Cyber defense is not IT’s job alone, CISA CTO says

While tech executives must provide critical tools and procedures to lower cyber risk, the whole organization is responsible for fending off attackers.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 18, 2022

10 Gartner tech trends to watch in 2023

From new entrants to incumbents, one thing is true for each technology: customization is key.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 17, 2022

AI software spending set to nearly double by 2025: Forrester

Global spending on the software category will reach $64 billion in the next three years, up from $33 billion in 2021, the analyst firm expects.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 14, 2022

7-Eleven seeking technology partners to improve its daily operations

The company has partnered with True, an investment and innovation firm, to help identify solutions that can boost efficiency and improve the shopping experience.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 12, 2022

As NYC restricts AI in hiring, next steps remain cloudy

Other bills are on the books, but some hope regulation will ultimately force software audits and address algorithm biases.

By Brian Eastwood • Oct. 7, 2022

New hires won’t fix the AI skills gap

With internal training strategies, companies can meet highly sought-after talent needs while making use of employees’ business expertise.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 6, 2022

Why it’s worth waiting on some emerging tech

Companies are spending more money and attention on emerging technologies, but hyped technologies — including Web3 and explainable AI — aren’t ready just yet. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 3, 2022

Can companies make decisions with AI?

The biggest challenge with enterprise AI insights is viewing the technology as a cultural shift — not an isolated tool.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 3, 2022

Businesses wait and see on metaverse as tech debt limits experimentation

As metaverse, crypto and Web3 hog the headlines, enterprise leaders are waiting for competitors to invest first.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2022

5 uncomfortable questions to improve enterprise data culture

Tech leaders must find the gaps in their data strategy to actively shape a data culture that enables insights-driven decision-making 

By Kim Herrington • Sept. 26, 2022

Where the benefits of responsible AI emerge

Constraints for AI programs abound, but recent research found tangible business benefits when implemented responsibly, including improved products and brand differentiation. 

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 22, 2022

Where AI fits in the Sam’s Club tech portfolio

AI helps drive purchases and improve the shopping experience. The bottom line is member retention, said CTO Vinod Bidarkoppa.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 20, 2022

The metaverse joins the list of enterprise IT maybes

Securing, operationalizing and defining the metaverse are three challenges to wide adoption. Inventing the metaverse is another. 

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 9, 2022

AI can reimagine the contact center. Is the enterprise ready?

Conversational AI can shave tens of billions off labor costs, Gartner projects. But first, businesses must contend with key data and tech stack challenges. 

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 7, 2022

How New York Life deploys hybrid AI to ease underwriting

The convergence of big data, electronic health records, machine learning and human expertise is modernizing life insurance – in measured steps.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 6, 2022

AI for everyone: Companies are bullish on automation

The talent crunch is not an impediment to AI. Businesses are now looking for new ways to accelerate deployments.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 30, 2022

Applied AI investments shot up 150% in 3 years: McKinsey

From shaping leadership structures to delivering ROI, businesses want to successfully deploy AI projects. But bad data, ethical concerns and talent are holding some businesses back.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2022

Panera tests drive-thru AI in search of speed, accuracy

The chain is deploying AI technology in two cafes with the goal of achieving 5% to 10% faster service times.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 29, 2022

Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries, part of its larger effort to digitally enhance its operations. 

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 25, 2022

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

Walmart touts faster inventory management thanks to AR

An AR technology called VizPick is letting the company accelerate inventory management in 4,500 U.S stores.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 17, 2022

How to develop a data strategy from scratch

Technology-enabled tracking — and processing — should be a priority when setting up a data initiative.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 15, 2022

Enterprise AI investments hung up on data sourcing, prep

Data is central to speeding up operations or making accurate predictions. Finding and preparing data is often the hardest part of the process.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 11, 2022

AI becoming backbone of products and services: Gartner Hype Cycle

There are roadblocks to adoption: a lack of resources and the fragmentation of AI tools require executives to create more cohesive adoption strategies.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 10, 2022

Global RPA market keeps growing but barriers persist

An automation drive will push global RPA software revenue to $2.9 billion by the end of 2022. However, growth is slowing down as CIOs deal with barriers to success.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 3, 2022