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Apprenda acquires Kismatic, releases a new Kubernetes distribution

The platform as a service provider gains container smarts

A cord-cutter’s guide to digital TV antennas

Consumers who want to say sayonara to their pay TV providers need a quality digital antenna. Tons of different antenna options exists, and finding the right one can be a challenge. Here's how to get started.

Rapid review: Uno Noteband wearable

Uno Noteband features a novel new speed-reading technology that's designed to help you quickly parse through smartphone notifications. This short video review reveals whether it belongs on the 'cool' or the 'not so much' list

Apple News: Mute channels you don’t like

Donu2019t like a channel in Apple News? Hereu2019s how you can quickly mute it so you donu2019t see it any more in the For You or topics feeds.

4 important communication tools for tech biz entrepreneurs

When George Bernard Shaw said, 'The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place,' he had tech biz entrepreneurs in mind. If you are a SaaS startup or an established tech leader, riddled with communication

How CIOs can guide digital business transformation

The business and technology functions of an organization can no longer be viewed as separate, which is why the next generation of business leaders will be CIOs becoming CEOs.

Building artificial intelligence models with Internet-of-Things data

All that data spewing off our increasingly instrumented world is hard to understand u2014 unless it's presented visually.

Investing in professional relationships delivers a real ROI

You can't be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating your professional relationships. Here are four guaranteed ways to damage your professional relationships.

How healthcare is handling a flood of advancements

Hang on tight! The world of healthcare is changing fast. Learn how health systems are managing their current trajectories of prolific innovation through leadership and technology.

BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition review: A rocky start to a new era

Consider this tablet not for what it is, but for the potential it has.rn

Behind the scenes at Google I/O 2016

These 13 images provide an inside look at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., the site of Google's 2016 I/O developer conference, as well as some other quirky scenery at I/O.

How to convert sales leads into sales

Sales and marketing experts share their tips on how to turn prospects into customers.

Google doubles down on the enterprise at I/O

Google says the enterprise represents a largely untapped opportunity for the company, and at this week's Google I/O conference it shared its strategy to corner the business market.

FCCs heavy-handed regulations splits party lines

Positions harden within the Federal Communications Commission as agency officials and lawmakers complain about heavy-handed regulation of cable sector.

CIO’s guide to marketing automation software

Digital marketing is a fast-moving target even for those marketing pros who have embraced it. This CIO Wrapsheet will help you choose the right tools for your business.

Preparing for a Salesforce implementation

Representation is important, even in emojis

I'm admittedly not the most tech-savvy person, but it doesn't take a tech genius to notice the lack of female representation in areas as basic as emojis. Now, though, that's about to change.

How HR can bridge the tech inequality gap

Human resources technologies keep marching forward, offering a competitive edge to those willing to make the right investments. Is your organization keeping pace?

The best ad blockers for iOS devices?

There are quite a few ad blockers available in the iOS app store, but which ones are people actually using? And how well do they work?

CIO.com and Drexel to honor 50 analytics innovators (deadline extended)

Deadline extended to August 15. The Analytics 50, a collaboration between Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and CIO.com, will recognize 50 of the most innovative analytics executives.

Where did that strategy go?

Great plans go nowhere without people to make the strategy happen. But how do you keep people engaged in a marathon when the sidelines are so full of distractions?

You might be using Office 365 without even knowing it

Services like DocuSign and Smartsheet use the Microsoft Graph to pull contextual information out of Office and put it to work where itu2019s most useful.

Nonprofit’s cloud migrations boost business agility

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is modernizing clunky, legacy IT systems by moving email, collaboration, HR and CRM capabilities to cloud services.

6 tips to ensure you meet project deliverables dates

Deliverables are the life's blood of project management so it only makes sense to do what you can to safeguard against the most common pitfalls.

How to manage workers in the gig economy

The gig economy hasn't made life any easier for HR pros who face more paperwork, stricter compliance regulations and a revolving door of temporary workers. But HR departments that shift to a professional employer organization, or PEO system, can

Do you still use Launchpad on your Mac?

Launchpad is one of the forgotten features in macOS that doesnu2019t get much attention in the media. Do you still use it on your Mac?

CDM Smith CIO on how tech can transform construction

The CIO of construction company CDM Smith says his industry badly needs a transformation, and he believes technology will play a key role. Here's how.

Innovation and the complexity dilemma

Why do companies struggle to be more innovative?

The brand messaging checklist: how to build an effective technology brand

Smart technology marketers know they can't rely solely on feature sets and price points. Instead, they invest in the one thing that can shield them from fleeting trends, market fluctuations and technology commoditization: branding.

Your project war stories make great teaching tools

Personal stories gain attention and are memorable; use your stories about projects (and mistakes during them) to coach and teach your employees. This "war story" about a raised floor is a reminder that we need to fully understand what someo

FCC’s ‘relentless regulatory assault’ threatens cable industry

Former FCC Chair Michael Powell, who now leads cable's top trade group, warns that the commission's actions are creating a two-tier regulatory regime that favors tech firms over broadband providers.

Using KPIs to measure a project team’s effectiveness

Key performance indicators play an indispensable role in project management and aid in measuring the success or failure of project activities. Understanding KPIs and selecting the ones that are best-suited to measuring a specific project teamu2019s p

How 5 IT leaders beat their toughest technical challenges

Just as technology is always evolving, so is the role of IT leaders. In the not too distant future, tech execs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful IT leaders are the ones that can recognize and adapt to those changes.

Is it wrong to use a VPN to skirt streaming restrictions?

Netflix says some of its customers use VPNs to access restricted content, so the company blocked the tech, raising questions about the ethical implications of location 'spoofing.'

Focus on tech and talent to get bi-modal IT right

Today's CIO must strike a balance between digital transformation and keeping the lights on. Focusing on the right technology and the right people can help.

9 business-worthy Chrome for Work devices

When you think of the enterprise, you probably think Microsoft, Apple and even Samsung, but probably not Google Chrome. Well, that hasn't stopped Google from releasing a suite of Chrome for Work devices.

Why software requirements development matters

A thorough requirements analysis takes time and money, but helps an organization to truly understand what they need and want. That understanding is a critical part of the ultimate success of the new software.

How does Apple clean its refurbished products?

Refurbished Apple products can be a great bargain, but how does the company clean them before selling them to its customers?

Warren Buffett buys AAPL and gives Wall Street analysts the finger

Warren Buffettu2019s Berkshire Hathaway now owns 9.81 million shares of Apple, after making a one billion dollar purchase earlier this year.

8 tips for marketing to millennials online

Marketing and social media experts discuss the best ways to target and engage with consumers in their 20s and 30s.

Windows 10 post-upgrade cleanup tips

Your Windows 10 upgrade is complete. Now itu2019s time to reclaim some disk space.

How to define the evolving role of data scientist

Data science is a hot new career, but companies still aren't sure how to best use these employees. Hereu2019s how to hire data scientists with a clear strategy in place.

Think you don’t have a social media governance problem? Neither did this football player

We just experienced one of the most highly publicized and bizarre social media blunders ever during the 2016 NFL Draft. A strategic CIO, thinking about social media and the long-term security of his or her company or organization, should not see draf

Why ‘management by flying around’ is necessary in a distributed world

You need to get out and visit with your internal and external customers.

If managers aren’t engaged, do you think workers are?

Engagement is linked to productivity, retention, morale and innovation. But if your managers aren't engaged, their direct reports won't be, either.

Starwood taps machine learning to dynamically price hotel rooms

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide uses an analytics engine to alter hotel pricing rates on the fly, improving demand forecasting by 20 percent.

How to make containers more secure

CoreOS's Matthew Garrett talks about the security risks in containers and how he and others are working to mitigate such risks.

Linux can’t keep you safe if you don’t update it

"Your machine is insecure unless you're running my kernel," says Greg Kroah-Hartman.

How to be a successful healthcare CIO in the first 100 days

What is the key to success the first 100 days as a healthcare CIO in a new organization? Here are some tips and tactics.

5 ways to make a successful pitch to an analyst

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that analysts as a group are an odd bunch and there is a right way to make your pitch to an analyst.