News

Are You ‘Too Canadian’ to Be a CIO?

Canadian companies are increasingly asking headhunters to look outside its borders — specifically to the U.S. — for new IT leaders.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Nov 5, 2009

CIO Careers

Take My Windows 7 Please: A Resale Tale

An effort to sell an extra copy of Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade version ran into a slight problem: Nobody wanted it.

By Shane O'Neill

Nov 4, 2009

Data Center

SOA Security Solutions: Four Patterns to Grow On

How can you combine diverse products into an SOA security solution for today's needs as well as leave a path for tomorrow's demands? Forrester's Randy Heffner shares four broad solution patterns.

By Randy Heffner

Nov 4, 2009

Enterprise Applications

Beware Cloud Computing’s Hidden Costs

Companies need to explore a multitude of related cloud expenses to ensure that costs don't ultimately outweigh the technology's benefits. Chris Curran shares some key questions regarding architecture, process and flexibility.

By Chris Curran

Nov 4, 2009

Cloud Computing Data Center

Nintendo Wii Left Out in the Cold This Holiday Season

Nintendo's charmed status as the holiday gift that defied even the recession seems to be ending. Should Nintendo's supply chain planners have seen this coming?

By Thomas Wailgum

Nov 4, 2009

Enterprise Applications IT Leadership Supply Chain Management Software

IT Outsourcing: Think Twice Before You Issue a Single RFP

Sure, the big outsourcing providers can offer application development and infrastructure services. But just because they do doesn't mean you should send them a single RFP if you need to provision both. Pace Harmon's Steve Martin explains th

By Stephanie Overby

Nov 4, 2009

Outsourcing

How to Create a Virtual PC on Windows 7

You're not supposed to be able to get XP Mode without the right version of Win7, but if you have a valid XP license, it works just fine. Here's step-by-step instructions on how to do it, plus tips for a safe, hassle-free install.

By Kevin Fogarty

Nov 4, 2009

Small and Medium Business Virtualization Windows

RIM BlackBerry Desktop Manager Update Fixes Security Flaw

BlackBerry-maker RIM has issued a software update to address a serious security flaw in its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software for Windows PCs. The company recommends all Desktop Manager users update the software immediately.

By Al Sacco

Nov 4, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Peter Drucker as Life Coach: New Book Shares Visionary’s Wisdom

The "father of modern management" had as much to say about self-management and personal development as he did about innovation and organizational effectiveness, says Bruce Rosenstein, the author of a new book on Peter Drucker. In this revea

By Meridith Levinson

Nov 4, 2009

Careers Personal Software

Home Depot vs. Trevor Keezer and The God Squad

Does our right to free speech apply to the workplace? Nope.

By Meridith Levinson

Nov 3, 2009

Careers

Exchange 2010: Five Reasons Why I’m Upgrading

Exchange 2010 ships next week, facing more heat than ever from Google Apps and other hosted offerings. Here's a look at one CIO's decision-making process and the five key reasons why he chose on-premises Exchange 2010.

By Shane O'Neill

Nov 3, 2009

Data Center Enterprise Applications IT Leadership

iPhone vs BlackBerry Owners: Survey Pits Sexy Against the Suits

If you're an iPhone, chances are you're a self-confident female, a new survey says. You may want to seek out a BlackBerry boy, because they're less likely to break up a relationship electronically. Read on for more on what your gadget

By Tom Kaneshige

Nov 3, 2009 5 mins

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

5 Questions with NetSuite’s CFO

A high-tech CFO who makes sales calls? It's all in a day's work for NetSuite CFO Jim McGeever. Here's his take on how SaaS is beating big vendor FUD, the Larry Ellison effect, and the future of business apps.

By Thomas Wailgum

Nov 3, 2009

ERP Systems Outsourcing SaaS

Could Offshoring Be Coming to a State or Local Government Near You?

If government agencies could save money by offshoring IT, and in turn be able to cut constituents taxes, is it worth it?

By Beth Bacheldor

Nov 2, 2009

Enterprise Applications

iPhone Debuts in China, Faces Down Grey Market

An "official" 32GB iPhone 3GS in China costs more than $1,000.

By Tom Kaneshige

Nov 2, 2009

Mobile Small and Medium Business

CRM Tips: The Fixed Price is Not Right

Many companies buy CRM consulting services the way they buy hardware: Fixed price. What if this just isn't the right model, no matter how good a price you get?

By David Taber

Nov 2, 2009

CRM Systems Data Center

More Jobs Vanish: IT’s Gains Are Real People’s Losses

Improved IT means many jobs cut in this recession have been cut forever, some job hunters are now learning. While long-sought efficiency improvements have arrived, not everyone is celebrating.

By Thomas Wailgum

Nov 2, 2009

Careers Enterprise Applications IT Leadership

2009 CIO Hall of Fame Honorees

This year's Hall of Fame honorees shine with purpose and passion to advance the next generation of IT leaders.

By Kim S. Nash

Nov 1, 2009

CIO Careers Networking

2009 CIO Hall of Fame Finalists & Judges

This Year's Hall of Fame honorees were judged by 15 former inductees. Our 13 finalists are also listed below.

By The CIO Editorial Staff

Nov 1, 2009

Careers

Leadership Legacy

This year's Hall of Fame honorees share a mission to accelerate IT and enable business success.

By Maryfran Johnson

Nov 1, 2009

CIO

What do project managers value?

When using earned management, think about what it is that you value.

By Jim Vaughan

Oct 30, 2009

IT Leadership

Millennials + Enterprise Software: Doomed to Fail

Care about the future of your company? Ask a Millennial about how they use software today.

By Thomas Wailgum

Oct 30, 2009

Enterprise Applications

Is the Droid Good News for iPhone Owners?

"The more platforms, the merrier," says Gartner analyst. "Competition is a good thing."

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 30, 2009

Mobile Small and Medium Business

Droid vs. iPhone: Predictions, Weigh-ins, Pre-Bout Chatter

Google's Droid makes its debut and stares down the Apple iPhone.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 30, 2009

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Windows 7 Upgrades: Week Round Up

Windows 7 finally released to the masses, and while the OS's reception has been mostly postive, this week saw its share of stories about upgrade snags, security issues, reboots, and installation workarounds. CIO.com's Shane O'Neill rou

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 30, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

11 Rules for IT Delivery Success

How the CIO at A&E Television Networks ensures his IT department delivers systems that wonu0019t fail.

By Thomas Hoffman

Oct 30, 2009

Risk Management

RIM BlackBerry Storm2 Launch-Week Round-Up

RIM's newest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2, launched this week in the United States on Verizon Wireless. CIO.com's Al Sacco rounds up the key news, analysis, unboxing and device images, and pre-release rumors that proved to b

By Al Sacco

Oct 30, 2009 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 in Pictures: The Coolest New Hardware

Microsoft put eye-catching hardware on display at last week's Windows 7 launch event. From netbooks and ultrathins to standard-size laptops and All-in-One touchscreen PCs, here's a close look at the new Windows 7 machines.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 30, 2009

Laptops Small and Medium Business Windows

Dev/Test in the Cloud: Rules for Getting it Right

CIO.com's Bernard Golden explains how to improve your dev/test operations using cloud computing. Consider these practical steps to take as you meld, not replace, your existing environment with the cloud.n

By Bernard Golden

Oct 30, 2009

Cloud Computing Virtualization

You and Your Outsourcer: Take a Relationship Survey

Like in any good relationship, outsourcers and clients need to assess just how healthy things really are.

By Beth Bacheldor

Oct 29, 2009

IT Leadership

You Can Outsource City Hall, but Not Offshore–Yet

Faced with declining revenue and increased demand for IT services, state and local governments are looking to third-party IT providers for help, even amid some high profile public sector outsourcing disasters. And while offshoring remains off the tab

By Stephanie Overby

Oct 29, 2009

Budgeting Government Government IT

How CIOs Can Stay Tech-Savvy

As the business side clamors for constant attention, it's easy for CIOs to lose sight of their roots: technology. And brushing up on your skills can be easier than you think.

By Kristin Burnham

Oct 29, 2009

Careers

Three-Minute Coach

Steps to avoid feeling burned out.

By David Cottrell

Oct 29, 2009

Careers

Bug Forces RIM to Pull BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 MR3 for IBM Lotus Domino

BlackBerry-maker RIM has removed the latest maintenance release for its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 software for Lotus Domino due to a bug that could cause BlackBerry users' past filed messages to be mistakenly moved back into their i

By Al Sacco

Oct 29, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Oracle vs. SAP: Battle of the Fall 2009 Balance Sheets

A head-to-head examination of how the two software giants were able to increase net income during a global recession in which revenues plunged.

By Thomas Wailgum

Oct 29, 2009

ERP Systems Enterprise Applications Outsourcing

Personal Branding Really Is The Key to Finding a New Job

If you're tired of hearing about personal branding, the following anecdote will convince you that it's not a passing fad.

By Meridith Levinson

Oct 28, 2009

Careers

Industry specialization is alive and well (and more CIO placements to report)

By Martha Heller

Oct 28, 2009

Careers

Windows 7: Where Consumers Lead, Enterprises Will Follow?

At the Windows 7 launch event, Microsoft corporate VP of Windows Tami Reller chatted with CIO.com about how Windows 7 came to life differently than Vista, those pesky XP corporate holdouts, and more. Here's our Q&A.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 28, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

Why Even CIOs Need Smart Friends

Regardless of how senior you are, there's someone that knows more than you do. We asked CIOs at Parexel, USG and elsewhere for their best relationship-building techniques.

By Martha Heller

Oct 28, 2009

Careers

Inside One Firm’s Private Cloud Journey

Travel booking and expense firm Concur Technologies uses virtualization and an infrastructure-as-a-service model to slash costs and deployment times for internal business groups. Bonus benefit: Improved compliance tracking.n

By Robert Lemos

Oct 28, 2009

Cloud Computing Data Center

How Northrop Grumman Minimized Spending on Contract Labor

By centralizing labor contract management, Northrop Grumman saved millions.

By Kim S. Nash

Oct 28, 2009

IT Leadership

Business Intelligence: How Analyzing ERP Data Helped a Retailer to Get More Value from Suppliers

A BI project using ERP data allowed furniture retailer Slumberland to find its most profitable suppliersn

By Kim S. Nash

Oct 28, 2009

Enterprise Applications Supply Chain Management Software

What Star Wars Teaches Us About Career Management

Hungry beasts. Murderous bosses. Evil distractions. Master Yoda himself might have a tough time being an IT leader circa 2009, so take these Jedi lessons on career management to heart.

By Thomas Wailgum

Oct 28, 2009

Careers Enterprise Applications Relationship Building

5 Tips for Using Predictive Analytics Software

Predictive analytics can help you make better business decisions, but only if you understand its limitations.

By David F. Carr

Oct 28, 2009

Enterprise Applications

Apple Magic Mouse Still MIA as Software Update Arrives

Apple has issued a new Mac software update that lets Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh users employ the company's cool new, touch-sensitive wireless "Magic Mouse." The problem: You still can't buy the Magic Mouse by itself online or in

By Al Sacco

Oct 28, 2009

Apple MacBook Small and Medium Business

An intranet revamp was the catalyst for enterprise deployment of social networking tools such as Facebook-style home pages, blogs and wikis.

By Kristin Burnham

Oct 28, 2009

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Disaster Can Inspire Quick Move to Desktop Virtualization

In the wake of a hurricane, a Texas hospital system's IT group overcame user reluctance to virtualize desktop PCs. Here's a look at their journey and the thorny little issue that Citrix just solved a few weeks ago: USB port support.

By Kevin Fogarty

Oct 28, 2009

Virtualization