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The disruption and promise of artificial intelligence

A.I. is now maturing to the point where it can be highly effective.

Apr 21, 2017

Artificial Intelligence Technology Industry

What makes a thought leader?

Everyone is throwing around the term "thought leader." But what does it really mean, and how can you set yourself up as an authority in your industry?

By Andrew Stanten

Apr 21, 2017

Careers IT Leadership

How to containerize your legacy apps without sweating

Docker, along with its partners, has created a program called Modernize Traditional Applications (MTA) to containerize legacy applications without changing a single line of code.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 21, 2017 4 mins

Docker Java Open Source

Cushman & Wakefield CIO builds innovation through partnerships

With the help of key partners, Adam Stanley is exploring emerging technologies in AR/VR, IoT and cybersecurity to buttress the commercial real estate firmu2019s portfolio.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 21, 2017

CIO IT Strategy Technology Industry

Success depends heavily on the character of the one working behind the scenes. Here are three common threads that define a savvy expert in social media marketing.

By Dipti Parmar

Apr 21, 2017

Social Networking Apps Technology Industry

Why Steve Ballmer could fix the U.S. government

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has created a new organization called USAFacts to analyze and shed light on government spending and revenue.

By Rob Enderle

Apr 21, 2017

Budgeting Government IT Leadership

Fewer crashes, readability improvements should keep Firefox browser users loyal

Firefox 53. The new version of Mozillau2019s Firefox has important tweaks under the hood and a svelter interface.

By Bill Snyder

Apr 21, 2017

Browsers Consumer Electronics

5 underrated features of the Samsung Galaxy S8

After a week with the Samsung Galaxy S8, CIO.com senior writer, Sarah White, finds a lot to love about the device besides it's stunning design and impressive display.

By Sarah K. White

Apr 20, 2017

Android Samsung Electronics Smartphones

Adaptive intelligence for improved human-robot interactions with patients

The uses and applications of artificial intelligence are rippling through healthcare. Scientists, innovators, and dreamers are introducing human-robot interactions into the patient environment.

By Peter B. Nichol

Apr 20, 2017

Health and Fitness Software Healthcare Industry Technology Industry

MongoDB database as a service offering goes global

MongoDB's Atlas database as a service offering is now available in 14 Amazon Web services regions, giving users around the globe the capability to co-locate the operational database service near the applications it powers.

By Thor Olavsrud

Apr 20, 2017

Big Data Open Source Technology Industry

Why Docker created the Moby Project

The Moby Project is a framework that allows anyone to assemble their own container system. Here's the backstory.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 20, 2017 6 mins

Docker Linux Open Source

Trump’s H-1B reform resolves few questions

Itu2019s unclear if the U.S. presidentu2019s latest order will, in fact, help American IT workers or lead to increased offshoring and automation.

By Stephanie Overby

Apr 20, 2017

Government H-1B Visas Technology Industry

Microsoft’s ad missed the mark but opened eyes

Microsoft's latest Women in STEM ad misses the point. Unless the point is to blame women for their own oppression.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 20, 2017

Careers Microsoft

How startups recruit, hire and retain software developers

Startups can't offer the same salaries and benefits as larger tech companies, but they've built creative strategies to compete when it comes to hiring and retaining software developers.

By Sarah K. White

Apr 20, 2017

Careers Developer IT Jobs

Procter & Gamble names Coke IT vet as new CIO

The consumer packaged goods company welcomes Javier Polit at a time when industry players are eyeing mobile applications, IoT and analytics to get closer to consumers.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 19, 2017

CIO Careers Technology Industry

Face-off: ServiceNow vs. Zendesk for IT service management

Considering an IT service management (ITSM) suite? Download this free report for side-by-side comparisons of rival products from ServiceNow and Zendesk, based on reviews written by enterprise users of the products.

By IT Central Station

Apr 19, 2017

ITSM Networking

How to run your small business with free open source software

From alternatives to Microsoft Office to full-blown ERP systems, open source software can provide free options for small businesses that don't have the budget for big-ticket enterprise applications.

By Paul Rubens

Apr 19, 2017

CRM Systems Content Management Systems Small and Medium Business

Why CIOs should care about robots stealing jobs

By 2027, automation will have a strong impact on employment u2013 but it wonu2019t reach the level of a job apocalypse.rn

By J.P. Gownder

Apr 19, 2017

Artificial Intelligence CIO Careers

PR nightmares that were disasters waiting to happen

The issue is not that companies have communications disasters to deal with — it's that they have a moral bankruptcy that led to the gaffes, and it could have been avoided: It's called human decency.

By Samantha Leggat

Apr 19, 2017

Government Internet Marketing

What is LinuxKit and why does it matter?

LinuxKit allows you to build your own lean and mean containerized operating system.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 19, 2017

Docker Linux Open Source

The state of the industry: the biggest regional tech trends of 2016

As the tech sector continues to mature, regional differences have become more pronounced, but some industry trends ignore geographic boundaries.

By Todd Thibodeaux

Apr 19, 2017

Technology Industry

How a CIO shifted IT’s role to enable growth through digital innovation

Tips from a global vehicle manufactureru2019s complex transformation to accelerate time to value.

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

Apr 19, 2017

CIO IT Leadership

Enhanced productivity through vendor management analytics

How vendor analytics can be used not only to properly measure and manage IT vendors, but also to enhance the productivity of the service delivered by outsourcing vendors.

By Eric Bloom

Apr 19, 2017

Analytics IT Leadership

What went wrong with Apple’s 2013 Mac Pro?

Appleu2019s 2013 Mac Pro has been a disaster for the company with professional users. What went wrong and can Apple fix it?rn

By Jim Lynch

Apr 19, 2017

Gaming MacBook MacOS

Mobile device strategies catch on among hospitals

A recent survey shows that more hospitals are developing mobile strategies, but there is still work to do on the implementation side.

By Ken Terry

Apr 19, 2017

Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Small and Medium Business

10 best cities for women in tech

New data from financial services research and advisory firm SmartAsset shows which metro areas offer the best opportunities for women in technology.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 19, 2017

Careers IT Jobs

CIO Career Coach: Become a digital leader

Season 2 of the CIO Career Coach video series is here, and in the first episode, executive recruiter and CIO.com blogger Martha Heller shows you how to take a leadership role in digital transformation.

By Martha Heller

Apr 19, 2017

CIO IT Leadership

Facebook claims Workplace success

Workplace, Facebooku2019s social network for business, is gaining more large customers such Starbucks and Viacom. The service, launched six months ago, is also expanding third-party integrations for key enterprise features.

By Matt Kapko

Apr 18, 2017 3 mins

Collaboration Software Internet Small and Medium Business

Why data quality is key to successful digital transformation

Informatica CEO Anil Chakravarthy says mastering data integration and integrity are critical to both innovation efforts and securing the enterprise.

By John Gallant

Apr 18, 2017 22 mins

Big Data Database Administration Innovation

6 steps for setting up a server room for your small business

Are you worried about relying on a third-party online service provider to store your business data? Learn how to set up your own server room for an on-premises deployment instead.

By Paul Mah

Apr 18, 2017

Data and Information Security SAN Small and Medium Business

Did North Korea Linux ripoff Apple’s macOS?

Some elements of North Koreau2019s version of Linux (Red Star OS) bear a suspicious resemblance to Appleu2019s macOS.

By Jim Lynch

Apr 18, 2017 4 mins

Linux MacOS Open Source

How HoloLens lets you collaborate in context

Going hands-free and heads-up is good for productivity, but the real-world context that you get with HoloLens can improve collaboration in profound and unexpected ways.

By Mary Branscombe

Apr 18, 2017

Enterprise Applications Software Development Virtual Reality

What’s behind VMware’s Wavefront acquisition?

Wavefront's software is designed to help CIOs monitor cloud systems at a time when most IT departments are speeding up application deployment with DevOps.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 18, 2017

Hybrid Cloud Technology Industry VMware

How RegTech closes the gap between technology and financial services

Customers, entrepreneurs, banks and financial institutions in general have all felt the sudden impact of FinTech. In fact, banks are expected to invest more than 20 billion dollars in technology in 2017, and the regulatory challenge will receive a si

By Marco Antonio Cavallo

Apr 18, 2017

C-Suite Financial Services Industry Technology Industry

Three simple ways to stop the Windows Creators Update from ruining your day

Microsoftu2019s Creators Update is coming your way. Hereu2019s how to take control of the update process.

By Bill Snyder

Apr 18, 2017

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Windows

Conflict-of-interest traps ensnare enterprise software implementations

Avoiding these two conflict-of-interest situations helps ensure the software you select meets your needs and the implementation is completed on time and on budget.

By Chris Doig

Apr 18, 2017

IT Governance IT Governance Frameworks IT Strategy

Is your company ready for the knowledge worker?

50% of employee time is devoted to interactions. How do you make interactions more efficient?

By Andre Bourque

Apr 18, 2017

Artificial Intelligence IT Leadership Productivity Software

The destruction of United’s brand highlights the role of employees in cyber defense

We recently saw the reputation of United Airlines destroyed in just 24 seconds. Yet the video of a man being beaten and dragged off his flight highlights a more serious information security risk.

By Christopher C. Barron

Apr 17, 2017

Cybercrime Data Breach IT Leadership

A new model for business presentations

How great presentations emerge.

By Theodore May

Apr 17, 2017

C-Suite IT Leadership IT Skills

Why is Apple building its own GPU architecture?

Apple has been busy plotting a move away from the PowerVR GPU designs of Imagination Technologies. What is Apple up to and why is the company doing this?rn

By Jim Lynch

Apr 17, 2017 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business iOS

Move to public cloud displays CIO’s clout

Veteran IT leader Steve Randich arrived at FINRA and found a burning platform u2014 leading him to move the regulatoru2019s 'crown jewels' to AWS.

By Brian P. Watson

Apr 17, 2017

CIO Data Center IT Leadership

12 digital marketing and customer experience tips for success

Creating great customer experiences separates market leaders from the rest of the pack. Here are 12 ideas, best practices, strategies and words of advice for advancing your digital marketing efforts in the year ahead.

By James A. Martin

Apr 17, 2017

Marketing Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business

I have seen the future of Ubuntu: Ubuntu Gnome 17.04 review

Installation was a breeze, but it doesn't quite offer the 'everything works' experience Ubuntu is known for.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 17, 2017

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

13 ways to make your inbound marketing stand out

Experts in content creation and digital strategy discuss the best methods and channels to attract new customers.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Apr 17, 2017

CRM Systems IT Leadership Marketing

Technology coordinates rideshares to get voters to the polls

Technology helps people with disabilities, the elderly and the disenfranchised vote by arranging for rideshares to voting centers.

By Deepak Puri

Apr 17, 2017

Consumer Electronics Enterprise Applications Government

The pathway to digital transformation runs through IT

Organizations often discuss digital transformation as an abstract business concept, but a successful transformational journey almost always starts in IT, says BMC CIO Scott Crowder

By Charles Araujo

Apr 17, 2017 5 mins

Data Center ITSM Unified Communications

Why AI will both increase efficiency and create jobs

There are legitimate concerns around AI and how it will impact the job market. But the real impact will depend on how businesses leverage and implement AI tools to support employees, rather than replace them.

By Sarah K. White

Apr 17, 2017

IT Jobs IT Skills Technology Industry

How a job candidate’s experience affects your brand

New research reveals that how candidates are treated in the job search process directly impacts how they view your company as consumers.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 17, 2017

IT Governance IT Jobs Relationship Building

6 things Mark Shuttleworth should do as CEO of Canonical

Shuttleworth is re-taking control of Canonical. Can he get the company behind Ubuntu back on track?

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 14, 2017

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Why happiness matters more than compensation

In response to the recent news about Google and possible unfair compensation, columnist Rob Enderle writes that a happy life is far more rewarding than a large estate.

By Rob Enderle

Apr 14, 2017

Careers IT Leadership