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Do the green thing. 5 painless ways to recycle old electronics

Recycling old printer cartridges, phones and PCs is good for the planet, and it might even save you a few bucks. Here are five quick and easy ways to ensure your electronics never end up in a landfill.

By Bill Snyder

Apr 7, 2015 3 mins

Consumer Electronics

In the IT talent wars, businesses need to sweeten the pot

CIOs worried about getting and keeping top IT talent may have to boost compensation and other enticements.

By Mary K. Pratt

Apr 7, 2015 3 mins

CIO Healthcare Industry Salaries

Twitter's acquisition of Periscope, and its associated ploy to bring down video competitor Meerkat, is one more example of a social giant trying to lock out, acquire or otherwise squash a rival.

By Matt Kapko

Apr 7, 2015 5 mins

Social Networking Apps Twitter Video

The critical leadership link between meaning and business results

Meaning and performance aren't conflicting ideas, theyu2019re absolute synergies. We can reshape our role and leadership style without ignoring our core responsibilities or compromising business results.

By Peter F. Weis

Apr 7, 2015 3 mins

CIO IT Leadership

The IT outsourcing price wars are on

Outsourcing customers are seeing some IT services prices dip as much as 40 percent. But industry experts advise caution during this period of industry transition.

By Stephanie Overby

Apr 7, 2015 6 mins

Outsourcing

How Shadow IT gives CMOs more power

IT power has shifted between groups for decades. The latest waves of technology and solutions are increasingly adding to the CMO's IT power.

By Patrick Moorhead

Apr 6, 2015 6 mins

CIO CMO IT Strategy

Microsoft closes acquisition of R software and services provider

Microsoft acquires Revolution Analytics, a commercial provider of services for the open source R programming language for statistical computing and predictive analytics.

By Thor Olavsrud

Apr 6, 2015 3 mins

Hadoop Linux Mergers and Acquisitions

Mirantis joins the Cloud Foundry; Nebula shuts down operations

Major shakeup in the OpenStack ranks

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 6, 2015 4 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source OpenStack

How to tell if a company’s culture is right for you

You want to work where you are inspired to do your best and appreciated by your colleagues and manager. However, that kind of fit doesnu2019t happen by chance. Find out what it takes to target the right job, company and culture.

By Rich Hein

Apr 6, 2015 9 mins

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills

How should indie iOS developers deal with Apple?

In today's Apple roundup: Indie developers and iOS app store rejections. Plus: iOS 8 versus Android 5.1. And Apple will require online reservations for the Apple Watch

By Jim Lynch

Apr 6, 2015 6 mins

Developer Smartwatches iOS

When buying enterprise software: The devil is in the details

Use well-written software requirements to accelerate enterprise evaluations and reduce selection project risks.

By Chris Doig

Apr 6, 2015 4 mins

CIO IT Governance Risk Management

Microsoft Office Lens app edges Evernote at iOS document scanning

Last week, Microsoft released a new iPhone document scanning app, Office Lens, and Evernote enhanced the scan capabilities in its iOS app. Both offer a variety of valuable features, but Office Lens is more reliable by far, according to CIO.com review

By James A. Martin

Apr 6, 2015 3 mins

Mobile Apps iOS iPhone

11 A/B testing mistakes and how to avoid making them

Poorly done A/B testing will not only yield inaccurate data on what your customers prefer, but it may actually cause you to lose customers. Here are 11 classic mistakes and ways you can avoid them.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Apr 6, 2015 7 mins

CRM Systems E-commerce Software Internet

Why a data-driven transformation requires a cultural shift

Metrics and analytics power nearly everything IT does at online marketplace Etsy. Its CTO attributes its success at becoming data-driven to the creation of a culture of learning and discovery.

By Thor Olavsrud

Apr 6, 2015 6 mins

Analytics Big Data Marketing

Bout between Google, Microsoft leads to cheaper computers

Both Google and Microsoft will next week release cheaper versions of popular products, including two new $149 Chromebooks and a $500 Surface 3.

By Bill Snyder

Apr 3, 2015 2 mins

Consumer Electronics

Which new features should be in iOS 9?

In today's Apple roundup: What new features does iOS 9 need to succeed? Plus: Does iOS 8 still stink? And is it too soon to think about the Apple Watch 2?

By Jim Lynch

Apr 3, 2015 16 mins

Operating Systems Smartwatches iOS

How tech protects victims by monitoring inmates

The Victim Information Notification Everyday system is used across the country to track the movement of two million criminals, alerting victims when their attackers are released. Hereu2019s how VINE decided on an upgrade strategy for its critical mon

By Jen A. Miller

Apr 3, 2015 4 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy Markets

Adobe Slate iPad app lets you quickly create rich visual stories

Adobe's new Slate iPad app is ideal for digital marketers, social media junkies and small businesses, because it makes it extremely easy to tell a story visually and share it online. Android users are out of luck, however.

By James A. Martin

Apr 3, 2015 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps iOS

New Office tool brings analytics for everyone

Analytics tools are useful, if youu2019re a data scientist. If youu2019re not, then all you have is lots of useless data. Columnist Rob Enderle says BeyondCore Apps for Office is a potential game-changer because it puts an easy to use, affordable, an

By Rob Enderle

Apr 3, 2015 4 mins

Analytics Microsoft Office Office Suites

Want better IT talent? Recruit remote workers

If you're struggling to find elite, high-quality tech talent locally, perhaps you should consider knocking down geographic barriers and embracing remote work opportunities.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 3, 2015 4 mins

Careers IT Jobs IT Leadership

Innovative technologies continue to transform collaboration & communications. Tell us about your organizationu2019s plans and enter to win $250.

By CIO.com staff

Apr 2, 2015 1 min

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Unified Communications

Will the Apple Watch eliminate iPhone distractions?

In today's Apple roundup: Is the Apple Watch more or less of a nuisance than the iPhone? Plus: Final Cut Pro X and the world record for skinny dipping. And will the next iPhone be called the iPhone 7?

By Jim Lynch

Apr 2, 2015 10 mins

Small and Medium Business Smartwatches iPhone

Marketing technology remains a house divided

Marketers and techies working together have the power to change the destiny of their companies. First, though, they must overcome the great divide between the groups — a gap that was apparent in two conferences in San Francisco over the past couple

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 2, 2015 4 mins

CMO Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

Can technology speed up baseball games?

One of the reasons baseball holds a spot in the hearts of Americans is because, unlike other major sports, itu2019s not rigidly timed. But with games lasting longer and the pace of play getting slower every year, are fans reaching a breaking point? A

By Lauren Brousell

Apr 2, 2015 5 mins

Marketing Markets Sports Software

How to prepare for Google’s next major search update

The April rollout of Google's new, mobile-friendly algorithm is expected to significantly impact website rankings in mobile search results. Here's how to prepare for the biggest Google search algorithm update in years.

By James A. Martin

Apr 2, 2015 8 mins

Marketing Small and Medium Business Web Search

Why reverse engineering is a powerful requirements gathering technique

Use the powerful reverse engineering technique to build a comprehensive requirements list for enterprise software evaluations.

By Chris Doig

Apr 2, 2015 4 mins

Business IT Alignment CIO IT Governance Frameworks

Making certain the cyber-attack cure doesn’t kill the patient

Government mandates won't solve our cybersecurity problem

By Mark MacCarthy

Apr 1, 2015 4 mins

Cyberattacks Cybercrime Government

Chromebit may be the hottest enterprise device ever

Will this sub-$100 device repeat the success of Chromecast?

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Apr 1, 2015 4 mins

Desktop Virtualization Linux Open Source

Apple’s quiet march into the enterprise continues

In today's Apple roundup: Apple makes inroads in enterprise IT under the noses of its competitors. Plus: Office 2016 for Mac reviewed, and 10 Mac games worth playing that were released in March

By Jim Lynch

Apr 1, 2015 5 mins

Gaming Platforms Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business

Tie Your IT investments into Revenue

For Stephen Gold, EVP of Business and Technology Operations and CIO of CVS Health, when it comes to IT Portfolio Management, itu2019s all about Continuity of Value

By Martha Heller

Apr 1, 2015 6 mins

CIO Healthcare Industry IT Jobs

Demystifying the merger and acquisition process

How IT fits in the overall merger and acquisition process.

By Dewey E. Ray

Apr 1, 2015 4 mins

IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions

4 iOS apps with Touch ID that deserve a home on your iPhone

Thanks to a Touch ID API Apple released last fall, many third-party apps now support the fingerprint scanner for authentication. CIO.com app reviewer James A. Martin spotlights four of his favorite Touch ID apps.

By James A. Martin

Apr 1, 2015 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

Majority of Apple Pay users report problems, survey says

Apple's mobile payment system seems to have hit a rough patch. Many users experience problems at PoS terminals, and some retailers that claim to support the system still don't, according to a recent survey.

By Bill Snyder

Apr 1, 2015 3 mins

Payment Systems iOS iPhone

6 things Samsung Galaxy S6 does that iPhone 6 can’t

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6 are two of the hottest smartphones available, but they each have their own individual strengths and weaknesses. Here are six ways the GS6 outperforms the iPhone 6.

By Al Sacco

Apr 1, 2015 9 mins

Samsung Electronics Small and Medium Business iPhone

Facebook’s future could include app consolidation

Facebook currently offers a family of apps, and for now its users are embracing the differences, but if the lines between apps and services blur the company could very well consolidate.

By Matt Kapko

Apr 1, 2015 6 mins

Facebook Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business

4 things iPhone 6 does that Samsung Galaxy S6 can’t

The Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 are two of the hottest smartphones available, but each has its own individual strengths and weaknesses. Here are four ways the iPhone 6 outperforms the GS6.

By Al Sacco

Apr 1, 2015 9 mins

Samsung Electronics Smartphones iPhone

Healthcare analytics: 4 things impacting the adoption rate

Recent surveys on healthcare analytics provide encouraging news about the increase in adoption rates for analytics. However, they indicate some headwinds as well that are likely to impact adoption rates.

By Paddy Padmanabhan

Mar 31, 2015 5 mins

Big Data Healthcare Industry Predictive Analytics

What is data-driven marketing?

Once considered a mysterious black art, marketing is now a quantifiable, data-based function. But how do businesses use data analytics to drive marketing decisions?

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 31, 2015 4 mins

Analytics Data Mining Marketing

Hadoop powers big data digital marketing platform

Splice Machine and RedPoint Global join forces to provide customers with an omni-channel marketing platform powered by Hadoop.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 31, 2015 4 mins

Big Data Hadoop Marketing

How similar are OS X and Linux?

In today's Apple roundup: What are the similarities between OS X and Linux? Plus: Why Apple bought FoundationDB, and reviews of the new 13-inch Macbook Pro with Force Touch

By Jim Lynch

Mar 31, 2015 10 mins

Linux MacBook MacOS

Google Drive for Work gets new IT-friendly features

Google's premium cloud-storage service is getting an upgrade that includes new sharing controls for IT, information rights management tools and custom alerts.

By Matt Kapko

Mar 31, 2015 3 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Storage Operating Systems

Be popular by never denying a user request

Some user requests are much more complicated than others and may be difficult to fulfill. Saying no is not good for business.Here is a technique that gives you a positive way to respond to any request while allowing the user to ultimately determine i

By Christian Youngblood

Mar 31, 2015 4 mins

IT Leadership

7 principles of data-driven transformation

Becoming a data-driven enterprise requires a plan and the right people, technology and culture. These seven principles of data-driven transformation will help you successfully make the journey.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 31, 2015 5 mins

Big Data Data Mining Database Administration

IBM to invest $3 billion in Internet of Things

A new IBM IoT unit will focus on creating an open platform and tools to help organizations leverage enterprise and IoT data.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 31, 2015 4 mins

Internet Internet of Things Technology Industry

The new Layout app from the folks at Instagram makes it easy to create compelling photo collages, and social media marketers with brands such as GE and Victoria's Secret are already taking advantage of the new tool.

By James A. Martin

Mar 31, 2015 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

How a small Pittsburgh IT firm competes in a big tech market

Despite being surrounded by IT heavyweights like Google, IBM and Apple, Pittsburgh, Penn.-based firm ShowClix is competing effectively for top-tier talent and making its mark in a tough IT market.

By Sharon Florentine

Mar 31, 2015 5 mins

Careers IT Jobs IT Leadership

Is the time finally right for hyperlocal?

The concept of AOLu2019s Patch sounded great, but the trail of inactive Patch sites shows the business model was flawed. But maybe its hyperlocal approach was ahead of its time, because itu2019s exactly what marketers are starting to do today.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 30, 2015 4 mins

CMO Marketing Social Networking Apps

Nuclear physics and a quantum leap for technology

The possibilities are endless

By Suma Nallapati

Mar 30, 2015 3 mins

Innovation Technology Industry

Microsoft adds MDM capabilities to Office 365

Leveraging Microsoft Intune and Azure Active Directory, Microsoft extends built-in mobile device management capabilities to Office 365 commercial plans at no additional cost.

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 30, 2015 3 mins

Microsoft Office Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business