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Why Microsoft’s Mobile Marketing Strategy Hinges on iOS and Android

With apps like Sway and the touch version of Office, Microsoft hopes to spark both user and enterprise interest in Windows phones and tablets.

BlackBerry Classic review: A killer smartphone for keyboard lovers

The BlackBerry Classic is the best smartphone the company has ever released, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco. However, it's not going to lure away many iPhone or Android users, or significantly increase BlackBerry's market share. And t

BYOD Brings Bah Humbug This Holiday Season

Deck the halls and then check your email. Hey, itu2019s not our idea. More than half of you say you will be logging in for at least two hours over the holidays.

How Predictive Analytics Can Help Set Perfect Hotel Room Prices

By mashing together years of data from a multitude of sources, startup Duetto is helping hotels optimize their room pricing. And in this tight-margin world, a small increase in revenue per available room makes a big difference in profitability.

How CIOs Can Prepare for Healthcare ‘Data Tsunami’

Research firm IDC predicts an exponential increase in healthcare data, including data from new sources outside the control of IT. In response, CIOs need to prioritize compliance in governance policies and get a handle on 'shadow IT.'

Tools for Project Management and Collaboration

Matthew Moran discusses his team's search and assessment for project-management, team-collaboration and communication tools.

Most (Not All) of Microsoft’s Shiny New MSN Apps are Worth a Download

Microsoft continues to aggressively expand beyond Windows with a set of new MSN-branded apps for Windows, Android and iOS.

6 Things Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Does That Nexus 9 Can’t

Both the new Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and Nexus 9 tablets are top-quality, high-end tablet options, but each outshines the other in a number of notable ways. Here are six things the Fire HDX 8.9 does that the Nexus 9 can't.

6 Things Nexus 9 Does That Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Can’t

The new Google Nexus 9 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) are both quality high-end tablet options, but they outshine each other in a number of notable ways. Here are six things the Nexus 9 does that the Fire HDX 8.9 can't.

Be careful what you transform: The unintended consequences of digital innovation