IT Strategy: Page 105
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Opinion
Can low code really fix the IT skills gap?
For IT, low code tools mean that the business can create simpler applications without putting a burden on skilled developers who are better utilized on complex coding projects.
By Clare Grant • June 13, 2017 -
Washington emerges as leading tech hub for proximity to policymakers, cybersecurity
With mass transit concerns and rising housing costs in leading tech areas, secondary markets are growing. Washington has room to expand, thanks to its metro system, which will expand into Virginia in 2020.
By Naomi Eide • June 12, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from CIO Dive
Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.
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UPDATE: IBM confirms $1.6B 'outsourcing' deal with Lloyds Bank
IBM confirmed the cloud deal last week, an effort that is expected to save the bank millions, streamline the business and make its IT services more agile.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 12, 2017 -
GE loses force behind digital efforts as CEO Jeff Immelt steps down
As GE CIO Jim Fowler recently noted, Immelt was key to driving digital initiatives, inside the company and commercially.
By Naomi Eide • June 12, 2017 -
Lowe's reportedly cuts 125 IT jobs, sending some to India
It's the second time in the last year the company has cut tech jobs as it reshapes the group and looks to off-shore IT functions.
By Naomi Eide , Dan O'Shea • June 9, 2017 -
Steve Ballmer: Transparency is the key to accountability for tech companies
The former Microsoft CEO says if businesses made compensation and employee ranking transparent, it would lead to better accountability for employees and the business itself.
By Justine Brown • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To suit customer nuances, Brooks Brothers rolled out a tailor-made app
Making suits is what Brooks Brothers knows how to do. Now, the storied tailors are weaving technology into the process to speed up delivery time.
By Naomi Eide • June 8, 2017 -
Intermediaries make H-1B program use — and abuse — harder to see
The departments of State, Homeland Security, Labor and Justice have until November to review the H-1B policy and recommend changes.
By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017 -
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Staples adds new CIO as it prepares for massive digital shift
The office supply retailer wants to improve its competitiveness by bringing more digital solutions to the market.
By Justine Brown • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'You can't have 20 No. 1 priorities': How Aflac's CIO cut down IT project delivery times
When Julia Davis was brought into Aflac as the SVP and CIO, she was tasked with rethinking IT's processes, making sharp improvements to output and productivity.
By Naomi Eide • June 6, 2017 -
Wal-Mart adopting VR to train 150K employees
The retail giant has been testing the technology at 30 of its training center since January.
By Justine Brown • June 2, 2017 -
When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out
If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.
By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017 -
Toyota turns to open source for in-vehicle technology
Ten global car automakers are collaborating to build the Automotive Grade Linux system, a vendor-agnostic platform for vehicle infotainment systems.
By Justine Brown • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
TravelClick CIO: Changing user experience requires companies to go digital, employ data
Joseph Eng told CIO Dive that the challenge in the IT sector is to find and retain top talent while preparing the company for emerging technologies.
By Naomi Eide • June 1, 2017 -
Gartner: Businesses rethinking security software, placing more emphasis on analytics
Changes in the IT landscape are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software investments, according to Gartner.
By Justine Brown • May 31, 2017 -
Lack of flexibility, reliance on legacy systems impeding digital transformation
Outdated and overly complicated business workflows are slowing many corporate transformation efforts, a recent study from the Harvard Business Review found.
By Justine Brown • May 31, 2017 -
For GE's CIO, CDOs are meant to focus on commercial products
"If you're bringing a chief digital officer inside the company to make the company work more effective, more productive, that's the role of the CIO," said GE CIO Jim Fowler.
By Naomi Eide • May 31, 2017 -
Opinion
Some tasks are best left to the experts: Be wary of the rise of citizen developers
The rise of "citizen developers" is a development made possible by more user-friend computing, but limiting their role in the enterprise is a wise choice.
By Mike Garofalo • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: Who's the tech industry's most likable CEO?
Also, AlphaGo defeats humanity once again and the USB as we know it is headed for extinction.
By Naomi Eide • May 26, 2017 -
Opinion
IT security stinks: Here's how to fix it
Both awareness and spending allocated toward cyberthreats has increased, so why do so many organizations still struggle with IT security?
By Ash Wilson • May 24, 2017 -
Another retailer streamlines services with iOS enterprise apps
Enterprise tech companies like IBM and SAP can capitalize on Apple's market penetration. In turn, Apple can move deeper into the enterprise market.
By Justine Brown • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Avaya, bankruptcy and the state of the changing communications market
Avaya’s bankruptcy is evidence that no matter the size, all companies are subject to changes in the market and strong, steady competition.
By Justine Brown • May 23, 2017 -
Can kidnap insurance be used to cover ransomware attacks?
Several insurers reported having received ransomware claims from customers with kidnap, also known as K&R, policies.
By Justine Brown • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
No second chances: Why implementing disaster recovery is critical to the enterprise
Given the current cyberthreat landscape, as well as the potential for a broad range of natural disasters, businesses must be prepared to carry on whether they are hit with random power outages, ransomware or a Category 4 hurricane.
By Justine Brown • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: 5 notable voices from Interop ITX 2017
What's happening in the world of enterprise technology? At Interop ITX in Las Vegas, experts mused on where technology is headed and the personnel required to get there.
By Naomi Eide • May 19, 2017
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