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How IT can enable long-term hybrid remote work

Hybrid work is here to stay. To keep employees happy and productive, CIOs should partner with stakeholders companywide to design a hybrid remote program suitable for the long term.

By Leif-Olof Wallin • Aug. 17, 2021

Apple’s fight against child abuse prompts data privacy concerns

Apple is launching features to detect child abuse images in photos and messages. But data privacy experts have some concerns about how else the technology might be used.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 13, 2021

IoT legislation device manufacturers need to know about

To avoid penalties and meet government agency requirements, IoT device manufacturers must adhere to new standards and regulations. Learn the latest here.

By Farbod H. Foomany • Aug. 11, 2021

Amazon GDPR fine signals expansion of regulatory focus

Amazon's $887 million GDPR fine likely stems from consumer consent and may indicate the EU is moving beyond data breaches and zeroing in on data practices.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 6, 2021

Inside look at Equifax’s $1.5B digital transformation journey

A massive digital transformation effort at Equifax is gaining momentum. CTO Bryson Koehler talks about overhauling data environments, infrastructure, applications and more.

By Linda Tucci • July 30, 2021

FTC’s change to policy could make for healthier mergers

Cornell's Robert Hockett said the FTC's recent decision to rescind a 1995 policy could help prevent bad mergers, as scrutiny of big tech acquisitions ramps up.

By Makenzie Holland • July 30, 2021

Chinese regulatory crackdown is about control, not data privacy

Despite China's messaging, analysts believe the government's recent regulatory tightening on tech companies is more about control than data privacy concerns.

By Makenzie Holland • July 29, 2021

Regulators need to rethink big tech regulation, expert says

A Boston University professor argues that big tech regulation may need to focus more on creating competition through data access rather than through breaking up large companies.

By Makenzie Holland • July 26, 2021

FTC changes course on prior approval for reattempted mergers

The FTC has opened the doors to routinely requiring prior approval for reattempted mergers, as well as requiring prior notice of mergers beyond what's required in the Clayton Act.

By Makenzie Holland • July 23, 2021

A brief history of the evolution and growth of IT

The history of information technology began long before the modern-day computer was ever invented.

By Rahul Awati • July 22, 2021

Does the Microsoft partner ecosystem follow the 80/20 rule?

Partner Elevate director Desmond Russell believes Microsoft's channel strategy underserves the bulk of its partners. Here's how Microsoft could better support its channel ecosystem.

By John Moore • July 19, 2021

Legacy regulatory practices won’t rein in tech giants

French authorities fined Google $593 million this week, shedding light on how current regulations won't have meaningful effect on the business practices of tech giants.

By Makenzie Holland • July 16, 2021

Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.

By Carol Sliwa • July 15, 2021

Can tech self-correct the skills gap by upskilling employees?

You'll need a rock-solid L&D plan, the support of stakeholders and employee buy-in to close the skills gap in your organization. Here's what leaders need to know.

By Alisia Genzler • July 12, 2021

Executive order zeros in on big tech, anticompetitive behavior

President Biden signed an EO that enhances merger scrutiny and tasks the FTC with creating rules for data accumulation and unfair competitive practices in online marketplaces.

By Makenzie Holland • July 9, 2021

Senate dilutes US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Senators stripped out billions for a technology directorate in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. The bill now heads to the House.

By Makenzie Holland • July 8, 2021

The mirrored world: What are the benefits of digital twins?

Building digital twins is the first step on the path to the mirrored world for businesses. Leaders are bringing together data and intelligence, creating an agile, connected future.

By Marc Carrel-Billiard • July 2, 2021

FTC broadens antitrust enforcement powers

The Federal Trade Commission took steps Thursday to broaden its powers by increasing the scope of antitrust inquiry, streamlining rulemaking and expediting investigations.

By Makenzie Holland • July 2, 2021

Dell Global Alliances partners boost channel sales

Dell Technology's segment of Global Alliances partners stood out in the vendor's first-quarter channel sales; more IT channel news.

By John Moore • July 2, 2021

Antitrust lawsuits against Facebook dismissed

A federal court dismissed two antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, which alleged the social media company acquired competitive companies to maintain dominant market power.

By Makenzie Holland • June 28, 2021

Europe’s scrutiny of big tech business practices continues

This week, the EU launched an investigation into Google's ad practices. Meanwhile, the U.K. focuses on fake reviews and Germany takes a closer look at Apple App Store practices.

By Makenzie Holland • June 25, 2021

House Judiciary Committee advances 6 antitrust reform bills

Six antitrust reform bills made it through the House Judiciary Committee review and will now be considered by the House of Representatives.

By Makenzie Holland • June 24, 2021

A CIO’s guide to legacy system modernization

For CIOs, understanding what legacy system modernization entails, when it's necessary and which approaches are right for their needs leads to optimal performance in the enterprise.

By Johna Till Johnson • June 24, 2021

9 digital experience monitoring vendors to watch

Demand for monitoring and managing digital experiences is growing. Knowing the vendors and products available to businesses will help leaders make the right choice.

By Mary Pratt • June 18, 2021

What is the hidden cost of maintaining legacy systems?

One of the main factors when deciding whether to keep or replace legacy systems is determining the cost. Here we dive into five of the hidden costs CIOs should be aware of today.

By John Burke • June 17, 2021