Knowledge silos are interrupting developers’ workflows

Research from Stack Overflow shows development teams are wasting weeks finding answers or solutions.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 19, 2022

CISO salaries balloon, likely spurred by demand

Tenure matters, but not as you might suspect. Median total cash compensation fell for CISOs who have been in their roles at least five years, Heidrick & Struggles found. 

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 18, 2022

The other problem with too much tech talent turnover: knowledge loss

Tech worker attrition doesn’t just create skills gaps; it can lead to a loss of corporate knowledge — and a corresponding decline in productivity.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 16, 2022

Moving up: CTOs scale the corporate ladder, join CIOs in the C-suite

CTOs are confronting new challenges in defining their role: establishing their value to the business.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 15, 2022

How 4 tech execs are thinking about economic headwinds

Recession indicators haven't stopped executives from technology investing. The real worry is falling behind on IT if the economy continues to sour.

By Roberto Torres , Matt Ashare • Aug. 12, 2022

End user tech adoption too slow, wasting investments: report

When end users do not adopt a piece of technology, it wastes resources and frustrates staff and stakeholders.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 12, 2022

Debt, declining revenue threaten future of cloud-communication company Avaya

After a challenging transition from hardware to software, the iPaaS company replaced its CEO in the face of faltering financials.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 10, 2022

Companies are adopting new tech, but are lacking skilled talent to bring ROI

A study by Economist Impact suggests employers are worried about the tech skills gap in their organizations.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 8, 2022

Tech unemployment nears historic lows as hiring grows

Amid better than expected job growth, employers sought technologists by the hundreds of thousands during July despite recession fears.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 5, 2022

Employees love flexibility in the tech workplace — and tech leaders should, too

For tech employees, flex time and slack time provide the flexibility they crave. For tech leaders, flexible work initiatives keep employees happy and productivity high.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 5, 2022

Companies remain bullish on IT spend, unfazed by financial headwinds

Talk of recession has companies cutting back on discretionary spending while planning larger modernization efforts, a strategy born from recent recession history. 

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 4, 2022

Governors commit to computer science, but accountability questions persist

Only 51% of high schools offered computer science courses in 2021, and advocates say tracking states’ future actions can ensure access improves. 

By Anna Merod • Aug. 3, 2022

McDonald’s names global CIO following other executive changes

Brian Rice will serve on the global senior leadership team as EVP and global CIO, reporting directly to CEO Chris Kempczinski.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 1, 2022

From floppy disks to the cloud: It’s time to thank SysAdmins

July 29 marks System Administrator Appreciation Day, a holiday celebrating those unsung heroes who keep IT ticking. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 29, 2022

Degree requirements challenge tech employers already struggling to hire

With demand and supply off kilter, one area to look at is the potential to upskill and solve for critical talent needs.

By Roberto Torres • July 28, 2022

American Airlines turns to algorithms for improved fuel efficiency, passenger flow

Departing CIO Maya Leibman highlighted the impact of digital enhancements on operational reliability and profitability during the company's Q2 earnings call.

By Matt Ashare • July 26, 2022

Grill company Weber CTO steps in as interim CEO

At least in the interim, technology is the answer for Weber as CEO Chris Scherzinger departs amid sales slump, supply chain woes and inflation.

By Matt Ashare • July 25, 2022

Better buys: How CIO leadership impacts the enterprise IT procurement process

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

By Matt Ashare • July 25, 2022

Businesses lean on tech to weather stormy economic conditions, potential recession

A looming recession pressures CIOs to balance cost optimization and investment opportunities with risk-management tactics.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 22, 2022

Dollar Tree taps new CIO amid C-suite shakeup

Bobby Aflatooni, along with several former Dollar General executives, joins Dollar Tree's revamped C-suite as the discount retailer navigates a business overhaul, price hikes and even rodent problems.

By Matt Ashare • July 21, 2022

Unhappy with a recent enterprise IT purchase? Join the crowd

Poor decision-making and lack of strategic vision are at the root of tech buyer remorse for 73% of enterprise systems buyers, Gartner research shows.

By Matt Ashare • July 21, 2022

Truist expects tech investments to yield future savings

The bank’s CFO Daryl Bible said moving more applications to the cloud will generate savings for the company.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 20, 2022

NYU program tailors CIO training to C-suite demand

CIOs bring business and technology leadership to the boardroom. Can a program teach that?

By Matt Ashare • July 20, 2022

Kohl's technology chief to step down

Paul Gaffney, who also led the company's supply chain arm, will depart Aug. 1 after three years at Kohl's.

By Roberto Torres • July 18, 2022

How CIOs can respond to talent challenges in 2022

A creative, human-centric and agile approach can help organizations overcome skills shortages, and shift the focus to digital business goals in 2022 and beyond.

By Andy Rowsell-Jones • July 15, 2022