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Apple Watch ‘Wrist Detect’ feature key for IT

A new IT policy in Apple's Configurator tool for admins lets enterprises force wrist authentication on the Apple Watch for access to on-screen notifications, and it's one of the few Watch-specific security features available at launch.

Fix OS X Yosemite problems with a clean install

Apple has patched OS X Yosemite but some users are still experiencing problems. A clean install of OS X Yosemite might be the solution if you're one of them

3 things we hate about LinkedIn Groups

Lots of LinkedIn users love its Groups feature, but it's hard not to hate these three annoying problems with the service.

4 things we love about LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn users get different types of value from the site's 'Groups' feature, but four benefits in particular stand out.

IT must face outward

CIOs and IT organizations must focus on readiness for customer contact. There's no better way to elevate IT's status than to make it more outward-facing.

How to calm your board’s nerves about cybersecurity

CIOs need to provide their companies' boards of directors with regular, easily understood briefings on data security, and steer the conversation toward the familiar ground of business risk management

How software evaluations can keep your project on budget and on time

An effective way to improve the accuracy of software implementation estimates is to use information collected when evaluating the selected product. Better estimates improve project management and reduce the risks of implementation problems.

Preparing for the digital disruption that’s coming to your industry

Check your credit score for free with these mobile apps

It's fairly simple to stay on top of your credit score these days u2014 if you're willing to pay a fee. These two mobile apps give you access to your credit score for free and provide notifications for credit changes.

The iPhone and the BB-8 Star Wars droid toy

BB-8 is a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens droid toy from Disney that you can control with your iPhone

Is Samsung’s new Wireless Charging Pad worth the price?

Samsung's new Galaxy S6 phones have built-in support for wireless charging. To ensure the best possible experience, the company released its own branded charging pad, and the gadget delivers on its promise u2014 with a few minor caveats.

CIO-CSO tension makes businesses stronger

Strong relationships within the C-suite are critical for businesses to thrive, but perhaps none are more important that the relationship between CIO and CSO.

The state of mobile payments in 2015

Thanks to big moves from Apple, Samsung, Google and others, the world of mobile payments is rapidly evolving. More retailers accept digital payments than ever before and these 11 tech companies u2014 as well as the worldu2019s most famous coffee chai

How to keep business sponsors hooked

Tech initiatives won't succeed without ongoing business engagement. Hereu2019s how to get it.

Mobile guilt trips lead to distracted workers. Time to unplug?

Does your smartphone or tablet make you feel like you're stealing time from your family when you're working at home and robbing your employer when you sneak in personal business at work? You're not alone, according to recent research.

AMD exec spills beans on Windows 10 release date

If recent claims from a chip executive regarding the Windows 10 release date pan out, life will soon get easier for Windows users thanks to the return of the classic Start menu, new voice-powered search, and the death of the crazy Windows 8 interface

Teradata unveils improved QueryGrid connectors

Teradata is updating QueryGrid, which allows business analysts to use SQL to query multiple analytics engines without having to move data or learn a new language.

11 must-have peripherals for your 12-inch MacBook

Sure, the new Apple MacBook is slim and attractive, but when it comes to operating at peak performance, a little extra help is always nice. These 11 devices are all about MacBook productivity.

Apple and climate change: Junk science and misguided idealism?

Are Apple's climate change efforts based on misguided idealism and junk science? Why the company might want to tone down its rhetoric about global warming

Looking for a new job? Today is your lucky day

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most job-seekers aren't active on weekends. Tuesday is the 'magic day' for hiring.

Nonprofit’s digital transformation puts young people to work

By becoming a data-driven organization, Philadelphia Youth Network has gained the capability to deploy funding faster and more efficiently and has also gained the equivalent of one to two full-time employees by automating workflows.

Monetizing your corporate data…or not

Is quantifying the value of information really worth it?

How to make more successful enterprise software purchases

When purchasing enterprise software, some organizations wait for the implementation phase to flesh out fully detailed requirements. See the advantages of moving this work to the requirements gathering phase of the project.

Are Apple’s retail employees being treated fairly?

Do Apple's retail employees get the same treatment as its corporate employees? Some retail workers are frustrated and upset about their experiences in Apple's stores

Keys to anticipating the road ahead

In the first installment of CIO Confessions, Procter & Gambleu2019s Filippo Passerini offers advice for the next generation of CIOs and IT execs on success as he embarks on his next professional adventures.

6 IT leaders share tips to drive collaboration

Collaboration tools are destined to fail when IT leaders look to solve problems that donu2019t exist. Hereu2019s how CIOs and IT managers ensure their collaborative platform efforts arenu2019t futile.

IT consulting: Is moving out on your own the right move?

Is it time to give up the work a day world and start your own consulting business? Experts weigh-in on the pros of cons of going your own way.

Business intelligence and analytics trend towards self-service at the Gartner Summit

Self-service analytics, business intelligence on Big Data, and the changing role of the IT buyer were the belles of the annual Gartner Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Summit.

Anticipating the digital future

What will the digital economy look like in five years? Spoiler alert: Rob Enderle writes that If the trends don't change, the odds are pretty good youu2019ll be working — or thinking of working — for a Chinese company.

Apple Watch spawns hot market for old smartwatches

There's money in your old smartwatch. Here are sites that will pay you as much as $100 for your old Moto or Gear.

Retina MacBook bombs in iFixit repairability score

Apple's new 2015 MacBook is thin, light and has a new keyboard. But don't expect to repair it yourself. It may be Apple's worst MacBook ever for repairability. But does that really matter to most users?

How developers can profit from the Internet of Things

Developers who have the right mix of Internet of Things skills and experience will soon command big bucks, but the time to start acquiring those skill is now.

Blood, sweat and tears: The HIMSS juggernaut of 2015

The battle for the minds of the IT buyer, the healthcare consumer, and the policymakers rages for weeks before, during, and after the healthcare IT's biggest annual event. This year's HIMSS conference featured two prominent, headline-grabbi

Why digital transformation is a make-or-break proposition

These five business attributes will govern your ability to meet the demands of the Information Generation.

Why LinkedIn spent big on Lynda.com

LinkedInu2019s $1.5 billion acquisition of Lynda.com is the fourth-largest deal in social media history. It stands to become a major boon to LinkedInu2019s future, but first it must integrate the educational technology into its platform.

Why you can’t trust job search experts over (or under) 30

Get the take on job search from someone who has been "in the trenches," and at the same time learn the latest, greatest techniques available to you. Explore the value in both ways before going all in.

The Internet of Things is a necessary choice for the enterprise

The Internet of Things (IoT) is not a choice for enterprises but necessary for enterprises to maintain relevance and control over their markets.

Ars Technica OS X reviewer John Siracusa retires

In today's Apple roundup: Ars Technica OS X reviewer John Siracusa retires. Plus: Apple buys 36,000 acres of forest for conservation and sustainable harvest. And why exactly is Apple going green?

Your hidden ‘everything else’ resourcing problem

Are project deadlines sliding past like a large truck on an icy highway? Are most of your projects over their budget or over their estimates? Your organization may have an "everything else" problem.

Where are the drones?

The buzz around drone delivery is big right now. So why donu2019t we see any drone deliveries yet? Spoiler: itu2019s not because of the laws.

The most important and overlooked cycle in the CIO toolkit

We all agree that it's every CIO's job not just to operate, but to innovate. And not just to innovate on a single project, product or software release. The single most important cycle for a CIO is the critical sequence of conditions requir

Tech plays matchmaker in the corporate housing market

IT is key to matching clients with corporate housing, says Ric Villarreal, president of Oakwood Worldwide

3 Apple Watch productivity apps you should start using now

Productivity geeks have three apps to look forward to on the Apple Watch: two from IFTTT, and a watch version of Workflow. CIO.com reviewer James A. Martin recommends using these iOS apps now, so you'll be ready when your watch arrives.

How risk management leads to increased profit margins

Companies that put a premium on risk management can cope with ever-increasing business risks while seizing opportunities that present themselves.

Traction Watch: How Canva Reached 2 Million Users In 18 Months

Traction Watch: 4 Reasons Domo Will Double Its Revenue This Year

Why CIOs can’t sell enterprise collaboration tools

Collaboration platforms offer the promise to eliminate unnecessary meetings, phone calls and other time-consuming interactions. However, to succeed those tools have to perform better than the incumbent, which for most people is still email.

Microsoft apps shine on the iPhone

In today's Apple roundup: The iPhone beats Android for Microsoft's mobile apps. Plus: App revenue gap grows between Android and iOS. And how should Apple spend its $178 billion dollar cash hoard?

Buyer beware: How auditing RFPs can help you make smarter enterprise software purchases

Aggressive salespeople and u201cover-optimisticu201d RFPs can doom enterprise software projects. Audit RFPs to verify they meet requirements as claimed before purchasing the software, and avoid software disasters.

6 ways to boost your personal brand

Your personal brand is more than just a buzz phrase — it's the set of unique talents, skills and personality that makes you exactly the right fit for your dream job. Here are six tips to build your brand.rn