Yum Brands flags AI as ‘transformative to the business’

KFC and Taco Bell’s parent company is adding the tech to kitchens, drive-thrus and management strategies in a modernization push, CFO Ranjith Roy said.

By Paige Gross • Nov. 3, 2026

When the network fixes itself before anyone notices

Overnight, a DHCP service disruption hit Grant Thornton Advisors. By morning, it was already resolved, before a single employee noticed.

Oct. 19, 2026

[Podcast] Exploring The Intelligent Endpoint

Discover how AI-powered PCs, Intel AMT, and Kyndryl’s managed services are reshaping endpoint management to create a smarter, more secure, and resilient workplace.

By CIO Dive's studioID • Oct. 8, 2026

Retailers bet on AI for supply chain, ‘smart’ shopping

Large retailers are using AI technologies to overhaul their customer experience, supply chain and personalized shopping offerings, according to Q2 earnings calls.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 31, 2026

Victoria’s Secret reshapes its tech leadership

The retailer tapped former Foot Locker executive Adrian Butler to oversee technology and former Starbucks CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger to sit on its board.

By Paige Gross • Updated Aug. 21, 2026

Target eyes bigger tech investments amid growth efforts

The retailer is betting on tech to simplify work and connect with customers as it executes its turnaround plan, executives said in a Q2 earnings call. 

By Paige Gross • Aug. 19, 2026

Only daily AI users feel positively about job security

Unclear AI policies and a lack of training are compounding employee concerns about the technology, a SurveyMonkey and CNBC survey found.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 18, 2026

Target taps Lowe’s executive as first chief AI officer

For Chandhu Nair, collaboration will be essential as the retailer focuses on how technology can elevate user experience.

By Nicole Laskowski • Aug. 11, 2026

Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation

The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new EVP and CTO as part of this effort.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 5, 2026

SAP aims to ‘build AI at scale’ for the enterprise

The vendor's cloud business buoyed its Q2 earnings, but the company is pinning its future on its Business AI Platform.

By Paige Gross • July 27, 2026

The hidden costs of fragmented workplace data

How connected systems help organizations adapt, optimize and scale.

By Patrick Heyn, VP of Marketing, QSC • July 20, 2026

ServiceNow, IBM team up to target legacy IT

Customers will be able to use IBM tools through the ServiceNow platform to modernize applications, govern data and automate workflows.

By Paige Gross • June 11, 2026

Retailers turn to AI for productivity, personalized shopping

Best Buy, Gap and Dick’s Sporting Goods said their AI investments were yielding rewards and reshaping their businesses during their Q1 earnings calls.

By Paige Gross • Updated June 4, 2026

CIOs under pressure as disruptions mount

Members of the C-suite, including technology executives, report that external volatility creates tension around innovation, according to a KPMG survey.

By Makenzie Holland • May 18, 2026

Walmart to lay off or relocate 1,000 tech, product workers

The retailer's latest restructure is part of a broader globalization effort, according to an internal memo Tuesday.

By Dani James • May 13, 2026

Citi taps former Google exec as CIO

Brian Saluzzo began his tenure with Citi in March, joining as the bank rolls out AI and nears completion of a business transformation initiative.

By Makenzie Holland • April 28, 2026

Nike cuts 1,400 roles as it reshapes technology team

The athletic apparel brand’s layoffs follow a pattern of tech job losses in 2026, as companies assess talent needs amid AI deployment strategies.

By Makenzie Holland • April 24, 2026

Sysco CIO to depart as C-suite turnover continues

Tom Peck joined the food distributor in 2021, tasked with leading a massive digital transformation. He’s leaving just as the company faces another pivotal moment.

By Nicole Laskowski • April 8, 2026

Genuine Parts Company CIO retires amid major overhaul

The automotive and industrial parts distributor said it has no plans to replace Naveen Krishna as it undertakes dividing the company.

By Nicole Laskowski • March 23, 2026

AI boom drives worker compensation cuts, study finds

Both jobs and paychecks are taking a hit as companies ramp up AI spending to avoid falling behind competitors, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • March 18, 2026

Heineken appoints tech chief to drive transformation efforts

Romain Apert spent more than 25 years at Mars and comes to the role with expertise on how to modernize core IT systems and data foundations.

By Nicole Laskowski • Feb. 26, 2026

Most CIOs regret AI vendor, platform decisions: report

IT leaders are also contending with widening governance gaps and rising use of shadow AI within enterprises, according to Dataiku. 

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 12, 2026

Santander Bank tech chief takes on CIO role at USAA

After a leadership shakeup, Dan Griffiths will succeed Amala Duggirala, who is now Delta’s chief digital and technology officer.

By Nicole Laskowski • Feb. 5, 2026

Home Depot cuts 800 jobs

The roles within its Atlanta store support center are primarily concentrated in its tech organization and come as the retailer mandates a full-time return to office.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 2, 2026

Charles Schwab taps CIO to lead new tech, operations unit

Alongside a leadership overhaul for its banking team, the firm announced Dennis Howard will oversee its technology, operations and data organization.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 30, 2026