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10 tips for being healthier and more productive at work

Taking care of your health and well-being can improve engagement and performance, but you need to kick these 10 bad habits first.rn

CIOs must learn how to share good news, bad news

In this free report by the CIO Executive Council, four IT execs describe how transparency, accountability and honesty are key to effectively communicating with other business leaders.

Platforms not products transform organizations

Healthcare data breaches: It’s no longer about healthcare or medical data

Recent health system data breaches were exploits of vendor IT systems, not internal defenses. What does this mean for healthcare companies and their IT vendors?rnrn

Don’t do what I say, do what I mean!

The banking industry has recognized the risks to business without global information standards. In response, the banking industry has developed knowledge models to mitigate global risks.

Will iOS users dump FaceTime for Google’s Duo?

Googleu2019s new video calling app Duo follows in the footsteps of FaceTime. Will Googleu2019s Duo woo iOS users away from FaceTime?

Calling all coders: is AI coming for your job?

Exciting advances in artificial intelligence (AI) don't mean that it's time to quit your professional job u2014 least of all your software development job.

6 things you need to know about hiring software developers

ONC blockchain challenge and the birth of the cryptocitizen for healthcare

An effort to redefine health by introducing co-creation of trust for healthcare.

How cognitive computing will change project management

Cognitive computing is rapidly making inroads into the professional services workspace. The emerging technology will have a lasting impact on all jobs across all industries, with health care, finance and legal as early adopters. As much as it changes

Why you should buy AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch

Extended warranties on electronics are often a waste of money, but in the case of the Apple Watch, the extended service plan is well worth the extra cash.rn

Is emotional intelligence the key to customer service training?

A positive customer experience is key to a successful business, but if you arenu2019t training and coaching your employees on emotional intelligence, you may be losing sales and customers.

Why it’s time to dump your outdated applicant tracking system

Still using that clunky, outdated ATS? It's time to consider a next-generation solution that focuses on candidate experience instead.

Laptops most often stolen from most unlikely place

The rise of mobile has led many CIOs to fret about data loss from lost or stolen devices. A new study suggests IT theft in the office should be a primary concern.

Why Google’s new Linux-less Fuchsia operating system is a huge deal

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Do you read on your iPad?

The iPad is a fantastic device, but how many people actually use it for reading books? I use my iPad Pro all the time for reading, but not necessarily in the way you might expect.

Making cybersecurity a priority in mergers and acquisitions: integration

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integration of cybersecurity between the two companies not only needs to happen: it should begin with an agile interim plan that provides the necessary access for employees and restricts data completely wherever

Why private clouds will suffer a long, slow death

While private cloud proponents have spent the last five years focusing on getting their IaaS offerings working, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have moved way beyond core computing services. And you donu2019t have to strain to hear the death knell sound

10 acquisitions driving Oracle’s cloud strategy

Oracle follows a pattern of either acquiring companies that bolster its existing market position in areas such as ERP or CRM, or buying firms that help it fill in gaps in the company's broad portfolio. CIO.com explores 10 key cloud deals Oracle

5 tips to train like an Olympian for your next job interview

Trying to land a new job? Take a cue from Olympic athletes: Apply some hard work, preparation and dedication and you're sure to land that dream role.rn

New Breed of Software Market Leader Has Six Traits

The environment, health & safety (EHS) software market is hot this year. Six deals announced in the first half of 2016 total $750 million to $1 billion. With all of this investment in the market, which companies will take the money and runu2014an

The risky side of project management

A significant part of successfully navigating projects is how effectively you manage risk, but how much of the risk should fall on the shoulders of the project manager, and what can you do to sufficiently mitigate those risks?

Is it wrong to use Microsoft products on Linux?

Whenever I write about Microsoft's change in attitude toward Linux, I get pushback from a segment of the Linux user community. That makes me wonder if itu2019s really u2018okayu2019 to use Microsoft products on Linux. If not, why?rn

How to choose a vendor you can trust

Columnist Rob Enderle has spent decades watching and working with vendors. Hereu2019s a look at how he chooses which vendor to go with and why.

Lessons from the world’s savviest IT buyers

Smart IT sourcing u2013 the kind that prevents overspending and overbuying u2013 requires four types of intel.rn

Shutterstock’s first CIO to build API-driven data center

The stock photo companyu2019s new CIO finds himself in a familiar role: Leading a major data center transformation for a growing business.

Cyberbullying continues to drag Twitter down

Hate speech and bullying are major problems for Twitter, and it's time for the company to decide, once and for all, if it's on the side of the abusers or the abused.

Which wireless carrier provides the best buying experience?

J.D. Power asked thousands of U.S. consumers about their recent purchase experiences with wireless carriers, and a prepaid carrier ranked higher than each of the 'Big Four'.

iPhone: Do you keep battery percentage on or off?

Some users love having the battery percentage displayed on their iPhones, while others have absolutely no use for it whatsoever.

Why outsourced call center roles are coming back onshore

A shift in focus from cost containment to customer experience and advanced technology adoption is causing more enterprises to move more contact center roles onshore, according to recent research by the Everest Group

10 low-cost PR strategies for startups and small businesses

Small business owners and experts in public and media relations share tips for how to generate good press for your business without having to spend a lot of money.

The four P’s of analytics

The topics dominating discussion at the enterprise digital analytics table are prioritization, personalization, people and perspective.

Are you getting the full benefit of DevOps?

How to avoid DevOps friction.

4 traits of top leaders in tech

While thereu2019s a broad spectrum of unique qualities in technology leaders today, these four traits are consistently visible in the most innovative leaders that organizations covet.

Open source and saving the earth from asteroids

A student from the Holberton School was selected to participate in a NASA workshop that worked on mitigating threat of asteroid impacts.

Open source R extension simplifies data science with IBM Watson

Open source R extension is designed to help data scientists access a bevy of Watson services without leaving their native development environment.

Android, iOS bug bounty biz is booming

Hackers who identify and document proven critical software vulnerabilities in Android or iOS stand to cash in big time, thanks to new bug bounty increases from Apple, Google and at least one security firm.

Tech giants aren’t as innovative as you think

Technology's biggest companies are typically thought of as innovative, creative and unafraid of risk, but some of the people who work at these organizations tell a different story.

How to get started with a private Windows Store for Business

Windows Store for Business lets admins find suitable apps for their organization, acquire them in bulk and distribute them through their own private u2018storefront.u2019 This offers much-needed control, but its greatest benefit might be that your us

9 things great project leaders do every day

Every project leader is different, from their thought processes to their daily interactions, but there are a few things that great ones do every day that just might set them apart from the rest.

Domestic violence is a workplace issue

Do you have a formal policy in place to deal with the effects of domestic violence? You should.

How ISPs get away with shiesty internet speed claims

A watchdog group charged Comcast with misleading consumers about Internet speeds. But Comcast isn't the only company to blame u2014 ISPs rarely tell the truth about real-world upload and download speeds.

5 mistakes you can save your new managers from making

The best leaders help their new managers successfully navigate the transition from individual contributor to manager.

Mac gaming: Fun with the S.E.L.F.I.E. camera in World of Warcraft

Mac gamers can get a camera to take fun selfies of their characters in World of Warcraft. The S.E.L.F.I.E. camera can capture the antics of your characters as they travel around Azeroth.

CIOs express mixed emotions on Apple’s enterprise evolution

Not all IT leaders are happy with Apple choice to largely keep the enterprise at arm's length, but the company has made notable progress in business. These developments, large and small, helped changed the IT industry's perception of Apple.

Open vSwitch becomes a Linux Foundation Collaborative project

Hortonworks DataFlow 2.0 focuses on enterprise readiness

Hortonworks updates platform for dataflow management and streaming analytics.

CIO Career Coach: How to tell it’s time to leave your job (video)

In the first episode of a new video series, executive recruiter Martha Heller points out some common signs that it's time to make a career move.

How to prepare your healthcare practice for the conversation on payment reform

Healthcare practice payments are evolving. What exactly do the regulations and new initiatives mean for your practice? Whenu2019s the application deadline? How should your practice assess readiness? Be prepared for tomorrowu2019s conversations.

Facebook joins battle to kill ad blockers

Facebook just made a symbolic overture to advertisers by expressing support for the industry in its fight against ad blockers.