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    Microsoft assails UK markets watchdog, defends software licensing

    The tech giant also castigated Google for “talking out of both sides of its corporate mouth” in response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s January report.

    By March 3, 2025
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    Microsoft unveils new AI-backed clinical assistant

    Dragon Copilot can assist clinicians with tasks, including automating referral letters, creating visit summaries or scouring medical records.

    By Rebecca Pifer • March 3, 2025
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    Digital transformation

    Digital transformation goes beyond technology — if companies want to engage in a new era of technology, they must rethink how work is done too.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Generative AI job postings nearly tripled year-over-year: Indeed

    The company tracked a spike in demand for management consultant roles related to the technology, a sign of ongoing enterprise adoption.

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Salesforce ends 2025 fiscal year with ‘quarter of Agentforce’

    The AI and data cloud segment contributed $900 million of annual recurring revenue during the provider’s fiscal year.

    By Feb. 27, 2025
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    Enterprises lean on FinOps to rein in SaaS, AI overspend

    “Companies understand they need to do FinOps,” FinOps Foundation Executive Director J.R. Storment said. “The big ones — the mature ones — have gotten good at it.”

    By Feb. 24, 2025
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    SEC revamps cyber, crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration

    Analysts expect cyber risk disclosure rules to remain in place, despite a push for hands-off regulation from the Trump administration.

    By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2025
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    AI, cyber top list of in-demand tech roles

    Executives plan to focus on security and automation as strategic priorities this year, but more than three-quarters grapple with skills gaps.

    By Feb. 21, 2025
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    Global tech spend to approach $5 trillion this year: Forrester

    The U.S. market is expected to exceed $2 trillion for the first time, with financial services and insurance leading the charge, the analyst firm said.

    By Feb. 20, 2025
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    Wendy’s hits the gas on drive-thru AI, digital menu boards and kiosks

    The technology has simplified ordering and helped free up employees to enhance the customer experience, CEO Kirk Tanner said.

    By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Where confidential computing fits in the enterprise data strategy

    The computing framework shields data privacy while in storage, transit or use – helping businesses reduce the risks involved in data sharing.

    By Kamal Janardhan and Nelly Porter • Feb. 19, 2025
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    AWS tightens up SaaS marketplace discount policy

    The hyperscaler will require third-party software to run on AWS infrastructure to qualify for commitment-based discounts starting May 1.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    SAP leans on Databricks to unify business analytics in the cloud

    The ERP giant rolled out its SAP Business Data Cloud platform along with four Joule copilot agents Thursday.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    C-suite at odds over responsibility, innovation as AI tools mature

    Leaders agree there's a significant gap between innovation and safety as a global debate over the technology's regulation plays out.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Inside Golden Corral’s complete tech overhaul

    CIO Dawn Gillis said the buffet chain’s new tech infrastructure will help it double off-premise sales this year.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Financial firms plan to increase software spending this year

    Despite buyer’s remorse, most organizations intend to boost investments in AI, IT management and security solutions this year, Capterra found.

    By Feb. 11, 2025
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    How Mondelēz laid the groundwork for a major digital overhaul

    The snack maker spent 18 months gearing up for transformation, which will include data center exits, workload migrations, generative AI exploration and an ERP upgrade.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    Tech jobs, postings surge at the start of 2025

    Despite the uptick, unemployment rose month-over-month, a potential sign that technologists restarted their search in the new year, according to CompTIA.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    After 30 years of code, Java remains an enterprise cornerstone

    Despite major changes in licensing and costs, the programming language is still a dominant force in software development.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    Yum Brands launches integrated tech platform

    Thousands of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants already use Byte by Yum, which includes kitchen management and point-of-sale tools.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 6, 2025
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    IT leaders turn to upskilling to close looming skills gap

    AI, data and cloud rank highest among in-demand skills, according to Revature data.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Clorox defends $580M digital transformation efforts

    Executives pushed back against analyst concerns over the cost of IT modernization and ERP upgrades during a Monday earnings call.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    CISO stature gains traction as global cyber risk escalates

    Security leaders are making inroads with corporate boards and now have a seat at the table with CEOs, a Splunk report shows.

    By David Jones • Feb. 4, 2025
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    The business technology outlook for 2025

    IT leaders will spend the year aiming to solve the tech talent equation, assess private cloud and experiment with agentic AI.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Roche appoints chief digital technology officer

    Wafaa Mamilli will join the healthcare giant Feb. 10, reporting to CEO Thomas Schinecker.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Marco’s Pizza plans IT upgrades with CX, employee experience in mind

    After rolling out a proprietary cloud-based platform, the restaurant chain is setting its sights on adding capabilities to front- and back-office systems in 2025.

    By Jan. 28, 2025