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Why CEOs believe problem solving through data is the future of business

The collective CEO future vision is one where technology and data enabled capabilities will be the future of business decision making, but many IT decision-makers still experience challenges regarding 'problem solving through data.'

Why software implementations are usually late and over budget

Enterprise software implementations usually take substantially longer and cost more than planned. When going live they often cause major business disruption. Here's a look at the root cause of the problem, with suggestions for resolving it.

Why you need to ditch the time clock and go digital

The number of wage and hour violations filed has increased 450% since 2000. Digital technology can reduce that.

LinkedIn aims to put messaging everywhere

Half of LinkedInu2019s active users are using messaging every week, but many of those conversations happen in a silo. LinkedIn hopes to change that with a new messaging interface that follows you.

Facebook’s war on Snap borrows from its Twitter playbook

In the question of whether Snap will be the next Facebook or Twitter, Facebook is working hard to relegate the ephemeral messaging competitor to a niche.

Oracle announces it is not pursuing Accenture, but maybe it should

Oracle faces two crucial threats, and buying Accenture would change the picture.

Databricks lays production data pipelines

The new Databricks for Data Engineering edition of the Apache Spark-based cloud platform is optimized for combining SQL, structured streaming, ETL and machine learning workloads running on Spark.

4 tips to help you wait for a promotion or raise

The wait for a promised promotion or raise can be agonizing, but the reality they rarely happen overnight. Here's what you can do while waiting for the details to be finalized.rn

Salesforce and Google make news for equal pay issues

Last week, two of Silicon Valleyu2019s most prominent companies made pay-equity-related news, but for very different reasons.

Are you ready for your transformation initiative?

How do you make your transformation effort a success? Here are 7 key questions you can ask before you begin to help make sure you're on the right path.

Don’t be victimized by technology innovation — turn it into a team sport!

u2018Innovativeu2019 isnu2019t synonymous with u2018new,u2019 and other takeaways on innovation from a seven-time CIO.

Hands-on review: Dell Chromebook 11 3180 Education laptop

An affordable laptop that brings Linux-based Chrome OS and Googleu2019s G Suite for Education to schools.

The one sales skill you must master as a leader

Leadership is about sales. To lead, you must win over people to a shared vision. You must influence them to consider situations and possible paths forward. Ultimately, you must close the deal and get them to take action, to support the vision and the

CRM implementation: Change is hard but it’s worth it

How IoT helps insurers mitigate the risks of climate change

The internet of things offers insurers a chance to collect better data and create new business models to engage consumers — and reduce risks.

Thor: Ragnarok trailer kicks butt!

Marvelu2019s new trailer for Thor: Ragnarok is out and it looks fantastic! Grab some Thor games and apps for iOS while you wait for the movie to come out later this year.

Why you should (sometimes) let software run your business

Your companyu2019s processes and operations may not work the way your software wants them to. Which needs to change: your business or your software?

Why you still need a dedicated GPS navigation device

In an effort to keep the portable GPS device category alive, Garmin packs a lot of features into its new DriveAssist 51. But only one is likely to resonate with most drivers.

How Brexit will impact global CIOs and IT services

Global CIOs must begin planning now for the impact of Brexit on their IT services and outsourcing strategies.

Why a move to chief digital officer was a promotion for one CIO

Richard Maranville became CDO of Freeman Company after he identified a need to better manage and develop the company's digital products. His replacement at CIO now reports to him.

Salaries for storage, networking pros continue to rise

The annual salary survey from Dice.com shows tech salaries stagnating slightly, but certain in-demand skills did see increases in 2016.

AI takes a seat at the table (and wins)

I used to think of HAL in u20182001: A Space Odysseyu2019 when I heard the term u2018artificial intelligence.u2019 Now I think of poker.

How to build IT competencies for the AI era

CIOs are already managing massive disruptionu2014from analytics to cloudu2014and AI presents opportunities for IT organizations to drive change and enable business capabilities.

Why smart enterprises are thinking AI

Companies are starting to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to bolster customer experience, improve security and optimize operations.

Can we trust Windows or Microsoft Word anymore?

Microsoftu2019s silence and delay in patching its products is raising some serious questions.

macOS: 10 great menu bar apps

The Macu2019s menu bar can be a fantastic tool if you have the right apps for it. Here are some terrific menu bar apps to get you started.

Tip No. 4: Know the details, but don’t get into the details

The fourth tip for successfully creating and leading agile data management development teams.

How to eliminate enterprise shadow IT

Donu2019t try to find shadow IT and govern it; instead, out-compete it with DevOps.

8 great small business productivity and collaboration apps

Entrepreneurs and project managers share their favorite apps for staying organized and productive.

Microsoft vs. Apple: Strategies change but the battle continues

Microsoft and Apple are both successful in the enterprise, but these two tech giants have claimed that success using different strategies (while also at times stealing from the otheru2019s playbook).

Decoding banks digital customers’ expectations

Digital has become the pulse of banking customersu2019 interactions, and it continues to strongly influence their behavior, expectations and needs. Yet, banks are still vulnerable as the new digital customers still find difficulties in solving issues

Avoid ambiguity when writing requirements for software purchases

Ambiguous requirements can lead to purchasing software that doesn't meet expectations. Here are some simple techniques for avoiding ambiguities in your requirements.

HIPAA as an umbrella for county/municipal cybersecurity

Infosec advice for municipal executives and managers.

Could Amazon become an enterprise collaboration contender?

Amazon has a series of apps that compete with Office 365 and G Suite, but they currently arenu2019t packaged and sold as a collective portfolio. Hereu2019s how Amazon could become a major player in business software.

How design thinking drives Marriott’s digital strategy

The worldu2019s largest hotelier refreshed its mobile application to follow guests through their stay.

The opposite of agile

'Control of consciousness determines the quality of life" — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Angry Mac users lash out at Apple over Pro debacle

Apple vows to release a new Mac Pro, but it might be too little and too late for some angry Mac users.

Bringing consumers back into the fold

IBM hopes to smarten up smart homes with cognitive computing services.

How a data-driven culture enables innovation and empowerment in an adaptive enterprise

How to make the most of the data that fuels the digital economy and drives business transactions.

How to improve Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 Creators Update

Dynamic Lock is a convenient, if somewhat imperfect, new feature that uses the proximity of a Bluetooth-paired phone to handle Windows 10 device access. Hereu2019s how a handy tool will give you more control over when the lock kicks in.

How tech activists harness purchasing power to bring about change

Activists launch collective actions with Twitter, Facebook, Google Apps and YouTube. Grab Your Wallet and SleepingGiant show how online campaigns can bring about change.

Database elasticity: The primary challenge for digital transformation

Businesses large and small are making strategic commitments to technology as a primary driver of competitive success. There is broad acceptance that Every Company is a Software Company.

Despite political uncertainty, employers bullish on hiring

U.S. employers are optimistic about the second quarter, despite political uncertainty, according to the most recent ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

Why zero-tolerance policies never stop abuse

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that recent stories about Fox News and Uber highlight the nightmares of abusive workplace cultures. And while zero-tolerance policies may be good in theory he explains why they are terrible in practice.

University CIO calls on cloud phone service

Georgetown Universityu2019s move to the cloud comes as part of a telecommunications strategy shift aimed at lowering costs while embracing technologies for its digital shift.

Why Google BigQuery excels at BI on big data concurrency

Should you use Hadoop for your big data business intelligence needs? BigQuery? What's the difference between on-premises Hadoop, in-cloud Hadoop and a serverless model like Google BigQuery's? A new benchmark from AtScale seeks to help you n

Accenture’s eye-catching acquisition of Genfour

Accenture is taking steps to cement its position as the u201cgo-tou201d partner in digital transformation.

10 steps for creating a single view of your business

Many data-driven enterprises are seeking a single view of their customer data, which is often siloed and fragmented. MongoDB has developed a 10-step methodology to help you cut through the data management complexity to create that single view.

Alexa helps you shop on iOS but won’t play Spotify

Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa, in its quest for world domination, is now available on iOS devices. But Alexa on iPhones has its limits.

How to prepare for a clean install of Windows 10 Creators Update

On April 11, Microsoft will start releasing the Creators Update files for OS upgrade through Windows Update. These tips and tricks will help you prepare for and deal with a clean install of the new version.