Software: Page 23


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    Microsoft to cut 10K jobs, expects $1.2B hit in Q2

    The company said it will continue to hire in “key strategic areas" amid more signs of customer caution over economic troubles.

    By Jan. 18, 2023
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    Gartner dials back worldwide IT spending forecast

    The shift reflects the impact of inflation on consumer spending and a strong dollar on exchange rates.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from CIO Dive

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

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Home Depot launches in-house app to prioritize employee tasks

    Sidekick, the machine learning-powered platform built in-house, is currently live at 600 stores.

    By Jan. 17, 2023
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    The cost of bad software adds up

    Businesses must reconfigure the development process, tackling the biggest issues first on the road toward software redemption.

    By Jan. 13, 2023
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    FAA’s system outage latest sign of aviation tech woes

    Industry watchers say the disruption experienced by travelers Wednesday is a sign of further need for infrastructure investment.

    By Jan. 12, 2023
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    Opinion

    7 rules to communicate the business value of IT

    Showing IT’s value effectively can help improve approval rates for funding requests, especially in times of financial headwinds.

    By Robert Naegle • Jan. 12, 2023
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    3 trends shaping enterprise SaaS use in 2023

    Enterprise SaaS usage will be marked by an increased focus on asset management and modernization.

    By Jan. 11, 2023
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    FAA system outage grounds flights causing nationwide delays, cancellations

    The outage impacted the agency's Notice to Air Missions System. White House officials said there was no evidence of a cyberattack.

    By Jan. 11, 2023
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    An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

    The freight company relies on technology to maximize visibility and efficiency across its network, monitoring dockworkers and drivers in real time.

    By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023
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    5 business technology predictions for 2023

    CIOs should prepare for a year of challenges around procuring talent and delivering operational enhancements to the businesses they serve.

    By Jan. 9, 2023
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    Salesforce layoffs come as customers tighten SaaS spend

    The software provider is bracing for tighter economic conditions with plans to lay off 10% of its workforce.

    By Jan. 4, 2023
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    7 IT storylines to watch in 2023

    Technology watchers will be on the lookout for major acquisitions, the ongoing battle for cloud dominance and technology leadership appointments.

    By Dec. 30, 2022
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    Despite enforcement delays, attorneys urge preparation for AI, privacy laws

    New laws extend to employers with applicants or workers who are residents of New York City or California — and may be a harbinger of what’s to come elsewhere.

    By Ginger Christ • Dec. 21, 2022
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    We asked ChatGPT to compose a holiday song for CIO Dive

    "CIO Dive, CIO Dive / tech news shining bright / bringing us the latest trends / day and night.”

    By Dec. 21, 2022
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    Salesforce launches DevOps Center, blending low code and collaboration

    For CIOs, the product enables cross-business collaboration and provides edit history and transparency for other C-suite members.

    By Dec. 19, 2022
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    Adobe mostly unscathed by economic downturn

    Despite other software vendors experiencing increased customer scrutiny on spending, Adobe still reported strong growth in Q4, boosted by its digital experience platform. 

    By Dec. 16, 2022
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    IT to enter 2023 with splintered goals

    Innovation for competitive advantages is falling in the list of 2023 priorities. Cost-cutting, security and transformation contend for the top spot.

    By Dec. 16, 2022
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    How retail leaned on technology in 2022

    Spinning up new technologies with consumers in mind, the retail world kept a close watch on the direction of its technology strategies.

    By Dec. 14, 2022
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    Low-code growth marches on as businesses grapple with governance

    Advanced by cloud and SaaS, the worldwide market for low-code development is forecasted to reach nearly $27 billion in 2023, according to Gartner.

    By Dec. 14, 2022
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    What’s the new normal for workplace technology?

    From hot-desking solutions to collaboration tools, there’s a new standard that today's employees now expect at work.

    By Dec. 12, 2022
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    Google stresses unmet need for software supply chain security

    The open source software ecosystem remains vulnerable, and fragmented efforts could stifle progress, according to Google.

    By Matt Kapko • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Internet Explorer is still a viable attack vector

    North Korea-linked threat actors are using a technique that has been widely used to exploit the browser since 2017, Google researchers found.

    By Matt Kapko • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Atlassian joins field of vendors vying for customer attention

    Businesses want to cut costs, stop wasted spend and consolidate contracts. Atlassian is the latest vendor to boost features and offer discounts for large organizations.

    By Dec. 8, 2022
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    Companies wade through 367 apps to get work done

    The app surplus is eating up time. Workers are spending more than two hours a day sorting through silos, an Airtable report found.

    By Dec. 6, 2022
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    Slack CEO steps down in latest Salesforce C-suite shakeup

    Lidiane Jones, Salesforce's EVP and GM of experience cloud, commerce cloud and marketing cloud, will replace Stewart Butterfield.

    By Dec. 5, 2022