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Ansible 2.1 comes with Windows and Azure support

This is the second update to Ansible since Red Hat acquired it. rn

AI and cognitive computing: how to distinguish the real value proposition

There have been a number of accomplishments around AI and cognitive computing. How do these accomplishments translate into a real value proposition for businesses?rn

State Department argues against ‘cyber arms’ treaty

Senior State Department official says cyber is fundamentally different than any sort of conventional military or diplomatic arena, urges ongoing and multilateral development of u2018normsu2019 in global Internet talks.

Can Google’s virtual assistant find a home in enterprise?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai credits Amazon with paving an early path for consumer virtual assistants, but the company's first response to Amazon Echo, Google Home, could eventually play an important role in the business world.

The data says things are good for smaller IT service providers

The most recent numbers show smaller IT services providers are making their way in an outsourcing market upended by technology.

IT career roadmap: Technology evangelist

Do you love technology? Is there a programming language, platform or application you can't stop talking about? Perhaps a career as a technology evangelist is in your future.

Working Moms Equal Pay Day (another) wake-up call

Though the pay gap in IT is small, it's still very real in every other area where women work — and it's even worse for working mothers.

Setting up a workstation for a healthier you

There are plenty of gadgets you can buy to make spending every day at your desk or in a cube. But how exactly are you supposed to set all that stuff up to ensure those excellent ergonomics? Read onu2026

Outsourcing the slow speed with two-speed IT

Many companies struggle to maintain proper support of their complex internal applications needed to run the business while embarking on a digital transformation at the same time.

Healthcare M&A: Are technology services firms consolidating fast enough ?

Healthcare M&A is dampening demand and squeezing margins for IT services firms in the short term. This requires tech services firms to respond in some way to the increased competitive pressures.rn

Design thinking enlightened with mimicry

Innovation inspired by nature captures the power of design from nature's observations. Todayu2019s business architects must construct new business models for innovation. Visionary leaders begin with nature.

Asking ‘Why?’ will define the Internet of Things 2.0

The Internet of Things 2.0 is emerging and it will bring an end to the technology push that has characterized efforts to create value with the IoT up to now. The IoT 2.0 will be defined by the "why" of new offerings and lead by those compan

Twitter’s tiny tweaks do little to address big issues

Twitter plans to make some changes to its social network later this summer, but the overdue modifications demonstrate the company's ongoing struggle to innovate.

OpenSUSE Leap 42.2 is ready for testing, first alpha released

The first alpha of openSUSE Leap 42.2 is available for download.rn

New CIO appointments, spring 2016 edition

PepsiCo, Exelon, USAA and Kimberly-Clark all recently named new CIOs.

This free iOS app makes it dead simple to unsubscribe from email blasts

The new, less-than-creatively-named 'Email' app for iOS streamlines mail management and offers better search than Apple's native app.

Tips for adding IPv6 to IPv4 networks

The IPv6 transition in your organization, more likely than not, involves bringing IPv6 into a mix that also includes IPv4. Hereu2019s a look at what that means and how to make it work.

How to master disaster recovery in a DevOps world

Organizations that are adopting DevOps methodologies are realizing actual benefits to disaster recovering planning from taking that approach.

Study finds Google, Twitter and Facebook keep closest tabs on users

A new Princeton University privacy study suggests Google's user tracking tech is practically ubiquitous, and popular social network sites Twitter and Facebook are the next worst offenders.

13 ways your business can attract more social media followers

Social media and marketing pros share their advice for how small businesses can get more followers and likes on Facebook, Twitter and their LinkedIn company pages.

12 tips for killer software demos

When selecting enterprise software, demos are a key part of the due diligence process. Even with a short list of 3u20134 vendors, sitting through several daysu2019 worth of demos can try your patience. Learn how you can work with prospective software

Eric Schmidt comes out of the closet as an iPhone user

Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt has finally admitted to owning and using archival Appleu2019s iPhone. What took you so long, Eric?

5 open source skills in high demand

The open source job market is booming and companies need talent to drive their business. Here are the five most in-demand skills for open source IT professionals.

How to find undervalued tech talent

There's a hiring war among companies as the tech skills gap grows wider, but you don't need only A players to develop a strong team. Instead, consider hiring undervalued recruits, and coaching them up.

8 big plans Google has in store for Android

More CIOs report to the CEO, underscoring IT’s rising importance

With digital strategies increasingly taking center stage in many businesses, more CIOs are reporting to the CEO. However, the tech talent dearth threatens CIOs ability to conduct their work.

Is Amazon’s Comixology Unlimited worth a subscription?

Amazon has launched a subscription service for comic books and it already has readers and comic book creators talking. Is Comixology Unlimited worth 6 bucks per month?

A key factor in the CIO’s ability to drive change

Whatu2019s the real challenge in delivering on the promise of revenue in the Internet of Things?

Stop hurting your IT operations

Many times, we hurt our IT operations unintentionally by not performing various activities that are essential to the delivery of an IT service.

Open source is a positive sum game, says Cloud Foundry CEO

Big data and analytics spending to hit $187 billion

In its new "Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide," research firm IDC forecasts revenues in the market will increase more than 50 percent over its five-year forecast period.

Beating the bell curve blues

Performance ratings and comparisons are imposed along the much-hated bell curve distribution. But can we do anything about the bell curve blues?

How the Internet of Things improves air travel

Letu2019s face it: These days, flying is the pits. Here are some ways the industry is using IoT technology to make the friendly skies a little friendlier.

Knowing when a full software evaluation project is worthwhile

Based on your software budget, here's how to estimate the resources needed to ensure you select the best-fit enterprise software for your particular needs.

12-inch MacBook: An Apple redditor’s review

Is the 12-inch MacBook worth buying? Forget the reviews by jaded journalists and bloggers, and check out this detailed review by an Apple redditor who loves his MacBook.

How IoT will change the job market

Hard skills like circuit design and security will be critical, but there are other, less tangible ways IoT will affect the demand for tech workers.

Businesses lack a streamlined approach to digital transformation

Most business executives understand the importance of digital transformation, but they aren't prepared for how quickly they need to adapt, according to research from Gartner.

FCC’s leap into Internet privacy poses big risks for tech

The FCC should use a sensible approach that would not disrupt the current technology landscape and would allow consumers to make their own decisions on privacy

15 best boss fights in iOS games

Want to take on the toughest bosses in iOS gaming? Then check out these 15 games. The bosses in these games are smart, fast and deadly. Can you survive a fight with the 15 greatest menaces in iOS gaming?

Linus Torvalds wins the desktop; Chromebooks outsell Macbooks

2016 just might be the year of the Linux desktop.

How data virtualization delivers on the DevOps promise

Your data could be standing in the way of getting the most out of DevOps and continuous delivery. Itu2019s also a significant security risk in development u2014 and thatu2019s about to get more expensive

How CIOs explain blockchain to their CFO

Blockchain changes business models and will affect everything from the clothes you wear, the food you eat, and even the products you buy. The CFO business case for blockchain.

How to enable SDLC for strategy translation

SDLC is not just a method for engineering. It is where strategy translation can take place. So it's critical for CIOs to ensure that their SDLC is enabled for strategy translation.

Recruiters increasingly rely on social media to find talent

The talent war is on in tech, and recruiters are taking advantage of every weapon at their disposal. A recent study found that recruiters are getting creative in how they source candidates — moving towards social media and messaging apps.

Open source job market booming

The demand for open source talent is high, according to a new report from Dice.com and The Linux Foundation.

Why Android on Chrome could have big impact on business

Businesses that have overlooked Chromebooks due to software limitations now have a new reason to reconsider their decisions. Chrome OS devices will soon be able to run Android apps.

Accenture aims to accelerate AI adoption

The global services company is creating a new artificial intelligence practice around IPsoft's Amelia cognitive agent, with an initial focus of deploying virtual agent technology for clients in the banking, insurance and travel industries.

Customers’ digital behavior drives CIOs to partner with CDOs, CMOs

CIOs from CVS Health and JetBlue insist it doesnu2019t matter whether they work with CDOs, CMOs or other executives as long as their efforts meet customer demands.

Startups can’t ignore the importance of file management design

Great file management can be a valuable asset to an entrepreneur, while poor file management is a guaranteed perpetual nightmare.

Q&A: Open source veteran Brian Behlendorf on leading the Hyperledger Project

"The blockchains, marked contracts, distributed ledgers and databases in general are really about building the next generation stack for the Internet," says Behlendorf. It's "hard to imagine an industry that isn't going to be