Why do airlines struggle with tech, and how can they fix it?

IT failures have continued to hold airlines back, in some cases causing widespread delays and cancellations. A key problem, which has led to systemic issues, is simply that IT has not received enough attention. 

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Sept. 13, 2017

Dell EMC and HPE vie for top spot in server market, trading revenue and shipment lead

Though Dell EMC still trails HPE in server revenue, the company's lead in shipments reflects positive growth and the potential for leading the market in revenue in the future. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2017

Hey Siri, what should businesses do for the new iOS update?

Apple rolled out a slate of device and operating system updates Tuesday, businesses have to ensure their applications remain compliant. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 12, 2017

VMware eases cloud migration with another IBM collaboration

The launch allows organizations migrating to IBM Cloud to use a network of applications available through the cloud platform.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2017

Companies talk about AI everyday, but what are they actually doing?

Although most companies believe AI is necessary to remain competitive, fewer understand its costs and applications or have a strategy in place. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase hires new CIO to run $9.5B tech budget

The company has promoted Lori Beer from within its own ranks to oversee the company's technology strategy, including a new focus on machine learning and robotics.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 11, 2017

Maritime insurance industry implements blockchain technology

This is just the latest industry to start using blockchain to improve security and streamline processes while cutting costs and middlemen.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 8, 2017

GE taps Dell as primary IT supplier

Dell's partnership with the legacy company of about 295,000 employees marks the one-year anniversary of the Dell Technologies merger. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 8, 2017

Technobabble: The reality of tech addiction, cities vie for Amazon

Whether in the office, at home or walking down a sidewalk, people are glued to their smartphones, highlighting just how ever-present technology is in life.

By Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Sept. 8, 2017

Uber debuts its 21st century machine learning masterpiece Michelangelo

With the Machine Learning as a Service platform, the company hopes to democratize ML for widespread applications.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 7, 2017

Majority of US working adults use a VPN but still trust public Wi-Fi

More than half of the 1,000 U.S. workers surveyed by Wombat Security trust free Wi-Fi in places such as hotels, coffee shops or airports. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 7, 2017

Corporations struggle to adapt internet to modern workforce needs

As the Internet of Things and mobility place new demands on internet connectivity, businesses are learning to divide traffic between mediums to keep up with demand.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 7, 2017

HPE turnaround in sight following strong Q3 earnings and another acquisition

The company's enterprise group — which accounts for more than 80% of its revenue —  saw revenue increase 3% year-over-year to $6.79 billion.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 6, 2017

White House IT modernization plan calls for commercial cloud and shared services

In a follow up to a May executive order, the American Technology Council has released its recommendations to revamp federal IT for the modern computing era. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 5, 2017

Workers prefer Windows for desktop but iOS for mobile

The report found only 25% of desktop activities took place on MacOS but over 80% of mobile activities were done on iOS.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 31, 2017

Net neutrality comment period is closed. Now what?

With 22 million comments registered, the FCC will decide how valuable and "genuine" comments are, considering factors of duplicates and geographic origin, among others.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 31, 2017

Alexa and Cortana become fast friends as Amazon, Microsoft partner on smart assistants

The move is geared toward consumers but it also has deep ties in the enterprise, which could set the stage for future deals and partnerships for the technology giants.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 31, 2017

Western Digital on a buying spree as it looks to modernize

The company recently acquired Tegile Systems, a flash storage manufacturer, and Upthere, a cloud services company, and is hoping to finalize the purchase of Toshiba's chip business this week.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 30, 2017

NYPD to ditch Windows phones for iPhones

The switch comes in response to Microsoft's recent announcement of plans to end support for most Windows phones.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 30, 2017

Apple and Accenture partner to change how businesses use iOS

The companies are collaborating to design new tools and services to help enterprises change how they interact with customers using iPhones and iPads.  

By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Aug. 30, 2017

Email reigns supreme despite newer enterprise communication tools

The average consumer spends 5.4 hours each weekday checking email, and the vast majority prefer this medium as their primary communication channel at work.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 30, 2017

Have GE's digital transformation efforts hit a snag?

The Predix platform was a cornerstone of former CEO Jeff Immelt’s companywide digital transformation efforts.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 29, 2017

Hackers prove prowess with Android-based DDoS malware

The WireX botnet consisted of approximately 300 apps available in the Google Play market that cumulatively hit targets with up to 20,000 HTTP requests per second.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 29, 2017

HP, Deloitte join forces to focus on manufacturing with 3-D printing

HP is looking to become a significant player in the $12 trillion 3-D printing market. Deloitte's interest in the market has grown because improved tech and cheaper materials have made 3-D printing more economical.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 28, 2017

DreamHost ordered to turn over subscriber data to government

D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin said he would ensure the government only receives data on people linked to the Inauguration Day riots.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 25, 2017