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Start Recruiting IT Talent Now

To lure top tech students into the enterprise, CIOs must sell youth on the idea that Silicon Valley isn't the only place where IT is fun.

Apple’s ‘Replacement’ Maps App for the iPhone a Bad Call

Apple's native maps app for iOS 6 is about as reliable as an NFL replacement ref. Bring back Google Maps to the iPhone!

Google’s Driverless Cars: Stupid Idea of the Year

How would you like to be a crash test dummy? A road full of cars piloted by fallible computers is like a terrifying scene from a Terminator movie. But it's what Google is envisioning with its driverless cars.

Corporate Cell Phones: Perk or Penalty?

How CX Helped AT&T Sell More iPhones and Otterboxes

To improve the shopping experience in AT&T's physical stores, CIO Thaddeus Arroyo watched videos of shoppers and used focus groups so changes were dictated by actual customer experience (CX)n

Enterprise Upgrades: Five Reasons to Focus on Windows 7 not Windows 8

Because the radically redesigned Windows 8 will struggle to gain acceptance with consumers and businesses, Windows XP shops should focus on Windows 7 upgrades now, and not wait for Windows 8 to mature, says research firm Gartner.

How to Use Big Data to Stop Customer Churn

While still in its infancy, Big Data helps companies on the cutting edge of customer experience figure out why some customers leave and how to stop others before they do.

8 Tips to Increase IT Worker Retention

Hiring the best IT professionals on your team is only part of your job as an IT manager. Keeping your star employees can prove to be an even more difficult task.

WriteThat.Name Automatically Updates Your Smartphone’s Address Book

If you’re anything like CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, you’re not exactly diligent about updating your digital contacts. Thankfully, the WriteThat.Name Web service will do the job for you–with one small caveat.

How Would You Build Your Perfect Office Space?

If the office printer is your worst enemy or you hate working 9 to 5, you're not alone. LinkedIn's latest survey sheds light on office items and trends headed toward extinction. If you could create the perfect office environment, what would

Recharge Your Smartphone, Tablet on the Go With These 3 Battery Packs

CIO.com gadget-blogger Paul Mah highlights three external battery packs that can be used to power up smartphones and tablets when you don't have access to a power outlet.

Windows 8: A Bridge to the Future or New Coke?

Critics applaud Microsoft making Windows 8 uniform across devices, but also accuse the company of cutting of its toes to fit the shoe.

Hello Cloud Storage, Goodbye Rolodex (and Other Workplace Trends)

LinkedIn names the top workplace trends and items headed for obsolescence–and also lists what's becoming mainstream. Here's a look at those items, plus three tips for ensuring you don't go the way of the fax machine.

3 Ways to Invest in Emerging Technology in the Age of Digital Disruption

In today's world, digital disruption can strike in the blink of an eye, which has IT executives rethinking competitive strategies. In order to compete with digital disruptors businesses must take a new investment approach to emerging technology.

5 Mobile Security Lessons From the Department of Defense

Several years ago, the National Security Agency wasted millions on a circuit-switched approach to mobile security strategy. With help from the Department of Defense, the NSA is doing things differently now. Enterprise CIOs can learn a few things from

Air Force Chief, Ex-FBI Agent: Cybersecurity Policy Can’t Wait

Both the U.S. Air Force chief and a former FBI agent think that now is the time for a U.S. executive order on cybersecurity. Here's why.

RIM to Launch First BlackBerry 10 Smartphone on January 21, 2013?

RIM could launch its first BlackBerry 10 all-touch smartphone on January 21, 2013, based on some remarks made today and in the past by RIM's developer chief and CEO.

Cell Phone Insurance: Don’t Buy into It

Buying insurance for that new iPhone 5 may seem like a good investment. But all-too-many policies have huge loopholes, big deductibles and high premiums.

Washable Logitech K310 Keyboard is Perfect for Working in Messy Environments

Spilled coffee and sandwich crumbs are no match for Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310, which is designed to be sprayed down for a quick clean.

FCC Chief Says Broadband Key to Economic Success, Defends Net Neutrality

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski offers his views on the role of government in nurturing the broadband ecosystem, what he sees as a critical ingredient to economic success. He also defends net neutrality and government's role in preserving and pr

Microsoft Office 2013: Best New Features for the Enterprise

With Office 2013, Microsoft has worked to cut out the clutter and create a streamlined Office for today's mobile enterprise that integrates with Microsoft's SkyDrive cloud storage service, allows for touchscreen capabilities and works acros

How to Track Cost Allocation for Cloud Apps

Cloud computing changes cost allocation over the lifetime of an application. We look at the benefits and shortcomings of the different approaches. In addition, we outline right approach for IT organizations to take in order to realize the benefits of

FCC Steps Up Mobile IT Healthcare Efforts

Communications regulators, drawing on recommendations from a recent mobile health task force report, look to launch initiatives that will facilitate broadband-enabled healthcare technologies, particularly for mobile apps.

Social Data Doesn’t Have to Be Big Data to Be Useful

Mention 'social data' or 'sentiment' these days and a conversation about big data is sure to follow, but you don't necessarily need a Hadoop cluster to leverage unstructured data–sometimes all you need is Twitter's nati

How to Stop Unwanted Facebook Updates in Apple’s iOS 6

When you upgrade your iPhone or iPad to iOS 6, your Facebook friends' contact information and birthdays are automatically synched with your Contacts and Calendar. Here are step-by-step instructions for cleaning up the clutter.

How Good Technology Is Opening New Doors with NFC-Enabled Samsung Smartphones

Mobile security software company Good Technology recently piloted an NFC-based physical-access system using Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones and HID Global readers. The company says the pilot not only boosted building security and employee satisfacti

8 Recession-Proof IT Careers

With the current state of the economy, IT workers face a dog-eat-dog environment filled with downsizing, outsourcing and more. To help you stay in front of the pack, CIO.com spoke with Modis CEO, Jack Cullen, to shed light on what IT roles remain in

10 Must-See Accessories for Your New Tablet

Whether you plan to buy the rumored Apple iPad Mini, a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, the Google Nexus 7 or another top-of-the-line tablet, these 10 accessories will most certainly improve your experience.

Totally Ridiculous and Unnecessary Apps Hall of Fame: Blacksocks App Sorts…Black Socks

CIO.com blogger James A. Martin kicks off a new series meant to spotlight ridiculous mobile apps with a look at Blacksocks, an app that helps you sort identical black socks using an iPhone app. Seriously.

BYOD and Smartphones: Ingram Micro Goes Global

After crafting a voluntary global BYOD smartphone policy, Ingram Micro sees a spike in adoption, including a new U.S. mandate.

U.S. Beats India for IT Outsourcing Innovation and Understanding

Enterprise IT leaders are interested in sourcing more work in the U.S., but the reality is that they have fewer options stateside than offshore.

Internet TV Rules May Need an Overhaul

Media experts look ahead to coming debates over how to update old cable TV rules for emerging online video players such as s Netflix, Hulu and YouTube.

Big Data Analytics a Big Benefit for Marketing Departments

Today's companies collect a lot of customer data. Much of it sits on servers. Here's how firms in a variety of sectors can mine that data and turn it into increased revenue (and how IT departments can help).

iOS 6 Breaks My iPad

Good thing my iPad isn't a BYOD tool. Or is it?

Google Updates Android Maps App After Apple Boots it from iPhone

Google’s Maps app for Android smartphones just received an update with a particularly nice new feature. Too bad the directions still feel like they’re in beta.

Cybersecurity News Roundup: Sophos IDs Its Own Antivirus Software as Malware

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on Sophos’s anti-virus software identifying itself as malicious code; a Microsoft 0-day fix; Iranian cyberwar; an Android NFC hack that let commuters ride to work for free; cybercriminals

Dirty Secrets of the Most Popular Ultrabooks

If the Macbook Air is the gold standard of the thin and light laptop, how do four popular Window’s Ultrabooks stack up? Here's the scoop from people who bought them.

5 Top-of-the-Line iPhone 5 Cases

CIO.com gadget-blogger Paul Mah shares his recommendations for five great iPhone 5 cases that can help protect your new Apple smartphone.

Sourcing IT Best Practices in the Wake of Digital Disruption

Digital disruption will cause a transition and upheaval of products in nearly every industry. Sourcing and vendor management professionals will be driven to become more involved with third-party product development services providers. It is important

Windows 8 Finally Makes ‘Windows’ Make Sense

Windows 1.0 came out in 1985. Now, 27 years later, Windows 8.0 is set to come out. For the first time the operating system acts as a window, one that comes in many sizes and offers a view of Microsoft's back-end services. And, despite all the iP

Windows Phone Scuffle: Microsoft Starts Fight Between HTC and Nokia

To bring as many Windows Phones to market for a holiday showdown with the iPhone and Android, Microsoft has pit mobile partners HTC and Nokia against each other. But Microsoft has to increase Windows Phone phone volume or it won't survive, partn

Hackers Attack BoA and Chase Banking Sites, Press Overreacts (As Usual)

Hackers appear to have targeted both Bank or America and JPMorganChase with DDoS attacks, but despite what some media outlets want you to think, the attacks really aren't something to worry about, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hof

10 Alternative Social Networks for Business Professionals

LinkedIn maybe No. 1 when it comes to professional social networking, but your quest to connect doesn't need to stop there. Here's a look at 10 social networks for professionals that offer a variety of features such as Facebook integration,

Amazon’s Online Sales Tax Holiday Is Ending and That’s a Good Thing

Amazon started collecting sales tax in California on Saturday, and other states will soon follow. While nobody likes to pay more for online items, it will help the greater good.

3 Things to Love about iOS 6—and 2 to Hate

After spending some time with Apple's new iOS 6 iPhone software, CIO.com blogger James A. Martin found a few things to love—Bluetooth is free at last!—and a couple of things he wishes he hadn't found at all.

DevOps IT Careers Continue to Grow

The melding of development and operations – or DevOps, for short – is a hot skillset for anyone in the technology field. And, on the flip side, if you are looking to hire someone with DevOps experience, expect to recruit hard and compete for top cand

Dreamforce Reality Check: The Social Revolution Is Not for Everyone

It's been a social networking love-fest at Dreamforce in San Francisco this week, but if a social enterprise initiative performs badly it can be anything but a dream.

IT Innovation and Education at Risk Without Government Support

Witnesses at a Senate Commerce Committee panel conveyed the role that continued federal support for R&D, tech innovation and improved STEM education play in the growth and health of the IT industry.

Security Arms Race Heats Up, But IT Battles Back Against Attacks

Attackers are increasingly exploiting a combination of connected systems, poor policy enforcement and human error to cause data breaches, but there have been some information security successes: Spam and phishing attacks are down, reported SQL inject

How Big Data Brings BI, Predictive Analytics Together

Big data is breathing new life into business intelligence by putting the power of prediction into the hands of everyday decision-makers.