Tech boost in banking spend predicted to slash 200K jobs

Most cuts will stem from back office, branch, call center and corporate employees, according to a Wells Fargo Securities report.

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 3, 2019

Novartis, Microsoft ink 5-year AI alliance

The two companies will work together to develop applications for Microsoft's artificial intelligence capabilities throughout Novartis' drug development.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 2, 2019

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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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CIO move over. CFO to help set digital transformation agenda

Company leadership must buy in before expecting staff to get on board, which requires the two executives to identify the technology and the value it will bring.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 2, 2019

Success in DevOps adoption can boost security, research finds

Puppet research found companies that integrate security into the software development lifecycle are "twice as confident in their security posture."

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 1, 2019

'Outside-in' digital age devolves the enterprise architect role

The role must be sectioned into its three parts, eliminating the constraints it has experienced over the past decades, which have limited its strategic value to the organization. 

By Spencer Izard • Sept. 30, 2019

Fidelity Investments​ translates risk scenarios for the C-suite

One of the most important pieces of risk management is having a more strategic presentation. Take it to the people who facilitate change.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 26, 2019

Pickles, mayo and data privacy: Jersey Mike's rethinks mobile authentication

While historically slow to adopt new technologies, restaurants have to rethink mobile systems in an era of heightened privacy concerns.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 25, 2019

If a recession lands, companies plan to ramp up cyber, innovation investments

Rethink the decades old investment strategy "where every investment had to be significant," like ERP or CRM adoptions, said Chris Stephenson, at Grant Thornton.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2019

Legacy companies missing automation leader for shift in business models

The addition of another C-suite role, or a CAO-equivalent role, is designed to take the burden of automation off the CIO or CTO.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 19, 2019

Blockchain adoption will remain elusive for financial services industry until 2022, Gartner says

Immature, fragmented standards will prevent blockchain from fully entering the financial services realm in the near term.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 16, 2019

10 lessons Fannie Mae learned redesigning its security network

The lending company experienced minor hiccups while building out micro-segmentation. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 16, 2019

Microsoft and Disney, to the cloud and beyond

Part of a five-year deal, the companies will use Walt Disney’s tech hub, StudioLAB, to help create cloud-based offerings "from scene to screen." 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 13, 2019

Procurement was a 'pain in the neck.' Now its leaders help alleviate the pressure point

Procurement is in a strategic role to find the best price while identifying vendors and suppliers — often with an assist from AI and ML. 

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 12, 2019

Technology concerns creeping onto the CEO's desk

Technology is taking an outsized role in shaking up business operations, representing more than 10% of the national economy.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 12, 2019

Breach isn't pulling Capital One off its cloud course

Executives continue to cite the "all-in" mantra after the bank saw millions of customers' data exposed this year.

By Dan Ennis • Sept. 12, 2019

McDonald's drives further into tech with AI acquisition

The chain will also form a global technology team, McD Tech Labs, to further support its future innovations.

By Julie Littman • Sept. 11, 2019

Kohl's names retail-tested executive as CTO

Paul Gaffney is joining the retailer later this month following stints at Dick’s Sporting Goods and The Home Depot. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 9, 2019

How one company used analytics to cut procurement costs 11%

Cimpress, the Vistaprint parent company, deployed a digital platform across subsidiaries to centralize bulk contracts.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 5, 2019

San Francisco Giants turn to Iron Mountain to organize, digitize highlight tapes, long lost memories

Investing in video archives is fitting. The franchise wants to preserve images and footage of Willie Mays, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey and other greats.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 5, 2019

2020 budget planning: Tech leaders prioritize efficiency, business outcomes

Analysts expect global tech investment in "new tech" initiatives including AI and automation will hit the $1 trillion mark next year.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 4, 2019

Gartner depicts a business world reshaped by AI in 2019 Hype Cycle

Over the next decade, expect data analytics and AI to augment workers' efficiency, as companies rely on leading tech to beat competitors.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 29, 2019

How to grow a DevOps practice

Start with a constraints-based approach which tackles the biggest, unique problem.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 28, 2019

With acquisitions and updates, VMware shapes its playbook for longevity

Future versions of its vSphere platform will essentially be Kubernetes-native, the company announced Monday. Here's where Project Pacific fits in VMware's broader strategy. 

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 27, 2019

Gartner: A 10-step cookbook for building a cloud strategy

Most organizations lack a formal cloud strategy, Gartner Analyst David Smith writes. Those with a plan have a more coherent approach to cloud usage, optimizing resources and costs.

By David Smith • Aug. 26, 2019

Experian works in reverse to apply AI, ML to data

The company is beginning with the customer and consumer, working backwards to help Experian understand which AI and ML tools can help realize data outcomes. 

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 26, 2019