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NSA Revelations Prompt Tech Industry to Call for Privacy Safeguards

Leading trade organizations representing tech firms call on White House to tighten privacy and transparency requirements associated with government's electronic surveillance programs.

6 Meeting Avatars and Apps That Will Simplify Your Day

Does the technology that's supposed to make your life easier only make things more complicated? You're not alone. These six apps will juggle your schedule, check the weather and remember that it's your wife's birthday.

Data Security Lagging at Midmarket Industrial Firms

Executives at midsized industrial firms believe their data is at little or no risk, even though they hold valuable intellectual property and business process data sought by criminals, according to consulting firm McGladrey.

3 Must-Have iOS Apps You’ve Never Heard Of

With so many apps up for grabs in Apple's App Store, it's easy to miss some of the good stuff. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin spotlights three apps that may have flown under your radar but are definitely worth a download.

Survey Spotlights Companies with the Worst Customer Service in America

Which companies offer the worst customer service in America? The best? A new survey answers these questions and more.

Steve Ballmer’s Departure From Microsoft Isn’t News, But Timing Is

Microsoft observers knew CEO Steve Ballmer was due to step down soon, but announcing his impending retirement weeks after an executive reorganization seems odd. With that in mind, CIO.com contributor Jonathan Hassell examines the triumphs and misstep

Missteps Under Ballmer May Have Hit a Tipping Point

Microsoft's CEO has been in hot water over a variety of issues, including Microsoft's position in the tablet market (see video).

What Would You Do If You Ruled Apple?

Seems everyone has an opinion about Apple these days. If you were calling the shots, what changes would you make at Apple? Tech analyst Rob Enderle weighs in to help get your thought process rolling.

How to Get Multiple IT Outsourcing Providers to Play Nice

Why can't your IT service providers all just get along? Here are steps you can take throughout the multisourcing lifecycle to get everyone working together.

How AMD is Faring 2 Years Into Its Turnaround

Faced with the daunting prospect of competing with Intel and ARM, new AMD CEO Rory Read followed the standard operating procedure for a successful tech company turnaround: Hire dedicated, loyal executives and build a business strategy that makes othe

How to Get IT and the Business on the Same Team

A management consultant gives three practical tips for building an amiable working relationship between IT and business employees

Waterproof Smartphone Duel: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Kyocera Hydro EDGE

Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active and Kyocera's Hydro EDGE and both water resistant, but beyond that, and their Android software, the similarities end. CIO.com's Al Sacco provides tech specs and compares and contrasts the two smartphone, befo

Assessing BlackBerry CEO’s July 2012 Predictions of Success

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins shared a number of predictions on the fate of his company with CIO.com's Al Sacco in the summer of 2012. Here's how those predictions panned out.

Desktop Virtualization Cures Paper Problem for Healthcare Provider

With thin clients and electronic medical records, one healthcare provider keeps more accurate patient records.

How Analytics Tools Measure a Corporate Turnaround

SAP's HANA database and other tools power an executive dashboard at struggling medical device maker Boston Scientific

10 Greatest Superheroes of High Tech

The Hulk, Professor X, Iron Man — the superhero alter egos of today's top tech leaders revealed!

Why You Should Use an eReader Instead of eBook Apps

The dedicated e-reader may be losing its battle with eBook mobile apps. But CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says it could be in readers' best interest to make sure e-readers survive. Here's why.

Does Bitcoin Promote Illicit Ecommerce?

The much buzzed-about digital currency has aroused concern for its use in illicit activity, but George Mason University researchers urge a cautious regulatory approach.

How the Snowden Effect Is Paralyzing CIOs

Whether you describe Edward Snowden as a hero or a criminal, thereu0019s no denying the impact that this self-described u0018computer wizardu0019 is having on IT leaders. After all, if even the NSA can fall victim to a tech-savvy millennial, how can

VMware’s Cloud Strategy Equal Parts Foggy, Stormy

With VMworld on the horizon, VMware has been touting its cloud strategy. That 'strategy,' though, seems to involve dissing Microsoft and Amazon, marginalizing CSP partners and clinging to the idea that the cloud is solely the domain of IT d

9 proven ways to generate sales leads

Sales and marketing experts share their lead-generation tips, including the best methods and media for finding prospective customers.

10 Free Google Chrome Extensions to Increase Your Productivity

These Google Chrome browser extensions will help you manage tabs, avoid Flash, save files to Google Drive and more.

CIO considerations for SMAC fusion

NBA Refs Wearing Google Glass is Latest Example of Mass ‘Glass-teria’

The GM of the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, recently said the idea of NBA officials wearing Google Glass during basketball games is "a great idea." CIO.com's Al Sacco begs to differ and thinks Morey might have a touch of "Glass-te

Continuous Improvement Key to CIO Career Advancement

One CIO’s move is a case in point.

Mobile Connectivity Could Net Feds Productivity Gains

Federal managers are warming to the benefits of mobilizing the government workforce, though frustrations about network connectivity and security procedures persist, according to a new survey.

5 Reasons You Can Finally Ditch BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 smartphone sales have been disappointing, and last week the company announced that it's essentially up for sale. Bad news aside, five key industry trends suggest that BlackBerry's purported advantages no longer matter.

Top 10 States for Tech Jobs Growth

The IT job market has slowly and steadily been growing overall, but these 10 states have shown the most growth within the tech jobs sector. We talk to industry experts to find out what's driving the trends in these thriving markets.

8 Things You Need to Know About SEO Now

Google has been busy making big algorithm changes for the past year and a half. Here are eight things SEO experts say you should be doing now to keep your content high in search result rankings.

Location-Based ‘ScenePast’ iOS App for Movie Buffs Lacks Star Quality

ScenePast for iOS aims to give film buffs a look at movie locations in five U.S. cities, as they looked on screen and as they appear today. But in Hollywood speak, the app doesn't have "legs," according to CIO.com blogger James A. Mart

Is Silicon Valley’s Youth Movement Really Just Age Discrimination?

Cisco is the latest Silicon Valley company to make it clear that it wants a younger, more tech-savvy workforce. But what looks like a youth movement to some industry observers and tech executives is age discrimination to others.

U.S. Schools Need More STEM Training, Better Broadband

More students need to study science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) subjects and schools must have high-speed Internet service, says the U.S. Education Secretary.

How to Deploy IP Cameras in Your Small Business

Deterring would-be criminals and resolving disputes rank among the benefits derived from setting up IP cameras to keep an eye on your business. Here are some guidelines and recommendations on what to look for in a network camera solution.

How IT Outsourcing Customers Can Benefit From a Weak Rupee

The rupee's depreciation has been a windfall for IT service providers in India, but there are steps customers can take to share in the benefits. Before you head to the negotiating, or renegotiating, table, there are some things you should keep i

Google’s Invasions of Privacy, Free But Flawed Products Show Its Arrogance

Google is now admitting that its users shouldn't expect privacy when using Gmail. Meanwhile, a PC OEM says the free Android OS costs more, and causes more headaches, than Windows. Put this together, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle says, and you ha

Now is the Time to Sell Your Used iPhone (Right Now!)

Apple is expected to release a new version of the iPhone in September, and the value of used iPhones is dropping rapidly. CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder spotlights two websites that let you lock in a selling price today and still hold on to your iPhone

New Snapverse Video-Sharing App Lets You Add Music to Your Clips

So many video-sharing apps, so little time. The new Snapverse iOS app is unique because it lets you tie songs to your video clips. But you can't use your own music, and its relatively small library limits the app's value, according to CIO.c

How Goodwill Achieves Mobility on a Tight Budget

When the grants that fund Goodwill International began to require onsite job assistance programs, the organization had no choice but to become a mobile enterprise. Doing this on disparate devices and a nonprofit budget wasn't easy, but remote de

Who Are the Real Winners in the Microsoft-Oracle Deal?

The new Microsoft-Oracle partnership benefits both companies, as Oracle gets access to Azure and Microsoft can finally license Java. Will the deal have any effect on either company's enterprise customers?

Can Healthcare Big Data Reality Live Up to Its Promise?

If any industry's ready to reap the benefits of analyzing reams of data from disparate sources, it's healthcare. But just because there's a will doesn't necessarily mean there's an easy way.

14 Smartwatches That Are Here, Coming or Rumored

The market for smartwatches–devices that play music, connect to social media and even let you make phone calls–is poised to take off. Here's a look at what's available and what's in the works.

Make Your Next Dinner Reservation Using…Facebook’s Mobile Apps

On its way to mobile world domination, Facebook added OpenTable restaurant reservations, movie and TV information, and support for hashtags to its iOS and Android apps. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin wonders if the constant addition of new features

4 Things You’ll Love About Google’s Chromebook Pixel – and 4 Things You’ll Hate

Google's Chromebook Pixel is one of the flashiest and most unique laptops on the market, and though there's a lot to love about the machine, there's also a lot not to love, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco.

8 tips to boost your resume chances with applicant tracking systems

Experts agree that submitting your resume online isn't the best choice. But what do you do when you've found a dream job that matches your skill set perfectly, you don't know anyone on the inside and you're running out of time?

YouTube Founders Target Vine, Instagram with New MixBit iOS App

Does the world really need another mobile app for sharing video clips? YouTube's founders think so, and their MixBit iOS app offers more editing control than rivals Instagram and Vine, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

Apple Finally Fixes Developer Site, Takes Ellison’s Jabs, Gets Icahn’s Support

Apple's developer website is finally fixed after nearly a month of disruption. Then came Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's doomsday prediction on the eve of Apple's big fall product launch, followed by billionaire investor Carl Icahn showerin

How to Support Mobile App Development in Your Organization

As consumers eschew desktops and laptops for smartphones and tablets, organizations are increasingly tasked with developing apps for those mobile devices. These apps can be harder to manage than their Web-based brethren, but agile development methods

Why CRM Implementation Needs Training Wheels, Not Racing Gear

If it's true that the best CRM systems are built, not bought, then which features should you be building? And how should you build them? As with riding a bike, implementing a CRM system gets much harder once you take off the training wheels–or,

How to Find the Cloud-Storage Service That’s Right for You

NextAdvisor compared cloud-backup and cloud-storage services from eight companies. CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder takes a look at each service and offers tips on how to determine which one is right for you.

Has Agile Software Development Gone Mainstream?

Today's software development industry views object-oriented programming as 'just another tool.' Is agile development headed the same way?