Why half of startup founders say tech giants are 'evil'

Founders are aware of the perception crisis sweeping the tech industry and yet many find it difficult to resist methods and practices that allow bias, harassment and a 24/7 work ethic.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2018

From kitchens to Kubernetes: Bringing tech to the consumer at Williams-Sonoma

CTO and CDO Yasir Anwar has led successful pilots of Kubernetes and AI and ML-based tools at the company. Looking ahead to 2019, even more innovation is on his agenda. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 17, 2018

Lowe's 'historically underinvested' in IT, dedicating $500M to overhaul systems

Five CIOs in the last eight years resulted in "inconsistent strategy and low accountability," said CIO Seemantini Godbole​.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 17, 2018

What makes a company a 'tech company,' and is the title worth the responsibility?

Companies recognize the role technology plays in competition. And every industry wants in.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2018

A quarter of developers are self-taught coders

The study from HackerRank affirms the idea that learning initiatives outside a traditional classroom can help close the skills gap.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2018

Another dismal report on pay equity in technology

Across ethnic categories, women are underpaid anywhere from 6% to 9% compared to their male peers. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 7, 2018

Why tech companies anticipated — and rejoiced in — Amazon's Virginia HQ2

The demand for tech talent already outweighs the supply, but local tech companies are excited Amazon made Washington a national tech hub. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 7, 2018

Shortage in cloud talent as cloud job seekers lag employer demand

The big three cloud providers — AWS, Azure and Google Cloud — continue to dominate job searches and postings related to cloud computing. 

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 6, 2018

Welch's CIO finds $1M savings with new software support vendor

"One of the crowning achievements of my career as CIO was to break the hamster wheel of Oracle Support," said Welch's Dave Jackson.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2018

Lululemon CTO aligns personal values with the company's mission through tech

When a connection between business goals and technologists is achieved, it's easier to build solutions, Julie Averill said. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 5, 2018

H-1B rule changes finalized, prioritizing those educated in US

The agency says reversing the H-1B lottery selection order would increase the number of selected visa holders with a master's degree or higher from U.S. schools by up to 16%.

By Naomi Eide • Updated Feb. 1, 2019

Citizens Financial taps seasoned fintech exec as CIO

Technology was top-of-mind during the bank's most recent earnings call. Companies in the financial space are looking at technology to improve processes and customer experiences.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2018

CIO of the Year: Clay Johnson, Walmart

Johnson's tech initiatives are all about making associates more productive, putting more mobile devices at their fingertips and providing them with instruments necessary to make real time decisions.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 3, 2018

CISO of the Year: Jamil Farshchi, Equifax

Equifax brought on Jamil Farshchi, the former CISO of Home Depot, after suffering a catastrophic breach in 2017.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 3, 2018

The CIO Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the technology industry's top disruptors, innovators, movers and shakers. These executives and companies are transforming the technology industry and shaping its future.

By CIO Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Blockchain fact vs. fiction: A reality check for businesses

Blockchain is perhaps the most overhyped and perplexing of the interconnected, transformational technologies for enterprises. 

By Maciej Kranz • Dec. 3, 2018

Dish Network hires CIO, CDO

Are new technology leaders enough to save a pay-TV provider from cord-cutting customers? 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 30, 2018

Chapter and verse of Houghton Mifflin's radical IT modernization

As an incoming CIO, Trish Torizzo found herself ​"staring at an IT operating model that was not in line with how the company is structured.​"

By Mitch Betts • Nov. 29, 2018

National Landing in pictures: A walk through Amazon's new headquarters location

Photos show the untapped potential of National Landing. But can Amazon, local developers and officials stave off the negative consequences Seattle incurred?

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 28, 2018

NYC-based nonprofit gets $2M grant to build tech training program

The initiative is part of the groundbreaking of Civic Hall's city-supported 80,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2020 near Union Square.

By Samantha Schwartz , Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 28, 2018

Upending the tech status quo at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Talk about low tech. Even the clocks were wrong when Jody Harper took over as senior director of technology and infrastructure.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 26, 2018

Bill Gates watches 'Silicon Valley' and thinks you should, too

The Microsoft co-founder said he identifies most with the show's main character, Richard Hendricks.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 21, 2018

Google partnership offers free tech training for NYC moms

The tech company is footing the bill for the nine-week program aimed at college-educated moms who want to re-enter the workforce, start a business or change careers.

By Alex Hickey , Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2018

Technologies 6 execs say are overdone

In a couple of days, we will be full of turkey and stuffing. Until then, executives are stuffed with concepts and tools that will surprise you. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 20, 2018

Google Cloud CEO stepping down; Oracle veteran to succeed

After three years as chief executive, Diane Greene will leave her role to focus on empowering women leaders in STEM.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2018