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AI systems need Energy Star-like rating, says policy expert

One expert says policymakers and data scientists need to work together to create a better framework for AI use, which could include establishing a rating system.

By Makenzie Holland • April 1, 2022

Tech companies in Ukraine open economic front in Russian war

Developers and engineers serve as an economic bulwark in the country's battle for survival. The regional reshuffling of talent, meanwhile, could spell higher costs for IT buyers.

By John Moore • March 31, 2022

multisourcing (multi-sourcing)

Multisourcing (multi-sourcing) is an approach to outsourcing in which IT operations and technology infrastructure are contracted to a number of vendors, usually in combination with some internally provided elements of information technology.

By Rachel Lebeaux, Katie Terrell Hanna • March 31, 2022

Lack of competition is driving federal budget antitrust hike

In Biden's proposed budget, the FTC would gain an additional $139 million, while the DOJ's antitrust division would see an $88 million increase.

By Makenzie Holland • March 30, 2022

CHIPS Act moves the needle on US chip manufacturing

Not only does the CHIPS Act funnel billions into U.S. semiconductor chip manufacturing, it reflects a major change in how U.S. lawmakers view industrial policy, experts say.

By Makenzie Holland • March 28, 2022

GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)

GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) is a collection of commonly followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

By Stephen Bigelow • March 28, 2022

SEC’s proposed climate rule a game-changer for sustainability

Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans.

By Makenzie Holland • March 24, 2022

Metaverse platforms offer opportunity and risk for CIOs

Accenture's recent Technology Vision event underscored the transformational possibilities of virtual worlds, but also pointed to security and safety challenges.

By John Moore • March 23, 2022

The CIO’s key role in environmental sustainability

With climate concerns growing by the day, technology leaders are critical to driving sustainability initiatives. Here's advice on getting those started and aligning with the business.

By Diann Daniel • March 22, 2022

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404 mandates that all publicly traded companies must establish internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and must document, test, and maintain those controls and procedures to ensure their effectiveness.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • March 21, 2022

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act )

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) is a federal law that imposes specific requirements on operators of websites and online services to protect the privacy of children under 13.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • March 21, 2022

Digital transformation projects rekindle innovation, for now

IT leaders began the year with the wind at their backs, building on investments made during the pandemic and focusing anew on innovation. Can it last amid the fog of war?

By John Moore • March 15, 2022

The CIO’s guide to understanding the metaverse

Metaverse definitions vary as do predictions on when it will arrive. But smart CIOs should familiarize themselves with the concept and ways it might affect their company.

By Mary Pratt, Diann Daniel • March 15, 2022

Tech firms relocate Ukrainian developers

Companies tapping Ukrainian coding talent are working to relocate employees willing to move. Tech firms, in the longer term, may need to rethink resiliency plans due to the war.

By John Moore • March 11, 2022

Partner ecosystems build IP with Cisco, SAP

Channel companies collaborate with technology providers, creating differentiated offerings that address customer demand for business outcomes; other IT channel news.

By John Moore • March 11, 2022

5 ways to boost IT efficiency during the new normal

IT departments were overloaded with work before the pandemic, and since it started have been challenged to do more with less. Learn some potentially overlooked ways to support that.

By Carolyn Heinze • March 9, 2022

Technology service providers enter a golden age

The good -- the digital transformation project is now a priority. The bad -- IT is short staffed, equipment is back-ordered and everyone is burnt out. Who will do the work?

By Margie Semilof • March 8, 2022

US awaits bill boosting technology competition with China

China's investments in tech have spurred the U.S. to take action with a U.S. technology competition bill funneling billions into tech innovation and development.

By Makenzie Holland • March 7, 2022

Russian sanctions prompt tech to stop sales, curb services

At the urging of Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and economic sanctions, companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft have limited business operations in Russia.

By Patrick Thibodeau, Jim O'Donnell, Makenzie Holland • March 4, 2022

vertical market

A vertical market is made up of companies that offer goods and services to meet the needs of customers in a specific industry or niche market.

By Spencer Smith, Alexander Gillis • March 2, 2022

risk assessment framework (RAF)

A risk assessment framework (RAF) is a strategy for prioritizing and sharing information about the security risks to an information technology (IT) infrastructure.

By Andrew Zola • Feb. 28, 2022

Sanctions cost Russia US tech, and that may hurt

The U.S. has issued sanctions against Russia for its military invasion of Ukraine, which could face devastating IT service delivery disruption if the conflict continues.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 25, 2022

Cloud partners bolster relations with AWS, GCP and Microsoft

Service providers expand cloud centers of excellence, invest in technical skills and create intellectual property; more IT channel news.

By John Moore • Feb. 25, 2022

Radical collaboration in enterprises: How does it work?

What would a world with 'no bureaucracies, no bosses and no bull' look like? Like success, says Matt Parker in his new book, 'A Radical Enterprise.'

By IT Revolution • Feb. 24, 2022

Digital leaders open gap on digital laggards

A Boston Consulting Group report reveals that 30% of large enterprises are on the path to becoming 'digital incumbents' while the remainder risk falling behind.

By John Moore • Feb. 24, 2022