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New CIOs don’t always have time to ease into their new role

You are expected to make an immediate impact as a new CIO. You do not get 100 days to address the critical IT problems that got you hired.

How to create your own Snapchat geofilter

Snapchat geofilters are a fun way to show your location through your photos and videos. But what if no geofilters are available for your favorite neighborhood, town or landmark (or you just want to add your own)? Itu2019s easy to create a geofilter.

iOS 9 ad blockers: Should The Deck be exempt?

Is it right for ad blockers in iOS 9 to whitelist certain ad networks by default while blocking others?

Q&A: Italo Vignoli on the Italian Ministry of Defense’s move to LibreOffice

LibreOffice continues its march across Europe

How to do layoffs right (when you absolutely have to)

The tech industry has a history of doing major layoffs too frequently and often badly. The reality is this can and should be avoided. Columnist Rob Enderle discusses why layoffs should be seldom used and how to do them right when necessary.

Style, tech converge at 2015 New York Fashion Week

The 2015 New York Fashion Week featured new collections from many top designers, and some savvy companies set their products apart by building cutting edge technology into clothing and accessories.

The 3 essentials of clinical decision support

What you need to know for CDS to succeed

iOS 9: How to use the 1Blocker ad blocker

How to install and configure the 1Blocker ad blocker in iOS 9

Microsoft has built a Linux-based operating system

Don't get too excited; it's not going to power the next Windows….

Could better user design unlock EHR potential?

Healthcare providers have widely adopted electronic health record systems, but the technology will never meet the promise of a more engaged patient base if consumers don't get on board.

Big data projects gaining steam, but not due to the CIO

The number of big data projects businesses are kicking off is increasing, according to new data from Gartner. But other members of the C-suite u2013 not the CIO u2013 are initiating the plans.

Inside one fashion retailer’s creative cloud collaboration

Retail brands and stores have challenges most other business never have to deal with, not least of which is a massively diverse customer base with fickle tastes and a penchant for u2018I want it nowu2019 consumerism. Hereu2019s how one company is usi

Why enterprise digital transformation efforts stall

Most enterprises are likely to hit a roadblock after the initial stage of digital adoption. Everest Group calls this phenomenon the u2018digital trough.u2019

Apple’s ‘move to iOS’ app is taking a beating from Android users

This is not the app your Droid was looking for…

Marketing plus security equals profit – Disney’s anti-counterfeiting strategy

The business of security is business. Disney showed how it is possible to take a counterfeit product problem into a business opportunity. It is a possibility we should all be looking for.

Mirantis Launches NFV Initiative with Citrix, Metaswitch and Overture Networks

Software defined networking solution makes networking agile, scalable and cost effective

3 new iOS 9 features business users will love

Apple's latest mobile OS is packed with valuable features, but the new Split View, email attachment, and image markup capabilities will be particularly helpful for businesspeople.

Android users lash out at Apple for Move to iOS app

Scathing comments and lots of one star ratings appear on the Google Play page for Apple's Move to iOS switching app

Big sports teams look to small startups for tech edge

Savvy sports organizations, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Cavaliers, increasingly look to the startup community for technologies that can enhance the fan experience and improve business operations, on and off the field.

Don’t get burned by Google — how to diversify your website traffic

Overreliance on any one source for online traffic is never a good thing for website operators, but a dependence on Google search results can be particularly damning. SEO experts offer best practices to help make sure your business isn't at risk

Why Apple and Microsoft are suddenly playing nice

Tense history aside, Apple and Microsoft now share considerable opportunities in the business world. Both IT administrators and users stand to benefit if friendly relations between the two technology leaders continue to develop, according to analysts

Microsoft’s Cortana gives Salesforce customers insights into sales pipeline

Microsoft and Alpine Metrics have joined forces with Salesforce.com to bring the power of predictive analytics to the sales pipeline.

Ignore legacy software at your own risk

Software might be the most important piece of legacy technology your company has. It can be a competitive advantage, but if not handled correctly, legacy code could also could be your biggest weakness.

Apple releases Move to iOS app for Android

Android users can now switch to iOS with Apple's Move to iOS app

CIO hits college fairs to court tech talent

Textron CIO Diane Schwarz dishes details of the recruiting trail that took her to the University of Notre Dame career fair last week, where she spent three days scouting prospective IT candidates.

How the ‘gig economy’ is changing enterprise IT

Think itu2019s hard to motivate your employees now? Wait u2018til theyu2019re not 'yours' at all.

iOS 9 reviews: The critics give it a thumbs up

Apple's iOS 9 operating system gets high grades from most reviewers

You said, tweeted, texted, instant messaged, posted, shared, liked, emailed what?!?

New instant communications tools have made us much more productive, but have you considered their potential pitfalls?

How Curves Jenny Craig CIO Abe Lietz successfully transformed the IT business relationship

What can successful CIOs share about delivering technology value to the organization? Read how CIO and VP of service operations Abe Lietz at Curves Jenny Craig transformed ITu2019s relationship with the business, and how he keeps ahead of technology.

IBM and HCL announce partnership, unveil IoT plans

The new partners will bring together solution architects and technical experts at a new Incubation Center in India to work with clients to solve challenges around the enterprise and industrial Internet of Things.

Top 10 computer science schools based on potential salary

CIO.com rounds up the top 10 computer science schools for undergraduates looking for a great education as well as maximum earning potential.

6 ways to blow your technical job interview

If you're looking for a job in IT, it's a safe bet a technical interview, a coding test or other skills assessment will be part of the job search process. Here's what not to do.

Is virtual reality finally ready for business use?

Introducing the total cost of service-risk management (TCS-R)

As IT becomes a digital business service broker rather than an owner of technology assets, traditional risk management techniques need to be extended.

Traction Watch: Cylance gains traction in anti-malware market by thinking differently

Like many of its competitors, Irvine, Calif.-based Cylance developed a product that provides organizations with endpoint security. But Cylanceu2019s Protect takes a different approach, using algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning to

Vroom set to pace the competition

Tech start-up Vroom is set to rack up $1B in car sales in 2016. What's driving the growth in this competitive business market?

What CIOs can learn from Facebook’s use of open source

Facebook detailed its philosophy on open source at the company's annual @Scale developer conference this week. The companyu2019s head of open source also shared some related advice for IT professionals.

6 criteria for selecting a software implementation consultant

Enterprise software implementation is a big deal, and the right consultant can make your life easier. Here are six essential criteria to consider when selecting a consultant.

Chief risk and compliance officer makes rare move to CIO

Marsh & McLennan Companies, a professional services organization, moves its chief risk and compliance officer to a broader, technology-focused role, highlighting the growing importance of technology strategy within large companies.

XPRIZE’s Jono Bacon on the next great challenge

"…anybody can play a role in a bigger picture."

iOS 9: How to use the Purify ad blocker

One of the first iOS 9 content blockers offers relief from obnoxious ads

Cognitive technology and the automation of everything

The automation of knowledge work has the potential to drastically change business by creating a new class of u201cdigital labor."

New CIO appointments, September 2015 edition

Martha Heller shares her latest list of IT executives who were recently promoted or hired into new CIO positions.

Why iPad Pro won’t replace any of your current gadgets

Apple's new tablet is 80 percent faster than most of the portable PCs shipped during the past year, according to the company, but for the average user, iPad Pro won't replace a desktop, laptop or tablet. Here's why.

The four walls trapping innovation in your IT organization

The need for IT organizations to innovate is something that has long been thought of as a u2018nice-to-haveu2019 or a strategic goal, but digital transformation now makes it something essential to do effectively in the present.

8 key open source software foundations (and what makes them key)

Behind many of the most successful open source projects lies a software foundation, though their work is often overlooked. Here are eight that you need to know about.

7 ways social media can improve customer satisfaction

Social media and customer relationship experts share tips on how to use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to enhance customersu2019 experience with your brand.

Tech Resume Makeover: How to start from scratch

Twenty-five years of successful consulting gigs left Malcolm Greene with a list of accomplishments a mile long and a reputation as someone who could solve impossible problems. But when this veteran IT pro decided to make a move into the C-suite, he f

Avoid this pitfall of being a good manager

Being a responsive manager is great until your good intentions make your employees more dependent on you than you intended.

Are the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus too heavy?

Some users are worried that Apple's new iPhones might be too heavy