Wells Fargo CTO departs

The financial services firm wants to enhance the customer experience "by becoming more centralized" in technology product delivery.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 17, 2019

Finding the right recipe for innovation comes down to people and culture

The secret to innovation and adopting disruptive technologies is a company's digital transformation progress. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 12, 2019

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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.

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It's not just McDonald's — restaurant CIOs are hungry for tech

"It's hard to look cool if you've got a pager that was from the 1980s still in use," said the founder of Aaron Allen & Associates. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 11, 2019

Rightsizing data science: How to architect analytics around the business need

The growing wave of big data applications and activities, along with plenty of media hype and publicity, can supercharge the expectations and demands of business leaders.

By Wes Chaa​r • April 9, 2019

With multibillion dollar tech budgets, large banks eclipsing competitors' investments

Companies like Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. are more likely to increase technology spend in the coming years, according to a recent report from UBS Evidence Lab.

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2019

Which traits set 'digitally savvy' companies apart from competitors

"All firms want to make sure they're digitally transformed so they're not going to be disrupted," said Stephanie Woerner, research scientist at the MIT CISR. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 8, 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance's heavy focus on digitalization to save up to $600M

The firm brought in a new chief digital officer in January, who is expected to lead the development of WBA's digital and physical customer solutions. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 5, 2019

The skills and people who ignite DevOps — and fuel its evolution

Organizations decide they're going to "do" DevOps. But they "can't really do DevOps and expect an outcome," said Eveline Oehrlich, independent research director at the DevOps Institute. 

By Naomi Eide • April 4, 2019

How an SAP implementation brought a CIO out of retirement

When chemical company Old World Industries tapped Kevin Reilly's consulting expertise, it was clear to him the company was "in a spot where they hung on to old tech for a long time." 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2019

3 factors to ensure a successful shift to the cloud

Cloud migration requires relocating where the heart of a company lives and courtship to ensure buy-in from business stakeholders.

By Jen A. Miller • April 2, 2019

How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO is revamping athletic e-commerce

The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2019

Grocer behind Food Lion, Peapod turns to AI-powered distribution

With its new end-to-end supply chain system, the company hopes to boost efficiency and provide fresher products for customers.

By Jeff Wells • April 2, 2019

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

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