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Ashton Kutcher Says Steve Jobs His Hero

Comedic actor and popular geeknik Ashton Kutcher says he's learned a lot from playing Steve Jobs in the indie film "jOBS."

Intuit Brings Mobile Payments One Step Closer

Cross your wallet with your smartphone and you'll have what Intuit calls Mobile Money. It's a new take on mobile payments using NFC-enabled smartphones.

If NFL Teams Were Tech Companies…

Are the 49ers the Samsung of football? Is Apple the tech version of the Patriots? Do Microsoft and the Cowboys share the same fate? We've been thinking about NFL teams and tech companies that have had similar histories, expectations, triumphs an

Why Microsoft Should Release Outlook for Windows RT

Microsoft is rumored to be developing an Outlook client for Windows RT. In this BYOD era, such a move should be a no-brainer, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin. Here's why.

The ‘Top BlackBerry 10 Apps,’ from BlackBerry

BlackBerry sent a list of the "top BlackBerry 10 apps in every category" to the media this morning. The list of applications contains a number of quality downloads, but some won't be available for weeks or even months, and the BlackBer

12 Common IT Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Bringing a new employee into your IT department has the potential to make or break your team. Avoid these common hiring mistakes and build a team of IT pros that fire on all cylinders.

Review: Ruckus Wi-Fi Access Points for Your Small Business

How does the latest Wi-Fi hardware from Ruckus Wireless stack up? This review rates two access points and one controller appliance on configuration, security, authentication and performance–all key considerations for a small business that wants a ne

How to Increase Sales With SMS Text Messaging

With more than 320 million wireless subscribers in the United States, you're missing a lot of customers if you aren't using SMS text message marketing. Here's a primer on how to build a list, send and respond to SMS texts, and write me

New BlackBerry 10 Virtual Keyboard and ‘Story Maker’ (Video)

CIO.com's Al Sacco shows the new BlackBerry 10 virtual keyboard in action, describes an innovative new BlackBerry "Story Maker" video-montage feature and shares a Story Maker clip he made during his BlackBerry Z10 review process.

Hackers Hijacking Security Cameras for Malware and Spying

Tens of millions of devices — including printers, routers and smart TVs — are also at risk. Vulnerability of the devices' unprotected Linux servers compounds the problem with the Universal Plug and Play networking standard.

Quora iOS, Android Apps Get Blogging Features

The popular question-and-answer site Quora recently added blogging features and updated its iPhone and Android apps to allow for mobile blogging.

Apple’s New iPad Is Good for Business

As Microsoft readies the much-anticipated Surface Pro, Apple blows it a kiss with a 128GB iPad.

Tech Leaders Applaud Immigration Bill’s Focus on H-1B Visas, STEM Workers

As momentum for immigration reform quickly builds in the new Congress, leading players in the tech sector rally behind first bill to drop for easing restrictions on access to highly skilled workers.

6 CIOs Share Their Strategic Visions for 2013

If your IT organization doesn't have a clear core strategy, it's easy to get caught up in–and spend too much on–technology trends. Learn about six CIOs' strategies for 2013 and see how they compare to your plans for the rest of the y

BlackBerry Z10 Review: Hands On with the First BlackBerry 10 Smartphone

The first BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the BlackBerry Z10, packs some unique features and functionality, including an industry-best virtual keyboard. But while the Z10 is a huge step in the right direction for BlackBerry, according to CIO.com's Al

How the Social Campus Enables Tomorrow’s Workers Today

Collaboration is the key to getting anything done. Social technologies are all about enabling that collaboration. Combine social with mobile and sprinkle in technologies like VPNs and SSO, and the idea of 'social' moves to a whole new level

CIO Creates an ‘Army of Me’ to Visit Business Units

The CIO at a global real-estate firm emphasizes strategic thinking as he develops the IT team of the future

IT Offshoring Still Works, If You’re Careful

Three CIOs say that the benefits of offshore outsourcing still resonateu2014if you learn from previous missteps and manage the risks

iPad App Helps Forest Service Distribute Maps for Firefighters

The U.S. Forest Service deploys a mobile map application for firefighters and emergency responders to use in the field and for tactical planning

This Data Center Has Seen It All

Avnetu2019s IT facility in Phoenix has evolved over 25 years to handle petabytes of data, absorb acquisitions and cut cooling costs

CIOs See Risks and Rewards in Startup Mania

Investing in cutting-edge technologies could lead to big rewards, but it also brings incredible risk for CIOs, says Michael Friedenberg

Why Tech Startups Partner With Companies In Industries They Want to Disrupt

Sometimes tech startups make deals with the very industry players they're trying to disrupt.

CIOs Can Help Their Companies Survive Industry Disruption

Business models are constantly in jeopardy. Netflix, for example, played the role of disruptor as it whacked Blockbuster, but now Netflix is facing stiff competition from Amazon, Hulu and others. The lesson for business leaders: Disrupt or be disrupt

CIOs Can Play a Big Role in Business Evolution

Well-known business models (Avon, Netflix and Best Buy) are under siege, underscoring the point that IT plays a more central role than ever before in the rise and fall of almost any company.

Apptio Helps IT Departments Run Like a Business

The vendor's on-demand software helps CIOs manage IT financial performance, but competition has intensified

To create personal customer connections, employees must be ‘one with the technology’

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

What metaphors do you use to describe IT?

Live Stream of RIM’s NYC BlackBerry 10 Launch Event

Watch a live video feed of RIM's New York City BlackBerry 10 launch event right here on CIO.com starting at 10 ET on Wednesday, January 30.

9 iPhone-iPad Apps That Invade Your Privacy, and 1 That Doesn’t

Most iPhone and iPad apps appear harmless and fun, but don't fall for them. Some apps are virtual Trojan horses that swipe personal data when you're not looking. Appthority has put together a list of some of the worst offenders and you may

Unlock a Smartphone and You May End Up in Jail

Unlocking your own smartphone can now net you a fine of $2,500 — and people or businesses who get paid to provide unlocking services can go to jail. How crazy is that?

How a Mobile Payment Service Can Grow Your Business

As more and more smartphone and tablet users shop via their mobile devices, being able to accept mobile payments is becoming more important. But does it make sense for your business? Mobile payment service providers Square, PayAnywhere, PayPal and Ba

The How-To Guide for Social Business

From case studies to research, news and analysis, CIO.com has you covered for everything social business.

How IT Mentors Can Help Advance Your Tech Career

A strong work ethic, degrees, certifications and experience aren't always enough to get you where you want to be. While those items are the foundation of a solid IT career, sometimes you need insight from someone who's climbed that mountain

Top 10 Facebook Graph Search Questions Answered

Here's what content marketers, SEO consultants, social media experts and even business owners need to know about the Facebook Graph Search tool.

Will Microsoft Have to Choose Between Office and Windows?

As Office 2013 begins rolling out, Microsoft will have to decide whether the increased revenue from having Office available on iOS and Android is worth the damage it could do to struggling Windows RT devices.

Twitter Vine iPhone Video App Stirs Creativity and Controversy

Late last week, Twitter released its 'Twitter for video' app, Vine. Within a few days, the app drew headlines for a privacy bug and a video clip with adult content. But it's still worth checking out.

FTC Online Privacy Protection Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

As the Federal Trade Commission settles with a company involving allegations of a massive data breach that exposed medical records, it continues its work evaluating privacy practices of businesses in the Internet age.

How to Collect $10 From Facebook

Facebook settled a class action lawsuit that sets aside $20 million for users whose image or name was featured in Sponsored Stories advertisements. Here's how to find out if you qualify for a paycheck.

Using CRM to Know the Score Before the Super Bowl

This week, experts and amateurs alike will try to predict the score of the Super Bowl. Maybe your CRM system can't tell you whether the 49ers or Ravens will win, but it can help you gain the same insight into customer relationships so you know t

As CMOs Grab IT Budget From CIOs, Cloud CapEx and OpEx Shift

If analysts are correct, and the CMO eventually wrests control of the IT budget from the CIO, then spending on cloud computing will get a lot less predictable and a lot more complicated.

Apple Is Just Another Great American Company

Apple will continue to make stellar products for a long time, but the magic that defined the company for 15 years is gone, writes CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige.

4 New R-Rated Apps You’ll Find in Microsoft’s Windows Store

For a good time, don't call any 900 numbers—just get a Windows RT tablet. The "new releases" section of Microsoft's Windows RT app store is spotlighting a number of new, potentially-questionable adult apps.

India Hopes Paper Brochures Help Patch Cybersecurity Holes

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on the Indian government's (ridiculous) plan to ship cybersecurity brochures with new computer hardware; Gozi malware arrests; new SCADA password cracking code; Android software vulnerabiliti

Government IT’s Move to Cloud Slowed by Security Concerns, Misconceptions

Experts explain the importance of demystifying cloud computing for federal agencies, stressing that security worries and concerns are a matter of implementation.

Symantec Reorganization Offers a Lesson on Knowing When to Leave

Symantec's recently announced reorganization and strategic shift point to a tenuous few years, as employees will be asked to do more with less in the name of keeping shareholders–including the CEO–happy. This is usually a good sign that it&#03

Government Snooping on Google Users Hits All-Time High

Think of all the personal information you turn over to Google and realize that the government can get its hands on it without even obtaining a warrant.

‘Facewash’ App Quickly Cleans Up Your Facebook Profile

A new Facebook app makes it easier to find and remove unprofessional posts. Here's how it works.

At Davos the Elite Ponder Stale Cybersecurity Issues—and Charlize Theron

The Rich and Powerful attendees of the World Economic Forum say they're concerned that the U.S. government and businesses aren't working together to protect them from hackers. But big American banks have been getting help from the NSA for a

IT Resume Makeover: Advice for the Tech Pro Who’s Done It All

In CIO.com's latest Resume Makeover, executive career coach Donald Burns works with an IT professional who's won awards, worked for Fortune 500 companies, pharmaceutical businesses and in the government sector. The challenge: His resume wa

Decline in IT Outsourcing Market Challenges Service Providers

With the overall IT services market on the decline, providers may look to emerging markets and emerging technology offerings for growth.