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Pricey Logitech UE 900 Earphones Deliver Superb Sound

Logitech's UE 900 earphones offer superb sound, but their $400 price tag is sure to be a turnoff for many potential buyers.

BlackBerry CIO Robin Bienfait Abruptly Retires from RIM

RIM's CIO Robin Bienfait abruptly retired on January 1 after six years with the BlackBerry-maker. CIO.com blogger Al Sacco thinks something strange is afoot within the RIM ranks. Here's why.

HyperJuice 2 Boosts MacBook, iPad Battery Life

The HyperJuice 2 external battery is a must-have for MacBook- and iPad-toting road warriors, according to blogger Paul Mah, and it will also recharge many other USB devices.

4 Facebook Privacy Settings for the New Year

Have you checked out Facebook's new privacy shortcuts or reviewed which apps have access to your profile? Here's a look at four things you can do to better secure your profile in 2013.

Who owns CRM data at your company?

In most enterprise IT systems, record ownership is about as controversial as a ham sandwich. Not so in CRM. In fact, it can become quite the political topic. Fortunately, good governance can solve most CRM data ownership problems.

Data Analytics Will Fail If Executives Ignore the Numbers

One major selling point for data analytics is that it gives executives the information they need to make the decisions that are best for the company. However, if executives don't read the reports before signing on the dotted line, or if they exp

Colleges Give Students Tools to Hide What They Did in College

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on colleges offering free online-reputation management tools to students; a secret NSA computer test; hospital data-breach statistics; a Chrome-browser clickjacking vulnerability; and more.

NYT Twists Imperva Antivirus Study into Utter Nonsense

A recent New York Times report suggests antivirus programs are useless because they don't always detect new threats. But the report is misleading because it overlooks the fact that antivirus software can detect older threats that are just as dan

iPad Keeps New Year’s Resolutions Within Reach

Looking to get out more in 2013 for travel, sports, dining and exploring? CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige recommends using the ever-portable iPad to help unchain yourself from the couch.

Matrox DS1 is First Thunderbolt-Compatible Mac OS X Dock

The Matrox DS1 is the first docking station for the Mac platform that's compatible with Apple's Thunderbolt port, and it's both functional and reasonably priced, according to blogger Paul Mah.

Free PaperKarma App for iOS, Android Aims to Eliminate Junk Mail

In 2013 CIO.com blogger James A. Martin resolves to rid his home mailbox of random catalogs, credit-card offers and other unwanted junk, and the free PaperKarma app for iOS and Android helps to do just that.

7 Hot Mobile Startups to Watch in 2013

nMobile startups are all the rage right now, and many venture capitalists are placing their bets and hoping to cash in. Here are seven new mobile ventures to keep an eye on, some of which may change how we think about mobile.

How to Get a Grip on Data With ‘Information Superiority’

To make more efficient use of data and improve data protection, take a holistic approach to information governanceu2014one that focuses attention on the most sensitive data while removing impediments to sharing.

How Royal Caribbean Cruises Manages IT on a Floating City

Royal Caribbean Cruises deploys and uses software to manage a fleet of 40 of the largest ships in the world. Every week, data for thousands of guests is offloaded alongside luggage and souvenirs. Find out how Royal Caribbean manages data on land and

10 CIO considerations for disruptive trends in 2013

RIM Targets Thieves, Paparazzi and Stalkers with New Camera-Security Tech

The USPTO this week granted BlackBerry-maker RIM a patent for a new technology that could make it harder for corporate thieves, paparazzi, stalkers and other creeps to take inconspicuous pictures of sensitive information, objects and people.

RockMelt for iPhone Lets Your Fingers Do the Browsing

Alternative browser RockMelt has moved from the iPad to the iPhone, and is a great source for helping you find new stuff and keep up with your friends on social media.

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of ‘Murder By Internet-Connected Devices’

Fear-mongering is an effective sales technique, but a recent prediction from security firm IID is gratuitous and bizarre. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman wants IID to put its money where its mouth is.

Open Space Conferences Show Why Smaller Can Be Better

Big conferences take you to Las Vegas, feed you well and feature keynotes in lavish ballrooms. Smaller events may lack the glamour but offer much more camaraderie. The end result is a much more productive use of your time, a more valuable group of ne

How Smart Wi-Fi Improves Wireless Network Performance

If poor Wi-Fi performance in your busy office is a problem for your organization, smart Wi-Fi is worth investigating. Here's why one company ripped out its Cisco wireless network gear and went with a new hardware-and-software-based Wi-Fi approac

CIOs Getting Better at People Skills

Our annual checkup on the state of the CIO shows improvement in the leadership skills required to achieve great things for business peers and external customers, says Maryfran Johnson

More CIOs Are Gaining Stature As Business Strategists

CIOs are earning business credibility, sharpening customer focus and raising ITu2019s strategic profile, according to our 2013 State of the CIO survey.

2013 State of the CIO

Based on a survey of 563 IT chiefs, this exclusive research provides a snapshot of how CIOs are faring in their quest to become business strategists.

Why 2013 Is RIM’s BlackBerry Year

The iPhone isn't that great and the Android OS is woefully insecure. Come Jan. 30, if mobile users take a hard look at their devices and then look at the new BlackBerry 10, RIM could be in for a windfall.

Top 15 Android & iOS Apps of 2012 – Part III (Conclusion)

The final five of CIO.com blogger James A. Martin's personal favorite apps of 2012 include one Windows RT app and an app for a service that you really should be paying $36 a year for.

How to Build a Hybrid Mobile Site With GoMobi

Just having a website for your small business isn't enough in today's mobile world. This step-by-step article provides instructions for using the popular website development software GoMobi to build and customize a mobile site.

9 IT Career Resolutions for 2013

As 2012 comes to a close, IT job seekers should already be formulating a plan for career growth and professional development in 2013.

Top 15 Android & iOS Apps of 2012 – Part II

Following up on his previous post, CIO.com blogger James A. Martin offers up five more of his favorite apps of the year, including a cool iPad app that turns your Facebook friends into tour guides.

Top 12 Security Slideshows of 2012

As 2012 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the security trends of the year with this look at the hottest security slideshows of 2012.

Top 15 Android & iOS Apps of 2012 – Part I

Starting today, CIO.com blogger James A. Martin shares the best of the apps he reviewed this year. In today's post: an app that puts a virtual Windows computer on an iPhone, and other goodies.

Facebook to Users: If You Play, You’re Going to Pay

Did you think Facebook was in business to make you happy? Soon you’ll be getting advertisements in your Facebook message box.

10 Great Cybersecurity News Sources

The 10 news/analyst websites/RSS feeds I follow and you should, too. They put the Info in InfoSec.

Government Tech Policy Highs and Lows of 2012

From cybersecurity to intellectual property battles, mobile broadband to privacy and federal IT, it was a noisy year for technology in the nation's capital. But after all the debates, committee reports and lobbying, what actually changed?

Will Portable All-In-One PCs Be the Next Big Collaboration Tool?

The art of collaboration has retrogressed since the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The all-in-one PC–equal parts tablet and laptop–could mean the end of the speaker in front of the room nervously waiting for questions that

10 Resolutions for CIOs to Kick-Start the New Year

Michael Friedenberg shares his top 10 resolutions for CIOs, including losing weight (the legacy IT kind) and lowering your handicap (professional weaknesses).

Breaking Through the CIO Paradox

The final CIO Paradox column examines three of the biggest contradictions that leaders in the CIO role face.

CIOs Need to Learn New Ways of Thinking

In 2013, IT leaders should tap into the latest research about business transformation, collaboration and innovation, say columnists Madeline Weiss and June Drewry.

For IT Job-Hunters, Relocation Is a Family Affair

The big decision about whether to relocate for a new IT leadership job often depends on decisions made at home.

How to Create Collaborative IT Leaders

How First Data is identifying, mentoring and leveraging IT staff who focus on teamwork and corporate goals.

Mobile App Puts House-Hunting Data in the Palm of Your Hand

An innovative mobile app provides accurate, timely data for homebuyers and real-estate agents

How a Homegrown Mobile System Helps Police Bust Gang Members

A local police force built a mobile-data system to quickly access the records officers need to make arrests.

Mobile App Helps the Harried Sales Rep

Siri has a cousin: Sophia is a voice-recognition app that helps on-the-go sales representatives handle recordkeeping chores.

3 Ways the CTO Job is Evolving

Three companies are redefining the role of the chief technology officer.

How IT Pros Can Improve Their Interpersonal Skills

IT professionals can improve their ability to communicate with business colleagues by participating in interdepartmental meetings, moving into business units and joining Toastmasters.

6 Steps IT Can Take to Bring Business Into Tablet Decisions

The IT department should stop dominating the decision-making process for tablet projects, Forrester analysts say.

Top 12 Social Media Stories of 2012

Here's a look back at the most popular CIO.com stories and slideshows about Facebook, Google, LinkedIn and Twitter from 2012.

How to Prevent Healthcare Data Breaches (and What to Do If You’re a Victim)

Personal health information is worth 50 times more to thieves than credit card or Social Security numbers, so it's no surprise that healthcare organizations are prone to data breaches. Preventing them is difficult, and so is mitigating the damag

IT Resume Makeover: Moving Your Job Search to the Senior Level

Your resume is your most powerful tool when trying to market yourself to IT employers. Are you doing everything you can to effectively communicate your message to them?

Top 12 IT Security Stories of 2012

The holidays are nearly here and 2012 is on the way out. It's time to reflect on some of the most popular security stories and tips of the year as we prepare for 2013.

4 Ways the Fiscal Cliff Will Impact CIOs

Odds are, Jan. 2, 2013 won't begin any differently than your last work day of 2012. Even if Congress and the President reach a deal, though, CIOs will feel the impact of the fiscal cliff as the new year progresses. Here are four lessons you shou