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Why I’ve given up on Pokemon GO for iOS

Pokemon GO has proven to be a very popular game, but its server infrastructure is a real mess. Some players can't login to play, while others can't even register an account.

Universities must build innovators in new ways

The future doesnu2019t care how you became an expert. The experts of tomorrow will learn differently.

How to rebuild your career after a layoff

There is life after the layoff. Take these 6 steps to engineer your own comeback.

Kubernetes becomes more scalable, gets support for hybrid clouds

Version 1.3 makes it easier for new developers and enterprises to use Kubernetes to manage distributed systems at scale.

A SWOT analysis of Trump vs. Clinton

Competitive assessment takes the publicly known attributes of a product and compares it to its competition. Columnist Rob Enderle uses SWOT to compare and contrast Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.

Businesses struggle to hire workers with cloud skills

As enterprises continue to focus on implementing a cloud infrastructure, many still face roadblocks when it comes to hiring candidates with the right skills.

4 ways to make agile and waterfall work together

In theory, the two methodologies donu2019t mix. In practice, they almost always have to. Here are four tactics to make these opposites work together.

Why Snapchat’s Memories broadens snap appeal

A new feature from Snapchat, called Memories, should broaden its appeal by making it easier for you to preserve and curate the content you share, but the company's go-to disappearing 'snaps' live on.

To avoid IT project management failure, strip rank of its privileges

How ownership of a Project Management issue should be a shared responsibility, as seniority or rank does not give you exclusivity on solutions.

Dropbox for iOS gets barebones scan feature

The Dropbox iOS app recently received an update that lets users scan paper documents into PDFs and then store them in Dropbox folders. The enhancements are useful, but other similar scanning apps have many more features.

A CIO’s guide to understanding analytics

Today's data-driven business runs on the almighty algorithm. Here's how to get the most out of your data analytics.

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition) is the version fans wanted all along

iTunes now has the Ultimate Edition of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. This version has 30 minutes of extra footage, and more than 2 hours of extras.

How IT outsourcing customers should prepare for HPE-CSC merger

The merger between HPEu2019s enterprise services business and CSC may or may not help solve those providersu2019 problems, but there are steps customers can take to make sure the huge u2018spin-mergeru2019 works out in their favor.

The understated elegance of IT service scope

How having a good, crisp IT service service scope definition is something worth considering.

How one nonprofit is making tech education open to everyone

"Just because you didn't learn when you were ten doesn't mean you can't learn now," says Girl Develop It executive director Corinne Warnshuis.rn

Dell’s Precision 5510 mobile workstation combines XPS looks with hard-core business capabilities

After three months, does Dell's workstation live up to its claims?

The truth about those ‘progressive’ parental leave policies

Technology companies love to speak loud and proud about their generous parental leave policies, but what good are they if nobody takes advantage of the benefit?

10 ways multichannel companies can build trust with customers

Experts in ecommerce, security, marketing and customer service discuss the best ways to foster trust with your consumers u2013 and build a loyal customer base.

How virtual reality changes health care

The VR ecosystem is expanding before our eyes.

Business collaboration a hidden motivation in Microsoft, LinkedIn deal

Enterprise collaboration has never been a strong suit for LinkedIn, but that could change if Microsoft has its way. A combined LinkedIn and Microsoft could help professionals both find jobs and improve workplace productivity.

4 signs it’s time to look for a new job

Don't wait until it's too late. Here's how to determine if it's time to polish up your resume and start your job search.

Twitter fails to impress with Wimbledon live stream

Twitter's first live-sports video stream at Wimbledon left much to be desired, and the company's early 'test' may not bode well for its upcoming plans to live stream 10 NFL football games this season.

How to get cheap movies in iTunes in July

iTunes is offering a $5 movie each day during the month of July. Hereu2019s how you can get some cheap blockbuster movies.

The payoff from a rigorous software selection

With major software purchases, the key to maximizing success is preparation. Even if you already know what software you want, there are still numerous benefits to a rigorous evaluation & selection. Maybe the favored software is not the best-fit a

Test drive SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure cloud for free

SUSE is currently the only commercially supported Linux for HPC available via Microsoft Test Drive.rn

Do you really need a degree to break Into IT?

The IT industry has changed drastically over recent years, and as a result, so have the skills and experiences needed by organizations. No longer does a B.A. guarantee you success in the IT industry.

BlackBerry Classic death marks end of key(board) era

BlackBerry this week announced that it will no longer manufacture the Classic smartphone, the company's only remaining u2014 and possibly last u2014 U.S. device available in the 'candy bar' form factor that once made BlackBerry THE nam

Is Evernote or OneNote better for use with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil?

Spending on public cloud IT infrastructure to hit $23.3 billion

Research firm IDC forecasts strong spending on IT infrastructure for cloud environments in 2016, particularly public cloud environments, despite the slowdown in spending in the first quarter.rn

Finding, retaining IT talent still a struggle

Randstad Technologies IT Workplace Trends report reveals that the war to attract and hire skilled IT workers is real.rn

8 things you need to know about Google AMP

The next big thing in SEO is AMP, or Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages. Search pros break down AMP and share insights on what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

9 best technology jobs in the U.S.

Looking to start or change your technology career? US News & World Report offers its ranking of the nine best technology jobs.

The art of maximizing work not done

Using lean and agile principles to eliminate the largest sources of waste within your enterprise.

The best Mac games of 2016

Mac gamers have some great games to play already in 2016, but thereu2019s lots more on the way. Check out some of the best games of 2016 for the Mac.

How to tell if your company needs a chief digital officer

Transforming your business to a digital operation requires a dedicated professional who thrives as a change agent, a.k.a., a chief digital officer. Here's how to determine whether or not your organization can benefit from another executive in th

The two main pitfalls of business intelligence as we know it

A look at two primary reasons why business intelligence is soon-to-be extinct in the emerging technology landscape.

Compliance Dictionary aims for a simpler life

With the assistance of machine learning, the UCF's Compliance Dictionary seeks to simplify the process of creating common controls with a lexicon that maps the connection between terms in authority documents.

iPad Pro: How to disable multitasking

The iPad Prou2019s Split View and Slide Over multitasking features can be quite useful, but they arenu2019t for everybody. Hereu2019s how you can disable them.rn

How to decide when to buy software and when to build it

Every company may be a software company now, but that doesnu2019t mean you have to build it all yourself. When can you buy the same standard apps your competitors use? Why should you invest in building your own? And when you do build, how little code

How auto repair chain accelerates networking with SD-WAN

Service King Collision Repair Centers is phasing out its MPLS system as the primary networking provider for SD-WAN appliances, says its CIO.

Understand supply and demand to manage client expectations

Quick tips to manage tough client expectations and position your IT organization to over deliver.

watchOS 3: Add, remove or move apps in the Dock

Hereu2019s how you can quickly add, remove or move apps in the Dock in watchOS 3 for the Apple Watch.

Investing in your employees’ career growth drives satisfaction

Think adding a ping-pong table and dry cleaning services will boost employee engagement? Think again. What your workforce really wants is the opportunity for career growth.rn

8 noteworthy improvements in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

You have lots of good stuff to look forward to in the next major release of Windows 10. Here are the highlights.

June/July 2016: These CIOs mean business

Why unpaid internships are underrated

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that experience matters, so taking that low or no-pay internship now can pay off big time in the long run.

How to improve the budgeting, planning and forecasting process

Most companies will wait until the second half of the fiscal year to improve budgeting, planning and forecasting. However, the beginning of the fiscal year is the perfect time to start getting ready for a new planning process and system.

Hillary Clinton’s tech agenda draws cheers from IT industry

Presumptive Democratic nominee calls for investments in STEM education, cybersecurity and job training, pledging to make an open Internet a cornerstone of her administration's diplomacy.

watchOS 3: Why does Minnie get more outfits than Mickey?

Apple may have engaged in a shocking act of mouse sexism by giving the Minnie Mouse watch face many more color options than the Mickey Mouse watch face.

Is the ‘rugged’ Galaxy S7 Active worth an extra $100?

The latest 'ruggedized' smartphone from Samsung is now available, and it packs a ton of high-end features in a hardened form factor that's built to last. But should you go rugged or choose the more stylish and affordable Galaxy S7?