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Companies Explore Virtual Worlds As Collaboration Tools

Virtual worlds like Second Life aren't just for games; companies are experimenting with virtual environments for everything from training exercises to meeting spaces for remote workers. But the technology still has pitfalls.

Best-Laid Plans For The Economic Slowdown

What will you change if the economy keeps slowing?

Thank You, Bill

As Bill Gates nears retirement, we consider his legacy.

Five Questions to Ask Security Appliance Vendors

Before you buy a consolidated appliance or a number of point solutions, consider these questions to help you get back to basics, consolidate your security infrastructure and strengthen enterprise security.

Desktop Computing 3.0: Will Virtualization Steal the Show?

How thin will the next round of client computing devices be? Intel and VMware both want to answer that question, but there's IT confusion among a bevy of choices from PC virtualization to application streaming. Here's a look at the battle f

Human Error Tops the List of Security Threats

Majority of companies list "human error" as root cause of security failures, well ahead of operations and technology, new Deloitte survey says.

Addition of E-mail Security Services Could Help Google Prove Value in the Enterprise

The new service from Google's Postini subsidiary doesn't require businesses to use enterprise Gmail as their e-mail client, and includes support for Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange and Novell Groupwise.

How TJX Avoided Wall Street’s Wrath

The discount retailer allowed the biggest customer data breach in history, and yet Wall Street barely noticed. Why?

How to Keep Wall Street Analysts Happy

Most financial analysts aren't experts on technology, but they know how to spot an IT-induced financial fire. Here are three hot spots to avoid.

Credit Suisse’s Balancing Act

Game-changing IT projects require time and investment. Wall Street likes quick wins and cost savings. How one public-company CIO balances the two.

A Useful Interview Question for Developers

How Do You Spot a Bad CIO?

Website Serves Up ’08 Campaign Coverage Optimized For Mobile Phones

Political junkies can get their fix using a new website from go2 Media that's optimized for mobile phones. Site serves up news, analysis and commentary on Clinton and Obama, Romney and McCain, and more from the 2008 presidential campaign trail.

Why You Shouldn’t Have an IT Budget

When you focus on how much money is in your IT budget, you miss the big picture. An IT strategy consultant argues that to get the most from your IT investments, you need to consider what you're spending to reach your business goals.

Interview: OpenSUSE’s New Tech Evangelist

Linux advocate Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier signs on as Novell's community manager and new voice of openSUSE users and developers. Hear his thoughts on Linux love, the challenges he expects from his new role, and why techies choose one dist

The Programmer’s Prenup

Are wedding bells in your future? If you or your betrothed happens to be a programmer, it pays to know that special marriage conditions apply. Our handy programmer's prenup helps spell out the details.

Five Things John O’Hurley Has Learned About Customer Service

Seinfeld alum and businessman John O'Hurley talks about bad customer service and why IT must be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers

Are Career Paths the Best for Professional Advancement?

There is no defined path to any professional career any longer. Life events, accomplishments, job experimentation and new interests fuel career development changes.

Does Globalization Create More Competition for CIO Jobs or More Job Opportunities for CIOs?

No Anchovies, Please

Addition of Yahoo Could Help Microsoft Improve Web-Based Software Offerings

While the news about Microsoft's bid for Yahoo centers around advertising, the potential to make enterprise, Web-based software could be a secondary benefit for both companies.

Scan Your Way to the Next Party: University Tests Mobile 2D Barcode System

Case Western does first large-scale U.S. test of mobile "2D codes," which can be scanned by cell phone users to collect everything from shuttle bus status updates to social event details.

Outlook Bright for Macs, Mobile and Open Source, Gartner Predicts

Gartner's crystal ball for next three years: Apple gains 50 percent market share, Green IT flowers and consumer tools gain even more influence.

Pizza, Pigskin, Beer and IT

From Super Bowl ad nostalgia to Bill Belichick's management style, CIO gives you an IT-centric pre-game roundup.

Third Internet Cable Breaks; IT Groups on Alert

Cable breaks today off the coast of Dubai, following two incidents affecting India earlier this week, and IT groups hold their breath. So far, offshore providers have weathered the crisis, even keeping up with real-time services such as call centers

CIO announcements from Best Buy, Belo and IdleAire Technologies

Garmin Touch Screen “nuvifone” Smartphone/GPS Navigator: A True Apple iPhone Rival?

Week 21: Personal Job Search Update

Nascar’s Hendrick Motorsports: The Technology in Its Secret Sauce

To create engines that power a winning team, Hendrick Motorsports relies on information fueled by top-notch technology.

Managing Change: Three Phases of an IT Organization Transformation

The CIO of London-based home improvement retailer Kingfisher had to optimize operations and give business leaders a strong voice in governance before he could innovate with technology.

Will Technology Fuel a Recession Comeback?

U.S. infrastructure needs a massive upgrade, and technology, innovation and green energy sources will play a vital role.

Microsoft Nixes Rumors of 2009 Windows 7 Release

How Secure Is All That Wireless Equipment at the Super Bowl?

The NFL has a roster of radio frequency experts to manage the 10,000 wireless devices and Wi-Fi networks at the big game in Arizona. But no wireless technology is 100 percent safe.

Electronics Recycling Gets Vendor Push

Mandate would create a level playing field for manufacturers, reduce production costs.

Gen Y, Gen X and the Baby Boomers: Workplace Generation Wars

As Boomer bosses relinquish the reins of leadership to Generation X, both are worrying about Generation Y. For the good of the enterprise, everyone needs to do a better job of getting along.

Legal Obstacles Delaying Federated Identity Management

The challenge of identifying and authenticating users has plagued businesses and government agencies for some time. A legal framework can minimize risk.

Microsoft Under Antitrust Scrutiny Until 2009

As some states press for continued vigilance, court rules that Microsoft will remain under U.S. government watch for two more years.

Increased Investment, More Implementations Expected for Enterprise Web 2.0 Technologies

Forrester says big organizations will adopt user-friendly tools like RSS, social networking, blogs and wikis to encourage internal collaboration.

For a Gender-Balanced Workforce, Businesses Should Copy Xerox’s Approach

Without gender balance, your enterprise is hobbled.

Are Mac Lovers Better Than Everyone Else?

The Social Networking Dilemma

Teach for America Adopts Social Networking for Members

Teach for America chose Lotus Connections, IBM's social software suite that includes a profiling function for enterprise social networks.

Citing Botched ERP System, Fire Truck Maker Says IBM Contributed to Bankruptcy

In its Chapter 11 filing, American LaFrance claims a "problem-riddled" ERP transition led to its debt of more than $100 million.

It Worked For Me: Career Advice from Top CIOs

CIOs from FedEx, Campbell's Soup, Carlson and other top companies share the advice that helped them get ahead

Why ERP Systems Are More Important Than Ever

CIOs remain committed to ERP systems despite innovation, integration and cost issues. Why? Business can't live without it.

iMantri Matches Experts with Individuals Seeking Mentoring

This new social networking website takes advantage of AJAX, Flash, Flex and other Web 2.0 technologies and aims to become the Facebook of mentoring.

Recession: A Ripe Time for Web 2.0 Vendors to Strike in the Enterprise?

Nokia Smartphone Reads Photographed Text Aloud to the Blind, Visually Impaired

Software Licensing and Pricing Is Still Too Complex and Costly

A Forrester Research survey of IT professionals finds that enterprise vendors have yet to solve pricing and complexity "pain points."

Three Stress Reduction Tips for the Office

Recommendations to balance mind and body and keep you at the top of your game at work and during other stressful situations.