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Is CIO hiring picking up in September?

When Clouds Attack: 5 Ways Providers Can Improve Security

Cloud computing service providers like Amazon need to worry about their massive compute power being used for illicit attacks, security researchers say. What security measures can stop the cloud from becoming a criminal's paradise?

BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset Hands-On Review

Al Sacco puts RIM's brand new BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth headset through the paces. The verdict: It's RIM's best headset to date, and the HS-700 could even give the leading headset-makers a run for their money…but it's a bit pr

Fantasy Football Guru Ignores Her Instincts, Trusts Analytics

IBM's Hetal Thaker bucks a couple of common stereotypes regarding football viewership and fantasy football leagues — and uses predictive analytics to draft her way to success. Here's her advice on analyzing data on running backs and runnin

Outsourcing: Brazil Blossoms as IT Services Hub

CapGemini's $300 million bet on Brazilian outsourcer CPM Braxis is another sign of a sizzling South American IT services market. But much of the activity remains focused on serving local Latin American customers rather than winning over U.S.-bas

Citrix Strikes Surprise Blow Against VMware with Cisco Deal

Citrix just signed a deal to bundle its technology with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS,) landing a powerful punch to rival VMware. But virtualization king VMware has some new moves for the virtual desktop, as demonstrated at last week&#03

IT Outsourcing To Make Gains in Europe

A new survey finds more than half of European organizations will outsource more this year.

Apple vs. Google: Shootout on the Small Screen

Apple TV should find some success, while Google TV has overreached.

Cloudsourcing

In the future the combination of Cloud Computing and Outsourcing will have a profound effect on EA.

First Windows Phone 7 Ad: A Revolution in the Desert?

Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 7 in a surprise trailer before a secret showing of "Lawrence of Arabia." Did they come up dry?

“Do Not Track” List Pushed by Privacy Watchdog Group

A watchdog group got Google CEO Eric Schmidt's attention when it ran an animated clip of him as a creepy ice cream man.

Epiphany Half Life

Inspiration is fragile. Nurture it or it will go away as if it had never been.

RIM Scoops Up Mobile-Office-Software Maker DataViz; ‘Premium’ Docs to Go to Ship With Future BlackBerrys?

RIM has reportedly purchased DataViz, maker of the popular Documents to Go mobile office software suite for a cool $50 million.

Oracle’s New Co-President: The Hire Hurd ‘Round the World

Apparently one high-tech vendor's junk is another vendor's treasure, as ex-HP leader Mark Hurd is scooped up by Oracle.

Organized Web Mobsters Getting Jobs Inside Corps

Poor Money Mule Not So Poor

Does This Sybase Study Matter?

New Sybase-sponsored research linked to Nicholas Carr's "Does IT Matter?" crusade obfuscates the study's impact.

Cloud Computing: VMworld Report

CIO.com's Bernard Golden wraps up the key cloud computing developments from the VMworld show this week.

Five Worst Tech Product Names of the Moment

Here's a roundup of recent tech product names that should never have made it out the door.

Enterprise Social Software: Look Before You Leap

Just because everyone's "going social" doesn't mean you and your business have to blindly follow the masses.

Apple’s Music Social Network: Is “Ping” a Productivity Killer?

Ping can be accessed over iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches that go largely unmonitored by enterprise IT.

BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell to Be Called BlackBerry “Style,” Sport Two Keypad Flavors?

Reports suggest the awkward, yet anticipated BlackBerry 9670 clamshell will be branded the BlackBerry "Style."

Windows Phone 7: Enterprise Adoption Not a Sure Thing

IT departments are more willing to keep iPhone and Android-using employees happy — bad news for Windows Phone 7.

ERP Software Maintenance: An Offer You Can’t Refuse?

Turn your back on "the family" (a.k.a. your ERP vendor) when it comes to support contracts, and you're on your own.

New iPhone App Helps Project Managers Prepare for PMP Exam

PM Champion's $20 PM Flash Cards iPhone app is designed to quiz project managers seeking the PMP certification on their understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

How to Save U.S. IT Jobs

Most of the government activity related to creating or securing U.S. IT jobs, curbing offshore outsourcing, restoring America's IT competitiveness, and limiting temporary visas for foreign tech workers has been more grandstanding than grand plan

Only 3 Cloud Storage Use Cases Ready For Prime Time: Forrester

What storage can you move to the cloud now? Forrester explains and shares advice on how to get the benefits without jeopardizing operational effectiveness.

From Einstein to Xbox: The IFA Consumer Electronics Exhibition Turns 50

From Einstein to Xbox, the IFA has shown it all. Some products, like the 3DTV, were ahead of their time. Others, like the MiniDisc…well, just never got off the ground.

IT Salaries: Want to Earn More? Fire People

The CEOs who oversaw the largest layoffs at their companies during the recession earn more than their peers, new research shows.

Which Outsourcing Company Has More Indian Employees? TCS or IBM?

TCS wins, but IBM may be catching up…

Gmail’s New Priority Inbox Gets You Organized

Google announced a new feature today that categorizes your e-mail messages based on importance. Here's a first look.

Free Michelin Tire BlackBerry App Helps Road Warriors, Truck Drivers in Need

A new, free travel-app for BlackBerry helps drivers locate nearby Michelin tire retailers and service providers while on the go.

Don’t Bet on iPod Touch News Tomorrow

Rumors surround Apple's news announcement for Wednesday, but the odds are against a new iPod touch, according to Bookmaker.com.

VMworld: Microsoft Ad Warns VMware Customers About Lock-In

As the VMworld show kicks off, Microsoft runs a full-page ad warning VMware customers about the dangers of vendor lock-in and three-year license agreements. Cue the Alanis Morrisette: Isn't it ironic?

Why IT Costs Must Come Out of the Black Box–Now

Full IT cost transparency is not a "nice to have" anymore, says a new Forrester Research report. It's a required competency that organizations will need to avoid two big business pitfalls and remain competitive.

Leadership Development on a Shoestring

Even with limited resources, you can provide effective leadership training for your team by following these three suggestions.

What We’re Reading from the September 15 Issue of CIO Magazine

Books from Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams, Josh Bernoff and Ted Schadler, Al Kuebler, and Joseph W. Koletar, plus a blog by Michael Krigsman

How to Be a Good Panel Moderator

Managing a discussion on stage is a valuable skill. Hereu2019s three ways to improve.

Twitter-Skeptical CIOs, Come Back!

CIO publisher emeritus Gary Beach once ditched Twitter. But after several CIOs touted social media tools like the microblogging site as the most game-changing technology, he decided to give it another chance.

IT Fuels Ford’s Dramatic Turnaround

Fordu2019s unified vision, facilitated by IT, is bringing the company back to profitability without a bailout.

How Kiosks Cut Patient Wait Times at Walk-in Clinics

When The Little Clinic switched from paper-based check-ins to a new kiosk system that populates its EMRs, it gained an hour of patient time and saved $12,000 a month

Rural Outsourcing: Why It’s Better in Des Moines

When it comes to total cost of ownership, outsourcing stateside to Iowa or Arkansas trumps offshoring for some CIOs.

The More Things Change …

A change in accounting rules doesn't change your business. At least, it shouldn't.

Influence This: 10 Loathsome Technology Industry Types

Do you know the difference between a guru and an influencer? Then you might be one of the 10 most loathsome technology types.

RIM to Let Indian “Security Agencies” Access BlackBerry Communications, Reports Say

RIM could soon grant Indian security agencies access to sensitive BlackBerry user data in order to avoid an India-wide ban.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Chinese Keypad Spotted; Torch Coming Soon to China?

A BlackBerry Torch 9800 keypad with Chinese characters seems to suggest an upcoming Torch launch in Chinese-speaking markets.

How To Manage Global Projects With Remote Resources

In our global, outsourced world, we need to learn to manage far-flung resources to improve project management.

Five Things You Need To Know About IPv6

As IPv4 addresses continue to dwindle, the day of the IPv6 transition is imminent.

How Cox Communications Uses SaaS Scheduling Software to Get the Cable Guy to Show Up On Time

SaaS scheduling software combined with analytics helps the $9 billion company reprogram customer service.