IT Strategy: Page 2

What stays and goes in IT, post pandemic

No matter the aftermath, a full return to the old ways seems unlikely.

By Roberto Torres • March 11, 2021

In enterprise technology, the customer comes first

Business technology plans are no longer just focused on keeping the lights on. Data shows investments are changing to adapt systems to customer demands.

By Jen A. Miller • March 08, 2021

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The CIO Dive Outlook on 2021

Businesses call on CIOs to remain flexible and invest in technologies that will adapt no matter the operating environment. The kicker? Stay under budget. 

By CIO Dive staff

Sponsored by TrackVia

Low-code: The strategic CIO's secret weapon

How CIOs are overcoming software gaps to give their organizations a strategic advantage.

Toppling systemic barriers that keep women out of IT

Helping women thrive in IT requires tech leadership that calls out sexism and gives women more opportunities, one analyst said.

By Katie Malone • March 05, 2021

UPS and UnitedHealthcare CIOs on the top pandemic lesson

Technological innovation was a hallmark of last year. Soft skills will continue paving the way for IT success. 

By Katie Malone • March 03, 2021

Only 7% of companies have digital-savvy leadership

Organizations need technology to compete. Leadership teams need executives who are aware of how technology will change their business.

By Roberto Torres • March 03, 2021

Microsoft follows Slack, adds external Teams chat

The updates to the communication platform is a bet on sustained hybrid work, a trend across the enterprise software market.

By Roberto Torres • March 02, 2021

What CIOs gain (and lose) with software market integration

For the business user, market consolidation can mean new features or a pricing windfall. It also means the field of providers is shrinking.

By Roberto Torres • March 02, 2021

Under pressure, IT workers brace for more complexity

Workers want a better understanding of how IT fits into business plans. But internally, stress is reaching new heights.

By Roberto Torres • March 01, 2021

Legacy tech, privacy and security issues bog down healthcare innovation

The pandemic drove hospitals and healthcare facilities to further rely on connected devices, increasing the potential for vulnerabilities in the process.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 26, 2021

IT plans for business continuity ahead of the next disaster

Catering to a remote workforce and digital customer needs, businesses lean on IT leadership to plan for future disruptions. 

By Katie Malone • Feb. 26, 2021

How a university and a town enabled the digital workplace

IT departments adapted operations at a time of crisis. The new habits and soft skills are here to stay.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 25, 2021

Researchers find vulnerabilities inside multiple virtual event, business platforms

Two of the top five virtual event sites leaked personal information or exposed databases to potential remote code execution.

By David Jones • Feb. 25, 2021

Businesses shook up old processes in the pandemic. Which migrations will stick?

Upholding operations through the challenges turned businesses onto digitizing their processes. In the year ahead, competition is the catalyst.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 24, 2021

Fed says 'operational error' caused payment system outage

The Federal Reserve's electronic payments network lets nearly 9,300 financial institutions send billions of dollars daily through the U.S. financial system.

By Anna Hrushka • Feb. 24, 2021

To spot ideal AI use cases, look for trouble — and data

Data scarcity and quality issues can derail company investments in AI. Businesses should target repetitive tasks to increase impact.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 23, 2021

Software, IT and help desk top entry-level tech jobs for 2021

With digital systems under pressure, companies grapple with upholding essential systems with fresh talent.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 22, 2021

Emerging technologies pose ethical quandaries. Where does IT leadership fit in?

The ethics of big data and AI have become hot topics, but the foundations of ethical technology stretch beyond the emerging trends.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 22, 2021

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How IT leaders can close the gap to delivering frictionless digital customer experiences

Brands think they deliver great digital CX. Their customers disagree. Learn how IT can close this gap. 

IT executives hopeful praise will last beyond pandemic

Tech departments are accustomed to only being called when tech stalls out, but the pandemic pulled back the curtain on the work going into keeping the lights on.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 19, 2021

IT, security jobs in demand through 2029: report

Reliance on remote work will drive up employment in areas such as information security and software development, according to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 19, 2021

Emerging technology can drive innovation — if people come first

Innovation isn't just a technology process. A cultural shift setting innovators free to try new things and keeping employees involved bridges emerging tech adoption with innovation.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 18, 2021

DOJ info request on Salesforce, Slack deal a peek at antitrust concerns, expert says

The Justice Department's antitrust division made a second request for information as it reviews the planned Salesforce acquisition of Slack.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 17, 2021

Two-thirds of enterprises lose productivity to IT outages: report

Technology downtime is inevitable for the enterprise, but the damage from an outage can hinder an organization's reputation and efficiency.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 16, 2021

The view from the top: IT spending could get better

IT budgets are on the rise in 2021, but could remain in flux as CIOs navigate a business environment changed by COVID-19. 

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 12, 2021