How Pinterest transformed digital strategy from cloud to containers, ML and open source

Pinterest has used an array of advanced digital tools to grow its global footprint to 200 million active users. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 8, 2017

#Gains: Planet Fitness wants to beef up with AI

Using data, Chief Digital and Information Officer Craig Miller wants to create a personalized fitness experience, or an "adaptive coach," to better engage customers and promote gym loyalty.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 8, 2017

'Whole cloud' revenues projected to hit $554B in 2021

The "whole cloud" market includes public, private and hybrid cloud offerings as well as cloud-based services, software and infrastructure-related hardware.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 7, 2017

100K routers are ready, willing and able with new Mirai strain

The current strain and Reaper, unlike other variants, do not use default passwords and instead propagate "by exploiting remote code-execution vulnerabilities."

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2017

For some, global warming is speeding up internet connectivity

While faster internet stands to serve remote towns with better healthcare, education and social connectivity, locals worry it may threaten cultural traditions.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 5, 2017

Microsoft Surface remains in the NFL lineup

The tech company renewed its original five-year contract for a sixth year. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 5, 2017

Hottest Market of the Year: Communication platforms

Communication platforms welcome personality and voice to the workforce, and major tech companies are competing to be the megaphone employees want.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017

Company of the Year: Microsoft

It may be the No. 3 most valuable company internationally, but right now Microsoft is No. 1 in the enterprise thanks to its turn from personal computing to enterprise and cloud services.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017

50/50: Internet connection still has half a planet to reach

Companies are expected to invest about $6 trillion in IoT solutions from 2015-2020, but unless network and security infrastructure are upgraded the IoT may be in trouble.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017

Apple shares facial recognition data with apps, sparking privacy worries

While Apple designed Face ID to have certain privacy protections, the company still faces challenges in making sure that app developers aren't abusing the facial data.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 1, 2017

Apple 'roots' through software process following security glitch

The company's latest OS releases have had a rocky few weeks with an autocorrect software bug and, most recently, a glaring security vulnerability. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 1, 2017

Is your business ready for Alexa?

The implication of moving Alexa to the enterprise means enlarging the scale in which it adds and stores data.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2017

Plazas, sports fields and sky bridges: Microsoft campus redevelopment paves way for 8K more jobs

The initiative would see Microsoft tear down 12 of its existing buildings and replace them with 18 new structures, many of which will be twice as tall as their predecessors.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

FCC's Pai: Internet 'flourished' before net neutrality, will keep working after

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai emphasized that a return to the pre-2015 legal frameworks, before net neutrality rules were in place, would offer better regulation and market conditions.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 28, 2017

'Payday apps' grant employees real-time access to their wages

Employees demand flexibility and employers are looking for new ways to incentivize their workforce by turning to mobile apps.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2017

Net neutrality fight looming? FCC commissioners split on Pai's proposal

The four commissioners are split down the middle, with two favoring the end to the 2015 regulations and two against it, affording a 3-2 majority in favor of Pai's proposal.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 22, 2017

Vulnerabilities found on Intel chips dating back to 2015

The flaw is present on its newest 8th generation Core Processor series as well as older chip models released in 2015. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2017

FCC chair has a plan to 'restore internet freedom,' paving way for net neutrality repeal

The FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will release his proposal to end net neutrality and move ISP policing back to the FTC on Wednesday, roughly three weeks prior to the commission's Dec. 14 vote on the matter.  

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 21, 2017

As the retail apocalypse grows, Westfield is reshaping the customer experience with technology

With the biggest shopping week of the year ahead and facing disruption from e-commerce, retailers have to bring the physical and digital world together, said Westfield Corporation CIO Denise Taylor in an interview with CIO Dive. 

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 21, 2017

How AR, ML and IoT will reshape the future of society

The Internet of Things has the potential to make professionals more efficient and productive through the use of enhanced machine learning, augmented reality and connected devices.

By Joe Conway • Nov. 21, 2017

Don't unplug this Thanksgiving: 7 apps to help make dinner

Smartphone apps may be the key to saving Thanksgiving dinner. Here's how to use them to your advantage, from planning to executing the perfect holiday meal. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 20, 2017

Enterprise wearables are hitting their stride, finding a home in retail sector

The enterprise wearables market is expected to grow at 30.9% CAGR over the next five years as more companies look to smart devices to improve field efficiency.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 20, 2017

10 gifts ideas for the IT pro in your life

From practical, everyday tools to futuristic fun, here's the definitive gift guide for the 2017 holiday season.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 17, 2017

Virgin Atlantic flies to Workplace, another win for the social network

The social draw that Workplace by Facebook was founded on provides an appeal that other communication platforms lack.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2017

Fileless attacks are plaguing endpoint security, hitting IT infrastructure

Fileless attacks are having a breakout year — and they're approximately 10 times more successful than file-based attacks. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 16, 2017