Practices 7 technology pros use to keep hackers at bay

Hackers are going for the easily compromised targets, so "you don't have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun the other guy." 

By Naomi Eide , Alex Hickey • April 23, 2018

Amazon, Microsoft among top 10 H-1B recipients in FY17

About 60% of H-1B visa holders possess a master's degree or higher, and fewer India-based companies are using the visa program.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 23, 2018

Home Depot builds out southern technology centers with 1K jobs

The influx of new positions will create avenues for leadership and opportunities for employees to take on larger roles, said Angie Brown, VP of technology.

By Alex Hickey • April 19, 2018

UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'

Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

To implement new technology, think big, but start small

However, learning to make a financial case for visibility or digital initiatives remains a widespread challenge.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2018

Boeing, Dow Chemical CIOs earn innovation awards for overhauling digital platforms

Melanie Kalmar and Ted Colbert III were recognized with the Forbes CIO Innovation Award for the transformative digital architecture initiatives they led.

By Alex Hickey • April 17, 2018

To improve cybersecurity diversity, destroy the 'hacker in a hoodie' stereotype

Cybersecurity is considered "pale, male and stale," said Kim Jones at RSAC. Without an image makeover, it's doomed to remain stagnant and homogenous.

By Naomi Eide • April 17, 2018

What's it going to take for the US to catch China in the AI race?

Technology has always created more jobs than it takes away, and there is no reason to think AI will be any different, Rep. John Delaney, D-MD, said.

By Alex Hickey • April 13, 2018

Goldman Sachs hiring 60 software engineers to 'scale' its custom API store

The bank is looking for engineers "across the stack who enjoy working in a client-driven and agile environment," according to a LinkedIn job listing. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 13, 2018

Are gamers the answer to the cybersecurity skills gap?

Demand is outpacing talent in the cybersecurity field, but a new report from McAfee suggests that gamers might just be the answer.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Highest paid women in tech could catch up to men by 2059

While there are evident cracks in the glass ceiling, women still face challenges and the tech industry is no exception. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 10, 2018

Digital transformation: Necessary vs. sufficient

Turning a company into a digital business is the only thing that really matters right now. CIOs know it, and they need a lot of help.

By Jim Haar • April 9, 2018

UPDATE: H-1B demand lagging amidst application roadblocks

The number of H-1B petitions fell this year, down almost 20% from just two years ago. 

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2018

Conagra CIO: Segmented digital transformation key to discovering 'friction'

Using this type of model allows Conagra to address shortcomings in infrastructure compared to a "fixed infrastructure" system.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 5, 2018

'CIO is really the CEO of a technology company,' Zoom CIO says

CIOs have to evaluate the features and capabilities that can help adapt to the "needs of a changing landscape," said Harry Moseley.

By Naomi Eide • April 5, 2018

The shoe fits: DSW gets new CIO

Drew Domecq will report to the retailer’s CEO Roger Rawlins, who was DSW’s VP and CIO before stepping into his current role in 2015. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 4, 2018

East Coast receives more H-1B visa approvals than Silicon Valley

While the tech hub barely cracked Pew's top 10 list of visa approvals, it is reportedly most in need of highly skilled workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Alex Hickey • April 3, 2018

More than money: How to woo cybersecurity professionals

If expectations aren't clear and opinions aren't valued, cybersecurity professionals will move on to another opportunity where they see an easier road to career success. 

By Wesley Simpson • April 2, 2018

Industry outlook on H-1B changes: Bad for the economy

The H-1B visa program is one highly valued by American companies. But changes complying with the Buy American, Hire American executive order are leading companies to establish roots beyond U.S. borders.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2018

Tech workers are moving to Canada, eh

Toronto has established itself as one of the strongest tech hubs on the continent, with a high quality labor supply at nearly half the cost of California's tech hubs.

By Alex Hickey • March 29, 2018

11 AI experts to follow on Twitter

Learn something new about AI every day from these experts, many of which are among the most renowned researchers in the world.

By Alex Hickey • March 29, 2018

Cities that don't embrace smart tech risk becoming a 'digital Rust Belt'

How cities use data to innovate and solve issues for residents is becoming more critical. After all, "data is the new bacon." 

By Chris Teale • March 28, 2018

Tech jobs reach 11.5M — and they're not isolated to Silicon Valley

California is the mothership of tech innovation and talent, but Texas and New York also boast some of the highest levels of tech employment in the country.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 28, 2018

Why Liberty Mutual's CIO spearheaded a coding program for existing employees

About 300 employees have either attended or graduated from the GoForCode program since its establishment in 2016.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 27, 2018

Tweaked policies wreaking havoc on the H-1B application process

The specificity of the information requested will spark additional requests for evidence and, in turn, visa petition denials.

By Naomi Eide • March 26, 2018