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OS X El Capitan: How to pin sites in Safari

Pin your most used sites in Safari in OS X El Capitan

Aug 26, 2015

How to coach executives to become agile leaders

Agile coaches wear lots of different hats. Michael Hamman of the Agile Coaching Institute shares five roles agile coaches play when helping executives achieve transformational leadership.

By Sharon Florentine

Aug 26, 2015

Agile Development Careers IT Leadership

How an innovative mobile app uses location to track events

In Part 2 of his series on Innovation and the Cloud, writer Bernard Golden looks at how the ability to detect events by parsing information organized by location rather than individuals could be a game changer for any number of different industries

By Bernard Golden

Aug 26, 2015

Cloud Computing Innovation Mobile Apps

3 expert tips for LinkedIn power users

LinkedIn-savvy networkers might feel like their profiles are already polished, but thereu2019s always room for improvement. These three tips, from LinkedInu2019s resident career expert, can help even the savviest users take their profiles to the next

By Matt Kapko

Aug 26, 2015

Careers Social Networking Apps

Traction Watch: Cybrary helps fill gap of 1 million unoccupied cybersecurity jobs

Cybrary is closing the gap in unfilled cybersecurity jobs around the world through open-sourcing training. Putting the information in the hands of everyone from entry-level professionals all the way up to business leaders has helped them gain major t

By James A. Martin

Aug 25, 2015

Cloud Security Cyberattacks Startups

Happy 24th birthday Linux!

Over the last 24 years, Linux has become the largest shared technology on earth and has popularized a revolution called open source, which is changing our world in more ways than we can imagine.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Aug 25, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

As CMOs start to outspend CIOs, collaboration remains key

CIOs were traditionally at the helm of technology adoption, but as more marketing departments use their budget on technology spending, the role of the CMO in IT is rising.

By Sarah K. White

Aug 25, 2015

CIO CMO Small and Medium Business

LinkedIn SlideShare gets custom curation tools

A new tool from LinkedIn is designed to help you clip and organize presentations and slides on SlideShare, a slide-hosting platform that reaches 70 million people a month.

By Matt Kapko

Aug 25, 2015

Data Warehousing Social Networking Apps

Why the 4-inch iPhone 6C will be a big hit

Not everybody wants or needs a big screen iPhone

By Jim Lynch

Aug 25, 2015

Smartphones iOS iPhone

iOS 9 inspires lust for ad blockers

iOS users can't wait to get their hands on ad blockers

By Jim Lynch

Aug 25, 2015

iOS

Hortonworks looks to ‘Internet of Anything’ with acquisition

The open source Hadoop distribution vendor aims to bring together streaming analytics and rich historical analytics with the acquisition of the key contributor to the Apache NiFi project and the creation of Hortonworks DataFlow.

By Thor Olavsrud

Aug 25, 2015

Big Data Hadoop Mergers and Acquisitions

What CIOs need to know about digital payments

As digital payments become not only accepted but demanded by customers, the lack of adoption by businesses could cause some friction in the marketplace. Hereu2019s why.

By Jonathan Hassell

Aug 25, 2015

E-commerce Software Payment Systems

Tips from a day in the life of 4 CIOs

The role of a modern CIO is as misunderstood as it is important. So we asked a few of them to take us through a typical day. Here, four IT leaders share their tips, tricks and daily routines.

By John Brandon

Aug 25, 2015

CIO IT Leadership

How to be prepared for unusual interview questions

You know your strengths, weaknesses and where you see yourself in five years, but then the hiring manager throws you a curve ball. To be ready to hit it out of the park, here are seven questions you probably didnu2019t prepare for — and why hiring m

By Sarah K. White

Aug 25, 2015

Careers IT Jobs Relationship Building

Traction Watch: 300 million products on Zazzle are fueling $250M in revenue

Zazzle, a perfect example of how scale fuels growth. And with a more is more concept of growing the business, this e-commerce site is emerging as a profitable frontrunner.

By John Brandon

Aug 25, 2015

Retail Industry Startups Technology Industry

How engineering the engineers out of their product helped Fliptop grow quickly

Fliptop, an online data analytics provider, is seeing record growth by delivering easy to use tools that allow customers to act like data scientists.

By John Brandon

Aug 24, 2015

Cloud Computing Predictive Analytics Startups

OpenStack company Mirantis grabs $100 million investment

A collaboration with Intel brings in Goldman Sachs as new investor

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Aug 24, 2015 3 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source OpenStack

Vail’s mobile app helps you avoid long lift lines

A new feature in Vail Resorts' free EpicMix mobile app shows skiers and snowboarders the wait times at lifts and helps them plan their routes.

By Lauren Brousell

Aug 24, 2015

Consumer Electronics Health and Fitness Software

Is Vietnam a viable offshore outsourcing alternative?

Although much smaller than India, Vietnam is emerging as an attractive option for IT service buyers seeking niche solutions. One of the first software testing providers to set up shop there shares some thoughts on this emerging market.

By Stephanie Overby

Aug 24, 2015

Outsourcing

Good riddance to bad U.S. wireless service contracts

Verizon and Sprint recently joined T-Mobile in the movement to kill wireless service contracts, and AT&T is likely to follow in the near future. For most consumers, that's a good thing, but a lack of contracts means you'll pay more for

By Bill Snyder

Aug 24, 2015

Consumer Electronics

5 companies that impress with employee benefits

A healthy employee is a happy employee, and these five companies figured that out. These powerhouses offer employees impressive health and wellness benefits to keep stress down and productivity up.

By Sarah K. White

Aug 24, 2015

Careers IT Leadership

AI is coming: How to deal with this new type of intelligence

The future of AI will be determined to a large extent by our ability to nurture a positive working relationship with this new type of intelligence. And that wonu2019t be easy.

By Greg Freiherr

Aug 24, 2015

Health and Fitness Software Healthcare Industry Robotics

Retail CIOs become heroes with the help of CMOs

In the highly charged atmosphere of retail, CMOs are always looking for the next shiny new thing. But aligning more closely with the CIO may be the key to meeting the demands of todayu2019s demanding consumers.

By Sharon Goldman

Aug 24, 2015

CIO Retail Industry

Acquisition 101 – manage what matters

What happens when your revenues double overnight? Multiple challenges required one solution.

By JD Sartain

Aug 24, 2015

IT Leadership Managed Cloud Services

How IT can communicate more effectively with the business

You might think you are communicating clearly, but the reality is that business and IT people speak different languages.

By Paul T. Cottey

Aug 24, 2015

CIO Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

Can cloud collaboration and data analytics cure cancer?

After decades of research, the data needed to cure cancer exists, but, unfortunately, writes columnist Rob Enderle itu2019s not being shared or analyzed effectively. That may be changing thanks to Intel and Oregon Health and Science University.

By Rob Enderle

Aug 21, 2015

Collaboration Software Healthcare Industry Small and Medium Business

What golf teaches us about evaluating legacy systems

A decade ago, a 72-hole score of 10 under par could win the PGA championship. Today, itu2019s a new game, where 20 under par clinches the trophy. As in golf, the right software and information technologies u2013 when used strategically by skilled pro

By Jill Barson Gilbert

Aug 21, 2015

Business IT Alignment IT Governance IT Leadership

As smartphone users flock to simple messaging apps such as WhatsApp and iMessage, growth of the larger, established social networks such as Facebook and Twitter has slowed, or in some cases, stalled out completely, according to a new survey.

By Matt Kapko

Aug 21, 2015

Social Networking Apps

SEC CIO leads efforts to move agency to the cloud

Pamela Dyson is helping the nation's principal securities regulator optimize its IT infrastructure and shift toward the cloud, one application at a time.

By Kenneth Corbin

Aug 21, 2015

CIO Cloud Computing Government

SaFE vs LeSS vs DaD vs LeadingAgile: Comparing scaling agile frameworks

As larger organizations scramble to apply agile software development methodologies to the challenges inherent in an enterprise-level company, itu2019s important to understand the pros and cons of the different approaches.

By Matt Heusser

Aug 21, 2015

Agile Development Developer Enterprise Applications

Inside look at Topgolf’s high tech driving ranges

Topgolf transforms the traditional driving range with a technology-infused, gamified experience for golfers of all levels. CIO.com's Lauren Brousell talks with Topgolf's CIO and shares a personal experience at one of its facilities in Texas

By Lauren Brousell

Aug 21, 2015

Consumer Electronics Internet of Things RFID

How to build better SLAs for more strategic applications outsourcing

Service-level agreements need to not only look good on paper, the must deliver business results in real life. Hereu2019s how to create more effective SLAs for application development and maintenance.

By Stephanie Overby

Aug 21, 2015

IT Leadership IT Strategy Outsourcing

OS X El Capitan: How to delete files immediately

Delete files immediately instead of putting them in the trash in OS X El Capitan

By Jim Lynch

Aug 21, 2015

MacOS

Data analytics help doctors develop cancer treatment plans in a day

The Collaborative Cancer Cloud will leverage big data analytics to help medical institutions sequence individuals' DNA and develop a precision treatment plan in 24 hours.

By Thor Olavsrud

Aug 20, 2015

Analytics Big Data Healthcare Industry

The clock is running for CIOs to embrace digital business

Digital transformation is a huge opportunity for CIOs but it starts with IT transformation.

By Marc Snyder

Aug 20, 2015

CIO Technology Industry

In retail IT coup, Hudson’s Bay poaches Kohl’s CIO

HBCu2019s hiring of Kohlu2019s CIO Janet Schalk touched off a legal skirmish that highlights how competitive the battle for IT leaders has become. The case continues as Schalk settles into her new role.

By Clint Boulton

Aug 20, 2015

CIO Legal Retail Industry

Samsung’s new wireless charge pad powers up your phone faster, if…

The updated Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad is designed for use with the company's new two smartphones, and it offers a faster charging speed for compatible devices. However, it's also more expensive.

By Al Sacco

Aug 20, 2015

Consumer Electronics Energy Industry Smartphones

Linus Torvalds: Security will never be perfect

Linus Torvalds made a surprise appearance at LinuxCon and talked about containers, security, and IoT, among other topics.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Aug 20, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Why you shouldn’t install Facebook’s iOS apps

Skip Facebook's iOS apps and just use Facebook in Safari instead

By Jim Lynch

Aug 20, 2015

Mobile Apps Social Networking Apps iOS

LinkedIn Lookup app helps you connect with coworkers

LinkedIn's new Lookup service is a virtual, auto-updated Rolodex that's exclusive to your company. The app is designed to make it easy to connect with coworkers, but it may be a challenge for administrators to organize and maintain.

By Matt Kapko

Aug 20, 2015

Relationship Building

Are you a broker of value? Ask these 4 questions

CIOs have become brokers of IT capabilities for the business. Here are four questions IT leaders must ask to convey value more effectively.

By Chad Quinn

Aug 20, 2015

CIO IT Leadership

How to avoid workplace distractions

One of the biggest deterrents to workplace productivity is constant interruption. But what's causing these disruptions and how can you beat them? Experts weigh in on the most common workplace distractions and how to overcome them.

By Sharon Florentine

Aug 20, 2015

Careers Personal Software

BYOD – the tech revolution that wasn’t

Once upon a time, BYOD and the consumerization of IT was held up as a paragon of productivity and cost savings for enterprises that embraced the concept. Now? Not so muchu2026 What happened?

By Jen A. Miller

Aug 20, 2015

Careers Security

Why spreadsheets don’t cut it for enterprise software evaluations

Is your evaluation spreadsheet tying you up in knots? See why spreadsheets donu2019t deliver when evaluating enterprise software.

By Chris Doig

Aug 20, 2015

Enterprise Applications Project Management Tools

Jim Zemlin: I would love to take Linus Torvalds to space

I sat down with Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, in a video interview to discuss efforts the foundation is involved with.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Aug 19, 2015

Linux Open Source OpenStack

American Driveline Systems CIO tunes up IT for digital transformation

The automotive service company hired Chad Graham in June to rejuvenate the company's aging IT systems, upgrading its point-of-sale software with a new shop management system u2013 and heu2019s just getting started.

By Clint Boulton

Aug 19, 2015

CIO IT Strategy Markets

Digital publishers struggling to get real-time data

Digital display advertising is growing at a torrid pace, and the publishers that are able to leverage real-time data analytics are likely to be the best positioned to capitalize, according to a Forrester Consulting report.

By Thor Olavsrud

Aug 19, 2015

Analytics Marketing

From Service Provider to Growth Leader

John Marcante, CIO of Vanguard, on the new role of IT

By Martha Heller

Aug 19, 2015

CIO Financial Services Industry Innovation

iOS 9: Enable Low Power Mode on your iPhone

Extend your iPhone's battery life with Low Power Mode in iOS 9

By Jim Lynch

Aug 19, 2015 4 mins

iOS iPhone

Top 10 easy ways for consultants to end up in court

Everyone loves to talk about best practices. After all, itu2019s only natural to want to replicate success. But sometimes you can learn more from worst practices. With that in mind, hereu2019s a list of what not to do.

By David Taber

Aug 19, 2015

IT Leadership Legal