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A Look at the Fallout From the 2013 Snowden Leaks

Stories based on leaks from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden first began appearing in June. As 2013 comes to an end, here's a look back at 15 ways the tech sector and lawmakers have reacted to the NSA's surveillance practices.

3 Reasons Yahoo Weather is a Must-Have iPad App

Yahoo Weather for iPad is one of the best apps of its kind, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, and it deserves a home on your Apple tablet. Here's why.

What You Need to Know to Hire, Manage and Market to Millennials

Generation Y is a complicated bunch. Many millennials are over-educated, under-employed and carry debt greater than their annual salaries — yet your future hinges on them. Whether you need to hire them or sell to them, this infographic looks at com

How to Mitigate Business Risk Using SAM and SLM Tools

Most companies understand the risks associated with disaster recovery and business continuity and plan accordingly. Few can say the same thing about the software they own — or don't own, as the case may be. That's where software asset mana

The IT Vendor Paradox

To Margot Sharapova, CIO of Americas at AECOM, the vendor paradox is built into the fabric of partner relationships

10 Mobile Tech Predictions for 2014

What does 2014 have in store for mobile technology? Experts, analysts and others share their predictions for smartphones, tablets, platforms, wireless network technologies, video and mobile banking in the coming year.

Why Apple Won’t Release an ‘iWatch’ in 2014

Apple surprised many of its fans when it didn't launch an "iWatch" in 2013. Many more people expect a big unveil in 2014, but CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says it's still unlikely an Apple smartwatch will be released in the com

Federal CIOs Look to Speed Tech Development Cycle

Government IT leaders seeking ways to hasten IT deployment, get a tech pep talk from the CIO of the San Francisco Giants.

Top 10 IT resume tips of 2013

CIO.com's Resume Makeover series shared many tips from career coaches and resume experts in 2013. Here are the 10 best tips for improving your job prospects in the coming year.

10 Cloud Computing Predictions for 2014

Cloud computing is increasingly becoming the rule and not the exception for application deployment. This will make 2014 an interesting and disruptive year for vendors, service providers and IT organizations grappling with this change.

CIOs Should Learn the Two Metrics That Matter

CIOs need to be prepared to explain how their expensive IT project will improve the numbers every CEO cares most about.

Portfolio Management Isn’t Just for IT Anymore

Hallmark Cards and others are applying portfolio management tools to run consumer product development and seeing competitive advantage.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Discounts on iPhones

With Black Friday in the rearview, some retailers are drastically reducing the prices of the new iPhone 5s and 5c. CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder spotlights two stores that are offering significantly discounted Apple smartphones for the holidays.

5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure on the Cloud

How can you be sure the information you store on the cloud is safe? The short answer is you can't. However, you can take some protective measures. Here are five data privacy protection tips to help you tackle the issue of cloud privacy.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Offers Risks and Rewards

After years of false starts, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) products are here. They work, and if implemented correctly they can deliver substantial cost savings to enterprise IT shops. What are the risks and rewards involved in embarking on a V

Why ‘Innovation Management’ Isn’t an Oxymoron

To foster innovation, IT leaders must balance blue-sky thinking and practical goals. However, balancing structure and creativity, often means designing new processes.

5 Things Businesses Should Know About Bitcoin

The digital currency features low transaction costs but is highly volatile and attracting regulatory scrutiny,

Smartphones Subsidies Could Soon Disappear, Says AT&T CEO

AT&T says it no longer needs to offer low prices in exchange for two-year service contracts to lure customers in, so smartphone subsidies could soon be a thing of the past.

N3twork for iOS is a ‘Visual Social Network’ You Want to See

The new N3twork iOS app aims to provide a highly-visual and engaging social-web experience. CIO.com's mobile apps reviewer James A. Martin says N3twork accomplishes its goal but he still isn't quite sold on the service.

Google Chromebook Buyer’s Guide

Chromebooks are Web-centric alternatives to laptops that, while not for everyone, are coming into their own. To help you decide if one is right for you, CIO.com answers common Chromebooks questions and takes a look at the current lineup.

IT Should Ban Google Glass Before It’s Too Late

Google's soon-to-be-publicly-available wearable technology exposes your company to problems ranging from illegal wiretapping and surveillance to a wild spectrum of inappropriate uses. Columnist Rob Enderle writes that you should do yourself a fa

Seattle Seahawks Score With Line-Busting Mobile POS Systems

Major sporting events have one thing in common: long lines everywhere. For the Seattle Seahawks, those lines at its souvenir shop were costing it game-day revenue. The team's IT specialist architected a winning game plan that starred a mobile po

10 Signs You’re Probably a Techie

You may make your living in the technology field, but that doesn't make you a techie. However, if these 10 criteria apply to you, then you can officially don the 'Techie' badge (and we all know that techies love badges).

Spotify Android, iOS Apps Now Worthy of a ‘Whole Lotta Love’

Thanks to a recent update, you can now listen to Spotify music using Android and iOS apps without paying for the premium service. That's great news, but Spotify's tablet users have an edge over smartphone users.

It’s Time to Force Wireless Carriers to Crack Down on Smartphone Theft

An easy solution exists that could radically reduce the incentive for people to steal your smartphone. But wireless carriers are resisting because it could put a dent in their profits. Here's how to force them to take action.

Microsoft Adds Service Provider Partners to Cloud OS Vision

Microsoftu0019s Cloud OS Network is designed to give IT customers the flexibility of a consistent platform that spans data centers, Windows Azure and service provider clouds.

How to Win the IT Infrastructure and Operations Talent War

The future of your organization rests in the hands of your Infrastructure and Operations talent. Gartner lays out a battle plan to win the war for those tech pros.

8 Things Kindle Fire HDX Does That iPad Air Can’t

The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is one of the hottest new tablets on the market. But how does it stack up against THE hottest modern tablet? CIO.com's Al Sacco highlights eight things the latest Kindle Fire HDX can do that Apple's iPad Air cannot.

New Bing 2.0 App for iPad Looks Great but Results Aren’t Pretty

Microsoft released Bing for iPad 2.0 and added some new features, as well as a streamlined interface. The app's good looking, but CIO.com blogger James A. Martin is still sticking with Google. Here's why.

12 Big Data Predictions for 2014

It's been one of the big buzzwords of 2013, but what does 2014 have in store for big data? CIO.com looks at 12 ways the technology and the market will evolve in the coming year.

How to Sell on Facebook: Promote, Personalize and Engage

From letting Facebook users simply comment 'sold' to buy an item to engaging your customers, CIO.com looks at how a small business should invest in Facebook as a social commerce channel.

Box Gives Enterprise IT More Visibility and Control

Box is adding features to its content management and document-sharing platform to give administrators the capability to manage permissions, access and control over how Box is used in the enterprise. It's also added a new consulting arm and a sys

How the ‘Modern Man’ Will Wear Technology

Forrester takes a page from da Vinci to paint an image of what the modern man will don in terms of wearable technology.

12 Tips to Boost Post-Holiday Sales

Ecommerce and online marketing experts share their strategies on how to keep customers coming back after the Christmas rush — and get new customers during the January doldrums.

How (and Why) to Get Started With SDNs

Software-defined networks are inching toward the mainstream. How can CIOs and other technology leader use SDNs to drive agility?

Is Data Complexity Blinding Your IT Decision-Making?

The ever-increasing complexity of data about IT environments is making it increasingly difficult for organizations to make effective IT decisions.

Business Process Management Provides Agility in Lean Times

When financial times are tough, the capability to streamline business processes, improve efficiency and achieve agility would appeal to any company. That's why firms today are increasingly finding new and sometimes unique ways to use BPM tools.

4 Tech Innovations That Improve Data Center Scalability

In today's business environment, companies are expected to grow quickly. This means their data centers must grow quickly, too. These four technological advances will help firms scale up — and down, when necessary — so growth doesn't turn

Why Buying a Cheap Windows 8 PC Before the Holidays is a Bad Idea

Buying a Windows 8 PC that doesn’t have a touchscreen for a holiday gift is a big mistake, even if it's discounted, according to CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder. Instead, you should wait until after the holidays, and after CES, to get bette

SMAC and the evolution of IT

Google Bigwig Eric Schmidt Posts Bizarre Guide for ‘Converting to Android from iPhone’

Google's Executive Chairman wants you to switch from iPhone to Android, and he posted a strange guide to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

11 Holiday Gift Ideas for IT Executives

The holidays are here and if you are still shopping for gifts for the tech pro in your life (or maybe you're making your own Christmas wish list), these products are as practical are they are cool.

Tomorrow’s Data Center Will Be Mobile, Flexible, Highly Efficient and Secure

Gartner predicts that over the next five years the data center will be defined less by geography and more by flexibility and efficiency.

Fixing Healthcare Requires Netflix-Like Disruption

Healthcare is broken. No one disputes that. No one lacks perspective on how to fix it, either. The challenge, though, is disrupting a system that makes more money treating sickness than it does preventing it. Technology and innovation can play a part

Think Twice Before Letting That Mobile App Track Your Location

You may not know it, but the mobile apps on your smartphone could be tracking your location and selling the data to advertisers.

8 Good Reasons to Download the New ‘Cal’ Android App Right Now

The brand new Cal app for Android looks great, syncs with lots of calendar systems and shows your to-do items. And those are just three of CIO.com blogger James A. Martin's reasons to download this calendar app post haste.

Mobile Printing via NFC: A Novelty With Little Real Value

Samsung's latest personal printers are packed with valuable features, including NFC functionality that lets you tap to print. But the NFC feature is a novelty, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco, and it only works with certain devices.

Does a Hybrid Offshore IT Outsourcing Model Make Sense for Your Company?

In theory, a hybrid offshore deal combines the best of pure outsourcing and a captive IT services center. In reality, it's more complicated — and not for everyone.

‘Tis the Season to Ramp Up Your Job Search

While it may not seem logical, the holiday season is the perfect time to focus on your job search. Networking opportunities abound and there's less competition with other job candidates.

How to Use Analytics to Save Your IT Department

As times change, so does the role of IT. A generation ago, it had to embrace PCs and client/server solutions. Now IT departments are faced with the consumerization of technology. Could the same analytics that helps companies predict customer behavior