How an SAP implementation brought a CIO out of retirement

When chemical company Old World Industries tapped Kevin Reilly's consulting expertise, it was clear to him the company was "in a spot where they hung on to old tech for a long time." 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2019

Women make up 24% of cybersecurity workforce — up from 11% in 2017

The gender gap in cybersecurity adds pressure to the skills gap, but some critics say it is too late to solve the gender issue. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2019

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CIO Priorities

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

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How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO is revamping athletic e-commerce

The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2019

Female Gen Z programmers want professional growth, flexibility from job offers

Gen Z women in a HackerRank survey also were twice as likely as their older colleagues to favor working for employers with a well-known brand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

For H-1B workers facing turmoil, opportunity lies abroad

After years in the H-1B program, all that Uday Verma had built — a career, friends, family, life — did not guarantee he would get to stay in the U.S. So he and his family left. 

By Naomi Eide • April 1, 2019

Remote work brings benefits — but also greater security risks, survey says

HR and IT professionals must work together to create cybersecurity policies, design employee trainings and communicate their rationale to workers. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Amazon heats up Austin, Texas tech scene with new office space, 800 jobs

The team's primary responsibilities will include Amazon Web Services, Amazon Business, devices, video game design and advertising.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 29, 2019

Google gives $5M in tech training grants to orgs serving Latino students

The grants are part of Google's $25 million commitment to help African-American and Latino students develop career skills, the release said.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 29, 2019

Costly transformation plans a waste of time, leaders say

Many make investments in "transformation" because they think they should, rather than to solve specific problems, research shows. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

Johnson & Johnson CIO departs to lead State Department tech

Stuart McGuigan spent years navigating the J&J sprawl, modernizing the business to create room for future-ready technology implementations. 

By Naomi Eide • March 28, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where are the ethics in AI?

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

By Naomi Eide • March 20, 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

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

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

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