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Offshore Outsourcing Vendors Upsell Customers to Increase Market Share

IT departments should beware of buying additional outsourced services from their existing offshore providers. Here are eight steps to consider before signing new statements of work.

Five iPhone Apps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Is the iPhone really changing people's lives? One guy drops 50 pounds with the Lose It! iPhone app. Check out this and four other apps for a healthier you.

RIM: BlackBerry Desktop Support for Outlook 2010 Coming in August

RIM plans in the coming months to finally release new versions of its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software that support 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Outlook 2010.

CGAP Virtual Conference – Day 2 Jul 8th: Getting past the technology hurdles faced by MFIs

CGAP Forum – Getting past the technology hurdles faced by MFIs

CGAP Virtual Conference – Day 1 July 7 – Capacity building to improve vendor/MFI relations and outcomes

CGAP forum – Capacity building to improve vendor/MFI relations and outcomes

Reality Bytes: The CIO ‘Strategery’ Nightmare During M&As

Business Strategy 101 says IT's input on merging systems is crucial. CIO Reality says IT is ignored until the deal's done.

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Coming to U.S on AT&T…But When?

AT&T-branded parts for the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 are available, suggesting the device could soon become available in the U.S.

My Enterprise 2.0 Rollout: 4 Keys to Success

In the first two months after rolling out an enterprise 2.0 suite to improve Facebook-style networking and information sharing, Philips CIO Maarten de Vries saw 10,000-plus employees start using the software. He shares four factors key to the success

Cloud Computing: Today’s Four Favorite Flavors, Explained

Cloud computing is more an a la carte menu of approaches than technologies to purchase. If you're confused about how, say, hybrid cloud differs from SaaS, check out this explanation of today's top four cloud computing models.

BlackBerry How To: Tether Your PC to the Internet via Smartphone

Get Internet connectivity via PC anywhere using your BlackBerry. CIO.com's BlackBerry black belt Al Sacco explains how to "tether" a Windows PC to the Internet using your RIM smartphone's wireless network connection.

Twitter Rage: Can You Really Complain About Outages?

Next time you curse your unavailable Tweets, remember: Twitter is a free service that's delivered "As Is." So quit complaining.

Twitter Tests E-Commerce With “Earlybird”

If you're a fan of social buying sites like Groupon or BuyWithMe, you'll want to keep an eye on Twitter now, too. Here's why.

BlackBerry 9800 Slider, Curve 9300 and 9670 Clamshell: More Video of Unreleased Devices

New video clips of three as-of-yet unreleased—or even announced—BlackBerry smartphones have surfaced.

Project Management: 4 Steps to Get Flagging Projects Back on Track

Nine questions to help you determine whether to cut your losses on a project or if it's worth recovering, plus four steps for getting your project recovery effort underway.

Five Trends Shaping Data Center Designs

The days of buying big and growing into your data center are over. Trends such as modular equipment, virtualization and customized cooling mean IT can reduce costs by starting small.

iPhone 4 Complaints Mounting: A Rocky Rollout

Only weeks after hitting the streets, iPhone 4 and iOS 4 have been peppered with serious user complaints. Apple promises to fix the software problems. But is a recall in iPhone 4's future?

5 Tech Leaders Who Should Stay Off the Stage

We expect a lot from the leaders of big tech companies. They should give us great products, dazzling presentations, and well-timed laugh lines. But sometimes these guys give such a performance that you just have to sit back and scratch your head. You

6 Real Sci-Fi Gadgets: The Future…Today!

Science Fiction sometimes comes up with remarkable ideas for devices which would make our lives easier. Or, at the very least, much cooler. Until we get a faster than light drive or a light saber, the following will have to do. Read on, and enjoy

Lost in Translation: 10 Funny Foreign Tech Ads

Put down your TiVo remote: These 10 foreign tech ads are well worth watching. Trust us.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Now Available for Exchange, Lotus Domino

BlackBerry-maker RIM's new BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) for both Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino packs a handful of valuable new features for adminisrators and BlackBerry users.

What Does the Ideal IT Resume Look Like?

Everyone has an opinion on what information an IT resume should include and how it should be formatted. Please share yours.

The Quantum of Integration

Many organizations are seeking to be integrated, but what does that mean? Depends on how you look at it.

BYO IT Schemes Remain Unpopular with CIOs

Despite the rise in popularity of consumer technology, Australian CIOs still favour purchasing their employees' IT equipment, with 73 per cent preferring this method more than Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) schemes.

SAP and Ernie Els: Big ERP and Golf’s Big Easy

What do golf and ERP have in common? Pro golfer Ernie Els, also known as "The Big Easy," sports the SAP logo in competition around the world. In this Q&A, he discusses unusual questions from fans–and whether he might inspire a new SAP

How the Cloud Changed World’s Oldest Newspaper

Take a look at the all-in cloud strategy of the Telegraph Media Group. It's an instructive lesson in how rapidly the business world is changing and why IT must take an approach that supports it.

Secret Google Tricks: How to Search Smarter

So you think you can Google? Check out these tips and tricks to get even more from the search giant.

Happy 4th of July

Wish all, who are working feverishly to alleviate poverty here in the US and around the globe, a very happy and peaceful July 4t

The Kin Debacle: A Prelude to Windows Phone 7?

Kin's death was proof of Microsoft's mismanaged mobile play and will weigh on peoples' minds as we wait for Windows Phone 7.

10 Blogs to Kick Start Your Social Media Smarts

Check out these ten bloggers to increase your social media savvy and keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape.

SAP Co-CEO Talking Innovation

Jim Hagemann Snabe was appointed SAP co-CEO in February 2010. Jim Joined the organisation in 1990 and has been a member of the Executive Board of SAP AG since 2008. He spoke with CIO about how he fosters innovation within the enterprise.

Retired Stalker: Facebook, Foursquare Making Gen Y Stalkers Lazy

CIO.com can't reveal his name, but this 30-year veteran of stalking thinks the next generation of cyberstalkers is too spoiled. Between Facebook and Foursquare, it's no wonder, he says.

Your Success as a Project Manager Lies in your Willingness to Make Decisions

Having the guts to go out and make decisions will enhance your career.

Mission Impossible: Judging TCO of Enterprise Software Upgrades

Irregular timing. Business disruption. Endless "options." These are just three reasons that enterprise application upgrades remain a "wild card" business scenario for companies, says Forrester's Paul Hamerman–so you'd b

9 Questions to Consider Before Insourcing Outsourced IT

IT leaders are increasingly considering bringing outsourced functions in-house. While IT can be repatriated, the insourcing process can be costly and complex. Here are nine questions to help you determine whether insourcing is right for your organiza

CRM Systems: Unite or Die?

The founding fathers' "Join or Die" flag symbolizes the problem many large CRM customers have: What to do with your 7 (or 27, or 37) CRM instances?

IT Resumes: Think Twice About the Advice You’ve Been Given

A recruiting manager with an IT staffing firm warns IT professionals to use the resume advice they get from the local employment office, outplacement firms and professional resume writers at their own risk.

Another Proposed Law To Stop Offshore Outsourcing

Three Congressman join forces on a bill aimed at curbing offshoring and ending corporate tax havens.

Your July 4 Fireworks: Made in China, Like Everything Else

China is making much more than iPhone parts. New supply chain data shows they've blown away the global competition on fireworks.

Understanding The Evolving Ecosystem Of Innovation Service Providers

Exploring the landscape of companies unified by a single purpose of helping clients unleash their own innovation potential.

Windows 8 is Enough? Microsoft OS Family Gets Confusing

Microsoft suddenly has more Windows than a skyscraper. Is Windows 8 just the newest member of a sprawling OS family that's growing too big too fast?

Apple Quick Tips: Set Up iOS 4 Folders Wisely

iOS 4 lets you consolidate your number of iPhone app screens, using app folders. But there are a few hitches. Here are 5 quick tips to move your apps into folder without headaches.

iPhone Restaurant Apps: 6 Alternatives to UrbanSpoon

Feeling a little hungry? UrbanSpoon is far from the only iPhone restaurant guide in town. Check out these 6 lesser-known options, with extras ranging from artificial intelligence to local contributors.

Why Your Enterprise App Portfolio Strategy Needs a Reality Check

Expert advice on how to get real about managing your enterprise application portfolio.

15 Free Enterprise Collaboration Tools

Social Networking Ever More Critical to Job Search Success

Job seekers with robust LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter profiles have better access to job opportunities at growing companies than candidates whose job searches don't include active social networking profiles, according to the results of a new su

Are You Missing Hiring the Best People?

If you haven't recently, try spending a few minutes reading a few postings on one of the job web sites (CareerBuilder, Monster, Workopolis, etc). The typical full-time job posting details the job's functions and qualifications for candidate

Supreme Court Didn’t Touch The Real Issue With Sarbox

People who are determined to lie and steal will do so. And if that's the case, Monday's Supreme Court ruling on the Sarbanes-Oxley law's oversight board doesn't touch the real question, says one CIO. Does a law that today boils do

Outsourcing Opposites – India Creates U.S. Jobs

A new report indicates India has created thousands of jobs here in the United States. But what’s it all mean?

Oracle: Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game

Lots of you say you hate Oracle. But based on their latest financials, you don't hate 'em enough to leave.

Enterprise Architecture Tools – Don’t Dig to China

Adoption of an Enterprise Architecture tool requires a mature EA Practice. Immature teams are tempted to over use it.