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Remembering a CIO Who Was the Perfect Wingman

Merv Tarde, CIO of Dallas-based Interstate Batteries, lost his battle with cancer. CIO Publisher Adam Dennison recalls his generous spirit.

Expect Tech Trouble to Come in 2015

As we start the New Year, letu2019s look ahead at some of the coming troubles and concerns of 2015. Columnist Rob Enderle writes that you may find yourself quickly missing 2014.

It’s Time for CIOs to Let Employees Play With Technology

Today, experimenting with new technologies beats gathering requirements into a big document. IT departments should switch from planning-and-deploying to buying-and-trying

10 Top Big Data Stories of 2014

Big data has been a big topic at CIO.com in 2014. Here are the 10 most-viewed big data stories of the year.

Are you ready for Chromebook in 2015?

Let me ask you a question. What is the first app that you fire up after booting into your PC? If I guessed correctly and the first app you open on your system is a browser, then stay with me. This story is for you.

Looking Back at the Year in Cloud Computing

CIO.com columnist Bernard Golden reviews an eventful year in cloud computing. He also grades the 2014 predictions he made at this time last year.

Top 10 Social Media Stories of 2014

From social media marketing success (and horror) stories to and inside look at the shadowy word of data brokers, here are CIO.com's 10 most popular social media stories of 2014.

10 Top Security Stories of 2014

From data breaches and cyberthreats to uncertainty around mobile, cloud and the Internet of Things, these are the security stories that dominated 2014.

6 game-changing Linux stories of 2014

These were the top 6 stories that changed the Linux landscape in 2014

10 Top Career Stories of 2014

From leadership advice to hiring strategies, here are the 10 most popular executive and C-level career stories of 2014.

The Best Android and iOS Apps of 2014

CIO.com mobile apps reviewer James A. Martin shares his seven favorite Android and iOS apps of the year, including two great apps from Microsoft and Yahoo!, one that finally gets mobile mail right and the best weather app available today.

11 Things to Consider Before Going to Work for a Startup

Tech startups are unlike other workplaces you have encountered. They sound exciting and glamorous u2014and perhaps some of them are u2014but if you havenu2019t worked for one before and youu2019re considering giving it a go, there are some things to

Big Data and CRM Help Public Broadcaster Attract More Donors

Data quality projects show Boston's WGBH how to segment customers for more lucrative target marketing

Top 10 Mobile Stories of 2014

CIO.com's Al Sacco rounds up 10 of his most popular mobile stories published in 2014, including an article that compares and contrasts the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, a showcase of quirky-yet-valuable wearable devices and a couple of in-dept

Turn Your iPad Into a Second Screen Without Wi-Fi Headaches

Duet Display is a $15 app, developed by former Apple engineers, that turns an iPad or other iOS device into a second screen for your Mac. CIO.com reviewer James A. Martin says the app is worth the money, despite a few notable drawbacks.

5 Things CIOs Should Know About Prescriptive Analytics

First there was descriptive analytics, then predictive analytics. The next step is prescriptive analytics, which actually tell you the best action to take.

Retailer Takes Control of Its Cloud

Chico's curbs its use of Amazon Web Services to get more say in how servers are tuned and configured with smaller provider called Contegix

10 Top Stories for Job Seekers in 2014

As the demand for workers with IT skills continues to rise, the past year was a good one for tech pros looking to make to move. Here, we highlight the most popular career stories for job seekers from 2014.

Why Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers Are Worth Less to You

If youu2019re in the ecommerce or digital marketing business, this is a big time of the year for you. But when it comes to those last-minute shoppers, you should take their money but donu2019t spend a lot of time trying to nurture them to become loya

The Top 5 Consumer Tech Trends of 2014

The year 2014 was a good one for consumer technology. These five consumer tech trends made life better, and they all have far reaching implications for the new year.

Success of Health IT Rests With Business Alignment

In the burgeoning world of healthcare technology, experts caution that vendors must deliver solutions that address data challenges without adding administrative burden.

3 Snapchat Alternatives for Self-Destructing Messages

In the wake of the recent Sony hack scandal, people and organizations are looking for new ways to avoid email when sending sensitive messages. Here are three Snapchat alternative apps that let you send self-destructing messages.

NASA’s JPL Taps IT to Power Space Missions and Worker Creativity

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA turned to the cloud, analytics, big data and consumer technology to take space missions to new heights. Itu2019s also taking innovative steps to ensure its workers can explore their creativity through programs su

Why Nest could be your next best investment

Confession: I gave in and ordered the Google Nest a few days ago. It's too early yet to say how soon (or whether) Nest will pay for itself, but I do have some setup tips for you.

5 Big Data Technology Predictions for 2015

Big data technologies have evolved at a torrid pace that shows every sign of continuing in 2015. MapR CEO and co-founder John Schroeder predicts five major developments will dominate big data technology in the new year.

Data Scientists are the Perfect Cure for Blue Jean Syndrome

A practitioner CIO's perspective on the emerging role of data scientists and the true potential of big data analytics in solving non-trivial business problems.

How to Align Projects Management With Your Business Strategy

With escalating global competition and complex operating environments, C-level executives will increasingly need to call on their project management offices to ensure all activities align with the overall strategic vision of the business.

Are Personality Assessments Effective Hiring Tools?

Businesses often use personality assessments to gauge a candidate's degree of cultural fit. CIO.com looks at workplace personality tests really tells employers.

BYOD Was a Tech Roller Coaster Ride in 2014

From the beginning, the Bring Your Own Device movement has been a nightmare for CIOs. And recently many workers u2013 once excited by the concept u2013 are wondering if itu2019s worth it. Hereu2019s a look back at CIO.comu2019s year-long coverage of

Top 15 GPS Apps and Devices for Holiday Travel (and Beyond)

Even if you think you know where youu2019re going this holiday season, you might still want to fire up a GPS app or boot up that dedicated GPS devices. But which one will help you avoid traffic and lost time? We navigate 15 GPS apps and devices and a

10 Tech Developments That Made 2014 an Amazing Year

This year saw PCs bounce back, the Internet of Things take on meaning, attacks become blended and massive, Google Glass getting people beat up u2026 and much more, writes columnist Rob Enderle.

2015 CRM predictions to fire up customer success and growth

10 IT Roles to Target When Poaching Talent

IT organizations struggling to find high-quality talent are using a brazen approach to hiring — poaching workers from within the walls of their biggest competitors. If you're brave enough to try this hire-to-hurt strategy, here are the top 10 I

2014 IT Outsourcing in Review: Grading Our Predictions

Last year, we predicted that smart machines would radically alter outsourcing, insourcing would increase and cloud computing would come down to earth. Now it's time to grade those and the rest of our predictions.

The 12 best free apps for your new Android Phone

If you find a new Android phone (maybe a Nexus 6?) in your stocking, youu2019ll want to stock it with this collection of indispensable apps.

10 Cool Marketing Automation Startups to Watch

Marketing automation can help can help businesses better target prospects, find and test new products and services. These 10 startups can help businesses plug gaps in their marketing strategy and offer solutions to problems companies might not even k

Today’s CIO Better Know What’s in a Name

More than ever, CIOs need to be out among the people u2013 and not just IT people. Weu2019re talking marketing, HR, finance, sales. Of course, meeting these business colleagues can backfire if you canu2019t remember their names. Here are some pointe

Infor’s Future in the Enterprise Looks Cloudy and Bright

Charles Phillips, CEO of Infor, discusses the state of companyu2019s cloud migration, the competitive landscape and why it prefers talking to line-of-business executives before selling to the CIO. He also discusses Inforu2019s big data/analytics stra

Google delivers an early Christmas gift: Google Drive support for ODF

Good things come to those who wait

Why Microsoft’s Mobile Marketing Strategy Hinges on iOS and Android

With apps like Sway and the touch version of Office, Microsoft hopes to spark both user and enterprise interest in Windows phones and tablets.

An In-Depth Look at the BlackBerry Classic

A closer look at the new BlackBerry Classic smartphone with photos from the device's New York City launch event.

The Power of Metaphor

Malini Balakrishnan, CIO of Building Materials Holdings Corporation, shares two metaphors that help her to explain IT

7 Amazon Redshift Success Stories

The petabyte-scale Amazon Redshift data warehouse service has been shaking up the data warehouse market. Here are seven examples of companies that have transformed their business with Amazon hosted service.

BlackBerry Classic review: A killer smartphone for keyboard lovers

The BlackBerry Classic is the best smartphone the company has ever released, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco. However, it's not going to lure away many iPhone or Android users, or significantly increase BlackBerry's market share. And t

BYOD Brings Bah Humbug This Holiday Season

Deck the halls and then check your email. Hey, itu2019s not our idea. More than half of you say you will be logging in for at least two hours over the holidays.

Uber Sways Regulators With Old School Lobbying Tactics

When things don't go Uber's way, the lightning rod ride-share service unleashes an army of professional lobbyists.

16 of the Hottest IT Skills for 2015

2015 will bring new opportunities for professional growth and development, not to mention more money. But what specific skills will add the most value for your career advancement in the new year.rn

How to Use LinkedIn’s New Profile Features

LinkedIn has made it easier for you to update and edit your profile. The professional social network wants you to think beyond your resume or next job by encouraging you to edit and freshen up your profile on a more consistent basis.

How Predictive Analytics Can Help Set Perfect Hotel Room Prices

By mashing together years of data from a multitude of sources, startup Duetto is helping hotels optimize their room pricing. And in this tight-margin world, a small increase in revenue per available room makes a big difference in profitability.

How to Reduce Enterprise App Clutter on Your iPad

To help control the proliferation of cloud apps cluttering iPad home screens, Collage looks to manage data feeds and notifications from Yammer, Office 365, Salesforce and others.