The CIO Dive Awards for 2019

From cloud contenders to technology stalwarts, these are the companies and executives shaping business transformation as digital disruption circles industry. 

Dec. 9, 2019

CISO of the Year: Andy Powell, Maersk

Powell rapidly grew Maersk's cybersecurity organization, reestablishing resilience for a legacy company.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2019

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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

Diversity in technology decision-making and design: Creating the future we want

AI is not designed to produce biased results. But it is developed based on data biases built into the methodology and the data, exacerbating problems it was designed to address. 

By Charla Griffy-Brown • Dec. 5, 2019

Tech talent skips coastal hubs for Austin, Texas

With a growing reputation as a tech hub, technology adds $141.8 billion to Texas' economy annually.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 3, 2019

'The Unicorn Project' turns DevOps into a rebellion

CIO Dive spoke with author Gene Kim about the sequel to the "The Phoenix Project," which tackles DevOps from the developer's perspective.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 26, 2019

Top tech conferences to attend in 2020

Top conferences highlight trends and technology priorities for the year ahead. They're must-attend events for leaders who want to stay in the know. 

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 25, 2019

Helpers wanted: Retail thirsts after tech talent ahead of holiday season

In 2019, retail's demand for web developers rose 55% compared to 2018. It's the fastest growing category, according to data from iCIMS.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 25, 2019

What retail CIOs focused on this year

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday nearing, only tech executives have the insights necessary for executing a multicloud strategy, choosing vendors and centralizing applications. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 25, 2019

Maersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief

The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019

5 charts to understand the tech job market

With tech companies thirsting after talent, specific skills are giving candidates more leverage.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 21, 2019

Why some CIOs are CTOs, too

KFC, Ocean Spray and Peloton are among the companies with CIOs who adopted the CTO title this year. Will the trend spread to other companies?

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 20, 2019

KFC's CTO started as an intern. Now he leads its tech strategy

Chris Caldwell has had a front-row seat to Yum Brands' modernization; from rolling out Microsoft Exchange Servers to AI-enabled drive-thrus.  

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2019

'Golden bullet' clauses protect CISOs after a breach

A financial cushion will not shield an executive from public scrutiny, but it can alleviate the burden of blame.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 18, 2019

Michaels recrafts C-suite, promotes CIO

In Q1, the company said it would spend $135 million on long-term investments, which include technology.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 15, 2019

M&A playbook: How to prepare for the cost, staff and tech hurdles

Relying on staff engagement, a clear notion of the business concept and a thoughtful approach to redundancies can increase the odds of M&A success.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 14, 2019

Why Ocean Spray's CTO hit pause on cloud migration

Like any digital transformation, CTO and CDO Jamie Head expected things to break. His job was to make sure the rest of the business understood that, too.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 13, 2019

5 veterans share their tech industry transition stories

Grit and organizational skills guide veterans as they transition into tech. 

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 11, 2019

Capital One removes CISO from role following breach

Michael Johnson will remain at Capital One as an advisor, focused on the bank's ongoing response to the data breach. The bank is conducting an external search for a new CISO. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 7, 2019

Tech intern: Companies can't fill half a million new jobs from typical talent pool

One solution is providing internship opportunities to diverse high school students. What better way to ensure that you're able to meet future workforce demands than working with the next generation of the workforce? 

By Gabriel Martinez • Nov. 7, 2019

Ok, CIOs — here's the guide to career-pathing Gen Zs and millennials

Gen Zs do not lack confidence, are straightforward and prefer to work with little to no supervision. Who best to troubleshoot and identify the needs of consumers, users and clients in a digital space?

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 7, 2019

5 questions with Cisco's CISO

Steve Martino is tasked with leading Cisco's security strategy, navigating risk in an environment where threats are ever-present and human error is assured. 

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 7, 2019

Less than one-quarter of companies are innovation leaders, report says

Those who are able to innovate increased their revenue by 20% or more in the last two years, according to the Harvard Business Review. Laggards only saw a 14% increase in revenue.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 5, 2019

Bank exec blasts tech companies for keeping tight lid on customer data

Giving individuals the power to control their own data is a social imperative that would rebalance the power dynamic, BBVA'ss Carlos Torres Vila said at Money20/20 in Las Vegas.

By Dan Ennis • Nov. 4, 2019

Gartner's strategic tech trends for 2020: Part 1, augmenting skills

Spaces are more intelligent and integrated, working to cognitively and physically enable humans, the research firm says.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 4, 2019

How to keep IT security team ahead of alert fatigue

With e-commerce and cybercrime growing exponentially, alert fatigue has seeped into the digital realm. It's the electronic equivalent of the boy who cried wolf, and it's taking a toll.

By Samuel Bocetta • Nov. 4, 2019