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

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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.

By CIO Dive staff

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

Hide and seek: Biden administration gets creative recruiting tech talent

The updated WhiteHouse.gov source code includes a discreet call to techies, asking them to apply for the U.S. Digital Service.

By Katie Malone • Jan. 20, 2021

As Biden administration transition begins, IT leadership changes over

President-elect Joe Biden will bring a new set of IT experts into his administration as Trump administration appointees call it quits. 

By Katie Malone • Updated Jan. 20, 2021

Interns are the next wave of IT workers — here's how to better manage them

IT battles an expanding workforce shortage. Can skill-building programs build a more diverse talent pipeline?

By Katie Malone • Jan. 15, 2021

Tools and standards shaping remote work in 2021

What's the most important business technology trend of 2021? Flexibility. 

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 11, 2021

In 2021, what kind of CIO are companies searching for?

Following a year of change, companies searching for CIOs will look for strong leadership skills and emotional dexterity, Gartner data shows.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 5, 2021

Dropbox's 'virtual-first' approach to long-term remote work

The tech company plans to launch collaborative studios for synchronous work, using its own tools to reimagine the virtual office.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 16, 2020

Will remote workers who move be paid less? Not necessarily, employers say

Employers are adopting varying stances on 'pay localization,' as remote employees seek greener pastures.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020

'This isn't a pipeline issue': Diverse, inclusive IT wanes with tenure

IT training and education programs lean into diverse recruitment and retention. Company culture lacking inclusion pushes hires out.

By Katie Malone • Dec. 9, 2020

CISO of the Year: Marene Allison, Johnson & Johnson

In a year of uncertainty, J&J's security mission remained a constant. Under Allison's leadership, the company's resilience has been a decade in the making. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2020

The CIO Dive Awards for 2020

In the face of a pandemic and economic downturn, technology became more important. To stay connected and to meet shifting demand, industries turned toward IT and its leaders.

By CIO Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

CIO of the Year: Seemantini Godbole, Lowe's

A foreboding cloud migration. A swift launch of curbside pickup. A move to in-house software production. In Lowe's response to the pandemic, tech proved essential.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 9, 2020

After recovery trend, tech sector hiring dips again

The demand for digital skills hasn't slowed, but financial uncertainty is giving enterprise leaders pause on tech hires.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 8, 2020

Survey: Remote work leads some employers to reconsider pay models

With significantly more employees working from home, some companies say a hybrid reward model may be necessary.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 2, 2020