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AT&T’s new Mobile Share Value Plan is cheaper than a similar wireless family plan from Verizon, but CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder says you should read the fine print before signing on. Here's why.

Touring Boston Through Google Glass

CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights some of Boston's most unique neighborhoods and landmarks in this first-person, PoV video tour of the city as seen through Google Glass.

By Al Sacco

Feb 3, 2014 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Small and Medium Business

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Your Business Gets Bashed Online

When your company's products or services get attacked on a social network or a customer review site, don't go with your first instinct. Instead of lashing out or ignoring it completely, take a measured response and avoid these common mistak

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 3, 2014 5 mins

IT Governance IT Strategy Internet

What the Internet of Things Will Mean for CIOs

Estimates suggest that as many as 50 billion devices will connect to the Internet by 2020. Surveys say enterprises are giving the 'Internet of Things' a cold shoulder, though, citing security, cost and integration concerns.

By JD Sartain

Feb 3, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Internet Small and Medium Business

How Data Analytics, GIS Helps Dartmouth Atlas Influence Healthcare

The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care has more than 100 TB of Medicare claims data. This information, combined with peer-reviewed medical research, informs healthcare policy and helps institutions compare their quality metrics. Like any good atlas, it a

By Brian Eastwood

Feb 3, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Business Intelligence Healthcare Industry

Kindle Tablet ‘Immersion Reading’ is a Book Lover’s Dream

Amazon/Audible’s combination of listening to professional narration while reading ebooks is unique and valuable, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin. Unfortunately, the “immersion reading” feature is only available

By James A. Martin

Jan 31, 2014 3 mins

Compliance Mobile Apps

Shout.tv Live Events App Ready for Prime Time

Shout.tv wanted to attract millions of fans of sports and other live events to play sponsored trivia games for cash and prizes. But each game was like a DDoS attack on its data centers. As a solution, the company turned to a distributed database mana

By Stephanie Overby

Jan 31, 2014 5 mins

Internet Marketing Mobile Apps

IT Resume Makeover: How to Clear Out the Career Clutter

In CIO.com's latest resume makeover, our expert and career coach transforms a CIO's resume from one that was cluttered and text-heavy to one that's clear and concise — and highlights her accomplishments.

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 31, 2014 6 mins

Careers IT Jobs Resumes

Has Dell Created the Perfect Thin Client?

Many have tried to create a marketable thin client, let alone a perfect one. So far, all have failed. But the Dell-Wyse Cloud Connect, announced this week, might be close.

By Rob Enderle

Jan 31, 2014 6 mins

Android Desktop Virtualization Ultrabook

4 Great Deals on Laptops You Don’t Want to Miss

CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder found great deals on three PCs and an Apple MacBook.

By Bill Snyder

Jan 30, 2014 3 mins

Laptops MacBook

Why Android, Samsung are Real Winners in Google’s Motorola/Lenovo Deal

Google agreed to a $2.9m sale of its Motorola Mobility unit to Lenovo. While the deal appears to make a lot of sense for both companies, Samsung and the Android OS in general are also sure to benefit. Here's why.

By Al Sacco

Jan 30, 2014 4 mins

Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Is Coin the One Payment Card to Rule Them All?

In an era when consumers' wallets are filled with credit cards, rewards cards, gift cards and other cards, Coin aims to be the universal payment option of choice. But can it stand out in a growing market of smartphone apps, digital wallets and N

By JD Sartain

Jan 30, 2014 6 mins

Data Breach Financial Services Industry Small and Medium Business

Businesses Spending on Big Data Marketing but Not Hiring for It

Marketing organizations are continuing to increase their budgets for big data marketing initiatives, but most are focusing on technology, not talent. That could be a costly mistake.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 30, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Marketing

Are Purchasing Practices Killing Your Software Projects?

Alan Shepard famously said, 'It's a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one's safety factor was determined by the lowest bidder on a government contract.' Don't let the purchasing department determine the

By David Taber

Jan 30, 2014 7 mins

Agile Development IT Governance Frameworks Project Management Tools

8 Ways to Use LinkedIn Groups to Boost Your Business

Executives, recruiters and LinkedIn experts share their tips on how your business can best leverage LinkedIn Groups to improve your brand.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Jan 30, 2014 6 mins

Internet LinkedIn Marketing

Facebook CIO Supports Video Calls to Preserve Employee Culture

CIO Tim Campos says videoconferencing and other collaboration tools boost employee productivity and preserve the workplace culture at Facebook — but integration of those tools is a challenge

By Stacy Collett

Jan 30, 2014 3 mins

Collaboration Software Facebook Small and Medium Business

CIO’s Passion: Building a ‘Connected Delphi’

Delphi Automotiveu2019s CIO is paving the way toward a connected, socially-enabled, collaborative workplace

By Timothy McCabe

Jan 30, 2014 3 mins

CIO Car Tech

Will 3D Printing Really Change the World?

IDG Communications CEO Michael Friedenberg says it already has, as he contemplates 3-D printing technology that can create things as varied as a human liver and a new home.

By Michael Friedenberg

Jan 30, 2014 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Innovation

Hiring Managers Say Online Video Speeds Up the Interview Process

Pre-recorded interview questionsu2014and the resulting answersu2014can give hiring managers a head start on selecting job candidates

By Kristen Lamoreaux

Jan 30, 2014 4 mins

Careers IT Jobs

The Business IT Strategy Board

How Kathy McElligott, CIO of Emerson, stays aligned.

By Martha Heller

Jan 29, 2014 7 mins

CIO IT Jobs IT Strategy

Inside the Minds (and Personalities) of CIOs and CMOs

The fight between CIOs and CMO for control of IT dollars is well-documented. The battles are real and heated, but how different are CIOs and CMOs? For a deeper look inside the personalities of these tech and marketing leaders, we turned to the defini

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 29, 2014 7 mins

CIO IT Leadership Marketing

Red Hat Takes Customer Service to Next Level With Predictive Analytics

Red Hat's core business isn't software. It's actually customer service, and in order to take it to the next level the company turned to a domestic outsourcing provider to solve customer problems before they happen using predictive big

By Stephanie Overby

Jan 29, 2014 4 mins

Big Data IT Strategy Outsourcing

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 a Sleek Touchscreen Ultrabook Tough Enough for Business

The ThinkPad X240 is the latest X-series laptop from Lenovo. We take the touchscreen version of the 12.5-inch laptop through the paces to see how it fares as a business tool.

By Paul Mah

Jan 29, 2014 8 mins

Laptops Small and Medium Business Windows

Big Data Helps Walgreens Treat Walk-in Patients

Cloud-based electronic medical records and analytics systems give Walgreens health data to diagnose and treat patients at in-store clinics.

By Mary K. Pratt

Jan 29, 2014 3 mins

Big Data Foundry Events Healthcare Industry

How to Save $154 on an Unlocked iPhone 5s (UPDATED)

Buying an unlocked iPhone frees you from long-term contracts, but it can be expensive. Virgin Mobile is offering the best deal on the market for unlocked iPhones, and the devices are also compatible with Verizon's network.

By Bill Snyder

Jan 28, 2014 3 mins

Carriers iPhone

How to Make Your Enterprise as Agile as a Startup

The accepted wisdom is that startups are agile and innovative and large enterprises are followers. But these six IT trends may be changing all that, giving large enterprises the capability to compete as innovators.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 28, 2014 6 mins

Big Data CIO Developer

Understanding How SDN and NFV Can Work Together

As software-defined networking and network function virtualization begin to take hold in the enterprise, it's worth examining each concept to see how they complement each other. The end result: More generic network hardware and more open softwar

By Ed Tittel

Jan 28, 2014 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Virtualization Wi-Fi

7 Ways to Boost Your Klout Score

Your Klout score serves as an important indicator of your social media influence. These tips will help you increase your Klout score while also improving social engagement.

By James A. Martin

Jan 28, 2014 5 mins

Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Will Western Union’s Digital Gamble Pay Off?

Facing escalating competition in the mobile payments revolution, a new CIO banks on data analytics to map out a profitable future, writes Editor in Chief Maryfran Johnson.

By Maryfran Johnson

Jan 28, 2014 2 mins

CIO Financial Services Industry

13 Job Search Apps That Will Help You Get Hired

Looking for a new job? In a market as competitive as IT you've got to be connected, organized and prepared. These apps will help you stay ahead of the curve wherever you are, so you never miss an opportunity.

By Rich Hein

Jan 28, 2014 7 mins

Careers IT Jobs Small and Medium Business

The Simpsons Spoof Google Glass, Smartglasses in ‘Specs and the City’

Google Glass has been the butt of many jokes since it was announced in 2012 but none more amusing than last night's episode of The Simpsons.

By Al Sacco

Jan 27, 2014 2 mins

Android Consumer Electronics

NBA Team Uses Google Glass to Engage Fans, Grab Headlines

Google Glass isn't publicly available yet, but it's starting to pop up in some interesting places, including Sacramento Kings basketball games.

By Al Sacco

Jan 27, 2014 2 mins

Android Consumer Electronics

How to Kickstart Your Data-Driven Marketing Efforts

Most marketers agree that big data and data driven-marketing are becoming a critical part of the marketing discipline, but many are unsure how to get where they need to go. Check out this infographic for 10 ways to get started with data-driven market

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 27, 2014 2 mins

Big Data IT Strategy Internet

Is an MBA Worthwhile or Worthless for Tech Pros?

Once seen as a valuable differentiator for career advancement, the intrinsic worth of an MBA degree is now a hotly debated subject in the enterprise.

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 27, 2014 5 mins

IT Skills Mentoring Salaries

HR Software Helps Healthcare System Improve Talent Management, Cut Costs

Healthcare is all about people — not just the patients a hospital sees but, also, the professionals who take care of them. Those employees can be hard to manage, especially as healthcare models evolve. Before long, inefficiencies emerge and costs sk

By Brian Eastwood

Jan 27, 2014 4 mins

Healthcare Industry IT Jobs IT Skills

Retail CIOs Look to Break Online and Offline Shopping Barriers

Tech leaders at retailers are heading for a software refresh, and many are expecting to replace legacy in-store systems with unified ecommerce systems in a bid to keep up with changing shopping habits.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 27, 2014 4 mins

E-commerce Software IT Strategy Retail Industry

Does Your Klout Score Matter?

Klout is now entering its fifth year. Is the social media scoring service an important indicator of online influence? Or is it just a meaningless number?

By James A. Martin

Jan 27, 2014 4 mins

Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Researchers Say Texting While Walking Turns You Into a Robot (Sort of)

Each day, people lurch along city streets like zombies from “The Walking Dead,” unable to tear themselves away from smartphone screens. A group of Australian researchers tried to prove that texting while walking is dangerous. And su

By Bill Snyder

Jan 24, 2014 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Smartphones

State of the CIO Survey Results

What does 2014 hold for CIOs? According to our research results, CIOs expect to continue to control the IT budget, see shadow IT as a looming concern are closely aligned with other business executives. (Download the PDF.)

By Dan Muse

Jan 24, 2014 2 mins

Budgeting CIO IT Skills

BYOD IT Skills in High Demand

The rise of BYOD is making an impact on a variety of IT positions, from help desk to mobile app development to security and compliance. In fact, according to one research firm, itu0019s one of the only bright spots on the IT jobs landscape.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 24, 2014 3 mins

Careers IT Skills

Mobile App Helps You Fight Chronic Pain From Your Desk

Experience chronic neck or back pain? Headaches or migraines? That expensive, ergonomic chair might be doing you more harm than good. But Voom, a mobile wellness app developed by two chiropractors, aims to tackle repetitive stress injuries.

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 24, 2014 5 mins

Careers Legal Personal Software

Government Eager (But Struggling) to Make Data Available to Businesses

The Obama administration is pressing agencies to unlock data sets to provide a foundation for startup businesses in sectors ranging from healthcare to transportation. But for now much of that data remains trapped in government systems.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 24, 2014 4 mins

Government Government IT Healthcare Industry

Why Major Misconceptions Surround the Enterprise Public Cloud

Enterprise IT spending stalled in 2013 (though it will likely pick back up in 2014). Many say it's because enterprises have less to spend, but CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle thinks it's because they've been spending a bit foolishly — b

By Rob Enderle

Jan 24, 2014 6 mins

Budgeting Cloud Management Developer

CIO Helps Civil War-Era Company Find Its Digital Future

Western Union has survived dramatic business upheavals before. Can its CIO help this venerable company survive the digital payments revolution?

By Kim S. Nash

Jan 24, 2014 18 mins

CIO CIO 100 Financial Services Industry

‘Trove’ iOS News App Makes You a Curator

The new "Trove" iOS app for iPhones and iPads encourages users to become active news curators by picking articles to share with others. If news is your passion, you'll love the approach. But you'll probably want another app for qu

By James A. Martin

Jan 23, 2014 2 mins

Mobile Apps iPad iPhone

Are Rival Partnerships the Future of IT Outsourcing?

HCL and CSC, companies that have often competed for customers, have teamed to focus on legacy application modernization and cloud hosting. Could partnerships formed by rivals prove more valuable than mega-acquisitions as IT outsourcing providers resp

By Stephanie Overby

Jan 23, 2014 8 mins

Cloud Computing Mergers and Acquisitions Outsourcing

How to Break Bad News About Shipping Software

Imagine you're working on a major project such as Healthcare.gov. Suddenly, you realize there's no way the software will be done on time — or even work. What do you do? Hear how veteran testers, project managers and developers tactfully ha

By Matthew Heusser

Jan 23, 2014 10 mins

Agile Development IT Governance IT Governance Frameworks

How Wearable Tech Will Change the Smartphone as You Know It

Wearable technology — smartwatches, smartglasses and more — may not replace your smartphone altogether, but it's sure to play a key role in the evolution of your handset. Here's why.

By Al Sacco

Jan 23, 2014 5 mins

Small and Medium Business Smartphones Tablets

How Proper Etiquette Can Help You Land Your Dream Tech Job

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparing for them and handling follow-up doesn't have to be. Here are some 'beyond the obvious' tips for acing the lead-up and the aftermath of job interviews.

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 23, 2014 7 mins

Careers IT Jobs

HP Rolls Out Services to Improve Data Center Efficiency

Aiming to help organizations cut through confusion in the data center infrastructure management market and prepare them for the impact of cloud, mobility and big data, HP is offering four new consulting services.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 23, 2014 3 mins

Data Center Enterprise Architecture