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How partnerships between IT and the business breed success

A key concept in agile development is increased partnership among IT and business partners. In enterprise data management and business intelligence, this increased partnership can only make things better. There can be a role for IT and a role for t

Should you outsource vendor management?

Outsourcing the management of outsourcers has been a controversial approach in the past, but the increased demands of IT service management may be too much for some IT groups to handle themselves.

The future looks bright for IT workers

Business are starting to invest more in IT, and that means they're also investing in IT workers. A study from Brilliant found that Q4 hiring for IT has remained steady, as businesses search for qualified tech workers.rn

Box CIO says IT needs to loosen its grip

Box CIO Paul Chapman says todayu2019s IT organizations must adapt to the needs of modern workforces, but some IT pros have trouble letting go of control.

5 things you need to know about 5G

While it may still be years away, understanding how 5G will impact the enterprise now will help you plan accordingly.

Why your business can’t afford toxic employees

You simply can't tolerate the toll toxic employees take on your workplace. The problem is that the same qualities that make aggressive, nasty bullies can also make them good at their job.

How to do critical behavior interviewing right

Understanding how a person has behaved in the past to get to how the person likely will behave in the future is the core of critical behavior interviewing. It will also help you to determine the right person for your team.

Blockchain gives music lessons to healthcare

Blockchain smart contracts provide the bridge, intersecting the music and health.

Digital business ecosystems and platforms: 5 new rules for innovators

Waze now tells you when to leave for appointments and maps your routes

The new 'Planned drives' feature in Waze for iOS lets you add upcoming appointments and their locations, and the app tells you know when it's time to go and then directs you to your destination.

4 questions from the standoff between the FBI and Apple

Cybersecurity innovation and the role of encryption are potentially putting corporate IT departments and law enforcement at odds.

Target CIO adds custom apps, fresh talent to fortify supply chain

At a time when consumers expect rapid fulfillment as they shop online and from mobile devices, Target is writing custom software to improve its supply chain operations.

5 reasons Microsoft may never give up on Linux patent claims

Here are some of the reasons why Microsoft will continue their cross licensing campaign.

The pros and cons of hyper-converged solutions

Though hyper-converged solutions are currently very popular, columnist Rob Enderle writes that despite how flexible and powerful they can be, there are issues.

Want to foster innovation? Get out of your comfort zone

If you ask Hal Gregersen, innovation is one of the most important factors of success in the enterprise, and that's especially true for IT. In his MIT lecture series, he coaches attendees from around the world on how to stay curious and ask the r

Is the Galaxy S7 or GS7 edge right for you?

15 great video and audio editing apps for the Mac

Need to edit video or audio in OS X? Check out this list of 15 of the best audio and video editing apps available in the Mac App Store.

CEOs seek CIOs with a ‘bias for action’

CEOs want several things from todayu2019s transformational CIOs, including superior communication, collaboration and risk mitigation skills, say executive recruiters. But a longer-term question looms: What becomes of the CIO?

How Quest and Inovalon have unlocked value in healthcare analytics

Most analytics programs struggle with operationalization of analytics platforms that work 'offline' and do not integrate into day to day clinical workflow. The transition to value based care requires analytics to be front and center in poin

3 mistakes companies make implementing time tracking

Many data-centric companies make three common mistakes implementing time tracking, which lead to the creation of data taxes instead of data tools. These mistakes are easy to recognize and can be easy to address.

Nvidia Shield is becoming the Netflix and Hulu of the gaming world

Nvidia brings more PC games to Shield through streaming

4 things CIOs need to know about implementing automation

Realizing the promised value from automation requires four different perspectives.

Open source is center stage at Open Networking Summit

As software defined networking becomes popular, open source is taking center stage.

The secret to startup success starts with faith

How to beat your incumbent competitor through marketing… even when startup odds are stacked against you.

Why it’s important to understand the digital business

Understanding the digital business concept and how it relates to your current operations is the first step to achieving success in the global digital marketplace.

Sloppy Windows 10 upgrade process leads to unwanted updates

Microsoft is the target of much criticism this week, following reports of a wave of 'forced' Windows 10 OS upgrades. Here's one possible reason why some people found themselves with unwanted Windows 10 updates, and how you can avoid be

Facebook, Snapchat and the future of live video

Live mobile video isn't new, but many of today's most popular social media companies are investing heavily in the technology, and they're pushing more live broadcasts to their users' feeds. The development has significant potentia

This time it’s personal

I'm a woman (who writes about tech) on the Internet. The question isn't u2018ifu2019 I'll be harassed, trolled and threatened, it's when.

IT Moves from SGA to COGS

Accounting u2013 or, more accurately, IT finance u2013 is undergoing just as dramatic a shift as the reset of IT, and with good reason.

Blockchain applications for healthcare

Blockchain opportunities are changing healthcare globally u2013 innovative leaders see the change.

Apple News opens up to all publishers but will readers care?

Apple finally welcomes all publishers to Apple News. But it may be too little and too late to hook many news readers into using the Apple News app.

How GE will bring the Industrial IoT to life

The venerable General Electric is undergoing a profound change as the result of digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things. Its evolution is providing insight into what's coming for the industrial sector overall.

Bigger really is better when it comes to iPads and iPhones

The iPad Pro and the iPhone 6 Plus demonstrate that bigger is better for some of us. Once you get used to a larger screen on the iPhone or iPad, itu2019s almost impossible to consider going back to a smaller one.

The future of jobs in a machine world

Between 30 percent and 50 percent of today's jobs will be automated by machines over the next 20 to 30 years, so which jobs are the safest?

Former GE CIO plants digital stake as CEO of GE’s transportation business

Jamie Miller is applying the leadership and operations skills she gained as the CIO of a tech giant to open a digital solutions business at GE Transportationu2019s Chicago headquarters.

Is Enterprise content management becoming obsolete and irrelevant?

With the proliferation of cloud based storage solutions and the advancements in big data, the demise of content management as a platform seems inevitable.

Career roadmap: How a mobile developer found his calling

Chris Turner is now a successful mobile developer for a home automation and application development company. But his career path took some unexpected turns along the way.

A CIOs workout plan for building talent muscles

Digital disruption is continually infusing itself into nearly every aspect of the way all industries and business functions go about their work and the management of IT talent is perhaps more affected (and affected more quickly) than many functions.

How to control Cortana, Windows Hello and other Windows 10 features

Many features of Windows 10 and specific apps are highly configurable in the enterprise, whether an administrator wants to turn them on, tweak settings or turn them off entirely.

AI is not as remarkable as it sounds

Artificial intelligence may be coming to your IT department sooner than you think, but not the way you might imagine.

For better career networking, go organic

Networking while doing volunteer work for charities is a long-term IT career strategy with lifetime benefits. But remember to put the cause first and networking second.

Act-On vs. Hubspot vs. Marketo: 3 top marketing automation tools compared

Enterprise users weigh in on their favorite features and offer suggestions for improvement

Encryption dispute mirrors gun debate — with a different conclusion

If strong encryption is outlawed, only outlaws will have strong encryption.

CIO alert: Purchasing is not positioned for emerging IT models

CIOs need to be careful about how they engage with purchasing.

What makes good content in ecommerce

Taking a look at some great examples of ecommerce stores getting their content creation spot on in 2016.

3 patterns of successful IT leaders

Deloitte Consulting Principal Karen Mazer shares new technology leadership insights from the organization's CIO program.

Knowing when it’s time to replace your aging enterprise software

All enterprise software eventually becomes obsolete. Here's how to decide exactly when enterprise software should be replaced

4 emerging technologies that will drive digital businesses

Deloitte Consulting says augmented and virtual reality, Internet of Things, advanced analytics and blockchain software offer the most promise in 2016.

IT outsourcing customers cling to cost-savings mindset

IT leaders continue to focus on cost containment with their IT service deals, but in todayu2019s business environment companies will have to spend money to save money, according to KPMGu2019s David Brown.

BlackBerry to Android rivals: ‘Our updates are faster than yours’

BlackBerry is courting enterprises and security-minded consumers with the speedy release of Google's monthly Android security updates, and the company says it distributes the patches faster than any other Android device maker.