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7-Eleven takes a big gulp of customer data

The ubiquitous convenience store chain updates its loyalty program from punch cards to a mobile app for super-frequent patronsu2029

Box CEO: ‘I’m the biggest anti-shadow IT person’

Aaron Levie explains why he is not a big fan of the shadow IT movement his collaboration tech startup helped kick start years ago.

Federal IT outsourcing spend alarmingly poorly managed

The U.S. government is leaving billions of dollars on the table due to poorly managed and duplicative IT outsourcing deals, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office.

Waze 4.0 packs new features, but it’s still no match for Google Maps

Waze has a devoted community of users who love its crowdsourced alerts, and a new software update makes it is easier to use. However, the app has a <em>ways</em> to go before it can dethrone the king of GPS navigation apps, Google Maps.

CIO is pushing the right buttons

The award-winning CIO at Schindler Group is using digital tools — sensors, analytics, mobile — to take the No. 2 elevator company to the top

10 great games for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Push your iPhone 6s graphics and performance to the limit with these fun games.

Bank of Personal Information: The security service you need today

Data breaches are undermining your customers' confidence in your business. It is time to offer them real security. A bank of personal information could provide an essential service to businesses and consumers and be the heart of a multibillion-d

The case for moving to a cloud-based accounting system – the operations perspective

In this third of a 3-part series, we examine an operation manager's story about how he recognized a business need, built a business case and modernized the way his company handles procurement.

CIO magazine makes the digital leap

Just like its readers, <i>CIO</i> magazine is undertaking its own digital transformation. The Nov. 1, 2015, issue is the last one in print, but the same sorts of content about technology, strategy and leadership will be available at CIO.c

Our farewell issue of CIO magazine

Maryfran Johnson, editor in chief of <i>CIO</i> magazine, says "our days in print are done," but our events and online offerings will continue to serve the IT leadership community.

Torvalds’ Subsurface dive log software version 4.5.1 released

Did you know Linus Torvalds loves scuba divingu2026 and that he wrote a dive log software because there were no good ones for Linux?rn

Nintendo disappoints with first iOS game

Nintendo announces its first game for iOS but who cares? Where are Zelda, Mario, and Donkey Kong?

Should you buy the new Apple TV?

Read reviews of the new Apple TV by top critics

Linux-based Samsung Z3 smartphone launches in India

The Tizen-powered phone has some additional features for the Indian market

Amgen uses algorithms to venture into digital healthcare

Suzanne Blaug, senior vice president of global marketing and commercial development, says she's working with CIO Diana McKenzie to set up a digital healthcare organization that can help physicians better predict how patients will respond to ther

Yes, you can hack your car!

…and keep an eye on what companies like Volkswagen are doing with their software

It is time for CIOs to shift gears to multi-speed IT

It is not practical to work as quickly as possible to accommodate all business needs at the same speed, with the same priority. The answer requires multi-speed capabilities that allow you to shift gears at the right time to achieve the best possible

Have zombies taken over your IT department?

Do your business partners view IT as a necessary evil rather than a trusted partner and adviser? It could be you have an IT zombie culture that is disengaged and disconnected from your business stakeholders.

How to work with Windows 10’s Reliability Monitor

Whether you're troubleshooting operational issues or trying to push a Windows 10 machine to its highest level of performance, Reliability Monitor, which is built-in to the operating system, can help in a big way.

5 inspiring snapshots from Grace Hopper 2015

Couldn't attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing this year? CIO.com was there and offers a roundup of some of the most memorable events that took place October 14 to 16 in Houston.

Popularity of messaging apps continues to skyrocket

The market for dedicated mobile messaging apps may seem oversaturated these days, but demand for such services continues to grow. And there's no end in sight.

Can coding bootcamps replace a computer science degree?

Bootcamps are a great way to learn a new skill and walk away with a full portfolio and hands-on experience. But can they replace a traditional computer science degree in the eyes of employers?

When Walgreens uses digital mapping, Rx marks the spot

The Walgreens pharmacy chain uses a geographic information system and demographic data to decide where to open new drugstores.

5 ways a consultant can benefit your software implementation

If you shudder when you hear the word u201cconsultant,u201d you're not alone. Yet a consultant can invigorate and strengthen your software initiative, while saving time and money.

CIOs get creative to find top tech talent

Facing a talent crunch, CIOs are using anything from social media and video conferencing to good old-fashioned networking to scout college recruits, programmers and senior managers.

6 things to love about DROID Turbo 2 (and 5 to hate)

Verizon's latest flagship DROID smartphone, the Turbo 2 from Motorola, hits store shelves this week, and though there's a lot to like, the handset also has a handful of shortcomings.

3 tips to help CIOs deliver poised presentations

Follow these tips to deliver presentations that will help you persuade customers, gain allies and motivate employees.

Why I like the iPod touch 6 better than the iPhone 6s

The virtues of the iPod touch 6 show why Apple needs to release a new 4-inch iPhone ASAP

How to succeed at digital transformation

Most companies are struggling to make digital a competitive advantage. According to a new report by Accenture Interactive and Forrester Consulting, digital transformation requires leadership that can align departmental stakeholders behind a clear vis

At Mazda, IT is in the driver’s seat

Mazda's IT group generates ideas to improve the customer experience, says Jim DiMarzio, CIO at Mazda North America Operations.

Can citizen developers bring shadow IT into the light?

Citizen developers can produce valuable businesses applications quickly, but is speed to market worth the risk of security and compliance considerations flying out of the window?

How to effectively create and manage a Wikipedia page

Marketing and brand experts share insights on how to ensure the accuracy of a Wikipedia page without overstepping your bounds and drawing the ire of the Wiki community.

The 12 commandments of Wikipedia

There are right ways and wrong ways to maintain Wikipedia pages, and these 12 dos and don'ts can help you avoid the most common mistakes organizations make when trying to manage, or manipulate, their Wikipedia presences.

How the Software Selection Maturity Scale can improve enterprise software selection

Ever wondered why selecting enterprise software is so difficult? Use the Software Selection Maturity Scale to evaluate the state of your organizationu2019s selection process, and as a roadmap for improvements.

Where’s the diversity? Look at your culture, not your pipeline

Billions of dollars have been spent to addresses weaknesses in organizations' talent pipeline in the hopes of increasing representation of women and minorities. Why hasn't it worked? u2018It's the culture, stupid.u2019

Attention CIOs: Here’s how to bond with the CFO

IT project success hinges on financial support from the CFO, so learn the lingo and stay in close touch

Like good theatre, proper project management requires well-defined roles

Defining roles for each project team members helps everyone on perform better. Here are three tips to help develop your project team.

From orchestras to outsourcing

Why we must provide opportunity to ensure the positive impact of outsourcing can be felt in big and small ways around the world.

Meet the Ubuntu family

HP CIO says today’s IT leaders need to ‘co-design and co-create’

Ralph Loura, CIO of HP's Enterprise Group, discusses the importance of DevOps, the evolving role of the CIO, and the ability to challenge the status quo.

Firefox’s new anti-tracking features best Chrome and Edge

The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser packs a set of new privacy features that block cookies and online analytics services, and disable user tracking.

6 business lessons of Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors can teach us a lot about strategy. Here are six lessons IT leaders can learn from this simple game.

Can smart stadiums help sports teams compete with TV?

Sports fans increasingly prefer watching games from home or at the bar rather than the stadium. Teams are tackling this trend by turning to big data and smart stadiums to make the in-stadium experience more compelling.

Women CIOs say visibility is key to closing gender gap

Women CIOs from Starwood Hotels, Ford and PwC credit their success to increased visibility, empathy and motivational leadership.

Software vendors — fear and loathing

Americau2019s software industry is the most innovative in the world but an open secret clouds its success — the industryu2019s customers fear and loath their software vendors, especially the most successful ones. The problem isnu2019t the products.

Matching students with their dream career (before college)

Can a quick personality test help match you with a career that will play to your strengths and interests? CareerBuilder says it can.

CareerLabs offers deeper dives on potential employers

A new job search site claims to offer information on a company's work-life balance, financial health, political affiliations and culture — everything you really need to know about a potential employer but didn't know where to look.

Are your IT certifications killing your career?

There is no shortage of ways to advance your career, or your earnings potential. Racking up a bunch of certifications is one of them. But be careful it doesn't have the opposite effect.

IBM stirs Spark-as-a-service into IBM Bluemix

The new IBM Analytics on Apache Spark service is designed to allow developers to infuse applications on the Bluemix cloud platform with real-time analytics.

Setting IT goals and making them matter

Veteran CIO Sue Kozik uses her results-oriented leadership to change the conversation in healthcare IT.