Financial sector strongest with women in C-suite positions

Tech companies often face social and sometimes legal ramifications for a lack of diversity, but there are also financial costs than can come in with a price tag in the billions of dollars.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2017

Refill required: CVS CIO steps down

Stephen Gold oversaw the creation of an innovation lab, a data analytics-driven clinical advice engine and various digital tools during his five years with the company.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 18, 2017

What's the biggest problem CIOs face? Deciding what to say no to

Coming into a new organization, it is imperative that CIOs have short- and long-term technology in place to make sure obstacles like a tech talent shortage do not derail IT, according to Dropbox CIO Sylvie Veilleux. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 18, 2017

Trump administration plans to end H-1B rule allowing spouses of visa holders to work

The entire visa program is in jeopardy and potentially impacts not only the working individuals but their U.S.-born children.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2017

How to bitcoin and lose belly fat fast: A year in Google searches

Google's 2017 trending searches reveal just how much advanced technology has become a bastion of daily life.

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017

At long last, the White House is pushing for federal IT modernization

This has been a big week for federal IT: Not only did the Modernizing Government Technology Act pass into law, but a White House report outlined efforts to help agencies upgrade lagging systems. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 14, 2017

Cloud migrations remain a challenge, so Box is embedding consultants

Box's efforts are not unique to technology companies. The old-guard of enterprise technology, such as Oracle and SAP, have long-standing consulting practices that constitute the backbone of their product offerings. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 13, 2017

Broker, negotiator, political influencer: What are the demands of a modern CIO?

IT is "not an enabler anymore, it's a value differentiator and driver," said Accenture CIO Andrew Wilson.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2017

Most tech professionals satisfied, but the millennials want more pay

Coupling workplace culture with satisfactory pay and appropriate skillsets is yet another challenge for CIOs. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2017

Adobe reaches 100% pay equity in US, turns eyes abroad

Adobe was already closer to achieving pay equality than most companies, but nonetheless, it reviewed its pay practices in July. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017

To achieve digital transformation, revise the CIO job description

Despite the emergence of roles like "technical evangelist," "cloud manager," "UX guru" and "artificial intelligence engineer," the office of the CIO has stood the test of time. Their job descriptions, however, have not.

By Matt Fisher • Dec. 11, 2017

Who will save cybersecurity? Women and millennials

The most prominent reason for the shortage is too few candidates have the proper skills, but by pursuing more women and younger candidates, companies are expected to fill the gap.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2017

Systemic gender discrimination costing tech billions

Widespread discrimination and sexual harassment is causing frequent turnover in the tech industry — costing the industry roughly $16 billion a year and creating an unfriendly work environment.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 7, 2017

React and AWS lead the searches for potential hires and employers

Job seekers' searches for AWS increased 98% — nearly double the 50% growth for Azure searches.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 7, 2017

Amazon, Apple, Alphabet best managed companies in the US

Amazon cinched the No. 1 spot with an extremely high innovation score, which offset its poor social responsibility rating. Facebook, normally a top 10 contender, was relegated to No. 44.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 6, 2017

A 'polite raccoon' keeps Slack employees on track

The idea of the raccoon blossomed after Slack's leadership wanted a friendly way to maintain company culture without stalling productivity.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017

CIO of the Year: Juan Perez, UPS

So how does Perez support innovation? He and other business leaders at UPS work to "free the geniuses."

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2017

Company of the Year for Diversity: HP Inc.

Some ask, how can the hiring processes be biased if there are fewer women in the candidate pool? But without a policy of inclusion, that deficit in talent will never be resolved.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017

The CIO Dive Awards for 2017

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

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017

From global cyberthreats to the security echo chamber: 4 questions with Xerox's CISO

For "CISOs, it's our responsibility to make sure we're having the right conversation at the right level, because we can geek out," said Dr. Alissa Johnson.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 1, 2017

Plazas, sports fields and sky bridges: Microsoft campus redevelopment paves way for 8K more jobs

The initiative would see Microsoft tear down 12 of its existing buildings and replace them with 18 new structures, many of which will be twice as tall as their predecessors.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

Trump administration eyes changes to wage and hour issues

After a slow start, the new administration is now taking steps to make good on its promise to undo some Obama-era FLSA initiatives.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 29, 2017

10 CIOs to watch in 2018

A lot of new CIOs were named this year and their hiring is indicative of changes in not only IT but overall business strategy.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2017

Infosys to set up 'design hub' in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island location is intended to "close the gap for design and human-centric" skills in technology fields.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2017

'Payday apps' grant employees real-time access to their wages

Employees demand flexibility and employers are looking for new ways to incentivize their workforce by turning to mobile apps.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2017