Microsoft security business surges as cloud segment hit by slumping economy

Higher energy costs and the macro economic slowdown are impacting the company’s cloud segment, but it continues to grow its enterprise security business.

By David Jones • Oct. 26, 2022

How much of your IT spend is wasted?

SaaS, cloud and vendor use rights have muddied the IT asset management waters, making it difficult for CIOs to account for software spending.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 26, 2022

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Hybrid cloud

IT decision makers turn to hybrid cloud in search of security, flexibility and scale within enterprise infrastructure.

By CIO Dive staff

Open ecosystems keep the ‘multi’ in multicloud

Interoperability and deeper integration are key benefits of an open ecosystem, writes Dell VP of Corporate Strategy Mindy Cancila.

By Mindy Cancila • Oct. 14, 2022

Goodbye Office: Microsoft 365 takes over as marquee product in rebrand

Consider this the end of the Office era and a hallmark of the technology giant's pivot to SaaS.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 13, 2022

The hyperscalers are coming for your IT budget

AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, the cloud megavendors, are set to command an ever-growing share of enterprise IT spend, according to Forrester.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 13, 2022

Red Hat names new CIO in a C-suite refresh

Palermo, who was VP of Digital Solutions Delivery, will report to incoming SVP and COO Carolyn Nash.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 12, 2022

Mandiant propels Google Cloud’s security prospects

With Mandiant officially under his wing, Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables expects the incident responders to help Google become a proactive force.

By Matt Kapko • Oct. 12, 2022

Lessons in learning cloud from the Capital One textbook

As companies shift to cloud, they risk overlooking an integral component of digital transformation: people.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 12, 2022

5M software updates later: Ford CEO touts results of Google Cloud partnership

The carmaker first partnered with Google Cloud in February 2021, a six-year agreement aimed at speeding up data-driven capabilities.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 11, 2022

More workloads are heading to the cloud. What’s holding the rest of them back?

Companies face many obstacles when shifting to cloud, making the journey a steep mountain to climb.

By Jason Hatch • Oct. 10, 2022

Hyperscale vs. multicloud: The fight for cloud control

Large providers are better equipped to weather economic downturn than independent SaaS vendors — but multicloud strategies also rely on infrastructure software companies.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 10, 2022

Microsoft, Kyndryl partner to ease data migration from mainframe to cloud

The deal aligns the largest mainframe and infrastructure services provider with the second-largest cloud provider to integrate cloud-based and on-prem data.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 6, 2022

ROI on cloud spend not quite tangible, just yet

Companies are reaping the rewards of digital transformation and are happy with cloud adoption, despite delays in seeing monetary returns.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 5, 2022

DevOps and cloud lead M&A deals in enterprise software

Demand for cloud integration apps drives consolidation, despite macroeconomic uncertainty.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 30, 2022

Microsoft’s CISO on why cloud matters for security response

Cloud can give companies insight into current and future threats as the landscape grows more complex, said Bret Arsenault.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2022

When are you earning your technology certifications?

Skillsoft's list of the top 15 highest-paid IT certifications might tell you more than you think.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 29, 2022

Budget cuts will spare IT heading into 2023

Companies are bracing for a recession, reducing non-essential spending, but investments in technology and modernization stand firm.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 27, 2022

Cyber paradox: Security looms as obstacle and opportunity in cloud migration

Data protection and compliance solutions are easing cloud adoption even as cyber concerns persist.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 26, 2022

Midsize companies prioritize security while navigating resource limits

Despite smaller budgets and risk appetite, midsize businesses still have critical technology needs on their way to business growth.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 26, 2022

Cloud collaboration market boom is good news for Microsoft

With hybrid work entrenched and data security a looming concern, IT spend on collaboration bodes well for the No. 2 infrastructure cloud provider.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 23, 2022

Better living through cloud: Green aspirations drive migration

Companies are prioritizing sustainability and counting on cloud technologies to provide new gains in curbing carbon emissions.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 23, 2022

Facing pressure, CIOs tap managed service providers to deliver efficiency

From automating processes to consolidating vendors, companies are calling on MSPs to help streamline technology investments.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Sept. 19, 2022

Cloud delivers data — too much, for most companies

The volume, velocity and variety of data produced by cloud-native tech stacks is more than most companies are equipped or staffed to handle.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 16, 2022

3 steps toward a sustainable cloud strategy

Few companies pick their cloud providers using environmental sustainability as criteria. But that’s about to change.

By Miguel Angel Borrega • Sept. 16, 2022

Highest-paid IT certifications show the clout of data skills

Cyber and cloud remain high on the list of top-paying credentials, but ROI for data certifications reflects increased need for data engineers, scientists and analysts.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 9, 2022