Into the metaverse: VR catches workers’ interest

Most people believe the metaverse “provides new business opportunities to meet and connect or network,” according to a KPMG survey.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 15, 2022

‘Shift-left’ software strategy challenged by security and compliance

Developer burnout and supply chain concerns mount as companies push to begin software testing early in the development process.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 15, 2022

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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.

By CIO Dive staff

IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 15, 2022

Talent scarcity hinders data science adoption

Leaders struggle to find highly specialized workers who can execute data science projects at the enterprise level, Anaconda data shows.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 14, 2022

Analytics for everyone drives revenue, but deployment often stalls

While democratizing data is difficult to achieve, the potential ROI makes it worth the effort.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 13, 2022

For many grocers, tech investments aren’t yet paying off

Nearly 4 in 10 retailers surveyed by the Food Industry Association said their technology investments have positively impacted their business.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 12, 2022

UTSA rebooted its IT department, erasing 10 years of technical debt

The goal was for technology to become a catalyst for success and not a form of distraction for students.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 12, 2022

With SaaS prices set to rise, contract negotiation may become vital

If IT vendors opportunistically raise prices, CIOs can fight back with data from economic indexes, earnings call statements and other documentation.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 8, 2022

IT leaders borrow from HR playbook as skills drought continues

Tech chiefs are prioritizing the employee experience, deploying automation and attracting non-traditional talent to stave off the effects of the Great Resignation.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 7, 2022

Build vs. buy: Where vertical software vendors fit

As vendors compete to fill the void left behind by legacy tech, businesses must decide whether to build in-house solutions or outsource them.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 7, 2022

The pivotal role of the chief digital officer

The CDO role is in flux, a shift that calls executives to operate at the intersection of technology and business.

By Andy MacMillan, CEO of UserTesting • Sept. 6, 2022

How to boost enterprise adoption of new tech

Failed technology adoption sinks costs and frustrates employees. But tech leaders and IT teams can help workers reimagine their workflows.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 6, 2022

Tech hiring grows in August, but unemployment rises, too

Tech industry hiring continues steady growth, though tech job postings showed slower month-over-month gains.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 2, 2022

Beyond IT: Tech’s just part of the CIO’s expanding portfolio

At MetLife, Boeing and many other companies, the CIO purview is extending to include matters of talent, diversity and business.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 1, 2022

Gen Z in IT: Tech leaders focus on values to support changing work styles, priorities

While HR is in charge of attracting talent through mission statements and initiatives, CIOs and managers must demonstrate their commitment to the goals that attracted talent in the first place.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 1, 2022

SaaS sprawl amps up security challenges amid heightened risk

Two-thirds of businesses say they're spending more on SaaS applications year over year, Axonius data shows.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 31, 2022

Show, don’t tell: Google adds emoji support in Docs

The latest feature on Google Docs signals a continued shift away from formality in enterprise collaboration.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 30, 2022

AI for everyone: Companies are bullish on automation

The talent crunch is not an impediment to AI. Businesses are now looking for new ways to accelerate deployments.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 30, 2022

Applied AI investments shot up 150% in 3 years: McKinsey

From shaping leadership structures to delivering ROI, businesses want to successfully deploy AI projects. But bad data, ethical concerns and talent are holding some businesses back.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2022

CIOs tackle sustainability through cloud migration

Tech leaders at Boeing and IBM are among those championing the merits of analytics and cloud technology to reduce a business's carbon footprint.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 29, 2022

How Royal Caribbean set up a seafaring cloud strategy

Choosing the right mix of cloud vendors can prove difficult for IT leaders, especially those in niche industries who need a service provider to efficiently meet specific needs.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 29, 2022

Cybersecurity spending strategies in uncertain economic times

The need for strong cybersecurity programs doesn’t make it immune to cuts.

By Sue Poremba • Aug. 26, 2022

How customer experience can make or break the help desk — and the perception of IT

Outdated metrics and stressed end users can hamper the success of IT service desk teams. But with the right balance and support, service desk employees can improve customer experience.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 26, 2022

Businesses are on the hunt for employees with data-based programming skills

While SQL is the most desired, companies also look for other programming language expertise, IEEE Spectrum’s analysis found.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 25, 2022

Geopolitics invades technology decision making

Disruption caused by global power shifts and international instability represents a leadership opportunity for CIOs.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 24, 2022