Lowe's builds out digital capabilities with first CDO

As Lowe's prepares for another year of "digital evolution," will its efforts in cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality and mobile tech be enough to outpace Home Depot?

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

Big Data just got cheaper on Microsoft Azure

The framework dispatches Apache Hadoop properties in the Azure cloud, providing a software for managing and analyzing Big Data.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 20, 2017

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Data in Action

Enterprise AI outcomes depend heavily on the health of datasets on hand —  and the talent that manages them.

By CIO Dive staff

Working with your suppliers towards GDPR compliance

As an evolution of current data protection legal framework, organizations should prioritize suppliers as an important partner on the road to GDPR compliance.

Dec. 20, 2017

In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider

After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017

The GDPR: An opportunity to rethink your approach to data security

For many companies the new regulation requires a shift in mindset and a heightened focus on protecting user data. 

Dec. 18, 2017

Understanding your data

The first step in achieving compliance is understanding what security measures your organization has in place for breach scenarios. 

Dec. 14, 2017

'A Christmas Prince' is not the only reigning force at Netflix

The streaming giant's platform is an example of Big Data in action, driving decisions about what new content to create and whether or not to renew a show.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2017

How Pinterest transformed digital strategy from cloud to containers, ML and open source

Pinterest has used an array of advanced digital tools to grow its global footprint to 200 million active users. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 8, 2017

International red tape is causing 'digital fragmentation'

Increasing national regulations for data privacy and cybersecurity are getting in the way of digital transformation and global efforts, forcing many CIOs and CTOs to rethink IT strategy.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 7, 2017

6 tips for navigating CIOs' top data challenges

While those in the C-suite are well-versed in interpreting data into actionable insights, CIOs must effectively balance business growth, sales, marketing and security priorities with evolving technical challenges.

By Mike D. Kail • Dec. 5, 2017

Company of the Year: Microsoft

It may be the No. 3 most valuable company internationally, but right now Microsoft is No. 1 in the enterprise thanks to its turn from personal computing to enterprise and cloud services.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017

Microsoft, Cisco, Huawei team up on blockchain data marketplace

The partnership with IOTA, an open-source blockchain company, will create a secure data marketplace for companies to share and profit from IoT data. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 29, 2017

6 months to GDPR: What's next?

With May 2018 looming on the horizon, the vast majority of companies still have a long journey ahead of them in becoming compliant to the new data privacy regulations. A costly, confusing and long process is ahead for many.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 28, 2017

Airlines onboarding ML for better customer experience

Virgin Australia is one of a handful of airlines working to improve customer relations by tapping into predictive analytics and advanced analysis tools. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2017

5 fresh business technology startups making a splash

With so many startups crowding the enterprise technology space, it can be difficult to tell the promising from the not. Sometimes $100 million in funding is seen as a metric of success, but other times success is filling a niche role for a critical technology.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 1, 2017

Off to the races: Mercedes burns rubber with Big Data and ML

Between 2014 and 2016, Mercedes won 51 of 59 races, a feat achieved with more than just driving prowess. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 26, 2017

Google's AI can now help create AI

The machine and deep learning system can propose and train "child" architectures more efficient and powerful than human-generated ones. Sundar Pichai hopes AutoML will help democratize AI for the enterprise.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 16, 2017

3 technologies Microsoft's CEO says are the future

Mixed reality, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are expected to pave the company's path into the future.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 12, 2017

Computer scientists among 2017 MacArthur 'Genius Grant' winners

Two computer scientists earned a lifetime of bragging rights after winning the MacArthur "Genius Grant."

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 12, 2017

Pitney Bowes turns to data democratization to meet digital demands of e-commerce

When the king of mailing and shipping wants to modernize, it comes down to data. Why? Because the company says it improves customer service, especially in "areas where we may be more physical today than digital."

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 10, 2017

JPMorgan puts data at the forefront with new head of analytics

The company boasts a $9.5 billion technology budget and is now extending its portfolio to push Big Data and advanced analytics.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 9, 2017

Estée Lauder and L'Oréal get aesthe-tech with AI, AR

Estée Lauder and L'Oréal are among the beauty companies looking to capitalize on modern tech capabilities like artificial intelligence and augmented reality.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 6, 2017

Kraft Heinz invests in AI, robotics so it doesn't have to 'ketchup' to competitors

AI applications in sales, marketing, supply chain, robotics and manufacturing and performance analysis in the production pipeline have steadily replaced the company's legacy systems.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 5, 2017

Oracle debuts autonomous cloud database for data warehouse workloads

The news may be cause for concern for DevOps or testing IT workers, but studies have shown AI and automation are more likely to improve worker productivity and create new tech jobs.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 2, 2017

On the chopping blockchain: Where does the ledger technology go from here?

A handful of high-profile use cases exist in the financial services, but experts maintain in coming years blockchain will hit its stride in supply chains, data management and cybersecurity.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 2, 2017