4 myths cybersecurity experts want busted

No, malware cannot spread from devices sitting next to each other.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020

Employers often forget to source employee input as they adopt new tech

Employees are often wary of new technology, even tools purported to help them do their jobs, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • May 18, 2020

CFO collaboration with CIO is crucial amid COVID-19

The CFO is adept at measuring costs, managing the balance sheet and navigating murky waters. But determining capabilities and staying ahead of tech trends requires partnership with the CIO.

By Tony Tricarichi • May 15, 2020

Offices may reopen, but workers want to delay a return

Workers say they're not comfortable with a short-term return to the office. It's a window of opportunity for vendors to improve access and quality of remote work tools.

By Roberto Torres • May 15, 2020

Wells Fargo adds 2 CIOs to technology roster

The company is taking a nimble approach to technology leadership, where line of business CIOs can drive transformation at the department level. 

By Naomi Eide • May 14, 2020

Coronavirus fallout hits tech employment, job losses mount

While job cuts hit the IT sector, companies will often eliminate sales or retail jobs instead of technical roles, according to CompTIA's Tim Herbert. 

By Naomi Eide • May 13, 2020

Key stories for IT leaders as companies navigate the pandemic

As countries and states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, CIOs are looking to the future and what a safe work environment entails.

May 8, 2020

Expect gig economy growth to reshape workforce in coming year

Gig workers currently represent about one in six workers in an organization, but Ravi Kumar, president of Infosys, expects their presence to increase to 25-35%.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 7, 2020

Planning a return to the office: What tools businesses can turn to

From applications to enterprise-focused contact tracing, technology companies are creating solutions to facilitate a safe return to work. 

By Naomi Eide • May 7, 2020

J.C. Penney CIO to depart, preps for new role at American Electric Power

Therace Risch's departure comes a month after the retailer announced a round of furloughs among hourly and corporate staff.

By Roberto Torres • Updated May 6, 2020

Many lacked equipment, reliable internet when shifting to remote work

The novel coronavirus created a new normal for U.S. workers, but each person has experienced the disruption differently.

By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2020

4 ways colleges' tech teams are managing the shift online

"Nobody has a playbook for a pandemic," one CIO said. But creativity and a knack for troubleshooting home Wi-Fi networks are helping them move forward.

By Hallie Busta • May 4, 2020

A long-term move to remote work will expand tech talent market access

The pandemic-driven lockdown has made half of North American tech professionals more interested in remote work than before, Hired found. 

By Roberto Torres • May 1, 2020

Crisis pressure tests digital strategies as time-to-recovery estimates extend

As companies begin thinking through what is required to return to the office, executives are forecasting remote work will become a permanent option for some, a PwC survey found. 

By Naomi Eide • April 30, 2020

Back to Basics: How terminations, layoffs and furloughs differ

These three words generally communicate bad news to workers, but the consequences they cause vary in specifics.

By Katie Clarey • April 29, 2020

Who will save the startups?

The runway, or dead space, between VC financing could determine a startup's ability to weather a recession — that, or an offering industry can't resist buying.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 28, 2020

CIO perspective: Strategizing a return to the office

The pandemic has accelerated digital technology adoption, demanding engagement from CEOs to software developers. IT hurdles that were accepted before will no longer fly. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 24, 2020

One-third of software developers say their productivity is falling

As the pandemic adds layers of pressure to the daily grind, devs worry about feelings of isolation and loneliness in their new remote life.

By Roberto Torres • April 24, 2020

How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — and what changes could stick around

The coronavirus broke decades-old standards. Will the office ever go back to what it was?

By Naomi Eide • April 22, 2020

How to approach layoffs responsibly

The way employers treat employees during the coming weeks will impact their branding for years. 

By Aman Kidwai • April 21, 2020

COVID-19 'first real test' of digitization for office of CFO

The complete utilization of every available service or software is an integral first step to stave off pandemic-like business interruptions, said Sanjay Srivastava, chief digital officer at Genpact.

By Jane Thier • April 15, 2020

IBM pitches in to ease demand for COBOL skills

The effects of the pandemic put strain on state agencies, which must navigate a scarce and aging workforce to keep systems up and running.

By Roberto Torres • April 13, 2020

Start, stop, defer: How companies are navigating technology spend in a crisis

The pandemic has delineated spending priorities, showing the benefits of cloud and emphasizing the need for a flexible security portfolio.

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2020

IBM draws former Bank of America CTO to lead cloud

Under new CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM is outlining "strategic battles" focused on hybrid cloud and AI.

By Naomi Eide • April 7, 2020

Gartner: 3 in 4 CFOs to shift 5% of staff fully remote following shutdown

When it comes to creative cost savings, remote work could be key for CFOs looking to avoid severe cuts and downside operational impacts, according to a Gartner survey. 

By Jane Thier • April 7, 2020