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A Humorous Take on BlackBerry CEO Structure, from Joy of Tech

RIM's current struggles in the smartphone market are no joke, but JoyofTech.com offers a humorous take on the situation by poking fun at its co-CEOs.

8 Questions to Ask Prospective Cloud Vendors

From security concerns and challenging migrations to hidden costs and compliance, cloud deployments are fraught with pitfalls. IT analyst Bill Claybrook shares his advice for vetting cloud vendors.

Forrester: No End in Sight for IE Enterprise Slide

Despite Windows dominance and a surge in Windows 7 enterprise upgrades, corporate use of Internet Explorer continues to decline due to more workplace consumerization that emphasizes choice and an increase in browser-agnostic apps.

Men vs. Women: Who Dominates Online Professional Networking?

It's the battle of the network sexes. LinkedIn pits the women against the men to find out who's better at networking professionally online. Here's what they found.

ERP Vendor Shopping: 5 Must-Haves For Your ERP Requirements List

It's time to go ERP shopping: here are some things to keep in mind.

iPad App: Facebook vs. Flipboard

After a year of hedging, Facebook needs an iPad app now.

Rebuilding IT post-recession: Hire for the future, not the past

Ax Falls at RIM as BlackBerry Maker Starts Cutting Jobs

Ailing BlackBerry-maker RIM reportedly cut some 200 jobs on Monday, as part of an ongoing "cost optimization program."

What Recession? Sarbox Compliance Appears Unhurt By Pressure

The recession's many corporate pressures didn't have any impact on the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work of finance and audit executives, according to research by the internal audit and consulting firm Protiviti.

Are Employers Warming to Workers Post-Downturn?

Results of a Workplace Benefits Report prepared by Bank of America Merrill Lynch suggest to its researchers that the positions of employers are evolving to meet the needs of workers coming out of the recession.

Fingerprinting, Printing, and IT Spending in General

The past few days I've been cranking on some stories that pertain to the finance chief's role in IT decision-making. The common thread through the articles: Not only does the CFO have a broadening scope on spending, but also the chance to b

7 Best Cities to Find IT Jobs in 2011

CIO.com and IT staffing firm Modis show you which urban IT job markets are hot, the industries in those cities that are hiring, and the IT skills those companies are seeking.

Has Business Intelligence Failed?

Is your business keeping up with the huge advances in predictive BI technologies that can help your company grow?n

Facebook Facial Recognition: Why It’s a Threat to Your Privacy

Facebook facial recognition is more than just creepy. It has enormous potential for dangerous misuse of facial recognition data, and Facebook has a long record of misusing all sorts of data.

CIO Resume Makeover: Before-and-After Editions

Job search Website TheLadders gave CIO and entrepreneur James Jordan's resume a total makeover. Here's an inside look at what they recommended, what they did to improve it, and how Jordan's resume looked before and after the rewrite.

Understanding Storage Costs for Desktop Virtualization

High storage costs could derail a virtual desktop infrastructure project. Here's a look at what you need to understand about the ROI value of your project and the implications that three storage issues could have on it.

Supporting Office 2010: Tips for Preventing Help Desk Calls

After an Office 2010 migration is complete, support issues are inevitable. Here are four Office 2010 support tips for staying ahead of user gripes and reducing service desk calls to help make the most of your Office 2010 investment.

Shades of SCO-IBM lawsuit as HP sues Oracle over Itanium?

Will HP do more harm than good to its own reputation by taking Oracle to court in this fight?

Shocking: Facebook Makes People…More Social

A new study deciphers the link between Facebook and personal relationships, but really, how surprising are its findings?

Is Printing the CFO’s Business, Too?

This recession and post-recession season have CFOs going blind trying to eke pennies out of the bottom line. Many are likely summoning their inner Scotty from "Star Trek" and saying to the CEO, "I'm givin' her all she's

Hands On Video: The Samsung 900x Ultra-Thin Laptop

Samsung is not a big name in laptops, but the 900x is one seriously sleek and powerful Windows 7 machine.

Dolby Sues RIM, Wants All BlackBerry Sales Stopped in U.S. and Germany

RIM is facing another patent infringement suit that could potentially lead to suspended BlackBerry sales in the U.S. and Germany

Ready, Set, Open Your Wallets for IT

IT spending on hardware and software is on the rise, according to a study being released today by the Maven Wave Partners consultancy. And firm partner Brian Farrar says CFOs should take this as a good sign, and loosen up the IT purse strings.

15 Ways iPad Goes to Work

Apple's iconic iPad reports for work in all sorts of strange places, from archaeological digs in Pompei to movie sets in Hollywood to cockpits in the sky.

9 Ways to Stop Your IT Outsourcing Deal From Leaking Money

Experts estimate that an outsourcing deal can lose up to 30 percent of its value each year due to poor governance. Here's how to plug the holes.

Google Mobile Tips: 2 New Ways to Search Faster

Google updates its mobile site with shortcuts that make searching for nearby locations and creating longer queries easier.

Cloud CIO: In Defense of Corporate IT

The threat that cloud computing poses to CIOs and IT professionals' careers does not stem from cloud computing rendering corporate IT departments irrelevant. Rather, it comes from CIOs' and IT professionals' failure to face the revolut

Microsoft-Branded Windows 8 Tablets Would Burn Bridges

Microsoft could put itself in financial and political peril if it builds its own Windows 8 tablets, as recent rumors suggest.

Development team ethics, Part II – The Cesspool

Are standard project management practices really unethical? Or are they simply the lesser of the available evils?

RIM Reportedly Teams With UI Firm for BlackBerry Design Boost

RIM is teaming up with YOU i Labs to give the BlackBerry OS a much-needed design overhaul, according to a new report.

Following the (Social Network) Herd

Here's another academic take on the financial implications of social media: Earlier in a Risky Business contribution I discussed the finding by a team of researchers at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business that traders actin

5 New Google Apps Features to Keep You Organized, Productive

Google rolls out a number of updates to its Apps suite every month. Here are five of the best ones you may have missed.

Where The IT Jobs Are

With help from Dice.com, we break down where and for what skills demand is highest.

Apple iCloud Draws CIO Concerns

Once again, CIOs are left in the dark. This time, the technology culprit is iCloud. Will Apple shed light on the problem before the service launches this fall?

Corporate IT Spending Gets Boost As Companies Hire More Workers

The improving employment market in the U.S. is fueling IT investment as companies purchase hardware and software to support new employees, according to a recent IT spending study.

Survey: CIOs Are Putting the Cloud First

Traditional IT models are taking a backseat to the cloud when it comes to new technology investments.

How the Cloud Changes the CIO-CFO Conversation

The shift brings a new way of budgeting, making the CIO a true business partner

Why CIOs Should Care About Privacy

Customers will judge your companyu2019s competence according to how well you protect their data, says Don Peppers, co-founder of customer relationship advisory firm Peppers & Rogers Group. CIOs are on the front line.

Using Enterprise Data to Fuel New Business Ideas

Well-managed enterprise data can lead to new products, such as a recommendation service from Bundle, a Citi spin-off.

How to Market IT More Effectively Companywide

Tracy Cashman, partner and general manager in the IT division of staffing agency Winter, Wyman, gives tips for communicating ITu2019s worth to the business

Why CIOs Should Hire Interns for IT jobs

When you hire interns to do IT jobs, youu2019re helping to train the professionals who will become your future workforce. Consider the time and effort worth the investment.

The Dawning of the Age of Mobility

Every 15 years, a big technology shift changes IT forever. Mobility will define the next era

How to Tame Negotiation Nerves

Anxiety can lead to unfavorable outcomes at the IT bargaining table. Here are some ways to take the edge off.

What CFOs Need to Hear about Cloud Computing and Consumer IT

Cloud computing and consumerization of IT change how you buy and budget for technology. Hereu2019s how to talk about it with the CFO.

The rise of the CTO

The rise of the CTO

Putting a Finger on Compliance Control

Last year, administrators in the City of Winter Park, Fla., realized they had a serious compliance risk in their police department. The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division has regulations that call for tight access controls for

No. 1 Gripe with Outsourcers: Lousy Service

Our exclusive outsourcing survey finds CIOs need to improve vendor management

How Do You Generate Innovative Ideas? Highlight Examples From Your Team

If you want to encourage innovation, try rewarding those who take the initiative to solve problems, no matter how small.

Collaboration: What’s Your Enterprise Social Networking Style?

Socialtext is pushing integration of social networking technologies with enterprise applications. But CIOs have to decide whether that approach makes sense for their companies.

What CFOs Care About Besides Your IT Budget

CFOs need to understand more than the costs and financial benefits to adopting cloud and consumer technologies. Theyu2019re also on the hook to protect against risk