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Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p a Small But Mighty Desktop PC

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is a reasonably priced desktop PC in a package that won't clutter your desk. It supports up to four monitors, runs coolly and quietly and can charge your peripherals thanks to an 'always on' USB port.

CIOs Must Learn the Politics of No

CIOs may have good reason to reject a proposal or nix a technology request, but an inept or frequent 'no' will get you sidelined.

New ‘Swizzle’ App for iOS Makes Your Mailbox More Manageable

The new Swizzle Inbox Organizer for iOS does exactly what it says: organizes your Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and other Web-based email via bulk-unsubscribe features and digests. And it does it very well, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

8 iPad Apps That Are Complex, Powerful and Advanced

Most people don't think of the iPad as a high-end computing device. These eight apps prove otherwise.

Resume Makeover: How to Keep It Short, Sweet and to the Point

After 12 years in IT, this month's Resume Makeover candidate has accumulated a wealth of experience, but his highlights and successes were hidden in a dense six-page resume — until our resume writer and career consultant stepped in to clear a

11 Tips for Creating a Buzz-Worthy LinkedIn Company Page

Social media experts explain how to create a LinkedIn Company page that will attract followers, engage readers and generate business as well as buzz.

Federal CIOs Look to Platform-as-a-Service for Software Development

A new survey of federal IT executives indicates strong interest in hosted application development to cut cost and improve efficiencies, though PaaS adoption currently remains weak.

How Safe is Google Glass for Driving?

A California woman's citation for wearing Google Glass behind the wheel raises safety questions about wearing the Internet-connected headset while driving.

Google Mum on Delayed Android 4.4 KitKat Software Update for Nexus Tablets

Google isn’t talking about why the Android 4.4 software update it announced last week for Nexus tablet owners still isn’t available, but whatever the reason, the situation spotlights a clear difference between Apple’s iOS a

12 Simple Ways to Boost Your Travel Experience with Smartphones, Tablets

Traveling today without a smartphone or a tablet can be considered cruel and unusual punishment. CIO.com's Al Sacco shares 12 travel tips and tricks for smartphone and tablet users, all of which are sure to ease and enhance the travel experience

Unique (and Free) ’24me’ iOS App Combines Reminders, Appointments and Services

The 24me iOS calendar app just got a major overhaul, and it now has "smart" calendar features and integration with both Apple's Reminders app and Microsoft Outlook tasks. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says the free app is definitely

Don’t-Miss Deal: Sprint, Best Buy Offer Students Free Talk, Text and Data

Are your kids breaking the budget with sky-high cell phone bills? A new offer from Sprint and Best Buy could get you a year of relief…if you don't mind paying full price for a phone.

Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications

Looking for a way to benchmark your cloud computing knowledge and skills? Want an extra edge when looking for that cloud computing job? Get cloud computing certified.

DreamForce 2013: How to Get the Most From a Massive Conference

What can you say about a user conference that weighs in at 120,000 attendees and has a total budget rivaling a small city? Choose your technical sessions wisely and approach 'lessons learned' discussions with caution.

Tablets, Mobile Malware Heighten BYOD Security Concerns

With the increased popularity of powerful tablets and the rise in mobile malware, it's no surprise that Forrester research released today shows that IT managers feel uneasy about BYOD.

Tech Industry Leaders Dissect Botched Healthcare.gov Launch

Senior technology industry executives from Adobe, VMware and others diagnose the problems in troubled Healthcare.gov, citing the ambitious scope of the project and endemic flaws in broader government contracting apparatus.

Big Data Application Framework Gets Update, SQL Interface

Open source big data application platform specialist Concurrent has released a new version of the Cascading application framework and simultaneously released Cascading Lingual 1.0, an ANSI SQL interface for Hadoop.

Why the Chief Digital Officer Role Is on the Rise

Whether you think it's part of a transitional period or here for the long-term, the Chief Digital Officer role is gaining ground as more conventional companies look to invest in an enterprise-wide digital transformation.

How Load Balancing Is Playing a Bigger Role in Tech Transitions

Load balancing isn't just for websites that expect surges in traffic any more. Companies of all sizes, and in all verticals, find load balancing an effective way to address disaster recovery, scalability, failover and application virtualization

9 Step CIO Survival Guide

Will the CIO role fade to black or shine as a catalyst of change? The jury is still out, but this CIO Survival Guide will help you redefine the role at your business.

IT Learns to COPE With Mobile Devices

More than 60 percent of employees say it is OK to transfer work documents to personal devices or online file-sharing apps. Given that statistic, it's no surprise that companies want to rein in BYOD. However, there may be alternative: A move to

Healthcare Finally Warming to Cloud Technology

Ever the risk-averse industry, healthcare is finally beginning to trust cloud for the storage of protected health information. Experts credit better cloud security, dropping costs and the growing need for disparate organizations to share information.

6 Software Development Lessons From Healthcare.gov’s Failed Launch

The problems that plagued the launch of Healthcare.gov — the online data hub and insurance marketplace central to healthcare reform — will someday fill a book. For now, developers can apply these six lessons from Healthcare.gov's very public f

How to Close the Technology Skills Gap

In the final installment of CIO.com's three-part look at the technology skills gap in America, Gary Beach offers 12 examples how companies are bridging the gap with innovative programs. He also offers suggestions for what you can do to build th

3 CIOs Reveal How They Got Started With Predictive Analytics

Want to succeed with predictive analytics? These CIOs say it takes a lot of front-end data work and angst about cultural change.

CIOs and CMOs: Feuding in the C-Suite

Survey finds that CIOs and marketing chiefs don't see eye-to-eye on much at all.

New ‘Google Play Music’ iOS App Doesn’t Let You Purchase Songs

The brand-new, free Google Play Music iOS app has an appealing, easy-to-use interface, and subscribers to Google's paid All Access service will get the most from the software. But not being able to shop for music using the app is a drawback, acc

Gov’t Requests for Google-User Data Doubled Since 2009

Google’s latest transparency report spotlights the U.S. government's refusal to let the search giant detail many of the demands for data it receives.

When ‘Today’ Really Means ‘3 Days from Now’ (Or: Where’s My @#!% Android KitKat Update?!?)

Google said Tuesday that it started rolling out the latest Android software to Nexus tablet owners. Tech bloggers passed on the "news." Three days later, the update is still not available, and CIO.com's Al Sacco is developing carpal tu

Revamped ‘Pulse’ App is Now LinkedIn’s Official News Reader

LinkedIn this week made the Pulse mobile app its official news aggregator for iOS and Android. The app is nothing special, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, but it is good looking and easy to use.

NSA Spying Will Impact Cloud Providers and Customers

With the U.S. Congress unlikely to take action on NSA surveillance programs, U.S. cloud service providers could take a hit.

IBM Will Beat Amazon Web Services Because Process Beats Product

IBM will eventually beat Amazon Web Services, writes CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle, but not because AWS has an inferior product. In many ways, AWS is better than IBM's cloud offering. But Big Blue's experience with enterprise customers, not

Which C-Level Executive Will Be the Big Data Champion?

So far, it isnu2019t clear which C-level exec will lead the big-data charge. CIOs, if they want a shot at this job, will need to focus on business innovation, not technology.

Another innovation paradox — Connecting innovation with execution

‘EveryThink’ iOS App is a Valuable Organization Tool That Really Needs a Makeover

EveryThink for iOS is designed to be a productivity hub, and it has some valuable features, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, but the interface is awkward and can be off-putting.

Tech Leaders Warn IT Talent Shortage Could Curb Hiring Plans

Technology companies are looking to hire more employees over the next year, but worry that there will not be enough qualified IT jobs candidates to fill the vacancies.

New Microsoft License Agreement Could Drive Up Costs

Microsoft's new Server and Cloud Enrollment (SCE) licensing program, which replaces the ECI and EAP programs, could increase enterprise customers' costs by as much as 40 percent.

HP Chromebook 11 Pulled from Shelves on Overheating Concerns

Best Buy and Amazon stopped selling the new Chromebook 11 after HP said a faulty charger could cause it to overheat.

New BlackBerry Chief’s Open Letter is Same Old Song and Dance

BlackBerry's new chief penned an open letter to the company's users, urging them to keep the faith. But CIO.com's Al Sacco says Chen needs to put his money where his pen is.

What to Expect at Salesforce.com’s Dreamforce

Salesforce.com's annual Dreamforce conference will kick off next week in San Francisco, and with a reported 120,000 people registered to attend in person and virtually, it will be the cloud software vendor's biggest shindig yet. Here's

7 Technology Job Boards to Find or Fill Positions

Job boards are an important element of a well-rounded job search for workers or employee search for recruiters and hiring managers, but with so many options where should you start? This guide is a good place. We look at job boards that focus squarely

Mobile Tech’s Bright Future Has a Dark Side

Experts at the Open Mobile Summit discuss the future of mobility, some have a rosy view, some a darker perspective. Perhaps mobile innovation can make life easier, but what will it cost you in terms of privacy?

6 Tips to Help CIOs Manage Shadow IT

IT, mobile and security experts offer advice on how to minimize the risks associated with third-party apps and services as well as with employees using their mobile devices in the workplace.

Driving Change through Business Architecture

Michael Mathias, CIO of Blue Shield of California, on the value of the horizontal view.

What Contract IT Workers Miss About Being Full-Time

A survey of contract and freelance IT professionals shows healthcare and 401k plans are the most-missed perks of traditional employment, while there are many things they don't miss at all.

Is Samsung Poised to Push Android Past iOS in the Enterprise?

The mobile world changes fast. Case in point: A year ago thinking that Android devices could be on par with — and perhaps even overtake — Apple in the enterprise would have been considered crazy. But the today the race is neck and neck.

Will You Star in the Next Google or Facebook Ad?

Recent updates to Google and Facebook privacy policies give the companies permission to use your photos in commercial content such as ads. Users aren't pleased — but, at the moment at least, they are almost powerless to stop it.

Android, Windows Phone Make Major Gains in Q3 2013

Both Android and Windows Phone significantly increased their market share, while iOS and BlackBerry lost share, according to IDC's third quarter 2013 smartphone tracker report.

USPS Starts Sunday Delivery for Amazon Customers

Your standard mail may not come on Sundays, but your Amazon packages will thanks to a new agreement between the massive online retailer and the U.S. Postal Service.

What’s Hindering Healthcare IT Innovation (And How That Can Change)

No one disputes the healthcare industry's need to apply technology to the patient care process — or difficulty of doing it. In that vein, the recent Center for Connected Health Symposium examined innovations that could change care delivery as w