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Staying in the fast lane – Put a little more ‘T’ in your ‘C’ suite

Todayu2019s C-suite executives need to be technologically savvy to be effective in todayu2019s digital world.

CIOs need to reconceive the process design for IT support services

How to improve business usersu2019 satisfaction and productivity.

Consumers still think wearables are expensive, confusing — but also ‘nerdy cool’

New research suggests consumers think wearable technology is still too pricey, but they're intrigued by the cool factor and less worried about security and privacy issues.

Final Four: March Madness data lessons

What March Madness can teach healthcare CIOs and technology leaders about data mining.

6 ways to maximize productivity through asset reuse

Finding additional uses for existing software maximizes its ROI.

Are healthcare CIOs being cut out of the analytics loop?

The onset of u2018population health managementu2019 as a new model for delivering patient care is underscoring the need for IT leaders to strike the right balance between both clinical and business intelligence, even it means not u2018owningu2019 the

10 myths marketing technology vendors want you to believe

Real Story Group analyst Theresa Regli busts the most common myths marketing technology vendors tell customers and prospects, and other martech experts share insight on how marketing pros can navigate the dynamic digital landscape.

6 ways you’re getting teamwork wrong

Teamwork and collaboration are great enterprise goals. But to be effective, they have to be done right. Here's what not to do.

Sony will bring classic Playstation games to iOS, so why won’t Nintendo?

Sony has announced that it will bring some of its classic games to the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. But Nintendo is still dragging its feet by refusing to release Mario, Zelda and other popular games on iOS.

Flexibility keeps me focused, excited and engaged in my work

Remote work and flexibility (combined with a healthy dose of compassion and understanding) are major reasons I love my job and my company. That's why I'm advocating that you help your employees achieve a work-life balance. Trust me u2013 it

IT resume makeover: Turn your resume into a story

Too many resumes list skills and experience but lack a personable touch. You won't catch a hiring manager's eye that way. In this Resume Makeover, Jennifer Hay turns a stale resume into a career story that will stand out. rn

How to keep requirements wish lists from crippling software purchases

Requirements wish lists can paralyze a major software purchase. This article considers ideas for dealing with the problem.

How to augment your career with leadership coaching

To overcome obstacles for women in tech, women can augment their professional lives and mentoring relationships with one of the most powerful tools for clarifying ambitions and reaching goals: executive coaching.

Can your CEO pass the digital strategy laugh test?

If Kim Kardashian can win a top spot in the App Store, Global 2000 CIOs ought to be held to high bar for delivering compelling digital experiences at scale. Here's a by-the-numbers look at competitive digital strategies.

IT leaders must move fast (and decisively) to land tech talent

IT leaders say recruiting and retaining tech talent is of high importance. However, the vast majority are ill-prepared to fill open positions, according to the CIO Executive Councilu2019s 2016 IT Talent Assessment Survey.

The Innovation Institute hosts Global Healthcare Innovations Alliance

A meeting of minds for the sake of collaboration for acceleration of health care solutions.

How do you build trust in your organization?

In order to become an effective change agent or help with the transformation, your stakeholders need to trust you. So how do you become that trusted advisor? Here are some tips.

AtScale simplifies connecting BI tools to Hadoop

The startup, which specializes in creating OLAP-like virtual cubes on Hadoop, has added a Hybrid Query Service Service that allows its platform to natively support MDX and SQL queries.

What smartphones, craft beer and Ferris Bueller say about change

It's time to drop the 'smart' from smartphone, and 'craft' from craft beer, because the pace of technological and societal change has made the qualifiers redundant and obsolete.

Fedora 24 alpha brings Gnome 3.20

The alpha shows great promise for the upcoming release of Fedora 24. rn

Comcast sells cable via Amazon, but its customer service still sucks

Comcast now sells its services on Amazon.com, and the company plans to spend $600 million to improve its notorious customer service. However, judging by a boatload of terrible reviews on Amazon, it has a lot of work to do.

How to use CRM, marketing automation to improve hiring

Next-generation talent management platforms offer new features that will help companies better source, engage and hire candidates.

The IT skills gap is a reality, but doesn’t have to be

Many businesses face a looming skills gap in IT, but, according to research from Foote Partners, many of the wounds are self-inflicted.

9.7-inch iPad Pro reviews: A small powerhouse that is worth buying

Reviews of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro have started to come in, and the critics are mostly impressed with Apple's latest iPad. It offers the same power as the 12.9-inch model but in a much more portable form.

What Microsoft’s multi-platform strategy means for mobile app developers

The Xamarin acquisition proves Microsoft is more interested in its developer tools than its own struggling phone operating system.

Is outsourcing IT worth the compliance risk?

While the feds have certainly put hurdles in place to prevent abuse, outsourcing IT in a highly regulated industry like banking may very well lead to higher standards and quality outcomes.

‘Torchbearer’ CIOs cozy up with customers amid convergence

CIOs who can transform their businesses and accelerate fiscal growth will help their companies fend off technology disruption and industry convergence.

GE’s Jim Fowler on the CIO role in the digital industrial economy

In this in-depth Q&A, Jim Fowler, GE CIO, discusses the future of digital and IT u2014 and tells it like it is.

Are your IT performance metrics measuring the right things?

CIOs need to make sure IT metrics align with business usersu2019 expectations.

Big data gets runtime specification

The ODPi Runtime Specification and test suite is designed to help organizations write Hadoop-based applications once with the confidence that they will run on a variety of Hadoop distributions.

Snapchat’s oldest feature still its most popular

A new survey of young Snapchat users found that the app's messaging and story-sharing features are still the most popular u2014 and nearly a third of all respondents said the best thing about Snapchat is that their parents don't use it.

Tech giants, government struggle with online speech policies

Officials with Google and State Department are struggling to craft a balanced policy that combats terrorist messages without unduly curbing Internet freedom.

Digital business success requires collaboration

Digital business development involves much more than creating siloed software solutions born from within IT departments. With so many moving pieces, CIOu2019s must weave collaboration into the very fabric and DNA of their digital business planning an

How to make sure your PC doesn’t auto-install Windows 10

These two simple steps banish that pesky Windows 10 update alert in your system tray and ensure your PC never updates to Windows 10 on its own without permission.

How to use Microsoft Power BI for dashboards and more

Power BI brings intuitive data analysis to both the executive level as well as Microsoft Office power users who have a penchant for number crunching, data slicing and dicing, and reporting.

Education key to combating gender discrimination

A recent Elephant in the Valley survey shows that sexism, discrimination and harassment are prevalent in the Silicon Valley. But another survey reveals that awareness and education around gender sensitivity can help reduce bias, discrimination and ha

Top 10 U.S. cities for women in technology

Though Silicon Valley may still struggle for gender equality in tech jobs, other U.S. cities are faring better. Here are 10 locations inching closer to gender equality and equal pay.

Has your IT career stalled? Rev up phone skills and text tactics for surest route to a better job

Stop, think and plan every time you reach for your phone, and stand out before the first handshake.

Goodbye 42mm Apple Watch, hello 38mm!

As much as I liked the 42mm Stainless Steel Apple Watch initially, it ultimately proved to be a bit too big and heavy. So I switched to a 38mm Space Grey Sport model with a woven nylon band, and I couldn't be happier!

How predictive analytics keeps crowds flowing at Georgia Aquarium

Report: Big data is doomed unless basic data management improves

Big-data projects will never meet expectations if the underlying data is inaccurate or missing. Itu2019s time to fix the u201cdysfunctional cycle of data chaos,u201d says a report by TechVision Research.

Personal expression in the digital age: how machines get between us

Most communications are inept, reminding us that this isn't someone we're talking to, it's something.

Why your IT strategy may not help translate business strategy

Strategy translation in software practice is about doing things to ensure strategic potential before investing in technical and business change implementation. Such a critical activity must get its inputs directly from your organizationu2019s overall

Google cloud chief on tackling the enterprise

Google's cloud leader discusses one of the biggest IT challenges related to enterprise cloud deployments and offers advice on how companies can identify the business functions that are best suited for the cloud.

How the needs of mid-sized organizations help drive analytics accessibility

Much of my focus within the business intelligence market has been covering the technologies, offerings and analytics adoption of small and mid-sized organizations.* During the past several years, I have noticed a large market shift benefiting mid-siz

Toyota uses analytics to keep delinquent customers in their cars

Toyota Financial Services' Collection Treatment Optimization (CTO) program helps its collections agents optimize which borrowers to call to help reduce delinquencies and keep customers in their vehicles.

iPhone SE: Is it time to dump your big iPhone?

Appleu2019s new 4-inch iPhone SE has caught the attention of many users of larger iPhones. And it could get more switchers than anybody expects, even Apple itself.

‘Night Shift’ makes iPad mini an ideal bedtime ereader

The new 'Night Shift' feature in Apple's iOS 9.3 aims to reduce the amount of sleep-destroying blue light mobile devices emit, though some critics question its effectiveness.

6 ways Twitter can help your business go beyond PR

Experts in lead generation, marketing and customer service discuss some of the best business uses for Twitter u2013 from finding new employees and customers to helping existing ones.

How to get agile to work at your company

Transitioning from waterfall to agile development can be like shooting the rapids. IT industry experts share advice on how to not get crushed on the rocks.