With new tech, airlines up their IT game

A crop of plucky startups want nothing more than to help the industry put machine learning, blockchain and advanced cybersecurity tools to work.

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Sept. 20, 2017

Major companies expand AI reach with outside investments

AI revenues are expected to skyrocket 487% in less than five years' time, so companies like Intel and Salesforce are looking to expand their portfolios to better suit customers' growing AI demands.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 20, 2017

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Executives are working to improve the security posture of their businesses, a task that requires cross-function collaboration.

By CIO Dive staff

IBM edges out Microsoft, Accenture in blockchain race

Big Blue was ranked first for its large R&D blockchain efforts and wide array of clients using the technology across industries and verticals, according to Juniper Research.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 19, 2017

Financial management quickly finding a home in the cloud

Around 40% of small, midsize and large enterprises plan to migrate to the cloud within the next three years, according to a Gartner survey of global senior financial executives.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 19, 2017

Microsoft, Google boost cloud security amid growing cyberthreat landscape

The companies unveiled security features guarding against third-party intrusion at a time when the industry has an increased focus on cybersecurity.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 18, 2017

How the NHL is boosting fan engagement with advanced analytics

In a partnership with SAP, the NHL has worked to improve its statistics platform, creating curated analytics to bolster the fan experience. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 18, 2017

How the Social Security Administration boosted secure user access

This summer, the agency launched a multi-factor authentication system with SMS and email options.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 15, 2017

Shadow IT persists as apps take over the workplace

Employees use an average of more than nine apps in the workplace, some of which require more time from IT to monitor or train users.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2017

What caused the Equifax breach? Failure to patch a bug

Attackers were able to exploit a web application vulnerability — but a patch for the bug was available two months before Equifax was targeted.

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2017

Half of enterprises use multiple IaaS providers, Cloudify says

The most common two-cloud combinations are AWS and Azure, a public/public combination, followed by AWS and OpenStack, a public/private combination.

By Naomi Eide , Alex Hickey • Sept. 14, 2017

AI improves customer experience and creates job, study finds

Three-quarters of companies with AI implementation find it has improved customer satisfaction, decreased churn and improved customer intimacy. Four-fifths report the tech has created new jobs in their organization.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 13, 2017

Why do airlines struggle with tech, and how can they fix it?

IT failures have continued to hold airlines back, in some cases causing widespread delays and cancellations. A key problem, which has led to systemic issues, is simply that IT has not received enough attention. 

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Sept. 13, 2017

Hey Siri, what should businesses do for the new iOS update?

Apple rolled out a slate of device and operating system updates Tuesday, businesses have to ensure their applications remain compliant. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 12, 2017

Companies talk about AI everyday, but what are they actually doing?

Although most companies believe AI is necessary to remain competitive, fewer understand its costs and applications or have a strategy in place. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase hires new CIO to run $9.5B tech budget

The company has promoted Lori Beer from within its own ranks to oversee the company's technology strategy, including a new focus on machine learning and robotics.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 11, 2017

Airbnb: Now hosting AI

The company introduced a machine learning AI system in 2014 and has spent the last few years developing its ability to personalize search results.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2017

More companies prioritizing robotics investments over mobility and cybersecurity

In an IDC ranking of the top three investments across industries, more than half of surveyed companies prioritized robotics.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2017

White House IT modernization plan calls for commercial cloud and shared services

In a follow up to a May executive order, the American Technology Council has released its recommendations to revamp federal IT for the modern computing era. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 5, 2017

Apple and Accenture partner to change how businesses use iOS

The companies are collaborating to design new tools and services to help enterprises change how they interact with customers using iPhones and iPads.  

By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Aug. 30, 2017

Have GE's digital transformation efforts hit a snag?

The Predix platform was a cornerstone of former CEO Jeff Immelt’s companywide digital transformation efforts.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 29, 2017

Define the business case for moving ERP to the cloud

Instant use, intelligent software and innovative capabilities are the driving forces of intelligent cloud ERP adoption.

By Sal Laher • Aug. 29, 2017

Gamification allows recruiters to identify better programmers

Many companies are bypassing typical hiring practices that might not reveal the most important and necessary skills.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 28, 2017

HP, Deloitte join forces to focus on manufacturing with 3-D printing

HP is looking to become a significant player in the $12 trillion 3-D printing market. Deloitte's interest in the market has grown because improved tech and cheaper materials have made 3-D printing more economical.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 28, 2017

Gartner: Digital workplace shifts required buy-in from across lines of business

The digital workplace can create a more efficient way of working while raising workplace agility and catering to consumer-oriented styles of technology. But a fragmented approach can lead to failure.

By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Aug. 23, 2017

Walmart and Kroger join with suppliers for IBM blockchain initiative

The companies hope blockchain will improve their data management systems — which include numerous stakeholders across a complex supply chain system.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 23, 2017