How 5 big tech companies are approaching hybrid work

Tech companies deferred multiple back-to-the-office deadlines. Now, hybrid work is the norm — but not all models look the same.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 3, 2021

Mailbag: Is remote work monitoring legal?

"To expect privacy on a company-provided laptop is a difficult argument to win in my view," Fox Rothschild's Mark McCreary said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 2, 2021

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Top 5 stories from CIO Dive

Shifts in compute infrastructure, ongoing AI adoption plans and talent challenges ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.

By CIO Dive staff

3 top techniques to upskill software development: Gartner

There's a disconnect between the most popular and the most effective learning methods for software development, according to Gartner data.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 28, 2021

Nearly one-third of SaaS spend goes to waste, survey says

Total waste is probably larger than what businesses estimate, according to Brian Adler, senior director of cloud market strategy at Flexera.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 14, 2021

Most remote-enabled workplaces use software to monitor employees, survey says

Respondents frequently cited productivity as the primary reason for the surveillance and only 14% had not notified staff about monitoring activities, Digital.com found.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 12, 2021

Multiple buyers, hybrid work drive software spending through 2022

More parts of the business are acquiring software products, with hybrid work tools driving continued investment in new products and services.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2021

8 software migration tips from a Google engineer

Learning from others' mistakes and opportunities helps avoid common pitfalls in the migration roadmap.

By Katie Malone • Sept. 28, 2021

Enterprise app sprawl swells, with most apps outside of IT control

IT departments manage less than half of total enterprise applications used, according to data from Productiv.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 20, 2021

The Water Cooler: Skills 4 tech execs target in IT recruiting

Workers can gain digital skills on the job tailored to business needs, though there are certain prerequisites management looks for as they evaluate the hiring landscape.

By Katie Malone , Roberto Torres • Sept. 17, 2021

Top trends in coding and development

To reflect on the role of software engineering in the enterprise, CIO Dive collected past coverage — from how to train for digital skills to the enterprise demand for talented developers — on coding trends.

By Katie Malone • Sept. 16, 2021

Olay takes on computer algorithms to fight biased beauty standards

Olay is partnering with Black Girls Code to send at least 1,000 girls of color to the organization's code camp, and it's conducting an audit of its own skin analysis technology.

By Asa Hiken • Sept. 16, 2021

What GitHub's Copilot tool reveals about AI's future in software development

AI can take repetitive tasks off a software developer's to-do list. But the transformative effect of these tools hinges on their yet unseen maturity.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 16, 2021

IT projects trapped in backlog as demand rises

Companies deal with IT backlogs spanning three to 12 months as market trends push businesses to change quickly, an Appian survey found.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 14, 2021

Zoom's upcoming hot-desk solution targets the roaming worker

The company is rethinking tools for hybrid work, taking video-conferencing technology beyond the permanence of assigned seating.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 13, 2021

Tech industry banks on service models, hiring grows again

IT companies added 26,800 workers last month, CompTIA reports. It's the largest hiring increase since November 2018.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 8, 2021

Los Angeles, Microsoft partner on veteran tech training program

Recent research has shown that some veterans may struggle to transition into the civilian workforce, although many believe job training programs may help.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 8, 2021

Collaboration tool adoption rises, paving way for IT complexity

Amid increased hybrid work, just one in four enterprise meetings will take place in person by 2024, Gartner predicts.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 27, 2021

Tech CEOs to invest billions in cybersecurity support

The Biden administration has to strike a balance between honoring big tech's capitalism while pushing it to a higher standard for the sake of national security.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 26, 2021

10 years later, software really did eat the world

A decade after investor Marc Andreessen's op-ed, lines of code still shape how businesses operate, leading companies to invent revenue streams or supercharge product offerings.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 19, 2021

RPA market to splinter, leaving CIOs with a complex vendor decision

By 2023, Forrester projects almost one-third of the market will be controlled by the leading pure-play providers: Automation Anywhere, UiPath and Blue Prism. 

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 18, 2021

Moving to Windows 11 won't be that bad, probably

The changes from Windows 10 to Microsoft's latest OS aren't as deep as previous migrations. Yet the shift gives CIOs an opportunity to ensure functionality and app compatibility.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 17, 2021

When selecting a cloud vendor, developer preference matters

Picking a cloud vendor often comes down to finances and features. But developer insight can also help inform the decision.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 4, 2021

Preparedness, checklists, leadership buy-in: How to build a rapid IT response

Navigating cyberattacks and outages means companies rely on IT leaders to respond quickly, as business continuity hinges on functioning systems.

By Roberto Torres • July 30, 2021

Domain Name Councils emerge as a crucially helpful resources to keep corporate portfolios strong

As more companies utilize domain names, domain name managers can now easily manage their portfolios with DNCs.

By Matt Serlin, GoDaddy • July 26, 2021

Communication vendors compete to tackle context switching

The launch of Zoom Apps demonstrates an attempt to integrate third-party apps within the meetings platform.

By Roberto Torres • July 21, 2021