Software demand grows as employers make their case for talent

The software industry workforce is projected to grow more than 5% in 2021, CompTIA says, spurred by hiring activity in cybersecurity and data and analytics. 

By Roberto Torres • April 1, 2021

Then and now: How the CIO role has evolved

Technological innovation transforms the technical requirements for CIOs, but expectations for professional competencies and soft skills have changed, too.

By Katie Malone • March 29, 2021

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CIO Priorities

Companies task their CIOs with balancing the company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

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Gartner: 7 digital business resolutions for 2021 for CIOs to manage up

Stronger C-suite relationships will help CIOs leverage the clout needed to help shape business agendas post-pandemic.

By Mark Raskino • March 19, 2021

The CIO's vantage point for shaping company culture

CIOs have exposure to more parts of the organization, giving them an upper hand in promoting the adoption of collaboration, automation and data analytics.

By Roberto Torres • March 17, 2021

Gen Z, millennials want tool autonomy in the workplace

Workplace tech preferences can vary by generation. But peril awaits companies that rely too much on generational data, according to Forrester.

By Roberto Torres • March 15, 2021

A look back on the year that changed IT

In a matter of weeks, how companies ran their technology stacks changed completely. The digital future, once thought far off, became standard.

By Naomi Eide • March 11, 2021

The Water Cooler: 7 IT execs on remote work pet peeves

Remote work sustained businesses over the last year of the pandemic. But videoconferencing drains the workforce and work hours spill into early mornings and evenings.

By Katie Malone , Roberto Torres • March 11, 2021

White House names sector insider as federal CIO

Clare Martorana, CIO at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will fill the federal CIO role overseeing government IT.

By Katie Malone • March 9, 2021

5 leadership tips from women in data science

A mix of soft skills and leadership strategies lit the way to the top for women in data science.

By Roberto Torres • March 9, 2021

Businesses grapple with scattered data, obscuring insights

The number of data systems at play inched up over the last two years, according to a report from Starburst and Red Hat.

By Roberto Torres • March 5, 2021

Toppling systemic barriers that keep women out of IT

Helping women thrive in IT requires tech leadership that calls out sexism and gives women more opportunities, one analyst said.

By Katie Malone • March 5, 2021

Macy's hires hospitality industry CIO, eliminates COO role

Laura Miller, former CIO at InterContinental Hotel Group, will take over the CIO role at Macy's on March 15.

By Katie Malone • March 2, 2021

Software, IT and help desk top entry-level tech jobs for 2021

With digital systems under pressure, companies grapple with upholding essential systems with fresh talent.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 22, 2021

IT, security jobs in demand through 2029: report

Reliance on remote work will drive up employment in areas such as information security and software development, according to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 19, 2021

Demand for AWS talent outpaces Azure, Google Cloud: report

More cloud reliance means more pressure on an already tight labor market. Vendor dynamics are tilting the scale.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 11, 2021

January saw more tech jobs, with a higher demand for AI roles

Appetite for emerging technology roles gets a boost as companies prepare for the transition to a hybrid model.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 8, 2021

Existing technology is fine, just get creative, research shows

Standard IT, if effectively managed, can be used to fuel innovation when employees are motivated to master it, an empirical study found.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 5, 2021

Hidden messages, hacking tests entice tech talent

By creatively engaging prospective employees during the hiring process, some businesses successfully found the right fit.

By Katie Malone • Feb. 4, 2021

Tech workers form new union on heels of Kickstarter organization

Tech workers created the union to ensure tech jobs are sustainable, increase workplace transparency, and create fair and equitable pay and benefits, according to the organization. 

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2021

Andy Jassy, brains behind AWS, to take over as Amazon CEO

Amazon Web Services remains dominant, accounting for 59% of Amazon's operating income in 2020. Now, its CEO is on to bigger things. 

By Naomi Eide • Updated May 27, 2021

An IT talent pipeline emerges in candidates without college degrees

With the rise of certifications and apprenticeships, success in IT without a college degree is on the rise.

By Katie Malone • Jan. 28, 2021

PepsiCo turns to Minecraft, moving virtual training away from 'Zoom fatigue'

The idea, which originated from the 11-year-old son of an employee based in the Netherlands, will now be used to train hundreds of PepsiCo employees.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2021

Arm of insurance giant Allianz names CIO to lead transformation

Olav Spiegel will lead the new IT organization of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, reporting to its chief operating officer.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 25, 2021

Average IT salary reaches 6 figures. What’s next for technology hiring?

The shift to remote work is spurring a "normalizing of compensation rates" across locations, Randstad research found.

By Katie Malone • Jan. 25, 2021

PwC: Remote work 'an overwhelming success' for employers, employees

Most executives surveyed still said employees need to work in the office to maintain a strong culture, however.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2021