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CIOs: Empower Your Employees’ Use of Consumer Tech

If you embrace employees who mine new technology to serve their customers, youu2019ll benefit the business.

CRM: What to Consider When Choosing Between SaaS and On-Premise Systems

SaaS-based CRM applications may cost less, but on-premise software is more easily integrated with other enterprise systems

How CIOs Can Contribute to Developing Eco-Friendly Products

Consumers want sustainability built into the products they buy. IT can make that happen.

How a Global IT Revamp Is Fueling Ford’s Turnaround

Fordu2019s revamped IT department provides global shared services and is deploying consumer tech in new vehicles to cut costs, attract customers and restore profit.

My iPad Enterprise Rollout: 5 Surprises

350 iPads deployed, 650 more arriving by end of year: Florida State College CIO Rob Rennie is busy learning real-world lessons from his iPad enterprise rollout. Consider these five pieces of wisdom that he shared with CIO.com.

Your Broadband Isn’t Fast, and You’re Furious: Fix-It Tips

Your formerly fast Internet connection is now doing its best imitation of molasses. We've got the dish on how to arm yourself with data, plus tools and tips to get your broadband speed back on track.

Almost 13 Million Records Breached in 2010…So Far

A Viable Solution to Wave of Skimming and Point of Sale Attacks

Indian Outsourcer TCS on Outsourcing Growth, New Visa Fees

Hear what Sury Kant, TCS N.A.’s president, has to say on the growth areas of outsourcing, etc.

Windows 7 Tablet: Four Keys to Success Against the iPad

Microsoft needs to be strategic with Windows 7 tablet design, marketing and price to have a fighting chance against the iPad and Android-based tablets, according to a recent report from Forrester Research. Here are four ways to build the best Windows

What We’re Reading From the Sept. 1 Issue of CIO Magazine

Books by Nancy Lublin, Richard A. Clarke, Vineet Nayar and Marcia Reynolds, plus research from Gartner

Cutting Back to Get Ahead

Cutting costs and deploying virtualization are top priorities for CIOs

What CIOs Should Know About Cisco’s UCS Platform

With UCS, Cisco aims to capture a larger share of your data-center budget. Hereu2019s why that mattersu2014and why it doesnu2019t.

CIOs Respond to the “Mega-Trend Trio”: Mobile, Cloud and Social

Mobile, cloud computing and social media are top of mind for CIOs these days, with the most vital decisions happening in enterprise architecture.

It’s All About the Top Line

As the economy recovers, CIOs have to help drive revenue growth, not just maintain profits through cutbacks and increased efficiency.

Richard Clarke: Your Company Is a Front in a Future Cyberwar

Former White House cybersecurity adviser Richard Clarke thinks the government should do more to defend companies against cyberthreats.

Bridging the Gap in Cloud Security

How Merit Medical protects off-premise data while offering users a single sign-on.

Good Candidates Deserve the VIP Treatment from Hiring Managers

For Joe Eckroth, CIO and SVP for Hertz, going the extra mile to get to know candidates beyond their resumes produces better hires.

Third-Party Software Maintenance: Five Things You Need to Know

Big savings are promised, but are there trade-offs to bypassing vendor support in lieu of third-party support providers like Rimini Street?

How Cloud Computing and Mobile Devices Are Changing Your Application Strategy

Delivering applications on any deviceu2014whether desktops or smartphonesu2014and from any location calls for rethinking your enterprise architecture

Cloud Storage: How it Helps Companies Expand Globally

Cloud storage can help companies get operations up and running quickly in a new location.

A New Wireless Brew

Reversing course, Starbucks decides free Wi-Fi is essential to bringing customers to its stores.

Why Agile Development Leads to Business Success

No new venture can succeed unless IT development methods are aligned with business innovation processes.

What CIOs Look for in an Enterprise Architect

Enterprise architects need strong business and technical skills, and years of experience.

Windows 7 Migration Moment of Truth: Three Ways to Get Ready

A Gartner report warns companies about the financial dangers of delaying Windows 7 migrations.

How to Fix a “Bricked” BlackBerry, via RIM (Text and Video)

RIM has posted a series of valuable online resources on how to recover from a "bricked" BlackBerry and/or a "507" software error

Google Voice: 5 Truths Behind the Hype

Why did Google add voice capability to Gmail — and what's next? Consider these five facts to put the new Google Voice in perspective.

Has Microsoft Blown the Timing on Tablet PCs?

Since CES, Microsoft's Windows 7 tablet strategy has largely been to spin its wheels u2014 while iPad sales surge and Android-based tablets gain momentum. Has Microsoft fallen behind its rivals?

Cloud Computing: A Perfect Fit for Midsized Companies

Midsized companies will find cloud computing suits their focus, operational requirements, and investment capablities, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden. Here's why midmarket may be a cloud sweet spot.

Virtualization Wars: Is Microsoft Sneaking Into More VMware Shops?

Microsoft's Hyper-V is finding a home in the SMB market, but will it grab more second-tier enterprise servers, as virtualization and licensing costs expand? Some analysts say yes, despite VMware's superior management and automation tools.

What is “Social Registration”?

Seven Smartcard Keys To The Internet

Celebrity Identity Theft Issues

RIM’s Cellmania Deal to Help Boost BlackBerry App World, App Distribution

RIM has acquired mobile-app-store management-system provider Cellmania, in a deal that could enhance BlackBerry App World.

The Two Most Meaningful CRM Reports

Any CRM system will be used all the time for reporting, but many of the reports won't provide much business guidance. These two really count, so consider what you need do to keep them meaningful.

What Technology Trends Will Impact Your Organization In The Next 3 Years?

What technology trends can we expect to hit the mainstream and make significant waves in the corporate world and public sector?

Evolution Was Bad for Neanderthals

Enterprise Architecture practictioners risk going the way of the Neanderthal unless we evolve.

What I Learned About Mobile Manners in Japan

The mobile capital of the world has embraced the iPhone and iPad. So why didn't I see them on the street much?

BlackBerry Gets New “TringMe” VoIP App; More U.S. Carrier Support for UMA Coming…Ever?

A BlackBerry app that lets users place calls over Wi-Fi networks begs the question of whether more US carriers will embrace UMA.

Foursquare Privacy Basics: Five Tips to “Secure” Your Check-Ins

CIO.com's Al Sacco shares five privacy tips for Foursquare users looking to reduce risks associated with employing the popular location-based service (LBS).

Ten Ridiculous New Tech Acronyms

Every so often, you have to SYH (shake your head) at the acronyms created by technology companies. Just don't be an -aaS about it.

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Location-Based Services: 5 Myths Debunked

With location-based services such as Facebook's Places come many misconceptions about risks. Here's a look at what's true and false regarding location-based technology.

CIO 100: How to Build an IT Culture of Trust

What makes one IT team perform better than another? Trust. From the CIO 100 Symposium this week, here's expert advice on how IT leaders can foster a culture of trust, not fear.

The Two Most Dangerous CRM Reports

Any CRM system will be used for reporting, and most of them will provide good business guidance. But then there are the reports that are misleading…sometimes in dangerous ways.

iPhone Translator App Travels to Japan: My Field Test

What happens when an American in Japan turns to his iPhone app for translation help during conversations? CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige finds some success, some failures and some odd looks from hotel receptionists.

Banks Need You to Partner in Security

IBM and Texas – Outsourcing Troubles Part Two

The state is now rebidding on the $863 million deal with IBM.

Departure Tales

There's a lot you can learn from headline-making personnel changes

Newest E-mail Scams: Could They Fool You?

Does BP owe you thousands even though you live nowhere near the Gulf? Take a look at the current wave of e-mail scams, some more convincing than others.