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Cord-Cutting Calculator Shows How Much You Can Save by Ditching Cable

'Cord cutting' offers TV viewers more choices than ever before, but is it right for you? Slate.com's online calculator shows exactly how much you can save, and it can help you decide whether or not it's time to ditch cable for goo

Mirage ‘Self-Destructing’ Message App Raises Security Red Flags

Thanks to all the fuss over the recent Sony hack, there's renewed interest in 'self-destructing' message apps. Mirage is a new option, and though it's fun and easy to use it lacks true security and privacy safeguards, according to

For BYOD, Money Changes Everything

You can't blame employees for wanting to be paid for using their personal phones and tablets for work. And itu2019s understandable that companies don't want to subsidize personal use. Who foots the bill for BYOD phones has turned into a di

5 Ways to Get Ready for Innovation in 2015

Innovation doesn't have to be confusing. Use these five techniques to prepare, and you will soon have more ideas than you can handle.

How to Prevent Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying is a costly epidemic, and the onus is on management to establish and enforce a strong, consistent corporate culture that stops the inclination to bully before the behavior starts.

How to Use Ebooks to Improve Your Content Marketing Strategy

Marketing and publishing experts share tips on how to 'fatten up' your content marketing tools with ebooks, as well as offer best practices and advice on how to get the most ROI from your efforts.

Security Experts React to President’s Cybersecurity Proposals

Information security experts praise the attention President Barack Obama is bringing to security issues with his cybersecurity proposals, but some have concerns about implementation and others think Obama didn't go far enough.

How a Snack Food Company Plans to Compete With Tech Giants for IT Talent

Mondelez International aims to become a technology company that can compete for talent with the likes of Facebook, Google and other exciting startups. Here's how.

Must-Have Fitness Apps, Accessories for Phablet Owners

Huge smartphones are great for many things, but you really notice the extra size during exercise. CIO.com reviewer James A. Martin recommends two exercise apps for phablet users, along with an accessory for stashing your phone and some quality wirele

CIOs Discuss How They Convey IT Value to the Business

In the first installment of CIO Quick Takes, we asked three tech executives how they ensure that the business knows the value of IT.

Higher-Education CIOs Weigh In on 2015 Priorities

Customer experience, big data, u2018the business of educationu2019 is in the spotlight for 2015 at colleges and universities.

The Simple Truth That Can Change Your 2015

Will this be the year that you keep your New Yearu2019s resolutions? It can be, if you accept one simple truth about how we humans change our behavior.

10 Consumer Startups That Offer Enterprise Potential

Eureka Park at CES provides a unique opportunity for startups to show off new products, services and concepts. This year a number of companies stood out as having potential beyond the consumer. Here's a look at 10 products businesses may want to

Comparing AT&T and T-Mobile Rollover Data Plans

AT&T's new data rollover plan is better for businesses, but T-Mobile lets consumers keep their unused data for much longer, according to CIO.com contributor Bill Snyder.

The year Linux invaded CES: 5 major Linux appearances at CES 2015

Linux took center stage at CES 2015. These are my top 5 picks of Linux appearances at the event.

3 Warning Signs to Watch for When Evaluating Vendors

Sometimes vendors are not what they seem to be on the surface. Columnist Rob Enderle writes that these three red flags indicate hidden problems.

Why India Loves Scrum

India's culture of erratic change perfectly matches the West's lust for scrum.

8 Skills to Look for in IT Project Managers

Good IT project management can make or break key business initiatives, but finding top talent means identifying a unique mix of technical know-how and soft skills. Here are eight skills to look for when hiring project management professionals.

4 CISO Wish List Items for 2015

With data breaches increasing in frequency, scope and severity with every passing year, the CISO has one of the most stressful jobs around. These four things could make the job less anxiety-ridden.

Twitter Talks Up Its Starring Role in Entertainment

Twitter is unmatched in terms of the exposure and interest it attracts throughout the entertainment industry. At CES, Twitter execs explained how its data enables smarter decisions and transforms business practices, in the media world and beyond.

2015 State of the CIO: The Good, the Bad and the Scary

CIO.com's survey of IT executives reveals some forward movement, disconnects with business leaders and a puzzling take on security. Here are a few highlights, plus a link to download the State of the CIO report.

10 Popular iPhone Apps You Should Delete

Screen after screen, folder after folder, app after app, the iPhone has become the new enabler for the mobile hoarder. For the New Year, though, many iPhone addicts have vowed to break or at least temper this fixation. If youu2019re looking for a fre

How Your Time-Off Policy Can Cut Costs and Improve Productivity

Having a clear and generous time-off policy will allow you to better budget for both planned and unplanned absences. You'll also have a more engaged, loyal and productive workforce.

New Year, New CIOs!

2015 Rings in with New CIOs at Caterpillar, Hallmark and more

Google announces AirPlay competitor Google Cast for Audio

Google is now expanding its Chromecast to audio devices. Does it stand any chances against Apple's AirPlay?

Is Silicon Valley Numb to Age Discrimination?

Itu2019s not just tech companies that are being accused of ageism in the Bay Area. The San Francisco 49ers now find themselves at the center of the controversy. If they are guilty, who can blame them? After all, as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg sa

Google Talks Video Ads at CES

At CES, Google's head of display and video ad products outlined three trends in the world of online video advertising and offered insights for marketers on where the market is headed in 2015.

How to Turn Your iPhone Into a USB Thumb Drive

Do you really need to keep toting that USB thumb drive? Thanks to apps like the recently released Pocket Drive for iOS, the answer is probably not. Here are a few app options that could replace your traditional thumb drive.

Why Betting on Google is Risky Business for Enterprises

Not everything that comes out of Google is gold. Some projects die quickly, others languish for years, but the risk is the same for companies that decide to invest early in Google's ambitious and unproven concepts, including its Glass smartglass

How Ecommerce Businesses Can Beat the Competition in 2015

Will 2015 be the year mobile commerce really takes off? Will customers expect same-day shipping? Ecommerce experts discuss what lies ahead for online businesses in 2015.

Should You Hire a Chief Social Media Officer?

Having a strong social media presence is a necessary part of your business' marketing, communications and customer relations strategy. That presence should be handled by experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Some experts even suggest hiring

2015 Resolution: Stop Dumb Procurement Practices for Consulting Services

What if everything you know about choosing a consultant and buying consulting services is wrong? What if your best practices are actually hurting you, and you donu2019t even notice?

Transforming your technology organization into a business leader

This series of posts can help CIOs achieve better results. In the third and final installment, Bob Ronan describes the rare technology organizations that become 'Leaders.'

What it takes to become an ‘innovator’

How to Transform Your Technology Organization: The Basics

This series of posts can help CIOs achieve better results. In the first installment, Bob Ronan sets the stage by describing his model for thinking about the four stages of the technology organization and shares best practices that CIOs can use to si

7 Communities Driving Open Source Development

Not so long ago, the open source model was the rebellious kid on the block, viewed with suspicion by established industry players. Today, open initiatives and foundations are flourishing with long lists of vendor committers who see the model as a key

7 Tech Support Features Consumers Should Demand in 2015

It's 2015. You shouldn't have to wait on the phone for half an hour, or try to decipher support instructions from a rep who can't speak English, just to solve your tech problem. Here are seven tech support features consumers should dem

Leveraging Social Enterprise to Build the ‘Brand Called IT’

CIOs who establish their personal and organizational brand values can avoid the perception of irrelevance.

CIOs Share Windows 10 Wish Lists, Deployment Concerns

Many IT shops spurned Windows 8, but some of the same CIOs who avoided that last major Windows OS release say they're cautiously optimistic about Windows 10. Here's why.

Why You Should Start Your Job Search Now

Job Seeking in 2015? Well, the time to get started is now as the first quarter hiring process is picking up.

8 Enterprise Software Predictions for 2015

What does the future hold for BI, CRM, ERP and enterprise software in 2015? IT experts discuss which enterprise software trends will have the greatest impact on IT organizations in the coming year.

10 Outsourcing Trends to Watch in 2015

IT outsourcing experts tell CIO.com what to expect in the year ahead. If they're correct, 2015 could bring better business outcomes, billions in renegotiation, the end of the RFP, and — wait for it — cloud robots.

Why Leaders Should Shine a Light on Fear

If your team is unsettled by anxiety, you should acknowledge the perceived threats to help it regain its focus.

Building a Culture of Content as Data

CIOs must ride the wave of content marketing by emphasizing the content over the containers.

The Sony Breach Stymification

The swirl of confusion surrounding the recent and incessant Sony Pictures hack continues.

Women CIOs Face Greater Challenges

Female representation — or lack of it — among the ranks of CIOs is a microcosm of the rest of the IT industry. Our 2015 State of the CIO survey highlights the gender disparity.

Mobile App Eases Anxiety of Stranded Motorists

Car crisis? Agero's Roadside Connect system lets customers know where the tow truck is and when it will arrive

CIOs Need to Snap Out of Complacency

Your business colleagues aren't as impressed with you as you are. Our 14th annual State of the CIO research rewrites your priorities for 2015.

2015 State of the CIO

Our authoritative research on the role of the CIO shows that compensation is up, but there's still more work to do to gain respect.

CIOs Still Need to Strengthen the IT-Business Connection

Our 14th Annual State of the CIO research reveals glaring disparities between what CIOs think they're delivering and what business people think they're getting from IT. CIO Editor in Chief Maryfran Johnson urges CIOs to 'mind the gap&#