SaaS sprawl muddies software contracts, risks compliance gaps

Cloud-based deployments multiply the challenges of managing enterprise IT assets, as penalties for noncompliance rise.

By Matt Ashare • June 20, 2023

Out-of-date apps block enterprise plans for AI adoption

Getting the most out of generative AI and other rising technology applications will require addressing pending upgrades.

By Roberto Torres • June 20, 2023

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Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.

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Half of IT employers are upskilling workers to overcome staffing woes

Emerging technologies such as AI and virtual reality could help with hiring and training, according to an Experis report.

By Carolyn Crist • June 14, 2023

As software migrates to cloud, IT spending waste follows

Enterprise technology asset managers are shifting their focus from desktops and data centers to containers and cloud, as SaaS solutions proliferate.

By Matt Ashare • June 13, 2023

AAA’s second-largest club taps Salesforce for generative AI push

The Auto Club Group, which serves 13 million members, plans to adopt the vendor's AI cloud with an eye toward efficiency.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 12, 2023

AI software buyers more bullish on tech spend: report

Most software buyers say AI functionality is an important feature of new software purchases, according to a G2 survey of 1,700 global software buyers.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2023

Foot Locker taps Casey’s alum as CTO

Adrian Butler joins the company as it carries out a long-term growth strategy in its first year under CEO Mary Dillon.

By Roberto Torres • June 5, 2023

3 ways CIOs can pave a path to sustainability

CIOs are uniquely equipped to drive sustainable IT transformations through cultural change and meaningful actions.

By Sheila Patel • June 5, 2023

Inside Chobani’s multiyear digital transformation

Since joining Chobani in 2014, CIO Parag Agrawal has led a tech overhaul to help the company leave legacy technology behind.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 2, 2023

Kellogg’s CIO lays out IT roadmap for company split

The food manufacturing giant will become two separate companies by the end of 2023. That shift brings along technical challenges — and some potential upsides.

By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2023

Cyber resilience programs fall short on preparing workers for a crisis

The report from Immersive Labs raises questions about whether corporate employees would know how to respond after a major cyberattack.

By David Jones • May 30, 2023

How companies redistribute IT work after job cuts

CIOs have several options to ensure critical IT work still gets done after layoffs: reskill workers, add temporary staff or find IT talent hiding in plain sight. 

By Jen A. Miller • May 30, 2023

Snowflake feels the pinch of tightened cloud spend

“We are operating in an unsettled demand environment, and we see this reflected in consumption patterns across the board,” CEO Frank Slootman said.

By Matt Ashare • May 25, 2023

Dr. CIO: How medical experience eased software migration at NewYork-Presbyterian

Peter Fleischut spent years as an anesthesiologist before moving into technology, bringing hands-on experience to a process-intense migration.

By Roberto Torres • May 25, 2023

Zoom’s enterprise customer base expands as AI push continues

The software company's enterprise client list keeps growing as it incorporates AI into more products and services, according to its recent earnings call.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 24, 2023

For Microsoft, AI belongs everywhere

During its annual Microsoft Build conference, the tech giant doubled down on its commitment to AI, providing customers with tools and platform updates to simplify, scale and ensure the safety of AI models built with its tools.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 23, 2023

How Comcast, Vanguard retain diverse tech talent

Diversifying the technical talent base is just the start. Intentional cultural adjustments and mentorship programs can help keep workers engaged.

By Roberto Torres • May 18, 2023

Generative AI needs guardrails as businesses add it to software development

Organizations are broadly using AI to test software today. But clear guardrails are needed as the technology evolves.

By Roberto Torres • May 18, 2023

Clorox to implement first region of new ERP this year

The company is spending above its normal level of IT spending as it makes progress on its five-year, $500 million plan to accelerate digital transformation.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 15, 2023

Big 4 accounting firms squeeze traditional MSP market

The blurring lines between software and business processes is a boon for big-four firms looking to managed service providers to expand client offerings.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 15, 2023

SolarWinds turns to Infosys to accelerate SaaS shift

The move eases the transition from on-prem to cloud-based software that was already underway, President and CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna said.

By Matt Ashare • May 11, 2023

Desk workers use nearly twice as many apps as they did in 2019, Gartner finds

Too many tools in the enterprise can lead workers to miss urgent updates or make wrong decisions at work.

By Roberto Torres • May 10, 2023

More tech sector jobs meet higher unemployment in April

Businesses across industries shed nearly 100,000 technology positions last month, as the economy sent mixed signals.

By Roberto Torres • May 5, 2023

AI reignites investor optimism in topsy-turvy cloud market

New and emerging AI capabilities provide a potential counter to the slowing effects of economic uncertainty.

By Matt Ashare • May 5, 2023

White House tackles AI’s rise, convening top tech CEOs

Vice President Kamala Harris met with top AI executives Thursday, the latest sign of increased regulatory interest over AI products and services. 

By Roberto Torres • May 4, 2023