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LA CIO marries minimalist IT and government tech

Ted Ross, the CIO of Los Angeles, uses IT to deliver modern government services that are easier to access and more responsive to the cityu2019s more than 4 million residents.

The secret to success in implementing large, global, complex IT initiatives

Portrait of a CIOu2019s groundwork to avoid failure in a massive implementation.

Indy Car driver Sam Schmidt uses his head to win. Literally.

Big computing paves the way to human success

6 tips to handle a sick day at the office

Sometimes, no matter how bad you feel, you have to head to the office anyway. Here's how to handle it.rn

Why CIOs should take mentor programs seriously

Barnes & Noble CIO Bill Wood shares advice on how IT leaders can build coaching and mentoring into the fabric of their organizations.

7 myths are derailing your recruitment program

Most myths are harmless, but one place they can wreak havoc is in a companyu2019s recruitment program.

CIOs move more dollars to digital transformation

CIOs are investing more money in technologies that support shifts to digital services intended to woo and retain customers, according to Gartneru2019s 2017 CIO agenda survey.

Raspberry Pi-powered ghosts will haunt your house on Halloween

Learn how to create a fully automated ghost show that you can project on any screen u2014 or the walls of your house.

Is it safe to sell your iPhone on Craigslist?

One Apple redditor finds out the hard way that the convenience of selling an iPhone on Craigslist can sometimes come with a very high price.

5 awesome online tactics for promoting events

Organizing an event? Here are some awesome ways to market it.

How technology is improving the hiring process

The need to create and support a brand as a top employer is a key driving force behind adoption of new technologies designed to make the hiring process better for candidates, recruiters and employers alike.

Reinforcing healthcare delivery with a supply-chain management perspective

Cost pressures, declining reimbursements and operational demands find healthcare leaders searching for alternatives. Begin with a supply chain management mindset for a streamlined healthcare experience. Start with what works.

What does the P in your PMO stand for?

The importance of strong leadership to IT project success.

6 tips to create your online career identity

Technology hasn't just changed the way you apply for jobs, it's also changed how recruiters and hiring managers find you. That means it's time to take your online career presence seriously.

How to improve your odds of landing great talent

New research shows that only one out of every 100 candidates is hired in today's employment market. But there are some ways you can improve your chances of finding great talent.

On the road to Grace Hopper 2016

This yearu2019s Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Technology conference promises excitement, knowledge-sharing and support.

Graduation rates, student loans and big data

Turning to analytics to improve graduation rates could also help with student debt

Ensuring the quality of ‘fit for purpose’ data

Data quality is more than just accuracy. Quality must also be focused on data's usage and its timeliness, relevance and accuracy. Ultimately, data must be 'fit for purpose.'

Artificial intelligence is transforming ERP solutions

Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on the footprint of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the foreseeable future. AI will enable organizations to further optimize their operating model made up of bu

Dispelling the biggest cloud IT myths

A closer look at 4 common misconceptions about cloud computing.

How the CMO, CIO and CDO can join forces to drive digital innovation

Without a shared vision and active collaboration between executives, your businessu2019s talent, resources and goals remain fragmented u2013 and ultimately, innovation efforts will suffer.

Unpacking new HHS guidelines on healthcare data in the cloud

The new guidelines recognize the growing importance of cloud computing in healthcare and are the right step in the bringing cloud service providers into the broader discussion on healthcare data security. But covered entities and BAs have to unpack t

Brexit: a project doomed to fail

The U.K.'s plan to leave the EU falls short on at least five of nine characteristics of good project management practices.

High crimes and misdemeanors of CIOs

What are impeachable offenses for a CIO? Providing poor service to users is one.

Slack CEO describes ‘Holy Grail’ of virtual assistants

Stewart Butterfield wants to build a super bot that retrieves and correlates information from any enterprise application to find employees answers to sophisticated questions.

The Apple Car is dead and good riddance to it!

Apple has cut back Project Titan and now it looks like the Apple Car is finally dead and buried. Good riddance to a really dumb idea, Apple had no business trying to build a car.

Big data on campus

Colleges and universities are sifting through reams of data in search of ways to bolster graduation rates.

Are you ready for remote project management?

The need for remote project management is a reality for most businesses today. But how ready is your business for the move? Here are some things to help evaluate preparedness.

Top 10 jobs in IT and engineering

Looking for a job in tech or planning to make a career change? Here is CareerCast's list of the top 10 jobs in IT and engineering in terms of salary, growth and market relevancy.

It’s time for porn sites to embrace HTTPS

Popular adult websites are often much less secure than people think, and a civil liberties group wants to help protect adult consumers and improve online secure within the porn industry.

Diversity in the spotlight at Grace Hopper conference

The largest gathering of women technologists in the world reconvenes in Houston this week for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Technology.

Using LinkedIn effectively

A profile picture that conveys what you want it to convey is critical to successful networking.

4 key ways to market yourself to investors

Todayu2019s investors want to see traction before they open their checkbooks.

KDE celebrates 20th birthday and goes LTS

How to fix the executive compensation problem

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that U.S. executive compensation practices are broken. A recent Harvard Business Review ranking in which only one U.S. CEO made the top 10 pinpoints the problem.

Verizon’s miserable customer service is about to get worse

Verizon Wireless plans to shutter call centers in five U.S. states and reduce staff in 1,700 of its retail stores, a move that will surely affect the company's already poor customer service.

The chasm between efficient IT and lean IT

With its 9% to 15% productivity advantage over efficient IT, lean IT is the next frontier for CIOs u2014 a steppingstone in their digital transformation journey and a serious fund-raiser for all sorts of digital ambitions.

Microsoft HoloLens eyes enterprise adoption amid crowded field

Microsoft is positioning its HoloLens augmented reality headset for businesses, but analysts say it must clear hurdles such as cost, technical and competitive challenges.

3 tips for surviving your current job

Are you tired of dreading work? It's easy to say it's only a job, but the situation may be painful. Here are some tips to help keep your head and heart in the game.

Why I use Fedora and so should you

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How blockchain can benefit IT outsourcing providers

IBM and Bank of Tokyo say theyu2019ve developed a smart contract prototype to manage their IT services engagement on a blockchain. Hereu2019s why IT outsourcing deals may be a low-risk proving ground for multiparty blockchain applications.

Synergies of supply chain management for healthcare

Advances in the past 50 years have transformed the manufacturing supply chain. Parallel advances are taking place in healthcare. Microsegmentation and servitization are creating new value for companies and patients.

Is Twitter’s dead developer conference another nail in its coffin?

Twitter will not host its annual Flight developer conference this year amid speculation and uncertainty about the company's future. Its bruised relationship with developers may be a sign of what's to come.

IBM readies open standard for high performance interconnect

OpenCAPI builds on bus architecture already in Big Blue's stable, takes advantage of existing OpenPOWER governance.

6 steps to rescue a problem client

You can't resolve a client problem unless you can define the specific issues causing the problem. Don't assume your IT staff knows how to do this; you might be surprised.

The big picture of digital transformation (an introduction)

When it comes to digital transformation, company leaders must consider all of the factors

Job seekers: Celebrate who you are

There's no reason to hide your sex, race or ethnicity when searching for your next job. Hereu2019s how to make your uniqueness shine.

The healthcare intelligence revolution: supply-chain management for healthcare

There's a supply chain revolution in healthcare. Itu2019s called the 'intelligence revolution.'

Do you need a digital brand manager?

A new research report shows that the role of digital brand manager is increasingly important for today's IT organizations. But what is a digital brand manager and why do you need one?

7 things marketing pros need to know about chatbots

Digital marketing experts share insight and advice on how CMOs and other marketing pros can get started with u2014 and make the most of u2014 chatbots.rn