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Twitter Takes Flight: Behind Its New Logo

If the Twitter bird looks a little different, it's not your imagination. This week, the social network launched a new logo. Here's the meaning behind it all.

Social Networking Apps Twitter

Cybersecurity News Roundup: Stolen Passwords; FBI and Stuxnet; Google and Gov’t Hacking

This week's IT security roundup has news stories on a number of high-profile password thefts; an FBI investigation into who leaked confidential government data on cyberattacks on Iran; Android malware; and more.rn

By Constantine von Hoffman

Data Breach Malware Security

The World’s Best (and Worst) IT Cities to Work and Play

Despite all the economic and political strife in the world, the globe-trotting techie still has opportunities for working at home and abroad — and even take in an adventure! For every hot spot, however, there's an evil twin nearby. Here are som

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 8, 2012 6 mins

Careers IT Jobs

Father’s Day Gift Guide: 8 Great Gadgets

Father’s Day 2012 is right around the corner, and CIO.com gadget blogger Paul Mah wants to help you find the perfect gift. Check out this guide for a look at his favorite new electronics, all of which are sure to please the dad in your life.

Laptops Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Jun 8, 2012 4 mins

15 open source big data technologies to watch

Big data is making a big splash these days and open source technology is at the core of most of these big data initiatives. Here are 15 key open source big data technologies to keep an eye on.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 8, 2012 7 mins

Big Data Open Source

15 open source big data technologies to watch

Big data is making a big splash these days and open source technology is at the core of most of these big data initiatives. Here are 15 key open source big data technologies to keep an eye on.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 8, 2012 8 mins

Data Management Open Source

Flame’s Windows Update Hack Required World-Class Cryptanalysis, Researchers Say

The Flame cyber-espionage malware makes use of a previously unknown cryptographic attack variant that required world-class cryptanalysis to develop, experts from the Dutch national research center for mathematics and computer science (CWI) said on Th

By Lucian Constantin

Encryption Malware Security

Putting a Dollar Value on IT Outsourcing Contract Terms

To make smarter decisions about how to set up your relationship with an IT service provider it is important to estimate the dollar value of the most important commitments, options and incentives clauses in an IT outsourcing contract. Here are some ty

By Stephanie Overby

Jun 8, 2012 6 mins

Budgeting CIO IT Strategy

DreamWorks, HP Ring in Era of ‘Super Customer’

Most IT vendors use their annual conferences to tell attendees what customers are doing. This year HP brought DreamWorks, complete with Alex the Lion, on stage at Discover 2012 to discuss how HP's helping it realize the goal of real-time animati

By Rob Enderle

Jun 8, 2012 5 mins

Collaboration Software IT Strategy Small and Medium Business

Apple Agrees to Pay Penalty Over 4G Ipad Claims in Australia

The proposed penalty has been submitted to Australia's Federal Court for approval

Computers and Peripherals Regulation

How Charles Dickens Helped Crack Your Linkedin Password

Researchers are using words from classic novels to crack the LinkedIn password hashes

Jun 8, 2012 4 mins

Security

Boeing Adopts Sci-Fi Data Manipulation Model

Boeing's defense business wanted to interact with battle simulations using the same sort of gestures Tom Cruise used in the movie "Minority Report." Now sci-fi has come to life.

By Stephanie Overby

Business Intelligence

Aetna Dumps Its Siloed Enterprise Architecture for SOA

Aetna overcomes business hurdles to revamp its enterprise architecture

By Stephanie Overby

Business Intelligence Markets

6 Ways CIOs Can Make Peace with CMOs

There's a natural tension between IT and marketing. But these days the CIO and CMO need to collaborate and focus on what's best for the customer.

By Minda Zetlin

Jun 8, 2012 13 mins

CIO

Why Marketing Turns to Rogue IT

Hint: They want it done fast, and vendors are knocking on their door. Help them resist the temptations.

By Minda Zetlin

IT Strategy

CIOs Are Critical to Improving Customer Experience

Forrester vice president Kyle McNabb advises CIOs to take a central role in improving customer experience and outlines what it takes to reclaim that role.

By Kyle Mcnabb

CIO CRM Systems

Can We Get A CIO-CMO Do-Over?

CIO magazine's editor in chief discusses our June 15 cover story on the CIO-CMO relationship and why, despite the potential for animosity, there is a big benefit in learning to get along.

By Maryfran Johnson

CIO

How CIOs Can Help Build IT Talent for the Future

Many in the US are concerned about the talent gap between American students and similarly-aged students overseas when it comes to math and science skills. This is a real problem for our economy and security. But CIOs can help by reaching out to guida

By Gary Beach

Mentoring

How to Tell If IT and Markerting Have a Good Relationship

Here are four signs of a successful CIO-CMO partnershipu2029

By Minda Zetlin

CRM Systems Relationship Building

Google Gets Slick with Updated Search App for iPhones

Web search on your iPhone has gotten easier. Google’s search app lets you enter queries via voice or typing, and it has a slick, easy-to-use interface that pulls up full-color images.

By Bill Snyder

Internet Small and Medium Business iPhone

Tiny $400 Audyssey Speaker for Apple Devices Packs Big Sound

Despite its compact size, the Audyssey Audio Dock Air is an AirPlay-compatible speaker system for iPhones, iPad and iPods that delivers big sound and hefty bass. But it doesn't have a built-in dock, and it's pricey at $400.

Computers and Peripherals Wi-Fi

Jun 7, 2012 4 mins

Are We Ready for the Windows 8 Tablet/Ultrabook Hybrid?

Microsoft, Intel and hardware makers are betting big on the Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid. Though these devices offer advantages, their success will depend totally on whether the public embraces Windows 8, and that's not likely.

By Shane O'Neill

Laptops Small and Medium Business Tablets

Comparing Apple, Microsoft and BlackBerry Retail Stores

A look inside Apple, Microsoft and BlackBerry brick-and-mortar stores provides insight into the three technology companies' retail strategies and target audiences.

By Al Sacco

Jun 7, 2012 2 mins

Apple Laptops Small and Medium Business

1.5M eHarmony Passwords Stolen Along With LinkedIn Data

This week's high-profile LinkedIn-password hack just got more interesting; an additional 1.5 million passwords for online-dating site eHarmony were also apparently stolen and posted on a Russian forum for hackers.

By Constantine von Hoffman

Jun 7, 2012 2 mins

Cybercrime Data Breach Data and Information Security

Apple’s WWDC 2012: Expect MacBook Refreshes, Siri Update

Is a refresh of the MacBook Pro and Air coming? Will Apple go "broader" with Siri? What about Apple striking a deal with Facebook? Yes. Maybe. Probably not.

By Tom Kaneshige

MacBook Tablets iPhone

5 Google Calendar Tips and Tricks for Power Users

Think you know everything Google Calendar has to offer? Here's a look at five little-known features to keep more you more productive and organized.

Internet Personal Software Social Networking Apps

Jun 7, 2012 5 mins

Flame Authors Order Infected Computers to Remove All Traces of the Malware

Flame self-desctruct module overwrites file data to prevent forensic analysis

By Lucian Constantin

Intrusion Detection Software Security

Rapid Application Development the Zappos Way

Billion-dollar online shoe store Zappos, and CEO Tony Hsieh, embrace the motto of Delivering Happiness. Living up to that means maintaining a reliable website and giving employees free reign to solve problems. CIO.com recently visited Henderson, Ne

By Matthew Heusser

Jun 7, 2012 9 mins

Agile Development Data and Information Security Retail Industry

Dating Site Eharmony Confirms Password Breach

Password hashes for eHarmony were released on the same Russian forum which published the LinkedIn hashes

Jun 7, 2012 2 mins

Security

How to Join the Strategic Inner CIO Circle

Becoming a strategic CIO requires a clear vision, great communication skills and a reputation for managing change

By Jack Bergstrand

CIO

How ComScore Is Using Hadoop to Tame Its Big Data Flow

Market researcher ComScore tames a torrent of data with open-source analytics

By Michael Ybarra

Data Center Data Warehousing

Any.DO To-Do App for Android Makes Noteworthy iOS Debut

Even if you're already using a to-do app on your iPhone or iPod touch, you'll want to check out Any.DO thanks to its slick interface and attractive price tag: Free.

By James A. Martin

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

iPhone

10 Superhero Powers Every CIO Should Have

These 10 super powers would make even the most beleaguered CIO an IT hero. Let's just hope they use their new-found power for tech good.

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

CIO IT Skills

If Only RIM’s New BlackBerrys Looked Like This…

RIM would be wise to take note of these four BlackBerry concept renderings, even if some of the designs are more science fiction than reality.

By Al Sacco

Jun 6, 2012 2 mins

Sneaking Android Malware Past Google’s ‘Bouncer’

Google's Bouncer Android-malware detection system isn't flawless, and two researchers have found ways to sneak malicious apps into the Google Play store by learning Bouncer's behavior and circumventing safeguards.

By Al Sacco

Jun 6, 2012 2 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Facebook Chain Letters: Weak Link to Reality

A chain letter sent to Facebook users urges you to repost the message or risk losing the rights to your own data. Yesterday, Facebook set the record straight.

Facebook Social Networking Apps

‘LeakedIn’ Web App Checks for Compromised Linkedin Passwords

It is believed millions of the LinkedIn password hashes have been cracked, putting users at risk

Business Intelligence Developer Java

Jun 6, 2012 4 mins

Security

Ease Big Data Hiring Pain With Cascading

Finding developers with the skills to create MapReduce jobs in Apache Hadoop is challenging, but you can ease that hiring pain with Cascading, an open source Java application framework for building enterprise Big Data applications on Hadoop.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 6, 2012 5 mins

Linkedin Stops Collecting Calendar Meeting Notes Through its Mobile Apps

LinkedIn updated its Android and iOS apps to no longer send calendar meeting notes back to its servers when calendar integration is enabled

By Lucian Constantin

Privacy Security Social Networking Apps

6M LinkedIn Passwords Leaked: How to Change Your Password

LinkedIn is investigating claims that more than 6 million user passwords were compromised. Here are step-by-step instructions for changing your account password.

Data Breach LinkedIn Privacy

Jun 6, 2012 2 mins

Windows 8 Release Preview: Enterprise Features Worth Evaluating

For CIOs deploying Windows 7, the Windows 8 Release Preview may be an afterthought. But tablet-friendly Windows 8 delivers security, networking and mobile features that enterprise IT should test now to implement later.

By Shane O'Neill

Jun 6, 2012 5 mins

Encryption Laptops Small and Medium Business

New Thunderbolt Dock Adds Ports, Functionality to Your MacBook

The recently announced Matrox DS1 docking station connects to your Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook or other ultraportable laptop and adds a variety of ports, including Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 3.0, DVI and audio in/out ports.

Computers and Peripherals Laptops MacBook

BlackBerry vs. iPhone: Is This Still a Question?

Two years ago, I was blasted for predicting iPhone as the future winner. I hate to say I told you so.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 5, 2012 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Smartphones

The Environmentally-Friendly iPad Case: Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio

Logitech's environmentally-friendly Solar Keyboard Folio is both a case and a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPad tablet, and it doesn't need cables or electric power to charge. Unfortunately, the price tag is a bit of a turnoff.