise and data

Companies that fail to overcome the knowledge, data and tool barriers to AI adoption are at risk of ceding ground to the competition.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 3, 2020

5 CIO and IT leadership trends for 2020

With an uncertain economic future, changing trade policies and constant cyberthreats, IT leaders need a clear strategic vision and the support of the business.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 2, 2020

CIO Dive's Top Trends of 2019

Tie a bow on it, uncork the champagne and take a deep breath: say goodbye to 2019. 

Dec. 30, 2019

CIO Dive's Top News of 2019

The world of business technology is nonstop and the Top News of 2019 honors the constant churn.

Dec. 27, 2019

Former Hyatt CIO takes the tech helm at 4 cruise line brands

Marshall Lancaster will bring his industry experience to Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 23, 2019

Microsoft: 73% of companies turn to 'tech intensity' to shape digital success

Regardless of the industry, organizations see value in becoming technology companies, a trend Microsoft identifies as an opportunity.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2019

Target leans on data science to solve 'extremely large' retail problems

The retailer turned to data science to help improve on-shelf availability, reduce inventory levels and create operating efficiencies.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 18, 2019

3 things to do before California's privacy law goes live

Experts have hailed the California Consumer Privacy Act as the "de facto" standard for other states to craft privacy legislation. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2019

Private cloud evolves as public cloud steals the industry spotlight

Private clouds aren't disappearing — they're changing to fit into a hybrid and multicloud world. 

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 17, 2019

Driving up the value of AI starts with building an ecosystem

Joint use of data, alignment of financial interests and flexibility among partners can pave the way for valuable cooperation in AI projects.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 16, 2019

Meet AIG's ideal product manager for AI

Without the right mix of skills, AI leaders can fail to deliver on expected business outcomes and create a rift between stakeholders and technical staff.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 12, 2019

IT's role in demand generation

If you're sitting on the sidelines with demand gen, there's no excuse not to get in the game.

By Graeme Thompson • Dec. 12, 2019

Wendy's outsourcing IT, expects up to $15M restructuring costs

The chain anticipates up to $9 million in severance and related employee costs. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2019

McKesson names CIO, CTO as biopharma plays catch up on tech

Digital transformation is forcing tech leaders into more privileged positions. Biopharma struggles to pair heads of technology — either CDO or CIO —​ with the science and research arms of executive committees.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2019

How a Walmart candle outlines the case for a federal privacy law

Industry sits in a data privacy law purgatory, with fears of a patchwork of state laws complicating regulation, compliance and consumer satisfaction.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2019

Tackling digital transformation proactively — before a crisis hits

Digital transformation tends to take place reactively, whether it's in response to losing a customer as new competition arises or as a way to manage issues.

By Chuck Fried • Dec. 9, 2019

The CIO Dive Awards for 2019

From cloud contenders to technology stalwarts, these are the companies and executives shaping business transformation as digital disruption circles industry. 

Dec. 9, 2019

Best Western puts customer experience at the center of AWS migration

By moving the reservations system to the cloud, Best Western hopes to improve its system availability.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 6, 2019

58% of companies fail to meet GDPR's data request deadlines

By comparison, 70% of companies last year didn't meet requests on time, according to Talend.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2019