6 stories that defined 2020 so far

To showcase how quickly the news cycle moved, and how CIO priorities changed, CIO Dive rounded up the top stories of each month of 2020. Take a look. 

By Samantha Schwartz • July 1, 2020

Inside Ally Financial's technology strategy

The company needs to operate at a speed it hasn't before, Ally's technology head Sathish Muthukrishnan, told CIO Dive. It requires small technology iterations, modifying or enhancing products in closed loops.

By Naomi Eide • June 30, 2020

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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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GDPR watchdogs bulk up budgets, but COVID-19 slows investigations

Though fines have not lived up to expectation, the regulation is curtailing unfavorable data behaviors.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 26, 2020

IHOP, Applebee's parent taps acting CIO into permanent role

Justin Skelton comes to the role with the upper hand of having previous tenure at Dine Brands, and serving as the CIO in an acting capacity. 

By Roberto Torres • June 26, 2020

Former Salesforce exec joins Zoom as CISO

As Jason Lee takes over security at Zoom, the company is ending its 90-day security and privacy plan, which it put in place following highly publicized flaws in March. 

By Samantha Schwartz • June 25, 2020

Businesses to spend more on security as the number, size of cyberattacks grow

Security strategies are changing as COVID-19's disruption threatens an increase in insider threats and challenges identifying the location of malicious activity.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 24, 2020

CIOs entered 2020 with tech goals in mind. COVID-19 upended their plans

Tasked with reshaping tech strategies for the coming year, CIOs align with business goals as they identify which initiatives to keep — and what investments to scrap.

By Roberto Torres • June 24, 2020

Trump extends H-1B visa program suspension through March

Extending the June order, the Trump administration cited the disruption from COVID-19 for the continued suspension. 

By Naomi Eide • Updated Jan. 5, 2021

Double shift: Stericycle taps CFO to handle CIO duties

As CIO David Stahl departs the medical waste company this week, CFO Janet Zelenka will take the technology reins, becoming CFO and CIO effective June 28.

By Jane Thier • June 23, 2020

Technology training, certifications demand withstands pandemic slump

In-person training sessions shifted to a virtual setting. Testing flipped online with remote proctoring. Throughout, demand remained. 

By Naomi Eide • June 22, 2020

5 cities with the highest tech salaries

While major cities offer high salaries, the tech workforce is primed to relocate to more affordable cities if employers implement permanent remote workforce options becayse of the coronavirus. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 19, 2020

1 in 4 workers at high risk for COVID-19 as businesses consider reopening offices

Kaiser Family Foundation data could throw a wrench in employers' plans to reopen offices, even as more than half of states report rising COVID-19 infections.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 17, 2020

Shift to remote work caught 72% of businesses technologically unprepared

The early days of the pandemic challenged IT leaders, who are now prioritizing investments in cloud, remote IT and collaboration platforms.

By Roberto Torres • June 17, 2020

Sublimits: What execs get wrong about cyber coverage

Ambiguities and uncertainties can delay adoption or wreak havoc when coverage is needed.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 16, 2020

Racially diverse management boosts tech firms' productivity, study finds

Although companies have made gains in overall workforce racial diversity, there has been less improvement at the managerial level.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 15, 2020

Next in line: Preparing for an IT executive departure

Sudden departure of IT leaders can put a company's tech goals in jeopardy. Without leaders in place, businesses must rely on the availability of knowledge and a prepared transition roadmap.

By Roberto Torres • June 15, 2020

How productivity monitoring tools impact compliance and culture

Despite the popularity of remote work, some employers aren't sold on the idea, worried that employees will slack off. Enter: productivity monitoring.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 9, 2020

Where privacy and security 'clash' for remote work

Shifting remote meant more personal data than ever before was available online, and cybercriminals were aware.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2020

IT hiring rose in May, but tech sector bled 34K jobs

The unemployment rates for tech occupations showed signs of improvement in May, dropping to 3.7% from 4.3% in April, according to CompTIA data. 

By Roberto Torres • June 8, 2020

In remote onboarding push, companies automate IT and launch chatbots

Remotely onboarding staff means companies welcome new staffers with savvy chatbots and powerful equipment as they navigate complexity.

By Roberto Torres • June 8, 2020

Work from home boosted Slack's quarter but revenue remains steady

During Q1, Slack onboarded an additional 12,000 new paying customers.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 5, 2020

California attorney general submits rules proposal as CCPA enforcement nears

The final proposals rejected certain leeways for circumventing CCPA compliance for more businesses.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 3, 2020

Managers, site reliability specialists the top-earning software roles

Engineering talent pool continues to have diversity gaps, even as industries clamor for more tech talent.

By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2020

The Remote Playbook: How managers can keep burnout from upending IT teams

Failure to spot stress could result in health risks and waning levels of productivity and quality as stressed-out teams buckle under pressure.

By Roberto Torres • May 26, 2020

How CIOs can support a gradual return to the office

In partnership with the C-suite, CIOs are gearing up to support office safety and critical processes through digital products.

By Roberto Torres • May 22, 2020