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15 Best iPad Apps for Newbies (2012)

Got a shiny, new iPad or iPad Mini? The first thing you'll notice is that the tablet itself isn't all that exciting. It's the apps that make the iPad special. Here are 15 must-have apps.

Google Nexus 4 Has LTE Chip—But It’s Useless

LG built an LTE chip into the new Nexus 4 smartphone from Google. But the device still doesn't support LTE. Here's why.

9 Ways Mobile Commerce Will Increase Your Holiday Sales

Experts in mobile commerce and retail marketing share tips on how you can use mobile apps, QR codes and mobile commerce to boost sales this holiday season.

Why Your Data Center TCO and Location Matter

From tax incentives to energy rates, there are several key factors that directly impact the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of your data center. Building your facility in the right place, then, is no small task. Here's what you need to

Tough Luck iPhone Users, Apple’s iMessage Is Down Again

iPhone and iPad users are fuming. For the third time this fall, iMessage is out and this time FaceTime is offline as well.

Microsoft Exodus: 10 Execs Who Have Left the Company (2007-2012)

Windows chief Steven Sinofsky is the latest talented executive to quit or be forced out at Microsoft. Some of the departed have gone on to high-profile positions elsewhere, and others just disappear. Here's a list of Microsoft's most recent

Dirty Secrets of Dropbox, Google Drive and Other Cloud Storage Services

Security still worries users of Dropbox, while Apple’s iCloud doesn’t play well with Mountain Lion, and users of Google Drive sometimes can’t find their files. Here are the complaints of users like you.

Is Israel, Hamas Use of Twitter to ‘Live Tweet’ Attacks a Cyberwar?

Both Israel and Hamas took to Twitter this week to detail their attacks on each other. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman has the story, along with a roundup of other IT security stories from the past week.

Cybersecurity Stalls in Senate, Obama Could Issue Executive Order

With deep divisions over the proper role of government, a comprehensive cybersecurity reform bill to shore up the digital infrastructure is on hold. The attention is now shifting to the White House, where officials are working to protect the nation&#

How to Use Facebook’s New Job Search App

Facebook's new app aggregates job listings from top recruiting sites. Given Facebook's personal nature, would you use the social network to job hunt? Here's a look at how the app works.

IT Robots May Mean the End of Offshore Outsourcing

Robotic automation and autonomic systems–such as those that enable nonengineers to create software or intelligently manage IT infrastructure–could be an offshore-outsourcing killer.

EMC Shows the Power of Big Data Analytics

Your company is doomed to fail if 'the biggest jerk at the table' makes all the decisions in spite of comprehensive data analysis. EMC and its customers are taking analytics seriously, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle says. You should, too. It

Why Microsoft Deserves to be Sued Over Surface RT Tablet Storage

A California attorney is suing Microsoft because the 32GB Surface RT tablet he purchased actually has closer to 16GB of available storage. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, who also owns a Surface tablet, says the lawyer is right to sue Microsoft. Her

Are You Guilty of Unconditional Smartphone Love?

CIO.com blogger Al Sacco takes a look at the "Unconditional Smartphone Love" phenomenon that causes smartphone owners to see only what they want to see in their new mobile devices.

Cybersecurity Bill Dies; Presidential Directive Lives; Press Overreacts

A number of news publications launched "Pearl Harbor" levels of hyperbole this week after the U.S. Senate did exactly as expected and killed the latest cybersecurity bill. Meanwhile, Obama signed a piece of paper that's designed to pro

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Social Networks Drive IT Purchasing Process

A study by Forrester Research and LinkedIn finds that IT decision makers are turning to social networks for information during all phases of the purchasing process. Here's a look at the findings (including an infographic on the impact of social

Florida CIO Takes Election to the Cloud

On election night, as the rest of us again wondered what was going wrong in Florida, the CIO of Florida's Department of State had a different perspective: He was bearing witness to the successful culmination of 17 months of hard work.

Agile and Beyond Shows Value of Regional Software Development Conferences

Don't overlook the value of small, regional IT events put on by nonprofit organizations: They offer candid conversations, multidisciplinary sessions and networking opportunities and, in this case, the chance to dig in to agile development.

‘Useless Apps Remover’ for Android Works as Advertised

A new, free Android application, aptly named Useless App Remover, monitors your app usage and makes it easy to delete any deadbeats taking up precious storage space on your device.

10 Types of Tablet Users That Drive Us Nuts

Tablet PCs are valuable devices that can simplify and enhance our lives. But they also bring out the worst in some people. Here's a list of 10 stereotypical tablet users that amuse, annoy and frustrate us to no end.

Why Petraeus Should Still Run the CIA (and 3 Lessons from His Downfall)

General David Petraeus should not have been forced out of his post at the CIA, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman. But what's done is done, and people can and should learn from his mistakes.

Mobile App Developers Speak: ‘Stick to One Platform’

Shall it be iOS, Android or Windows 8? It's a tough choice these days for developers. Here are some words of advice from two in-demand developers. Key tip: Don't be a platform jumper.

Salesforce.com’s Complexity Brings CIOs, Partners Together

As Salesforce.com's SaaS offerings become more sophisticated, configuration and deployment gets more complex. In response, enterprises are increasingly turning to partners for implementation help.

How to Use Social Media to Create Business Value

According to a report from IBM, 62 percent of enterprises will increase social business spending in the next three years. But companies are still struggling with the cultural changes that a social business implementation requires. Here's a look

BBM Voice: BlackBerry Gets New Wi-Fi Calling Features

BlackBerry users can now place voice-over-Wi-Fi calls to other RIM smartphone owners using BlackBerry Messenger, thanks to the BBM 7.0 update with new BBM Voice features.

How to Make Change Management a Human Process

CIOs often think of change management in terms of workflows, deployment strategies and budgets. It's just as crucial, though, to make sure executives, subordinates and other colleagues are equal partners in the process. That way, when change doe

3 Tips to Protect Your Online Reputation (and Your Career)

A career coach provides tips on making the best impression in online settings, such as an 80-20 rule for mixing professional and personal tweets

Are CIOs Losing Control of Tech Spending?

Gary Beach cites research showing that a lot of corporate spending for technology (like robotics and embedded chips) is outside the CIO's purview. CIOs need to step up and become "chief digitization officers."

CIOs Give Vendors Low Marks on Partnership

A new index from the CIO Executive Council rates IT suppliers on 20 characteristics of truly strategic partners

CIOs: You Can Rescue Your Board

Members of the board of directors are dangerously undereducated about IT, says Maryfran Johnson. We have advice on how to fix that (in ways that will resonate with the directors and not scare them off).

IT Services Get Closer to Home

IT chiefs find that domestic outsourcing (as opposed to offshoring) is becoming more attractive as it delivers advantages such as agility, speed and innovation

CIOs Say Corporate Directors Are Clueless About IT

Our exclusive research shows that boards of directors still don't understand the role that IT can play in driving business innovation. It's the CIO's job to change that.

5 Things You Need to Know About Smart Cities

IT applications such as smartphone apps and cloud-based infrastructure management can be powerful tools for improving the quality of life in urban settings.

How One CIO Learned That Efficiency Isn’t Enough

A banking CIO works with the CMO and discovers that complex financial transactions can be quite emotional for the customer. Good technology can help build trust and improve the customer experience.

Boards Want to Learn About Emerging IT Issues

Directors admit they arenu2019t adequately engaged in topics such as social media and IT-enabled business innovation

Avis Installs a Smarter Voice-Response System

The rental-car company rolls out a voice-response system with tailored menus that anticipate what the customer will want to do nextu2029

Mobile, BI and Cloud Drive Increased IT Spending

CIO Tech Priorities research shows that top IT decision-makers plan to increase spending over the next 12 months. The largest chunk is expected to go to mobile technology, cloud computing services, and business intelligence and analytics. CIOs offer

Breaking the CIO Successor Paradox

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Acer’s Super-Cheap C7 Chromebook

Acer’s new, $199 C7 Chromebook is a vast improvement over the first-generation Chromebook, but there are a few things potential buyers should know before purchasing one.

Employees Engage in Rogue Cloud Use Regardless of Security Policies

Studies show that employees are engaging in rogue use of the cloud, even when IT organizations say they have clear formal cloud policies and penalties for violation of the policies.

2013 Prediction: BYOD on the Decline?

BYOD cost savings and greater worker productivity are myths, says one researcher. BYOD will get a reality check in 2013.

Cash-Strapped Feds Eye Tech Startups

As federal budgets enter into a deep freeze while expectations for government services remain high, it's a great time for purpose-driven startups to augment agencies' missions in areas like health IT and energy.

8 IT Healthcare Trends for Tech Job Seekers in 2013

IT Healthcare is moving at a staggering pace. To help you stay ahead of the curve as the new year approaches, CIO.com spoke with CIOs and healthcare IT experts about trends to look out for in 2013.n

Social CRM Offers Big Rewards If You’re Persistent

Putting the 'social' in your social CRM strategy means aggregating more information about your customers and prospects. A new generation of tools is being developed to make this happen.

10 Top Windows 8 Peripherals for Tablets and PCs

Need a mouse for your Windows 8 laptop or a keyboard for your Windows RT tablet? These devices from Microsoft and Logitech are solid options from proven peripherals vendors.

Evernote for iOS Gets New Features to Streamline Note Taking

Popular iOS note-taking app Evernote received a significant revamp, with the goal of making it easier to access and create notes. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin likes the new interface but warns that devoted Evernote users might not. Here's why

BlackBerry 10 ‘Launch’ is Jan. 30; RIM Still Mum on Release Specifics

RIM will launch its new BlackBerry 10 mobile platform on January 30, 2013, at a series of global launch events, but the company still hasn't said when the first devices will actually become available.

White House Tells Tech Sector to Dream Big

The Office of Science and Technology Policy looks to strengthen the tech startup sector and capture the nation's imagination as it seeks ideas from the best and the brightest.

How Small Businesses Can Manage Their Online Reputation

Small business owners face numerous anonymous threats in the Internet era. While keeping bullies, trolls and extortionists at bay online is similar to what you should do in real life, repairing the damage they can do to your business requires a diffe