Most IT leaders like their chances against AI risks

Decision-makers indicate confidence in addressing data access, skill gaps and shadow AI challenges, according to a TeamViewer report.

Cloud consumption surge strains even the largest hyperscalers

“We have more demand than we could fulfill if we had even more capacity today,” Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday. “Everyone today has less capacity than they have demand.”

How General Mills found business value in generative AI

The company drew on its experience developing machine learning solutions to manage the deployment of its MillsChat tool, according to Jaime Montemayor, chief digital and technology officer at General Mills.

Tools to solve AI’s trust problem come at a cost

Enterprises allocating resources to strengthen governance will experience 35% more revenue growth than those that don't, Gartner predicts.

Updated Nov. 7, 2024

As presidential election looms, disparate approaches to cyber policy come into focus

Government officials and security leaders hope the nation’s need for cyber resilience will transcend partisan politics regardless of the election results. 

FTC cloud market inquiry remains unresolved as US presidential race enters final stretch

An ongoing investigation into hyperscaler competition initiated last year by the Federal Trade Commission has largely been overshadowed by AI regulation concerns.

Tech jobs, unemployment each rose slightly in October

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics flagged adverse weather events in the Southwest as a factor in tamer economic growth nationally.

AWS earnings round out a quarter of hyperscaler AI wins

The company cited AI demand as a driver of enterprise cloud consumption, a clear trend among large vendors.

How Principal Financial Group’s C-suite drives digital innovation

A sharp focus on how technology helps customers can help bring tech and finance chiefs together, according to VP and CIO of Enterprise Business Solutions Ryan Downing.

Updated Nov. 1, 2024

7 Gartner trends for CIOs to watch in 2025 and beyond

The analyst firm used this year's trends list to spotlight the role of AI in the enterprise, especially as vendors change how AI agents are delivered.

Microsoft runs into cloud constraints as Azure AI business booms

Data centers “don’t get built overnight,” CEO Satya Nadella said Wednesday during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call.

When is generative AI the wrong tool?

Despite the hype, the technology is often not the most cost-effective, reliable or efficient tool for enterprises to use, according to Gartner’s Rita Sallam. 

KPMG pilots AI agents

The accounting and consulting firm is interested in becoming a leader in the emerging AI agent space.

Google Cloud enjoys an AI-fueled growth spurt in Q3

The hyperscaler saw cloud revenue grow 35% year over year to $11.4 billion in the third quarter.

Data, talent gaps block enterprise hopes for higher productivity

Just 2% of organizations have the talent, data and technology to launch effective AI initiatives, according to an Infosys survey. 

Executives worry over aging IT systems

Despite ongoing modernization efforts, tech debt is still hindering mission-critical infrastructure, according to Kyndryl.

5 highest-paying IT certifications in 2024

An AWS certification earned the top position as employers and employees seek out credentials that verify security, data and cloud skills.

Delta, CrowdStrike file dueling lawsuits as squabble continues

The airline seeks to recover damages of more than $500 million in the aftermath of a disruptive IT outage in July. The software provider is looking to hold its liability to the terms of its service agreement.

Citi taps Google Cloud for app migration, AI adoption

The bank, as part of a broad modernization push, announced a multiyear partnership with the hyperscaler Monday.

Can the US lead on AI regulation?

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump promise to spur AI innovation, but a lack of bipartisanship and a patchwork of state laws could hinder the country’s global influence.  

Even small IT failures can cost millions, tech leaders say

Businesses lose up to $1.9 million per hour from high-impact events like the CrowdStrike outage, according to a New Relic survey.

Microsoft CEO asked board to cut pay in connection with security overhaul

Despite the request, Satya Nadella's total compensation in fiscal year 2024 far exceeded 2023 thanks to Microsoft's stock market performance.

IRS CFO says robotic automation saved 30K labor hours

Partnering with software firm UiPath, the agency has tapped software robots to complete previously manual tasks, IRS CFO Teresa Hunter said Tuesday.

How CIOs gain employee buy-in on generative AI

Executives from AstraZeneca, Kroger and Verizon are adapting workforce strategies to focus on training, building awareness and bettering engagement.

IBM leans into software as infrastructure revenue slides

Since its 2019 acquisition of Red Hat, IBM has moved software closer to the center of its product portfolio.