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FTC Online Privacy Protection Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

As the Federal Trade Commission settles with a company involving allegations of a massive data breach that exposed medical records, it continues its work evaluating privacy practices of businesses in the Internet age.

Jan 28, 2013 5 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Government

Government IT’s Move to Cloud Slowed by Security Concerns, Misconceptions

Experts explain the importance of demystifying cloud computing for federal agencies, stressing that security worries and concerns are a matter of implementation.

Jan 25, 2013 4 mins

CIO Government Government IT

Symantec Reorganization Offers a Lesson on Knowing When to Leave

Symantec's recently announced reorganization and strategic shift point to a tenuous few years, as employees will be asked to do more with less in the name of keeping shareholders--including the CEO--happy. This is usually a good sign that it&#03

Jan 25, 2013 6 mins

IT Strategy Technology Industry Viruses

Mobile, Analytics Help Sports Industry Score More Sales

Organizations such as the Green Bay Packers football team and the owner of the Daytona 500 race track are using IT to produce happier fans and more revenue.

Jan 24, 2013 3 mins

CRM Systems Marketing Small and Medium Business

Interactive Software, Usability Top Innovations at Oredev

Innovation can come from anywhere. Contributor Matthew Heusser learned this in a recent trip to a developer conference in Sweden, where a game of Asteroids you play with your eyes and lessons from Hollywood on user experience caught his attention.

Jan 24, 2013 8 mins

Collaboration Software Developer Small and Medium Business

Obama’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Fighting Words to GOP

A prominent GOP lawmaker--opposed to any measure that would expand government oversight over digital infrastructure owned and operated by the private sector--urges President Obama to not issue an executive order mandating new cybersecurity provisions

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

Cybercrime Government Regulation

Big Data Brings Big Privacy Concerns

Wary of privacy implications of massive data collection systems, the Senate Commerce Committee plans to continue a probe of the industry, coinciding with a separate inquiry underway at the Federal Trade Commission.

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

Government Government IT Regulation

Microsoft Surface Pro Coming Soon But Not Without a Cover Charge

The Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro tablet will finally arrive on Feb. 9, but CIO.com's Shane O'Neill is disappointed that the highly advertised Touch and Type Covers are still not included in the bill.

Jan 23, 2013 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Windows

13 Healthcare IT Trends and Predictions for 2013

From meaningful use of EHR software to moving HIPAA to the new millennium to big data, it's going to be another busy year for healthcare information technology. Count on these 13 things happening in 2013.

Jan 23, 2013 9 mins

Data Breach HIPAA Regulation

IT Decision-Makers Say Embrace BYOD or Be Left Behind

In a global survey of technology leaders, Dell Quest Software reports that companies that adopt a user-centric approach to BYOD tend to reap the most benefits and suffer the fewest setbacks and challenges.

Jan 23, 2013 5 mins

Mobile Device Management Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

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