The state of AI across 5 industries

Business leaders expect financial and operational upside to artificial intelligence. But motivations aren't the same in every industry.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 17, 2020

Target CIO: Build what will provide a competitive advantage, buy the rest

"You can't go anywhere and buy Target.com off the shelf," said CIO Mike McNamara, while speaking at NRF on Monday.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2020

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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

Board members find cybersecurity risk an existential threat

As cyberthreats rise, board members want to be involved in an issue they say requires more than operational decisions enacted by IT management.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 16, 2020

What the global IT spending forecast says about corporate technology preferences

The Gartner spending forecast boils down to an increase in "soft" and a decrease in "hard" technology spending, with companies opting for service-based delivery models. 

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 16, 2020

Intel taps HPE exec as CIO

Starting Jan. 30, Archana Deskus will begin leading Intel's global IT operations, with a heavy focus on data analytics, as the chipmaker plans for an AI-rich future.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 15, 2020

What applications are moving to the cloud?

Early shifts to the cloud relied on easy wins. Upcoming migrations require a lot more planning — and patience.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 15, 2020

Security is key for retailers. But it can't stand in the way of efficiency, CIO says

When overhauling the furniture retailer's connectivity solutions, Rent-A-Center's Mike Santimaw had to shift the security-focused model of the business.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2020

Microsoft CEO to retailers: Lean on tech vendors, but build from within

While speaking at the National Retail Federation conference, Satya Nadella called for retailers to power their technology transformation independent of a vendor's whims.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 13, 2020

Microsoft tailors collaboration tools to underserved front-line workers

At Mattress Firm, with 2,500 locations in the U.S., the shift to Microsoft Teams responded to an organic adoption of communication platforms from front-line employees, said Jon Sider, CIO at Mattress Firm.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 10, 2020

Enterprise-scale companies adopting Azure over AWS, Goldman Sachs finds

Enterprise is Microsoft's sweet spot. As the cloud gained relevance, the company has shifted clients toward new, cloud-based tools.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 10, 2020

25 business technology trends for 2020

As tech leaders plan for 2020 and beyond, keep a close eye on interoperability and making technology purchasing decisions that can remain flexible in the long-term. 

Jan. 9, 2020

Citi wants to hire 2,500 coders in trading, investment banking

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase made similar advances last year; the former hiring 100 engineers on the trading floor, while a handful of JPMorgan coders were approved to trade cash equities.

By Dan Ennis • Jan. 7, 2020

What decentralized IT spending means for budget and oversight

Putting purchasing decisions in the hands of business units takes away oversight, leading to possible overspending when those units buy more than necessary.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 6, 2020

5 data trends for 2020

Companies will increase reliance on artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics in 2020 as they seek a competitive edge.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 3, 2020

On the road to AI adoption, execs grapple with expertise and data

Companies that fail to overcome the knowledge, data and tool barriers to AI adoption are at risk of ceding ground to the competition.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 3, 2020

5 CIO and IT leadership trends for 2020

With an uncertain economic future, changing trade policies and constant cyberthreats, IT leaders need a clear strategic vision and the support of the business.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 2, 2020

CIO Dive's Top Trends of 2019

Tie a bow on it, uncork the champagne and take a deep breath: say goodbye to 2019. 

Dec. 30, 2019

CIO Dive's Top News of 2019

The world of business technology is nonstop and the Top News of 2019 honors the constant churn.

Dec. 27, 2019

Former Hyatt CIO takes the tech helm at 4 cruise line brands

Marshall Lancaster will bring his industry experience to Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 23, 2019

Microsoft: 73% of companies turn to 'tech intensity' to shape digital success

Regardless of the industry, organizations see value in becoming technology companies, a trend Microsoft identifies as an opportunity.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2019

3 things to do before California's privacy law goes live

Experts have hailed the California Consumer Privacy Act as the "de facto" standard for other states to craft privacy legislation. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2019

Target leans on data science to solve 'extremely large' retail problems

The retailer turned to data science to help improve on-shelf availability, reduce inventory levels and create operating efficiencies.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 18, 2019

Private cloud evolves as public cloud steals the industry spotlight

Private clouds aren't disappearing — they're changing to fit into a hybrid and multicloud world. 

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 17, 2019

Driving up the value of AI starts with building an ecosystem

Joint use of data, alignment of financial interests and flexibility among partners can pave the way for valuable cooperation in AI projects.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 16, 2019

IT's role in demand generation

If you're sitting on the sidelines with demand gen, there's no excuse not to get in the game.

By Graeme Thompson • Dec. 12, 2019