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Why it’s right for Google to resist the ‘right to be forgotten’

A nonprofit, consumer watchdog group is pushing for Google to remove search results at its users' request, but such a move is akin to hiding potentially-offensive library books and would be a major mistake.

By Bill Snyder

Jul 9, 2015

Consumer Electronics

Retail and ecommerce experts share their tips on how stores can enhance the in-store shopping experience with mobile and social media technology.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Jul 9, 2015

Retail Industry Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Today's savvy fashion marketers use 'Internet influencers' and 'affiliate networks' to pitch their products in less invasive (sometimes deceptive) ways. Such initiatives are usually low-cost, low-risk marketing tactics, but t

By Lauren Brousell

Jul 9, 2015

Marketing Social Networking Apps

5 shocking examples of H-1B visa program abuse

The H-1B visa program was designed to encourage highly skilled foreign workers to put down roots in the U.S. and spur innovation. However, many IT firms are twisting the intent of the program, and using it to hire inexperienced workers at lower pay.

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 9, 2015 4 mins

Careers IT Leadership Staff Management

iOS 9 beta 3: Tim Cook laughs at Android

The third beta of iOS 9 includes Apple Music, 4×4 icons for the iPad, albums for screenshots and selfies, and a funny image of Tim Cook laughing at Android in the News app

By Jim Lynch

Jul 8, 2015 10 mins

iOS iPad

The Takeaway: Microsoft acknowledges its Nokia buy was a bad deal

The big acquisition engineered by then-CEO Steve Ballmer costs the company $7.6 billion.

By Ken Mingis

Jul 8, 2015

Smartphones

Rebuilding Trust in IT

Jay Ferro, CIO of American Cancer Society, on his four tenets of IT leadership

By Martha Heller

Jul 8, 2015

CIO IT Governance IT Jobs

Apple Music: How to like or dislike music

How to personalize Apple Music by liking or disliking songs, albums or playlists

By Jim Lynch

Jul 8, 2015

MacOS iOS

Lessons learned from Cloud World

Two snapshots of real-world enterprise IT progress in a world dominated by cloud computing group-think show that the cloud is now an essential part of todayu2019s IT strategy.

By Bernard Golden

Jul 8, 2015

Cloud Computing IT Leadership IT Strategy

Is Windows Nano Server a data center game-changer?

Windows 10 might be getting all the attention, but Microsoftu2019s new Nano Server could start a quiet revolution in server rooms across the globe.

By Jonathan Hassell

Jul 8, 2015

Microsoft Servers Small and Medium Business

Top 10 project management certifications for 2017

No matter what your IT role is, a project management certification can add depth, breadth and value to your skills. Here are the top 10 project management certifications, their requirements and their cost.rn

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 8, 2015 9 mins

Certifications Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

Millennials skip traditional customer service for online troubleshooting

Waiting on hold for customer service is mostly a thing of the past. Millennials are increasingly looking to online searches, live chat and social media to troubleshoot technical issues, and both Gen X-ers and Boomers are following suit.

By Lauren Brousell

Jul 8, 2015

Retail Industry

Why Apple rules UX, its native iOS apps suck, and that’s OK

Some of Apple's native apps languished when the company prioritized user experience over app development. However, Apple enjoys a competitive advantage that has little to do with the apps it ships on its devices and everything to do with third-p

By Matt Kapko

Jul 8, 2015

Developer Operating Systems iOS

What to do when employee performance feedback goes wrong

Managers can read books, get trained, practice and plan, and still your employee may toss you something you don't anticipate. But you can handle it. The key is asking good questions and really listening.

By Mary C. Schaefer

Jul 8, 2015

Collaboration Software Mentoring Small and Medium Business

Traction Watch: Not Actively Looking disrupts search firm model, grows user base 90 percent

For senior executives who are pondering the thought of a position with a new firm, these prestigious positions are often difficult to find out about. u2018Not Actively Lookingu2019 a new executive search firm has the solution and is really gaining tr

By James A. Martin

Jul 7, 2015

Startups

ownCloud 8.1 comes with Encryption 2.0

The best cloud is the one that you own!rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 7, 2015 4 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source

Are you over-testing your software?

Is it possible to reduce u2013 or even eliminate u2013 the human factor when it comes to testing software releases? In a word, yes. Hereu2019s how.

By Matt Heusser

Jul 7, 2015

Agile Development

How the right language can improve business-IT relationships and strategy

The language we use to communicate with our stakeholders can influence the type of relationship we have with them. To enable better business and IT convergence, we need to learn how to talk more like a strategic partner instead of an order taker.

By Mark Edmead

Jul 7, 2015

Business IT Alignment IT Strategy

How SAP plans to bring analytics to soccer

SAP and City Football Group have announced a global, multi-year partnership that will deliver data analytics to every level of CFG and its international football clubs, from business operations to fan engagement to player and team performance.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jul 7, 2015

Analytics Big Data Markets

The Takeaway: Why Firefox is picking up the release pace

Mozilla is dumping its old release schedule and now plans a version of its browser for Windows 10.

By Ken Mingis

Jul 7, 2015

Browsers Open Source Software Development

3 apps to help kick the post-vacation doldrums

It's never easy to get back into the swing of things after a long holiday weekend or summer vacation. Here are three apps that can help you get focused again, and stay there … at least until your next day off.

By James A. Martin

Jul 7, 2015

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

Will Bitcoin become a legitimate currency for large companies?

While you still canu2019t use the infamous u2013 and misunderstood u2013 digital currency to pay for goods at your local big box outlet, Bitcoin use for real goods and services is growingu2026fast.

By John Brandon

Jul 7, 2015

E-commerce Software Payment Systems Security

Is your vendor smarter than a 5th grader?

Letu2019s face it, the IT project bidding process contains a reasonable amount of gamesmanship. Particularly if youu2019re playing multiple consultancies against each other. Letu2019s look at some of the tactics often used in trying to gain an advan

By David Taber

Jul 7, 2015

IT Governance IT Leadership

How Office 365 balances IT control with user satisfaction

In the workplace, thereu2019s always tension between providing a good user experience and IT control. Microsoft is shifting the balance toward making users happy. That means evaluating how you trust apps and services.

By Mary Branscombe

Jul 7, 2015

Microsoft Microsoft Office Office Suites

First Look: Linux Mint Mate 17.2

This is the MATE you should be hanging out with…

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 6, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

CIO Quick Takes: Tech execs learn to unplug

Unplugging from the day-to-day grind is great, in theory, but in practice how do you disconnect from a demanding leadership role? IT executives share advice on how they let go.

By Dan Muse

Jul 6, 2015

CIO IT Leadership

7 places you’ll be surprised to learn are still using Windows XP

More than a year after Microsoft ended support for the aging OS, some high-profile organizations are still using Windows XP u2013 and putting themselves at risk.rn

By Rich Hein

Jul 6, 2015

Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows

How to avoid 10 common business video mistakes

Video and marketing experts share tips on how not to make a business video and what steps organizations should take to ensure people will watch, remember and share their videos.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Jul 6, 2015

Marketing Video

The Takeaway: Microsoft preps RTM milestone of Windows 10

Microsoft is about to hit an important milestone in the run-up to the release of Windows 10 at the end of the month.

By Ken Mingis

Jul 6, 2015

Small and Medium Business Windows

Apple Music: Add songs, albums and playlists to your library

How to add playlists, albums and songs from Apple Music to your library

By Jim Lynch

Jul 6, 2015

Consumer Electronics Operating Systems

5 ways to cultivate a culture of IT innovation

For CIOs and other IT leaders, helping to establish an innovation culture might mean upending business-as-usual.

By Jill Dyché

Jul 6, 2015

CIO Google Glass Small and Medium Business

How 7 companies bring power to Hadoop big data applications

Intel and Cloudera joined forces just a year ago to accelerate enterprise Hadoop adoption. Hereu2019s how seven companies have taken advantage of new technology to drive big data.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jul 6, 2015

Big Data

Why the open source business model is a failure

Most open source companies can't thrive by selling maintenance and support subscriptions. But the cloud may be the key to revenue generation.

By Paul Rubens

Jul 6, 2015

Cloud Computing Open Source Software Development

Are benefits for IT workers shrinking?

While tech salaries have increased, many organizations are eliminating benefits like tuition reimbursement, awards and telecommuting. What does this mean for IT workers?

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 6, 2015

Careers IT Leadership Salaries

9 must-have apps and tips for your Chromebook

These are some of the apps and tricks that will make you a Chromebook pro

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 6, 2015 8 mins

Cloud Computing Linux Open Source

Apple Music: Save songs, albums and playlists for offline listening

How to listen to Apple Music offline on your iOS device, Mac or PC

By Jim Lynch

Jul 3, 2015 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Small and Medium Business

Security threats and why you never want to name anything

A debate is raging over what to call a new breed of security software — User Based Analysis or Active Breach Detection. Call it what you will, writes Rob Enderle. Just donu2019t be the one to name it.

By Rob Enderle

Jul 3, 2015

Data Breach Physical Security Technology Industry

7 travel accessories for IT executives on the go

If you travel often for work, you need a few accessories to keep your devices charged and your equipment organized. Here are seven products worth packing for the trip.rn

By Sarah K. White

Jul 3, 2015

Consumer Electronics Gadgets Personal Software

IT is not the bogeyman it used to be

New research from CompTIA finds rogue IT is on the decline as business units recognize the value the IT team brings to security and integration.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jul 2, 2015

Business IT Alignment Cloud Computing IT Leadership

Apple Music: Disable subscription auto-renew

Turn off automatic renewal for your Apple Music subscription

By Jim Lynch

Jul 2, 2015

Consumer Electronics Operating Systems

Facebook and Google dominate time spent with mobile apps

Facebook and Google apps claim more of U.S. users' time than any other downloads, and they account for more than three times the total number of minutes spent with all enterprise apps, according to a new report.

By Matt Kapko

Jul 2, 2015 2 mins

Facebook Mobile Apps Social Networking Apps

CIO strategy and planning: 4 principles for high-performing IT

CIOs and their teams should focus on four key areas to develop a high performing IT organization. Key delivery technologies and processes include private, public and hybrid cloud delivery models, mobile, analytics, security, devops, automation, softw

By Stephen Elliot

Jul 2, 2015

CIO Compliance Mobile Development

Consumers love Samsung, but don’t trust Apple or Facebook

A new consumer survey ranks Samsung as the "most reputable" tech company in the world, while both Facebook and Apple scored poorly due to privacy and ethics concerns.

By Bill Snyder

Jul 2, 2015

Facebook Samsung Electronics Technology Industry

Roundcube reaches its crowdfunding goal

The crowdfunding campaigns shows that Open Source is not about free of cost software.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 2, 2015 5 mins

Linux Open Source Unified Communications

The Takeaway: How California plans to rein in H-1B visa use

The state of California is stepping up to try and slow the use of foreign workers with legislation that targets state utilities.

By Ken Mingis

Jul 2, 2015

Government Outsourcing

3 steps to digitizing your work for maximum productivity

From legacy documents to the lowly receipt, taking a digital-first approach to your work stuff will bolster collaboration and increase productivity.

By Paul Mah

Jul 2, 2015

Collaboration Software Productivity Software Small and Medium Business

Can Windows 10 save Windows Phone?

The release of Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system may be the last roll of the dice for its struggling mobile platform.

By Paul Rubens

Jul 2, 2015 6 mins

Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business Smartphones

A convincing argument for an integrated marketing suite has yet to be made, yet most marketers think a social suite is the way to go — but they couldnu2019t be more wrong.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jul 2, 2015

Marketing Social Networking Apps

Attracting millennials starts with digital tech

A recent survey on corporate branding suggests marketing leaders are missing the boat by failing to embrace digital technologies in their efforts to attract millennial workers.

By Lauren Brousell

Jul 2, 2015

Careers IT Jobs

Video-upload and live-streaming apps provide unprecedented fan access to sporting events and athletes, but if professional sports organizations want to engage fan bases and build loyalty, they need to overcome a set of key challenges.

By Lauren Brousell

Jul 2, 2015

Instagram Social Networking Apps Video