IT Strategy: Page 84
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The skills and people who ignite DevOps — and fuel its evolution
Organizations decide they're going to "do" DevOps. But they "can't really do DevOps and expect an outcome," said Eveline Oehrlich, independent research director at the DevOps Institute.
By Naomi Eide • April 4, 2019 -
How an SAP implementation brought a CIO out of retirement
When chemical company Old World Industries tapped Kevin Reilly's consulting expertise, it was clear to him the company was "in a spot where they hung on to old tech for a long time."
By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Companies task their CIOs with balancing the company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.
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3 factors to ensure a successful shift to the cloud
Cloud migration requires relocating where the heart of a company lives and courtship to ensure buy-in from business stakeholders.
By Jen A. Miller • April 2, 2019 -
How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO is revamping athletic e-commerce
The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2019 -
Grocer behind Food Lion, Peapod turns to AI-powered distribution
With its new end-to-end supply chain system, the company hopes to boost efficiency and provide fresher products for customers.
By Jeff Wells • April 2, 2019 -
ERP 101: Choosing the right solution for the business
Aging ERPs can fail to meet business demands, which has some organizations seeking change.
By Jen A. Miller • March 25, 2019 -
Opinion
Sorting through the hype: How to get started with DevSecOps
"DevSecWhat?" The methodology, which integrates security into the full application lifecycle, represents a massive process and cultural shift.
By Nitzan Miron • March 25, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As 5G looms, most hospitals watch from the sidelines
"If you don't have a reliable network that takes in information in lickety-split time, how are you going to do healthcare?" asked Shafiq Rab, SVP and CIO at Rush.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 22, 2019 -
Macy's to outsource IT unit
After shuttering 100 stores nationwide, the department store is now on the hunt for other ways to save money in its operations.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2019 -
Apple goes to work with mobile enterprise push
Part of its push is in inking deals with big name enterprise vendors and creating business application offerings compatible with iOS.
By Naomi Eide • March 21, 2019 -
CTO adds 'controls and support' as Stitch Fix grows into a mature, public company
For CTO Cathy Polinsky, the first step was doubling the size of her team so it could support, rather than constrain, the burgeoning business.
By Mitch Betts • March 18, 2019 -
The root of Facebook's no good, very bad day: 'Server configuration change'
"The difference between being down for hours or days versus minutes or seconds is the difference between a solid disaster recovery plan and one that is outdated, barely tested or even non-existent," said Zerto's Steve Blow.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 14, 2019 -
How Microsoft positioned itself for hybrid cloud leadership
Smart is the new sexy, and Microsoft has expertly played the market to become a hybrid cloud leader.
By Alex Hickey • March 14, 2019 -
Government takes baby steps in data privacy with NIST framework, bill discussions
The NIST Privacy Framework could provide businesses with a common language and best practices for dealing with data privacy.
By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019 -
A lack of integration threatens digital transformation dreams
Integration barriers are slowing down 84% of organizations that are planning or are in the midst of digital transformation efforts, according to a MuleSoft report.
By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019 -
Q&A
Microsoft Azure's GM of data, blockchain and AI on customers' data journeys
CIO Dive spoke with Microsoft's John "JG" Chirapurath about evolving customer data needs and areas of focus for this year.
By Alex Hickey • March 11, 2019 -
Target's digital strategy evolves from 'folding table setup' to enviable organization
The retailer's operations team set out to make individual stores actual hubs, where traditional service management is challenged.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 8, 2019 -
The CIO's role in M&A: CVS, Aetna undergo integration
While Aetna will operate as a standalone company under CVS Health, the deal requires eliminating redundancies and merging best practices.
By Naomi Eide • March 6, 2019 -
How CIOs will navigate the 'bottleneck' of emerging technical trends
Whether CIOs will be ready for the transition to digital marketplaces by 2025 depends on investments in people and in secure tools.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2019 -
On-premise servers persist in 98% of businesses, even with cloud hype
"Even though a new technology might be the buzzword of the moment, the traditional technology never really went away," said Peter Tsai, senior technology analyst at Spiceworks.
By Naomi Eide • March 4, 2019 -
How Verizon Media beefs up cybersecurity with red teams and bounties
Just because a software update was deployed doesn't mean potential exploits have been eliminated. Challenging assumptions leaves space for healthy skepticism.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 1, 2019 -
Shake Shack overhauling enterprise systems with 'Project Concrete'
The burger chain is investing in automated business processes to eliminate administrative manual tasks.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As an era of self-regulation ends, businesses fear uncharted, risky waters for data privacy
"For many companies, if you get this wrong, you could very well be out of business," the ANA's Dan Jaffe told Marketing Dive about the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Wendy's brings franchise 'technology to life' through council
As technology becomes embedded in franchises, the chain is distributing responsibilities throughout the C-suite following the retirement of former CIO David Trimm.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 26, 2019 -
2019 M&A outlook: Heavy tech acquisitions ahead after blockbuster 2018
An uptick in M&A activity this spring could put the brakes on IPO activities as more businesses decide to cash in and sell.
By Alex Hickey • Feb. 25, 2019