IT Strategy: Page 8


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    AI, cyber top list of in-demand tech roles

    Executives plan to focus on security and automation as strategic priorities this year, but more than three-quarters grapple with skills gaps.

    By Feb. 21, 2025
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    DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries

    More efficient AI models could accelerate adoption, boosting the industry’s long-term fortunes, experts say.

    By Brian Martucci • Feb. 21, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from CIO Dive

    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
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    Wendy’s hits the gas on drive-thru AI, digital menu boards and kiosks

    The technology has simplified ordering and helped free up employees to enhance the customer experience, CEO Kirk Tanner said.

    By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Opinion

    Where confidential computing fits in the enterprise data strategy

    The computing framework shields data privacy while in storage, transit or use – helping businesses reduce the risks involved in data sharing.

    By Kamal Janardhan and Nelly Porter • Feb. 19, 2025
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    C-suite at odds over responsibility, innovation as AI tools mature

    Leaders agree there's a significant gap between innovation and safety as a global debate over the technology's regulation plays out.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Inside Golden Corral’s complete tech overhaul

    CIO Dawn Gillis said the buffet chain’s new tech infrastructure will help it double off-premise sales this year.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Security tool consolidation boosts efficiency, threat mitigation

    The controversial shift to integrated security platforms can pay off for enterprises, according to an IBM and Palo Alto Networks study.

    By David Jones • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Tech jobs, postings surge at the start of 2025

    Despite the uptick, unemployment rose month-over-month, a potential sign that technologists restarted their search in the new year, according to CompTIA.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    After 30 years of code, Java remains an enterprise cornerstone

    Despite major changes in licensing and costs, the programming language is still a dominant force in software development.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    Yum Brands launches integrated tech platform

    Thousands of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants already use Byte by Yum, which includes kitchen management and point-of-sale tools.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 6, 2025
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    IT leaders turn to upskilling to close looming skills gap

    AI, data and cloud rank highest among in-demand skills, according to Revature data.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Enterprises lean on container solutions to deploy generative AI

    The move to scale use cases revealed limitations in existing IT infrastructure, a Nutanix report found.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Clorox defends $580M digital transformation efforts

    Executives pushed back against analyst concerns over the cost of IT modernization and ERP upgrades during a Monday earnings call.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    CISO stature gains traction as global cyber risk escalates

    Security leaders are making inroads with corporate boards and now have a seat at the table with CEOs, a Splunk report shows.

    By David Jones • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Data center spend on chips nearly doubled last year: Gartner

    Despite the banner year for semiconductors, downstream effects of Trump tariffs on the industry remain unclear.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    IBM gears up to roll out AI-ready mainframe midyear

    “We see more opportunities ahead as our infrastructure solutions play a crucial role in helping clients bring AI workloads closer to their data,” IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said Wednesday.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    The business technology outlook for 2025

    IT leaders will spend the year aiming to solve the tech talent equation, assess private cloud and experiment with agentic AI.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    AI to reshape 2025 tech talent strategies

    The technology’s rise put a spotlight on enterprise skill gaps, realigning IT talent sourcing priorities.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Roche appoints chief digital technology officer

    Wafaa Mamilli will join the healthcare giant Feb. 10, reporting to CEO Thomas Schinecker.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Verizon’s investments in AI-driven personalization help fuel growth

    The company will use its expertise in AI — honed through efforts like plan personalization — to help it create solutions for corporate clients.

    By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Marco’s Pizza plans IT upgrades with CX, employee experience in mind

    After rolling out a proprietary cloud-based platform, the restaurant chain is setting its sights on adding capabilities to front- and back-office systems in 2025.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    Evolving tech talent woes call for new ‘cultural’ playbook

    As leaders confront leaner budgets, creating a strong culture can be a key talent retention tool, Grant Thornton’s Andrea Schulz said.

    By Grace Noto • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Opinion

    5 tips to avoid IT modernization failure

    Most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets — often taking twice as long and costing twice as much, Kyndryl's Petra Goude writes.

    By Petra Goude • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Banks fire up coding assistants as AI costs plummet

    “Generative AI is going to impact every function within a bank — every single part of the job,” Accenture Global Banking Lead Michael Abbott said.

    By Updated Jan. 27, 2025
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    Trump sets stage for AI oversight shift with executive order

    The order tasked agencies with reviewing AI policies and creating an AI action plan.

    By Jan. 24, 2025