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7 of the Most Bizarre Facebook Apps

Facebook has been branded by many as a notorious waste of time, and welcoming these seven apps to its collection certainly hasn't helped its reputation. From photo-altering apps to random name generators, Facebook's Application Directory is

IT Departments Move Low-Risk Services to the Cloud

Most IT decision makers polled by outsourcing consultancy TPI say moving ERP and vertical industry applications into the cloud is too risky, but they remain interested in testing the viability of cloud computing through pilot projects or with low-ris

RFID Tags Arrive on the Store Floor as Retailers Go After ROI

After years of struggle with this complex technology, retailers are profiting from targeted areas where RFID is paying off. But as Wal-Mart's now doing, retailers must stop thinking cases and palettes and start thinking about tracking individual

Virtualization Management: Rush In Too Fast and You’ll Crash

Rush like a racecar driver into a virtualization strategy and you may create "VM stall" and other nasty surprises instead of savings and agility. CA Technologies shares some expert advice on managing virtualization using a mature lifecycle

Indiana Sues IBM Sues Indiana Over Outsourcing Contract

The two are in a battle over a 10-year, $1.6 billion outsourcing deal.

Facebook’s New Delete Account Option: When You Need Out

Facebook has made many privacy changes to appease users, the newest of which makes deleting your account easy. Is it enough?

Why CEOs Should Stop Limiting IT Budgets

As CEOs put IT budgets under pressure, CIOs focus on balancing money spent to run the business versus to grow the business.

Are CIOs Too Cozy with Their Technology Vendors?

When "Airing Their Grievances," many CIOs are reluctant to name names. That's both surprising and troubling.

The Essential EA Toolkit (Part 1)

In order to be effective, every Enterprise Architecture Practice needs some “tools” in their toolkit; this post recommends a few

BlackBerry Security: UAE Calls BlackBerry a National Security Risk

The UAE says RIM's data-transfer processes, which send data through servers in Canada, make BlackBerry a national security risk

In L.A., Google Blowing Big Cloud Marketing Chance

Updated: As Google stumbles again in its Gmail deal with the City of Los Angeles, analysts say it's botching a giant cloud marketing opportunity. Will it make the same mistakes Netscape did in its bid to woo customers away from Microsoft?

Is iOS4, iPhone’s new OS, a Battery Hog?

Multi-tasking apps tax the iPhone's battery, so Apple has sought to institute power-saving tricks elsewhere. But they won't do you any good if you don't take advantage of them.

Will Legal iPhone Jailbreaking Spur X-Rated Apps?

It's a good bet that the new ruling making it legal to jailbreak an iPhone won't have much of an impact other than annoying Apple, analysts say. Or it could lead to a "red-light" app store that ultimately hurts the iPhone's i

Which Internet Service Providers Are Really Fastest?

New rankings tell the truth about download and upload speeds from Comcast, Verizon and their peers. See how your provider ranks and learn about the gotchas to avoid if you're comparings specs while shopping for a new provider.

Are Spreadsheets Really to Blame for IT’s Inability to Prove Its Value?

CIOs, multimillion-dollar IT budgets and Excel spreadsheets collide to surface age-old business-IT alignment problems.

How to Set CRM Priorities: Two Proven Methods

Given that the top cause of scope creep is a weak or erratic prioritization mechanism, getting this process right will pay dividends throughout all phases of your CRM implementation. Here's some expert advice.

Moving The Daily Show and Colbert to HD: 5 Change Management Lessons

It's no joke to manage the technology project that will shift two of today's highest-profile comedy shows to HDTV. Here, the project leader shares 5 keys to change management success.

Don’t Just Build Business-IT Alignment, Map It

Capability maps put technology strategies in the context of the business process and functions that they affect, helping enterprise architects design smarter. Here, Forrester Research shares six steps to follow as you create and use a capability map.

Trip to Ethiopia

Trip to Ethiopia to meet with couple of microfinance institutions

Apple’s iPad Ecosystem: Suppliers and Developers Hard at Work

Take a peek at the latest figures on Apple's physical and digital supply chains–and what they say about iPad adoption.

What Do Business Strategy And Formula One Racing Have In Common?

How IT strategy planning has evolved to become integrated into business strategy.

Hey Ballmer, Let’s Have a Beer!

Our top tech execs are titans of industry. But would any of them be a good drinking buddy?

Jive Looks To Play With The Big Fish

Jive intends to compete for a big slice of the enterprise collaboration marketplace.

Twitter Fail Whale Is Hardest Working Employee

We all deserve a vacation, and lately, the Fail Whale has earned his. Will Twitter's fix for downtime issues solve the problem?

Cloud Computing: What Data Center Hardware Should You Keep?

As your enterprise adopts cloud solutions, it can be hard to determine what systems should stay and what should go.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Compatibility Matrix Updated for BES 5.0 SP2

BlackBerry-maker RIM has released an updated version of its BES compatibility matrix for Exchange and Lotus Domino.

Windows 7 Migrations: Five Real World Challenges and Lessons Learned

Having done thousands of Windows 7 upgrades, IT services company Technisource is well-versed in the challenges involved. Here are five pitfalls and ways to stay ahead of the upgrade curve.

BlackBerry Apps: Four Types to Avoid

Not every BlackBerry application is all it's cracked up to be. CIO.com's BlackBerry expert Al Sacco highlights four types of BlackBerry apps you'd do well to avoid.

Apocalypse Soon: 52 Percent of CIOs Plan to Blow Up IT Groups

More than half of CIOs expect to restructure their IT organizations within three years, new Forrester Research data shows. And apps organizations face the first salvo.

IT Outsourcing Activity Remains Sluggish in 2010

The total value of IT outsourcing contracts signed in the second quarter of 2010 is down 30 percent from the first quarter and 23 percent year-over-year, according to outsourcing consultancy TPI.

10 Ways to Prevent Social Media Scams

New Career Paths to the CIO Role

New Career Paths to the CIO Role

Texas Seeks Cure for Ills With IBM Outsourcing Gig

Problems continue to plague a seven-year outsourcing contract between Texas and IBM, and lines are being drawn.

Gartner’s “Hype Cycle” Due Soon, But Mine’s Better

Don't worry about the trough of disillusionment, for I will enlighten you on what technologies are hot or not for 2010.

BlackBerry 6: Seven Fresh Multimedia Features in RIM’s New Mobile OS

CIO.com's Al Sacco highlights seven brand new multimedia-oriented features in RIM's upcoming mobile OS, BlackBerry 6.

Think Apple Is Big Now? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Reading between the lines, Apple's big earnings point to even bigger things to come, say analysts.

Microsoft’s Q4 Earnings: Seven Facts Likely to Be Spun

Watch out for spin as Microsoft announces earnings today. Here are seven key themes to bear in mind about the state of the business u2014 from software that's sold but never used, to "fastest-selling Windows ever" boasts.

Canadian University Offers Social CRM Course

New customer relations management (CRM) courses being developed at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, will weave social media input into CRM software applications.

My AT&T Customer Service Nightmare

One move, plus one e-mail password snafu add up to one frustrating week for this PC and iPhone user. Dear AT&T: You should be able to do better customer service than this.

Virtualization ROI Rises, But Cloud Confusion Steals Spotlight

Most disruptive technologies deliver big savings only when they're first implemented, but enterprise customers keep wringing more ROI from virtualization, analysts say. As for how to get the most from virtualization plus cloud, confusion still r

Windows Phone 7 Reviews: Beauty or the Beast?

Early takes on the Technical Preview of Windows Phone 7 are more thumbs up than screw up. But is it too late to sway users?

4 Facebook Productivity Apps — Yes, Productivity

Think Facebook and productivity don't go together? Facebook time does not always equal wasted time. These four Facebook apps help you streamline and simplify your browsing, share documents with Facebook contacts and more.

Expand Your CRM System: 3 Paths to More Power

A CRM system's off-the-shelf functionality is typically just a starting point. How many add-ons should you buy, and how much should you extend on your own?

Your Next IT Budget: 6 Ways to Support Business Growth

Make sure your IT budget priorities match up with the current business focus on growth. Here, Forrester Research shares six tips for changing the infrastructure and operations portion of your IT budget to support business expansion.

BlackBerry Quick Tip: How to Transfer Files via Bluetooth in OS 5.0

CIO.com's BlackBerry beat-reporter Al Sacco details the process for transferring media and other files wirelessly via Bluetooth between BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5.0.

BlackBerry “Storm 3” to Function as 3G Mobile Hotspot?

RIM's new BlackBerry "Storm 3" could be the first BlackBerry device to function as an official 3G wireless Internet "hotspot."

What Buddha Could Teach Jobs About Antennagate

Given last week's epic display of ego by Steve Jobs, we're thinking he needs a sit down with Buddha.

SAP Walks Tightrope Selling Business ByDesign

SAP has to get customers excited about a new product that's all about change–without harming its traditional brand.

Trends in Enterprise Architecture

Three key trends impacting the practice of Enterprise Architecture and the business value company's receive from it.

Official Statement from BlackBerry CEOs on Apple’s iPhone 4 Antenna Claims

BlackBerry-maker RIM's chief execs say Apple's recent claims about BlackBerry products are "unacceptable."