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Four Ways to Mitigate Mobile and Cloud Data Leaks

Your CEO may be paranoid about WikiLeaks, but his mobile device and cloud computing are the real threats to corporate security

iPhone Banking: How USAA Launched New Mobile Apps for Customers

The financial services company built on existing technology to enable iPhone and Android users to deposit checks remotely.

RIM Announces MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition for SMBs

RIM and Alt-N Technologies today announced a new offering for SMBs: the MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition. The software brings many of RIM's BES synchronization- and security-features to MDaemon users looking to deploy BlackBerry smar

Offshoring: Up or Down, In or Down and Out?

A new study from accounting firm BDO USA suggests U.S. companies are leaving offshoring and heading to nearer shores.

iPad2 Delay Rumor Mill: Is Apple Playing Games?

First, rumors surface that the iPad 2 may be delayed to June. Next, it's not. Now, rumors predict an iPad 2 event in March.

Leaked BES 5.0.3 Info Offers More “BlackBerry Balance” Details

CIO.com's Al Sacco shares new information on the upcoming BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.3 update and "BlackBerry Balance."

Windows 7 Upgrades: Is 2011 a Transition Year?

Most enterprises will wait until 2012 – 2014 to upgrade to Windows 7, says the CEO of a managed services firm.

SAP CIO Bussmann Talks Up BlackBerry PlayBook Multitasking (Video)

Business software-maker SAP's CIO Bussmann appeared on a Fox Business video segment to promote the new BlackBerry PlayBook.

Agile vs Haphazard development

Before IT can be brilliant and transformational it has to get the basic blocking and tackling right … testing, for example.

Computer History: The First 2,000 Years

The Computer History Museum's new 25,000 square-foot exhibit entitled "Computer History: The First 2,000 Years" includes media and artifact-rich galleries with an in-depth focus on more than 20 major areas of computer history. Here are

6 Tips: How Cloud E-Mail Helps Sonesta Hotels Sleep

Contemplating sending your Exchange e-mail chores to the cloud? Consider this practical advice from Sonesta about how to choose and deploy cloud-based e-mail services, given today's many options.

Facebook Privacy: 10 Must-Know Security Settings

Facebook's seemingly endless tweaks to privacy and security settings leave many people wondering: How secure is my Facebook account? We've rounded up the 10 most important settings for you to check.

Cloud Computing and Patent Trolls: How To Prepare Now

Cloud computing, like any hot technology, has caught the eye of the patent trolls. Your developers need to avoid their day (or month, or year) in court with them.

Smartphone Security Threats Overdramatized, Experts Say

You hear lots of hype regarding threats to your iPhone or BlackBerry, but mobile malware rarely appears in the real world. Mobile security experts explain why — and share advice on staying safe while avoiding security FUD. n

An Agile Approach to Change Management

Enterprise Change Management (ECM) provides a framework that addresses a variety of factors responsible for large-scale IT initiative failures. Dr. Myles Bogner and David Elfanbaum discuss how organizations can leverage ECM practices in conjunction w

In Canterbury Earthquake, Mobiles for Emergency Calls Only

Telecom New Zealand and Vodafone have both issued statements asking people to only use their mobile phones for emergency calls after a massive earthquake hit Christchurch.

Telco Networks Affected By Canterbury Earthquake

Telecommunication companies have provided updates on how their networks have been affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch just before 1pm local time Tuesday.

Mobile Apps Are Leaking Data on You

Microsoft Patches Prove Problematic for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) for Exchange

A handful of Microsoft security patches are wreaking havoc on certain BES for Microsoft Exchange deployments.

What Type of Mobile Worker Rules Your Company?

From wannabes to mavericks, today's four types of enterprise mobile workers demand unique IT strategies, Forrester says. Here's their advice on how IT can serve a diverse, roaming workforce.

Social Networks: Good Or Evil?

We are seeing disturbing trends that may result in social networks becoming a force for evil.

LinkedIn Revamps Security and Privacy Options: Your Guide

LinkedIn is overhauling its Account Settings page this week. Here's a sneak peek at the new features and design.

19 Must-Have BlackBerry Apps for Newbies

Which BlackBerry applications should every new RIM smartphone owner download immediately? CIO.com's BlackBerry expert Al Sacco lists the best choices — and all but one of these mobile apps are free.

iPad App Fills Killer Enterprise Need: Collaboration in the Cloud

A new version of Box's app that lets iPad users collaborate on files in the cloud adds much needed enterprise security features. Check out why one customer calls it "idiot-proof."

Goodbye Outsourcing, Hello Insourcing: A Trend Rises

More IT groups are ending outsourcing deals and bringing certain work back in-house. Is this the answer to your cost, control and quality issues?

Earnings are Bright in Outsourcing

There's plenty good financial news across the IT outsourcing industry, unless you’ve been running Wipro’s IT services group.

iPad Productivity Tools: 3 Must-Haves

For a serious productivity punch with your iPad, check out Quickoffice for file viewing, Dropbox for storage and an Apple Wireless Keyboard.

Cloud Meets CRM: How to Track Who’s Who

Sure, SSO and other identity management infrastructure will tell you who someone is. But managing the semantics for people as they are added to your CRM system? That's a little harder.

Gmail Tips and Tricks for the Power User

Think you know how to get the most from Gmail? Try these four new features that enhance your account's security, make messaging groups easier and more.

A Cheaper, Smaller iPhone in the Works?

An iPhone nano would make a perfect supporting cast member to the superstar iPad.

Where Innovation Happens, and How

Most innovation isn't in a company's products. It's in the company itself. Here's how to foster it.

E-discovery: How a Law Firm Slashes Time and Costs

Today's data explosion makes many IT leaders worry about storage costs, but e-discovery costs associated with lawsuits that require sifting through all that data can be equally nasty. Here's how one Boston law firm attacks the problem.

7 Precautions to Take Before Your Mobile Phone is Lost or Stolen

Mobile phone security rule number one: Eventually, you will lose your mobile device. This can be a waking nightmare–but it's significantly worse if you're not prepared. CIO.com's mobile maestro Al Sacco offers seven must-follow tips.

Tech Fails of 2011: It’s Never Too Soon to Admit Defeat

The year ahead of us will see technology that no one could ever have predicted in 1950, but there will also be some spectacular failures.

Windows Phone 7 Updates: What to Expect in 2011

A risky but necessary partnership with Nokia and new Windows Phone 7 updates fuel Microsoft's mobile mojo.

Gaming on the BlackBerry PlayBook: Need for Speed, Tetris (Videos)

Check out two, new video demonstrations of Need for Speed and Tetris for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

RIM, WorldMate Team to Offer Free “BlackBerry Travel” App at MWC

WorldMate and RIM have teamed to offer a new, free version of WorldMate's popular travel app, now called "BlackBerry Travel."

APEJ CIOs Scale Corporate Hierarchy

Return on Investment (ROI)-led transformative business projects will eventually move the CIO up the corporate hierarchy, according to a newly released report "IDC Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) IT Services Top 10 Predictions: ROI-Led Transformat

Have Derivatives Been ‘Fixed’ for Corporate Use? Not Quite

CFOs should see little change in their ability to use over-the-counter derivatives under the new regulatory regime mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, some industry experts say. They may, however, pay more for the privilege. And contrary to the p

Are the iPad 2 HD Rumors for Real?

When will the iPad finally go high def? The manufacturing challenges have led to rumors of an iPad 3 or iPad 2 HD arriving later this year. But where does this leave the iPad 2 expected this spring?

BlackBerry How-To: Customize “In-Holster” Call, Alert Settings

CIO.com's mobile master Al Sacco explains how to change and set custom BlackBerry notification- and alert-settings for RIM smartphones when used along with compatible holsters, cases and pockets.

Should You File Taxes on Your Smartphone?

This year you can file taxes on an Android or iPhone, but it's not for everyone. Here's a breakdown on your filing options via smartphone and PC — plus a refund scam to avoid.

Cloud Computing: Wasting Resources, Redefined

Many companies squirm when they hear about cloud providers' use of commodity hardware. But organizational process waste is the real enemy now, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden.

Windows 7 Security: 5 Simple Ways to Stay Safer

Are you taking advantage of all the built-in security protection in Windows 7? Here's a quick guide to strengthening your PC's security.

Worst Valentine’s Day Gift for Women: Teddy Bear or iPad?

You may love the iPad, but will it make her love you? This Valentine's gift is not all roses.

How Enterprise Architects Can Gain Influence with the CIO

Enterprise architects and CIOs don't always communicate well, which can spell trouble at budget time. Applying business architecture tools can really pay off, helping senterprise architects structure the conversation around the CIO's strate

RIM Waives Fee for “BlackBerry Innovation Forums”; Regional IT Events Free for Limited Time

RIM has waived the registration fee for its regional "BlackBerry Innovation Forums," to be held in NA cities in February/March.

Microsoft SharePoint: 5 Tips for Keeping Content Private

SharePoint content is sprawling, and requires that IT support content sharing and collaboration while also enforcing strict policies within departments to keep sensitive documents out of the wrong hands. Here are five ground rules for protecting cont

Verizon iPhone 4 Debut: The Big Fizzle

After having been strung along for years, wannabe iPhone customers sent a message to Verizon: Can you hear me now?

Facebook Privacy: 4 Valuable Yet Hard to Find Settings

Facebook has released a lot of updates, changes and additions to its privacy and account settings in the past several months, making it tricky to locate specific settings you might be looking for. Here are four important Facebook privacy settings you