IT admin has no age claim, despite 'old and antiquated' comment, 3rd Cir. says

The employer showed that the employee failed to perform routine backups, causing the permanent loss of six weeks' worth of data.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 27, 2019

IBM Watson AI GM Beth Smith talks tech's celebrity, need for transparency

"To me going forward Watson is the celebrity, really, when your customers get their business outcome from it," Smith said.

By Naomi Eide • March 27, 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.

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5 states dominating tech employment

The usual suspects, California and New York, lead technology employment, but there is at least one surprise on CompTIA's list.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 26, 2019

Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings parent company names new CIO

CKE Restaurants and Inspire Brands are the latest restaurant parent companies to undergo technology leadership changes.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 26, 2019

Old work habits die hard, but they have to go, report says

Employers can no longer afford to ignore "always on" cultures or narcissistic leaders, according to a Myers-Briggs Company report.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2019

CTO departing Walmart to lead Pinterest's engineering team

Pinterest is undergoing internal changes, namely filing a confidential IPO with the SEC last month.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2019

Walmart CTO departs after laying digital groundwork

During his tenure, Jeremy King aided Walmart Labs' acquisitions, opened four more tech offices and set Walmart up as a "user of, and contributor to, the open source community."

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 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

Craft retailer Joann fills CIO role ahead of in-store technology push

Joann's concept store was in response to the DIY revolution spurred by online platforms like Pinterest. It was also in retaliation​ to online shopping.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019

Where are the ethics in AI?

Just like in cybersecurity, "nothing happens is the goal," said Rumman Chowdhury​.

By Naomi Eide • March 20, 2019

6 universities making big investments in data science

To tap into the growing field, public and private colleges are adding degree paths, partnering with the private sector and increasing research.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 19, 2019

New kid on the block: What goes into a first-time CIO role

"The role of the CIO is changing now as a result of the complete change toward digital technology – to either become a deep business and strategy partner, or to be replaced by someone who can be that person," said Steve Hall of ISG. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 19, 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

Nordstrom CTO restructures technology group

Two executives are leaving and layoffs are anticipated, according to a report by GeekWire.

By Dan O'Shea , Samantha Schwartz • March 15, 2019

Universal Music's newly named CIO to take on streaming data insights

The business model for the music industry has changed and has more itemized data that demands insight in consumer behavior.

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

How tech brings learning and development to deskless employees

On-the-go employees have little time to devote to learning — but innovations in tech are bridging the gap.

By Pamela DeLoatch • March 13, 2019

Barnes & Noble hires CIO after former tech chief promoted to CDO

Along with initiatives to offset further sales decline, the company looks to leverage customer data and analytics accumulated through its membership program.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2019

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

Home Depot to hire 80,000 workers with proprietary hiring technology

Technology for big-box retailers streamlines functions that were once time-consuming and burdensome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 11, 2019

How one Girl Scouts troop got HPE to develop a cybersecurity program

"Kids cannot aspire to be what they cannot see or what they cannot imagine," said Liz Joyce, CISO of HPE.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 8, 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

After a breach, CISOs fall on their swords or play the role of scapegoat

Neither serves a company well, and yet it's no surprise that a C-suite overhaul is common after a massive data debacle.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 7, 2019

Deloitte partners with comic book initiative to introduce girls to STEM careers, skills

The partnership will produce four comic books and one graphic novel featuring tech-savvy hero Ella the Engineer.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 7, 2019

Was the skills gap based on a lie?

An upskilling crisis may require employers, governments and educators to work together — a reality with which many are still grappling.

By Kathryn Moody • March 6, 2019