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The Indian IT Outsourcing Industry – Down?

Infosys third quarter results did not meet analysts’ estimates. But…

Facebook Privacy: Site Backpedals on Phone and Address Sharing Feature

After feeling the heat from security experts and users alike, Facebook removed a controversial new permission field.

3G Cellular BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Coming to AT&T this Spring?

A BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with AT&T 3G could become available in the United States as soon as late March.

ITIL vs The Cloud: Pick Both — Just Not at the Same Time

The Cloud is fundamentally incompatible with ITIL. That doesn't make it useless or unimportant.

RIM Launches Official “BlackBerry for Business” LinkedIn Group

RIM's first official LinkedIn group for BlackBerry professionals is now live.

As PC Virus Turns 25, New Worry Emerges: Attack Toolkits

25 years ago, two brothers from Pakistan released the Brain Virus. Today, hackers can buy ready-made toolkits to launch malware attacks – and this trend should concern you.

The Essential EA Toolkit Part 4 – An Enterprise Roadmap

Enterprise Roadmaps are fast becoming a major source of competitive advantage when successfully executed.

Craigslist Scams Are A Persistent Threat

McAfees 10 Tips To Secure New Devices and Guard Against Cybercrime in 2011

Chasing Google: Bing’s ‘Search Overload’ Message Falling on Deaf Ears?

Despite Bing's market share gains and a strong ad campaign, Google remains unscathed as the search king. Will that ever change?

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Opportunity is in the air!

Cloud App Integration: What’s the Best Path?

Cloud-based or SaaS applications need to live in an ecosystem, integrated with the rest of your infrastructure and enterprise applications. Sure — but what integration strategy actually works best?

Microsoft Office 2010 Upgrades: Four Pitfalls to Avoid

From training worries to compatibility woes, fears of business disruption can spread when IT announces a Microsoft Office 2010 upgrade. Here's how IT can steer clear of four big upgrade mistakes.

Why BlackBerry PlayBook May Be “Totally Useless for Enterprise”

RIM's PlayBook packs a cutting-edge hardware/software combo, but hold on, enterprises. CIO has the scoop on PlayBook's big flaw.

RIM Details BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0.3 Features; Launch “Very, Very Soon”

RIM will release BES 5.0.3 in "early 2011," and the company announced specifics on the software with a number of new features.

15 Best iPhone Apps for Newbies

For years, many have longed to own an iPhone, only to be turned off by AT&T's dodgy network. The wait is over: A Verizon iPhone 4 will hit the market Feb. 10. So what will you download first? Here are 15 can't-miss iPhone apps.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Hiring Outlook for 2011

If you've got virtualization and cloud skills, plenty of companies now have jobs. Still, you may not be at the very top of the IT hiring agenda.

Cloud Makes Capacity Planning Harder: 3 Fight-Back Tips

Cloud computing will kill capacity planning as CIOs know it and utilization risk will move to cloud providers, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden. Here's his take on what IT and airlines will soon have in common — plus three strategies for avoi

Montana Town Sees Significant Rise in Identity Theft

Data Leakage is a Correctable and Solvable Problem

iGate Buys Patni in West Meets East Outsourcing Market Move

U.S.-based iGate is anteing up lots of dollars to buy India’s Patni in a deal valued at $1.22 billion.

Cloud City: Survey Ranks Most Cloud Computing-Friendly U.S. Urban Areas

Cloud computing is slowly fueling IT jobs in U.S. cities. Here are the top 10 cloud cities, according to a Microsoft survey.

IT in 2020: Will It Even Exist?

Dear IT leaders: You're used to expecting the unexpected, but a Forrester report questions if IT will survive to 2020.

Is Your Private Cloud Defensive or Responsive?

Companies building private clouds mainly to keep developers from going to public clouds are too focused on the physical aspects of cloud — and missing the point about the operational requirements, says Forrester Research's James Staten. Here, h

RIM Warns of New BlackBerry Browser, BES Security Vulnerabilities

RIM identified new security flaws in both its BlackBerry handheld software and its corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). CIO.com's Al Sacco provides details for BlackBerry users and admins on how to address the issues, one of which has b

Offshoring: The Captive Center Rises Again

High failure rates. Shutdowns. Divestitures. Author and researcher Dr. Ilan Oshri explains why, despite it all, the wholly-owned offshore service center is coming back — and here to stay.

BlackBerry in Indonesia: Censorship Slope a Slippery One

RIM says it'll censor pornographic websites so it can keep operating in Indonesia. But the decision may have unintended effects.

ITIL vs The Cloud: Pick one

The Cloud is fundamentally incompatible with ITIL — the most widely accepted framework for professional IT management.

Verizon vs. AT&T: Which Can Feed iPhone’s Need for Speed?

Will the iPhone swamp the Verizon network, just like it did to AT&T's network? Should you wait for the iPhone 5 that may or may not run on faster 4G networks? CIO.com breaks down the network battle.

Your Guide to Facebook’s Social Inbox: What You Need to Know About Messages

Facebook's take on unified communications — it's new Messages platform — has many skeptical of its relevancy and use. As more users are gaining access to the feature each day, here's what you need to know before you make the change.

Muglia Exits Microsoft: How to Replace the Irreplaceable?

Microsoft Server and Tools president Bob Muglia is a hard man to replace, and industry analysts speculate Microsoft will look internally for a replacement. But if they do look outside Redmond, it will be for a C-level executive with cloud prowess and

7 technology strategies of smart people

Follow these 7 strategies in 2011 to get a better grip on your personal technology habits. Make sure you're saving money, staying safe and avoiding the latest hassles.

5 Ways to Update Your PC for the New Year

10 Tips to Post Holiday Home Security

What We Learned About Tablets at CES

Expect the iPad to dominate the high end, Android to capture volume and new competitors galore.

IT Budgets Will Get Bigger in 2011

According to our latest Economic Impact Survey of 333 top IT execs, spending looks to be at its highest level since 2008, with more money going to mobile solutions, top-line revenue-generating projects, and applications.

RIM BlackBerry Booth Tour at CES 2011 (Video)

CIO.com's Al Sacco offers this video tour of RIM's BlackBerry booth at CES 2011, where the PlayBook tablet is on display.

IT Outsourcing in 2011 – The Best of Predictions

Hear what outsourcing experts expect, such as an Indian/Western mega-merger, cloud pressure, Latin American spotlight.

Apple Global Service Providers Behaving Badly

An Apple service provider sues a customer in Greece – and the mess lands on Apple's doorstep.

Five Things BlackBerry Admins Need to Know About RIM’s PlayBook Tablet PC

CIO.com's Al Sacco sat down with a BlackBerry PlayBook product manager at CES 2011 for some details on what CIOs and IT administrators should know about RIM's upcoming tablet PC.

Microsoft’s Slow, Steady Tablet Strategy a Big Gamble

Could Microsoft's risky bet of choosing its client version of Windows over Windows Phone 7 as the OS for tablets pay off in the end?

New BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Accessories at CES: Cases, Sleeves, Chargers and More

CIO.com's Al Sacco shares images of RIM's brand new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet accessory lineup at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.

Social Media Resistance: Sustain or Surrender in 2011?

Linchpinning

In an era with no job security, here's a path to less job insecurity.

BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet: A Video Look at BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and E-Mail

RIM is currently showing off its much-hyped BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PC at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and CIO.com's Al Sacco was on the scene for a first look at how the tablet connects to a BlackBerry smartphone fo

Microsoft and Tablets: A Failure to Launch Could Hurt Core Business

If Microsoft is too slow developing Windows-based tablets, its bread-and-butter enterprise business could soon pay the price, according to industry analysts.

LinkedIn Quick Tip: How to Navigate the New Polls

LinkedIn is revamping its poll feature to include a more user-friendly interface, increased sharing options and better analytics. Here's what you need to know.

3 Things That Will Define Apple in 2011

Where will Apple's growth come from? Will Apple win, show or place in the smartphone race? Can the iPad fend off a swarm of new tablets?

The Long and Windy Road to Oracle’s Fusion Applications

Oracle has laid out the Fusion Apps roadmap for its customers. But how each customer actually gets to the Fusion Apps destination is another question altogether.

IT in 2011: Four Trends that Will Change Priorities

What does the post-recession IT world look like? More media will drive the need for more bandwidth, and a demand for Windows 7 upgrades and corporate use of personal smartphones will shape new priorities for IT.