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An Apple Without Jobs Is Cooked

Steve Jobs' passion for perfection defined Apple. But a year after his death, a cautious Apple is putting the bottom line ahead of beautiful products.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 4, 2012 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Innovation iPhone

Charge Your Gadgets via Wall, Car and Airplane Ports With Kensington Power Inverter

Kensington's Auto/Air Power Inverter with USB ports lets you power up a number of AC-powered devices using a wall outlet, vehicle power plug or an airplane port.

By Paul Mah

Oct 4, 2012 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Laptops Ultrabook

New Universal Man-in-the-Browser (uMitB) Attack is Unnervingly Advanced

A newly discovered evolution of the traditional Man-in-the-Browser (MitB) attack, called a Universal Man-in-the-Browser (uMitB) attack, collects data from every site its victims visit and separates pertinent sensitive information, including credit-ca

By Constantine von Hoffman

Oct 4, 2012 2 mins

Cybercrime Malware Security

Two Android Security Apps That Snap Pics of Smartphone Thieves

Two popular Android security apps, Kaspersky Mobile Security and TrustGo Mobile Security, can now snap photos of smartphone thieves after they've stolen a device. But CIO.com blogger James A. Martin questions the real-world value of these new fe

By James A. Martin

Oct 4, 2012 2 mins

Smartphones

Facebook Tops 1 Billion Users and Hits Mobile Milestone

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that the social network reached 1 billion active monthly users. Here's a look at the video Facebook produced to commemorate the occasion, plus several new statistics.

By Kristin Burnham

Oct 4, 2012 3 mins

Facebook Internet Social Networking Apps

Government IT Leaders Get Big Data Roadmap

The TechAmerica Foundation has released a report that stresses the need for government to align big data initiatives with business objectives and take steps to professionalize the field. The report also outlines a set of policy recommendations and pr

By Kenneth Corbin

Oct 4, 2012 4 mins

Business Intelligence Government Government IT

MLB.com Hits Homerun With Collaboration and Workflows

Producers at MLB.com suffered from email overload and needed to streamline their workflow and increase collaboration. Here's a look at how they greatly reduced email and simplified its publishing processes.

By Kristin Burnham

Oct 4, 2012 3 mins

BPM Systems Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

10 Noncertified IT Skills That Pay a Premium

Certain IT skills are commanding premium pay from employers. The good news is it's all about hands-on experience and expertise.

By Rich Hein

Oct 4, 2012 5 mins

Certifications IT Skills IT Strategy

Paul Allen Endorses Windows 8, Sorta

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen wants you to know that he enjoyed using Windows 8. But he's not afraid to say it also puzzles him.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 3, 2012 3 mins

Laptops Small and Medium Business Tablets

With Quicken 13, Your Finances Go Mobile

A familiar desktop application gets better mobile capability, making it easy to track and manage your finances when you're on the go.

By Bill Snyder

Oct 3, 2012 3 mins

Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Email As a Service Not As Easy As It Sounds

When the government tried to implement email as a service, it had to balance security concerns with free trade policies that sparked a contentious discussion about where in the world email servers could be located. Your firm's EaaS plans won&#03

By Jason Bloomberg

Oct 3, 2012 7 mins

Government Government IT Regulation

Tech Addict Nation: Can We Kick the Habit?

People who can't put down their smartphones and tablets aren't just rude, they're addicts, and the Internet and mobile devices continue to mess with their self-control and attention spans. But there are ways to curb the addiction.

By Bill Snyder

Oct 2, 2012 4 mins

Laptops Small and Medium Business Smartphones

White House Spam Attack is No Reason to Blast Obama Cybersecurity Policy

A Washington, D.C.-based news outlet exaggerated the significance of a recent spam attack that targeted the White House.

By Constantine von Hoffman

Oct 2, 2012 3 mins

Cybercrime Malware Phishing

A Fifth of US Adults Own Tablets; iPad and Android Own US Tablet Market

Twenty-two percent of all U.S. adults now own tablets, and just as many plan to buy one in the next six months, according to a new report. Much to the chagrin of tablet-makers such as Microsoft and RIM, everybody is buying iPads and Android tablets.

By Al Sacco

Oct 2, 2012 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Tablets

10 Android Tablet Apps for IT Pros on the Go

If staying organized is difficult at your desk, it's nearly impossible when you're traveling. These 10 apps will help you manage your to-do list, keep tabs on the office and find your way to that lunch meeting.

By Vangie Beal

Oct 2, 2012 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Microsoft Office Office Suites

Unique Logitech Earbuds Connect to PCs via USB for Audio, Video Calls

The Logitech BH320 USB stereo earbuds connect to PCs via USB instead of using a standard headset connector, and they're great for audio and video calls.

By Paul Mah

Oct 2, 2012 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Laptops

Apple's bungled iOS Maps app has lots of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users looking for replacement apps. Here's a quick look at six alternatives, from CIO.com blogger James A. Martin.

By James A. Martin

Oct 2, 2012 3 mins

iPhone

How to Use LinkedIn ‘Endorsements’ to Highlight Your Skills

LinkedIn's newest feature, Endorsements, lets you highlight the skills youu0019re known for. Here's how it works, plus four expert tips for making the most of it.

By Kristin Burnham

Oct 2, 2012 4 mins

LinkedIn Relationship Building Social Networking Apps

Behind the Scenes With Groupon’s Developers, Talent Scout

Groupon had 117 employees in 2009; three years later, that number is 13,000. CIO.com set out to discuss the state of software development at the dealmaker and find out how it is changing as the company scales to global products with a local presence

By Matthew Heusser

Oct 2, 2012 8 mins

E-commerce Software IT Jobs Web Development

15 Best iPhone Apps for Newbies (2012)

All the focus on the iPhone 5 has been about the hardware, but it's the apps that matter most. Here are 15 must-have apps for your new iPhone.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 1, 2012 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business iPhone

Focus Your Information Strategy On Business Impact

Today's organizations must manage the explosive growth of all types of information while addressing greater-than-ever business demand for insights into customer needs and the business environment. Meanwhile, the significant regulatory and compli

By Forrester Research

Oct 1, 2012 6 mins

IT Leadership Regulation

BYOD Privacy: Are You Being Watched?

Mobile technology and BYOD give companies Orwellian power, testing the relationship between employers and employees. So far, there's a severe lack of trust that is impeding BYOD progress, says a new survey.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 1, 2012 3 mins

Careers Privacy Smartphones

7 Tips to Offshore Agile Development

Working with offshore outsourcing providers adds complexity to agile development projects, but it can be done. Here are 7 ways to make it work.

By Stephanie Overby

Oct 1, 2012 5 mins

Agile Development Developer IT Strategy

RIM Execs Dish Details on BlackBerry 10, BES 10 and the Enterprise

CIO.com's Al Sacco sat down with two BlackBerry executives last week to discuss the company's brand new BlackBerry 10 mobile OS and the upcoming BES 10 management software, as well as what they will mean to enterprises that use BlackBerry s

By Al Sacco

Oct 1, 2012 9 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

European Union Outlines New Cloud Strategy, Draws Praise in U.S.

European authorities outline a proposal for a single set of rules to harmonize cloud computing among member states, with an eye toward a substantial economic boost. Some leading U.S. tech trade associations are praising the EU's efforts to bette

By Kenneth Corbin

Oct 1, 2012 5 mins

Cloud Computing Government Markets

W3C Outlines Plan to Finalize HTML5

The Worldwide Web Consortium lays out its plans to finalize HTML5 and HTML 5.1 in in the 2014 and 2016, respectively. CIO.com outlines how the W3C will face the challenges ahead.

By Rich Hein

Oct 1, 2012 5 mins

CIO CTO Enterprise Architecture

How to Design a Workload-Centric IT Infrastructure

The current siloed approach to IT infrastructure is no longer sufficient or efficient. In order to deliver better business results in the coming years firms must adopt a 'workload-centric' approach when designing their IT infrastructures. G

By Andrew Reichman

Oct 1, 2012 4 mins

Enterprise Architecture IT Leadership

Electronic Arts Embraces BYOD, Consumerization of IT and Cloud

Faced with a market edging away from console games and toward casual, interrupt-driven games, Electronic Arts believes it's adapt-or-die time. EA CIO Mark Tonnesen came on board six months ago to enable the video game giant's digital transf

By Thor Olavsrud

Oct 1, 2012 19 mins

CIO Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

Happy Birthday Google! Thank You for Changing the World

It’s easy to get mad at Google for stepping on user privacy or acting like a bully. But the company turns 14 this week, and now is a good time to look at how Google changed the world for the better, according to CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder.

By Bill Snyder

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

Internet

Sophos Has A Lot of Nerve Knocking IEEE for Security Lapse

A week after security firm Sophos released antivirus update that identified parts of the Sophos software as malware it tried making fun of another organization due to a security lapse. Then it did the hardest thing: Admitted and corrected a mistake.

By Constantine von Hoffman

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Security

Your Strategy Window

What new CIOs have in common is a short window of opportunity to address the 'Operations versus Strategy' paradox head on.

By Martha Heller

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

CIO IT Jobs IT Strategy

2 More Reasons to Love iOS 6—and 2 to Hate It (Not Only Maps)

Apple's iOS 6 has been available for more than a week, and in his time with the new mobile OS, CIO.com blogger James A. Martin discovered a few more things about iOS to cheer (VIP email alerts!) and to jeer (all the bugs people are experiencing)

By James A. Martin

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

iPhone

Go Paperless with the IRIScan Anywhere 3 Portable Scanner

The IRIScan Anywhere 3 is a battery-powered scanner that makes it easy to capture digital copies of receipts, brochures, business cards or any other type of document while on the go.

By Paul Mah

Sep 28, 2012 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Laptops

Weekly Security News Roundup: Rented PCs Spy, Photograph Users

This week's cybersecurity news roundup has stories on Islamic hacktivists; a new zero-day flaw in Java; rented PCs spying on and even photographing users; new Twitter malware; and more.

By Constantine von Hoffman

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

Cybercrime Data Center Security

FCC Approves Wireless Spectrum Incentive Auction Plan

The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approves order initiating rulemaking process for auctions to transfer spectrum from TV broadcasters to mobile broadband operators.

By Kenneth Corbin

Sep 28, 2012 5 mins

Government Regulation Small and Medium Business

How IT Can Prepare for Windows 8-Packing Millennials

The millennial generation is different in what they do, how they view the world and what products attract them. Soon they will be touting brand new toys courtesy of the upcoming Windows 8 launch. It would be wise to be ahead of the curve so you can

By Rob Enderle

Sep 28, 2012 7 mins

CIO Small and Medium Business Tablets

Download CIO.com's ebook for advice about how to set up an enterprise social network that your employees will actually use–and will produce quantifiable benefits for your business. This report identifies the critical success factors.

By CIO Staff

Sep 28, 2012 1 min

CIO Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

Are Patents the Secret to Competitive Advantage in IT?

CIO magazine editor in chief Maryfran Johnson weighs in on the importance of seeking patents for IT innovation when it comes to maintaining a competitive edge and driving new business.

By Maryfran Johnson

Sep 28, 2012 2 mins

Innovation Legal

Companies Race to the Patent Office to Protect Their IT Breakthroughs

There's a patent gold rush under way as savvy companies seek to lock in the competitive advantage from their IT innovations

By Kim S. Nash

Sep 28, 2012 15 mins

Innovation Intellectual Property

Get More Productive IT Workers in Just 3 Steps

Brian Souza provides corporate training on improving employee performance and shares his best advice on how to get the most out of your team.

By Lauren Brousell

Sep 28, 2012 2 mins

IT Leadership

6 IT Hiring Tips to Weed Out the Duds

One bad apple can ruin a good team, which is why Nathan Brown sometimes prioritizes personality over skill set when making a hire. Here are six other rules he follows when filling an open position.

By Phil Schneidermeyer

Sep 28, 2012 4 mins

Careers IT Jobs

Hey CIOs! Show Your CMO the Love

The CIO-CMO relationship gap still persists, and IDG Enterprise's CEO Michael Friedenberg reiterates why a closer partnership is critical to both execs as well as the business.

By Michael Friedenberg

Sep 28, 2012 2 mins

CIO

Dell Is Changing its Stripes

Dell has been on an acquisition spree. Can it transform itself from a hardware maker into a full-fledged software vendor, too?

By James Niccolai

Sep 28, 2012 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Mergers and Acquisitions

How UC Drove Sales, Rescued Customers From Voicemail Hell

EMSL discovered how un-unified it seemed to its customers when a UC project that forwarded calls to employees' mobile devices proved the secret to winning back business.

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 28, 2012 3 mins

Government

CIOs Should Get to Know Their Chief Legal Officers

CIOs and chief legal officers need to communicate early and often to build a deeper relationship. Discussion topics include data privacy, e-discovery and policies for mobile devices.

By Lauren Brousell

Sep 28, 2012 2 mins

Legal

How CIOs Can Learn to Think Like Entrepreneurs

To be an entrepreneurial CIO, youu2019ll need to experiment and think about your business in new ways. For example, have you thought about exploiting big data to offer an information service?

By Madeline Weiss, June Drewry

Sep 28, 2012 3 mins

CIO IT Leadership

Campbell’s IT Team’s Secret Mission to Sell More Soup

Sure, soup is good food, but sales ain't what they used to be. To freshen up its product line and serve up innovative new products ASAP, Campbell's IT is building new systems for improved collaboration.

By Kim S. Nash

Sep 28, 2012 3 mins

Analytics Manufacturing Industry