AI in recruitment isn't a prediction — it's already here

Don't worry, AI isn't deciding who your next colleague is, but it is taking a lot of monotonous tasks off the plate of recruiters and HR workers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 19, 2018

Will CIOs be responsible for replacing workers with robots?

Automated technologies are becoming easier to implement, streamlining formerly clunky services. But the executives in charge of making those decisions are not always in plain sight. 

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 19, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

A few of the cities on Amazon's final list don't appear to adhere to the e-commerce giant's specs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

How does Apple's new campus stack up to HQ2?

While the move may sound similar to Amazon's announcement of a second headquarters (HQ2), cities may not be so quick to offer proposals or incentives.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018

Best places to work in tech: Who made the cut

At companies deemed the best places to work, employees say "management involves them in decisions" and pays them fairly.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 18, 2018

'Grow with Google' adds online IT certificate program

The training program offers six courses to prepare individuals for entry-level IT positions, including automation, security and system administration skills.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 16, 2018

Business is evolving, and so should your IT plan

Pinpointing the underlying value of IT is important for CIOs because simply "keeping the lights on" and providing employees with sufficient IT support is no longer enough.

By Dale Quayle • Jan. 16, 2018

Upgrades to enterprise software could free up workers in 2018

Personalization, machine learning and push notifications promise to make routine tasks less time intensive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2018

Workplace discrimination in STEM reinforces sweeping social campaigns

Women in STEM jobs are three times more likely than men to experience sexual harassment at work.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 11, 2018

USCIS 'not considering' change to H-1B extensions

Even if extensions were in jeopardy, employers have the ability to request extensions for visa holders at one-year increments.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2018

As VC investment booms, AI and cybersecurity startups rake in the big bucks

VC firms shelled out $84 billion across more than 8,000 companies in 2017. Cybersecurity startups brought in around $4.2 billion in funding — breaking a 2015 high.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 10, 2018

For IT workers, financial stability means success

Tech workers often benefit from flexible scheduling, working remotely or operating as a freelancer or contractor — and all while raking in some of the best salaries in the country. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 9, 2018

Silicon Valley, New York among those ready to lobby against net neutrality repeal

California and New York are both prepared to introduce state legislation designed to work around the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018

Prepping for the H-1B hiring cycle: New administration, new rules

Changes to the visa program are impacting employers trying to tap international talent, and businesses need to prepare now.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 5, 2018

Boeing CIO says 'trapped' data hinders analytical capability

Once the company implemented systems to examine inventory, it found hundreds — as opposed to the originally believed tens — of millions of dollars of demand pull.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 5, 2018

Cisco is still the top enterprise IT infrastructure vendor

While the emergence of the cloud has changed how companies spend on IT, enterprise IT infrastructure spending will continue to rise through 2022.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 4, 2018

Report: H-1B extensions in jeopardy

Debate to end visa extensions is the the most recent rumored reformation of the immigration program.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 3, 2018

5 business technology trends defining CIO responsibilities in 2018

In many ways, 2017 can be summarized as expectation, meet reality. Business leaders are quick to leap toward innovation, but trying to improve systems' efficiency still defines enterprise technology. 

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 2, 2018

Layoffs plague Indian IT sector as firms struggle to meet modern technology demands

The Indian tech sector is working to shore up the number of jobs and trying to limit displacement of its workers, but a shaky political environment means the industry must consider more than just the changing technology landscape.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 29, 2017

'Tech is king': Advanced tech roles dominate LinkedIn's emerging jobs

Machine learning engineers and data scientists topped the list as the rise of AI this year created the need for specialized roles.  

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 28, 2017

Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet chairman marks new era for tech giant

Through Eric Schmidt's leadership, the company built a structure that supported rapid growth and morphed into a tech giant among the likes of Apple and Microsoft.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017

Microsoft ends arbitration agreements for sexual harassment claims

The company also voiced support for a federal ban on such arrangements.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2017

Lowe's builds out digital capabilities with first CDO

As Lowe's prepares for another year of "digital evolution," will its efforts in cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality and mobile tech be enough to outpace Home Depot?

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

Rule with a digital fist: Tech cracks down for accountability, social responsibility

Recent scrutiny, especially in terms of national security and privacy, have upped the ante for internet companies, which are cracking down again on "fake news," malicious actors and hateful content.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider

After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017