3 ways to ensure technology becomes a business imperative

Technology organizations often have a transactional relationship with the rest of the business. But there are ways to build a new culture around IT, the CTO of Advance Auto Parts says.

By Sri Donthi • Aug. 24, 2022

Historic highs in tech job postings persist through first half of year

Despite a June dip, demand for IT talent remains at an all-time high.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 23, 2022

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Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.

By CIO Dive staff

The ‘substrate of your company’: A glimpse at how Intuit approaches data

Data empowers executives to make informed decisions, understand customer behavior and keep an eye on business operations. Without proper care, valuable insights can be lost.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 23, 2022

Like a marathon, modernization needs pacing, planning and persistence

A strategic approach to cloud spending is crucial as companies eye the finish line in race to modernize. 

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 22, 2022

What tech startup layoffs could mean for CIOs

Flashy headlines can overstate the talent upside for enterprise IT leaders. But there is a chance to attract workers in high-demand fields who are suddenly looking for their second act.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2022

Digital transformation, worker retention can cut costs

Investing in digital transformation initiatives as well as retaining skilled workers can better position companies to weather a coming recession.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 22, 2022

Meeting fatigue is an IT problem. Here’s how async can help

Examine how IT can take the lead in reducing an organization’s reliance on meetings. 

By Paul D'Arcy, Chief Marketing Officer at Miro • Aug. 22, 2022

Knowledge silos are interrupting developers’ workflows

Research from Stack Overflow shows development teams are wasting weeks finding answers or solutions.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 19, 2022

Big data costs big money: How to handle spiraling cloud costs

A federated approach to data governance can help CIOs control cloud spend as companies expand data operations.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 18, 2022

Say goodbye to custom-built apps — the vertical software market is booming

Industry-specific, on-premise applications have holes that vertical software applications can fill as businesses modernize and migrate to the cloud.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 18, 2022

From cost center to profit center: The changing role of IT

Data has become one of the most important enterprise assets, so understanding how technology unlocks the value of data and delivers ROI is crucial to the CIO role.

By Manish Sood • Aug. 17, 2022

The other problem with too much tech talent turnover: knowledge loss

Tech worker attrition doesn’t just create skills gaps; it can lead to a loss of corporate knowledge — and a corresponding decline in productivity.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 16, 2022

IT help desk remains on the frontlines of business technology operations

From adding tools to step-by-step guides, these workers help support the daily duties work of business employees.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 16, 2022

New York Life modernization tackles data interaction, integration

As companies search for efficiency and productivity gains, difficulty in integrating new technologies can be a stumbling block.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 15, 2022

Pay boosts and better training are key strategies to tackle talent crunch: report

Adjusting compensation philosophies to meet long-term concerns is a challenge, especially in a high-inflation market.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 12, 2022

How 4 tech execs are thinking about economic headwinds

Recession indicators haven't stopped executives from technology investing. The real worry is falling behind on IT if the economy continues to sour.

By Roberto Torres , Matt Ashare • Aug. 12, 2022

End user tech adoption too slow, wasting investments: report

When end users do not adopt a piece of technology, it wastes resources and frustrates staff and stakeholders.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 12, 2022

Understanding cloud reliability is complicated

Executives can’t rely on any one metric to understand if cloud reliability is getting better or worse.

By Allen Bernard • Aug. 11, 2022

Don’t feel stuck in tech decisions. Change is possible — with a plan.

CIOs and tech leadership have a lofty weight on their shoulders because making the wrong decision could result in wasted resources, time and money. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 9, 2022

Zillow sees tech talent attrition as business growth obstacle

The company issued off-cycle restricted stock units to raise employee compensation, with attention on tech and product talent retention, said CEO Rich Barton.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 8, 2022

Clorox touts technology as fix to post-pandemic slump and macroeconomic stress

A cloud-based ERP system and “a suite of other digital technologies” aim to streamline operations for the cleaning and consumer products company.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 8, 2022

Delivering the promise of resiliency across all tenets of risk

To protect data against a number of risks, organizations need comprehensive, end-to-end resiliency.

By Stephen Manley, Chief Technology Officer, Druva • Aug. 8, 2022

Tech unemployment nears historic lows as hiring grows

Amid better than expected job growth, employers sought technologists by the hundreds of thousands during July despite recession fears.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 5, 2022

Employees love flexibility in the tech workplace — and tech leaders should, too

For tech employees, flex time and slack time provide the flexibility they crave. For tech leaders, flexible work initiatives keep employees happy and productivity high.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 5, 2022

Companies remain bullish on IT spend, unfazed by financial headwinds

Talk of recession has companies cutting back on discretionary spending while planning larger modernization efforts, a strategy born from recent recession history. 

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 4, 2022