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Instagram Proves We Care More About Pictures Than Personal Data

We seem to accept that Facebook and Pinterest hand off our personal data to advertisers, but a virtual angry mob gathers at the mere idea that Instagram might use people's pictures in advertising.

iPhone 5 Discounts Abound, But Don’t Wait Too Long

Walmart joins Best Buy in cutting prices on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. But be warned: You have to brave long lines and tired clerks to close the deal.rnrn

iPad Goes to Work as Troubleshooter in the Field

One iPad has simplified the workflow and the flow of water at a Massachusetts water treatment plant.

How to Give a Gift on Facebook

If you have last-minute holiday shopping to do, you might want to check out Facebook Gifts. Here's how the service works.

Taking Healthcare IT Seriously Demands Culture Changes

Healthcare is moving cautiously into cloud computing, virtualization, BYOD and other IT innovations. And there's good reason for the caution. Until an organization's IT leaders take meaningful steps to change what's typically seen as a

Top 12 Big Data Stories of 2012

The holidays are here and 2012 is on its way out, ending a huge year for Big Data. It's time to reflect on the most popular Big Data stories and tips of the year.

IT Workforce Can’t Meet Demand for Cloud Skills

According to a recent IDC study, demand for cloud skills will increase at six times the rate of overall IT skills and the talent pool simply isn't big enough to accommodate the growth.

5 Cloud Computing Trends That Will Be Big in 2013

Will 2013 finally be the year executives stop worrying about cloud security and actually start looking at their bills from cloud service providers? Columnist Bernard Golden thinks so. He has four other cloud computing predictions for 2013, too.

Google’s New ‘YouTube Capture’ iPhone App Simplifies Video Sharing

Google's new iPhone and iPod touch app lets you record and quickly upload videos to YouTube—before your friends and family at holiday gatherings have time to object.

Dirty Secrets of 7-inch Tablets

Sluggish multitasking performance, scratch-prone backs and too little storage. The iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 have their good points, but here are the complaints voiced by users.

10 Great Tech Gadgets for 2012 Holiday Season

Buying for a gadget-lover this year? Check out this list of tech gadgets that make ideal gifts for both work and play.

Top 12 Microsoft Stories of 2012

It was a challenging year for Microsoft as it continued to adapt to a mobile world and launched Windows 8. Here's a look back at the most popular CIO.com stories and slideshows about Microsoft from 2012.

7 Technologies Poised for Failure in 2013

Which technologies and products will be put out to pasture in 2013? Some are no-brainers, some others might say are poised for a comeback and a couple might surprise you.

9 IT Outsourcing Trends to Watch in 2013

IT outsourcing experts tell CIO.com what to expect in the year ahead. And if they're right, 2013 could be a year of growth for IT service providers and a year of progress for outsourcing customers.

Google Maps for iOS (Mostly) Gets iPhone Users Back on Track

CIO.com blogger James A. Martin genuinely missed Google's iOS Maps app, and he's glad to see it returned to the iPhone. But Martin admits he's still a bit lost on occasion when it comes to Google Maps.

The Only 2013 Cybersecurity Predictions List You Need to Read

CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman compiled and condensed all the painfully-obvious and self-serving 2013 cybersecurity-threat-prediction lists on the Web into a single tasty nugget.

RIM Sends Out BlackBerry 10 Launch Invites

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) today sent out BlackBerry 10 launch invites to the media. The events are scheduled for January 30 in New York City, Toronto, London, Paris, Johannesburg and Dubai.

Big Data Offers Huge Potential for Smaller Companies, Intuit Says

To date, large enterprises have been best-positioned to leverage big data to gain a competitive advantage, but Intuit sees a big opportunity to provide big data for small businesses and consumers.

Top 12 IT Career Stories of 2012

The holidays are here again and with them come presents, resolutions and a time to reflect. With that in mind, here's a look back at the most popular career stories and tips of 2012.

7 Tech Trends That Will Impact Your Business in 2013

What's in store for 2013? IT professionals need to be prepared for a mix of old (biometrics), new (3-D printing), borrowed (apps for watching TV) and blue (unemployed skeuomorphic designers).

Apple Gets It Right with iTunes 11 (Finally)

Apple recently rolled out iTunes 11, which is a great-looking and efficient digital media player. It's not perfect, according to CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder, but it's a huge improvement over previous versions of iTunes.

IT Outsourcing Year in Review: Grading Our Predictions

At this time last year, we predicted that 2012 would be the year cloud computing hype ended. We said application development would migrate from offshore to cities stateside. And we forecasted that IT service providers would become more relationship-o

How the Women of Dell Are Humanizing the Tech Giant

At this week's Dell World, the company proved to be unique among tech companies in several ways. CEO Michael Dell shared the stage with his smart, sharp wife, while entrepreneur-in-residence Ingrid Vanderveldt shared some valuable lessons for st

Even Dumb Hackers Can Make Crime Pay

This week's IT security roundup has stories on some not-so-smart Facebook hackers; malware that infected hundreds of PoS systems in 40 different countries; "Project Blitzkrieg;" and more.

Seize the customer ‘moment’…or lose the customer

3 Ways to Justify an iPad mini Purchase

Does anyone truly need an iPad mini? Nope. But lots of folks want one. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin shares three solid ways to justify an iPad mini buy.

The importance of precise terminology for innovation

Irony Alert: Facebook Helps FBI Bust Hackers for Stealing Users’ Personal Info

Facebook cooperated with the FBI to nab crooks who infected 11 million computers and stole $850 million. The bad guys clearly forgot just how strongly Facebook feels about other people making money off of its users.

6 Ways Social Media Affected the Enterprise in 2012

Social media has changed more than the way companies market and promote themselves. Social networking has also changed the way companies recruit, how they communicate internally and how they handle sensitive data.

Mobile Technology a Game Changer in Developing World

Tech industry and nonprofit experts tout the transformative potential of mobile devices and mobile apps in developing nations. But first stakeholders must rethink their approach to solving problems.

BYOD Planning and Costs: Everything You Need to Know

Bring Your Own Device programs promise to remove the cost of smartphones from a company's balance sheet. But most companies transitioning from company-issued smartphones to BYOD aren't even breaking even. Here's a breakdown on BYOD&#03

What You Need to Know About Facebook’s New Privacy Settings

Facebook is rolling out three changes to its privacy settings, activity log and photos. Here's what you need to know and how the updates to the social network affect you.

Are BYOD Employees Decommissioning Mobile Devices Properly?

An information security officer recommends adding procedures for decommissioning devices to your BYOD policy before your BYOD employees upgrade to the latest smartphones and tablets this holiday season.

FCC Addresses Mobile Broadband Concerns

House subcommittee members question FCC commissioners about the planned 2014 wireless spectrum auction to advance mobile broadband. The panel voiced concern over using too much spectrum for unlicensed uses versus licensed uses.

Forrester Outlines How IT Organizations Will Control the Cloud

Developers love the cloud because it makes their jobs easier. Rather than fight this trend, and risk obsolescence, Infrastructure and Operations should accept it. A recent Forrester Research report offers five hints for controlling the cloud without

Microsoft Surface RT Expands Retail Reach to Best Buy, Staples

Microsoft has realized that making the Surface RT "exclusive" at Microsoft Stores isn't a wise strategy in such a relentlessly competitive market like tablets.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the Photo App Filter Wars

Instagram boots Twitter. Twitter and Flickr add Instagram-like filters. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin sorts out the modern-day Photo App Filter Wars.

Google’s ‘Zeitgeist 2012’ Reveals Top Search Trends

From Big Bird to "binders full of women," Google's in-depth and interactive website explores this year's most-searched topics.

RIM Ramps Up BlackBerry 10 Marketing Campaign with NYT Spread

RIM is slowly rolling out what will surely be a massive BlackBerry 10 marketing campaign, staring with a number of full-page ads in the New York Times.

BlackBerry 10 ‘L-Series’ Device Fully Exposed in New Hi-Res Images, Video

The first high-resolution images of RIM's first BlackBerry 10 all-touch smartphone leaked, along with a new video that compares the handset to Apple's iPhone 5.

12 Ways the iPad Is Changing Healthcare

For an industry that has tried to avoid technology, healthcare is embracing the iPad. Here's a look at how it's being used today and the promise it holds for tomorrow.

IT Departments Battle for Data Analytics Talent

Finding personnel to fill analytics positions is only going to get harder as more companies begin to use big data to gain a competitive edge.

Mobile Apps Are Spying on Your Kids

The FTC blasts app makers for misleading parents about their kids' privacy.

Why Do Companies Bother to Protect Customer Data?

The upside for companies to protecting consumer data is practically nonexistent and the downside is barely any greater, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman. So why do organizations even bother?

If You Don’t Need Office Do You Still Need Microsoft?

Microsoft should keep Office relevant and keep it in-house. Windows 8 loses its already shaky appeal if Office also runs on iOS and Android.

Google’s New Android Malware Detector Not Nearly as Effective as 3rd Parties

A study performed by a North Caroline State University associate professor found third-party Android malware detectors to be significantly more effective than Google's new application verification service in Android v4.2 "Jelly Bean."

Holiday Gifts for Women IT Executives

What do busy women IT executives want this holiday season? If you don't know where to begin, no worries. CIO.com surfed the web and asked dozens of executives for their recommendations and came up with these 11 gifts that offer both style and fu

Twitter Unveils the Top Trends and Tweets of 2012

Twitter announces the biggest trends and most retweeted posts of 2012, plus it explains how you can get an instant infographic that captures your year on Twitter.

How to Take Advantage of Free Shipping Day — and Make a Profit

Free shipping is a popular holiday sales promotions — so much so that more than 2,000 retailers are expected to participate in Free Shipping Day next Monday. It's not too late to sign on. Ecommerce experts offer advice on how to offer free ship

Apple Maps or Google Maps, What’s More Dangerous?

The Apple Maps app is disturbingly inaccurate, but it's safer than its predecessor Google Maps for iOS. Here's why.