ERP 101: Choosing the right solution for the business

Aging ERPs can fail to meet business demands, which has some organizations seeking change.

By Jen A. Miller • March 25, 2019

Sorting through the hype: How to get started with DevSecOps

"DevSecWhat?" The methodology, which integrates security into the full application lifecycle, represents a massive process and cultural shift.

By Nitzan Miron • March 25, 2019

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ERP Modernization

ERP modernization can bring some disruption if not planned correctly. But the costs of aging, inefficient systems pose a bigger threat.

By CIO Dive staff

As 5G looms, most hospitals watch from the sidelines

"If you don't have a reliable network that takes in information in lickety-split time, how are you going to do healthcare?" asked Shafiq Rab, SVP and CIO at Rush.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 22, 2019

Macy's to outsource IT unit

After shuttering 100 stores nationwide, the department store is now on the hunt for other ways to save money in its operations.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2019

Apple goes to work with mobile enterprise push

Part of its push is in inking deals with big name enterprise vendors and creating business application offerings compatible with iOS.

By Naomi Eide • March 21, 2019

CTO adds 'controls and support' as Stitch Fix grows into a mature, public company

For CTO Cathy Polinsky, the first step was doubling the size of her team so it could support, rather than constrain, the burgeoning business.

By Mitch Betts • March 18, 2019

The root of Facebook's no good, very bad day: 'Server configuration change'

"The difference between being down for hours or days versus minutes or seconds is the difference between a solid disaster recovery plan and one that is outdated, barely tested or even non-existent," said Zerto's Steve Blow. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 14, 2019

How Microsoft positioned itself for hybrid cloud leadership

Smart is the new sexy, and Microsoft has expertly played the market to become a hybrid cloud leader. 

By Alex Hickey • March 14, 2019

Government takes baby steps in data privacy with NIST framework, bill discussions

The NIST Privacy Framework could provide businesses with a common language and best practices for dealing with data privacy. 

By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019

A lack of integration threatens digital transformation dreams

Integration barriers are slowing down 84% of organizations that are planning or are in the midst of digital transformation efforts, according to a MuleSoft report. 

By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019

Microsoft Azure's GM of data, blockchain and AI on customers' data journeys

CIO Dive spoke with Microsoft's John "JG" Chirapurath about evolving customer data needs and areas of focus for this year.

By Alex Hickey • March 11, 2019

Target's digital strategy evolves from 'folding table setup' to enviable organization

The retailer's operations team set out to make individual stores actual hubs, where traditional service management is challenged.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 8, 2019

The CIO's role in M&A: CVS, Aetna undergo integration

While Aetna will operate as a standalone company under CVS Health, the deal requires eliminating redundancies and merging best practices.

By Naomi Eide • March 6, 2019

How CIOs will navigate the 'bottleneck' of emerging technical trends

Whether CIOs will be ready for the transition to digital marketplaces by 2025 depends on investments in people and in secure tools.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2019

On-premise servers persist in 98% of businesses, even with cloud hype

"Even though a new technology might be the buzzword of the moment, the traditional technology never really went away," said Peter Tsai, senior technology analyst at Spiceworks.

By Naomi Eide • March 4, 2019

How Verizon Media beefs up cybersecurity with red teams and bounties

Just because a software update was deployed doesn't mean potential exploits have been eliminated. Challenging assumptions leaves space for healthy skepticism. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 1, 2019

Shake Shack overhauling enterprise systems with 'Project Concrete'

The burger chain is investing in automated business processes to eliminate administrative manual tasks.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2019

As an era of self-regulation ends, businesses fear uncharted, risky waters for data privacy

"For many companies, if you get this wrong, you could very well be out of business," the ANA's Dan Jaffe told Marketing Dive about the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 26, 2019

Wendy's brings franchise 'technology to life' through council

As technology becomes embedded in franchises, the chain is distributing responsibilities throughout the C-suite following the retirement of former CIO David Trimm.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 26, 2019

2019 M&A outlook: Heavy tech acquisitions ahead after blockbuster 2018

An uptick in M&A activity this spring could put the brakes on IPO activities as more businesses decide to cash in and sell.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 25, 2019

Albertsons looks to Microsoft to cut lines at the deli counter

After signing a three-year cloud contract with Microsoft, Albertsons is using Azure, Azure AI and Azure Cognitive Services to "reduce friction in the shopping experience." 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2019

Value in mainframes? Depends on who you ask

Cost, skill and lack of agility or innovation hinder this baby boomer technology. That doesn't mean it is museum-bound.

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 22, 2019

2019 IPO outlook: Strong activity expected to continue, but eyes on the unicorns first

Although they are not business technology companies, all eyes are on Lyft and Uber for the momentum they create — or take away — in the market.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 21, 2019

Walmart expects technology to enable faster change over next 5 years

The fail fast approach to experimentation with new technologies has enabled it to operate with the agility of a startup but with a focus on cost savings. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 21, 2019

How vendors convince retailers to pilot their solutions

Each has to make a strong business case for piloting a product and greenlighting its adoption.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 20, 2019