For IT workers, financial stability means success

Tech workers often benefit from flexible scheduling, working remotely or operating as a freelancer or contractor — and all while raking in some of the best salaries in the country. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 9, 2018

Silicon Valley, New York among those ready to lobby against net neutrality repeal

California and New York are both prepared to introduce state legislation designed to work around the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018

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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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Prepping for the H-1B hiring cycle: New administration, new rules

Changes to the visa program are impacting employers trying to tap international talent, and businesses need to prepare now.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 5, 2018

Boeing CIO says 'trapped' data hinders analytical capability

Once the company implemented systems to examine inventory, it found hundreds — as opposed to the originally believed tens — of millions of dollars of demand pull.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 5, 2018

Cisco is still the top enterprise IT infrastructure vendor

While the emergence of the cloud has changed how companies spend on IT, enterprise IT infrastructure spending will continue to rise through 2022.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 4, 2018

Report: H-1B extensions in jeopardy

Debate to end visa extensions is the the most recent rumored reformation of the immigration program.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 3, 2018

5 business technology trends defining CIO responsibilities in 2018

In many ways, 2017 can be summarized as expectation, meet reality. Business leaders are quick to leap toward innovation, but trying to improve systems' efficiency still defines enterprise technology. 

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 2, 2018

Layoffs plague Indian IT sector as firms struggle to meet modern technology demands

The Indian tech sector is working to shore up the number of jobs and trying to limit displacement of its workers, but a shaky political environment means the industry must consider more than just the changing technology landscape.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 29, 2017

'Tech is king': Advanced tech roles dominate LinkedIn's emerging jobs

Machine learning engineers and data scientists topped the list as the rise of AI this year created the need for specialized roles.  

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 28, 2017

Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet chairman marks new era for tech giant

Through Eric Schmidt's leadership, the company built a structure that supported rapid growth and morphed into a tech giant among the likes of Apple and Microsoft.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017

Microsoft ends arbitration agreements for sexual harassment claims

The company also voiced support for a federal ban on such arrangements.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2017

Lowe's builds out digital capabilities with first CDO

As Lowe's prepares for another year of "digital evolution," will its efforts in cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality and mobile tech be enough to outpace Home Depot?

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

Rule with a digital fist: Tech cracks down for accountability, social responsibility

Recent scrutiny, especially in terms of national security and privacy, have upped the ante for internet companies, which are cracking down again on "fake news," malicious actors and hateful content.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider

After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017

Financial sector strongest with women in C-suite positions

Tech companies often face social and sometimes legal ramifications for a lack of diversity, but there are also financial costs than can come in with a price tag in the billions of dollars.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2017

Refill required: CVS CIO steps down

Stephen Gold oversaw the creation of an innovation lab, a data analytics-driven clinical advice engine and various digital tools during his five years with the company.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 18, 2017

What's the biggest problem CIOs face? Deciding what to say no to

Coming into a new organization, it is imperative that CIOs have short- and long-term technology in place to make sure obstacles like a tech talent shortage do not derail IT, according to Dropbox CIO Sylvie Veilleux. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 18, 2017

Trump administration plans to end H-1B rule allowing spouses of visa holders to work

The entire visa program is in jeopardy and potentially impacts not only the working individuals but their U.S.-born children.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2017

How to bitcoin and lose belly fat fast: A year in Google searches

Google's 2017 trending searches reveal just how much advanced technology has become a bastion of daily life.

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017

At long last, the White House is pushing for federal IT modernization

This has been a big week for federal IT: Not only did the Modernizing Government Technology Act pass into law, but a White House report outlined efforts to help agencies upgrade lagging systems. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 14, 2017

Cloud migrations remain a challenge, so Box is embedding consultants

Box's efforts are not unique to technology companies. The old-guard of enterprise technology, such as Oracle and SAP, have long-standing consulting practices that constitute the backbone of their product offerings. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 13, 2017

Broker, negotiator, political influencer: What are the demands of a modern CIO?

IT is "not an enabler anymore, it's a value differentiator and driver," said Accenture CIO Andrew Wilson.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2017

Most tech professionals satisfied, but the millennials want more pay

Coupling workplace culture with satisfactory pay and appropriate skillsets is yet another challenge for CIOs. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2017

Adobe reaches 100% pay equity in US, turns eyes abroad

Adobe was already closer to achieving pay equality than most companies, but nonetheless, it reviewed its pay practices in July. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017

To achieve digital transformation, revise the CIO job description

Despite the emergence of roles like "technical evangelist," "cloud manager," "UX guru" and "artificial intelligence engineer," the office of the CIO has stood the test of time. Their job descriptions, however, have not.

By Matt Fisher • Dec. 11, 2017