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OS X El Capitan reviews: A big thumbs up from the critics

Reviewers like the latest release of Apple's operating system for the Mac

By Jim Lynch

Sep 30, 2015

Consumer Electronics MacOS

How CIOs are meeting the needs of customers in the ‘mobile moment’

Customer journey maps, responsive design and a mobile-first mindset are key elements to a mobile IT strategy

By CIO Executive Council

Sep 30, 2015

CIO IT Strategy Small and Medium Business

Apple’s Cook looks to grow its $25 billion enterprise business

During a keynote address in San Francisco yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the company's recent focus on the enterprise, and suggested that modern businesses can do much more with mobility than simple messaging and browsing.

By Matt Kapko

Sep 30, 2015

Apple MacBook Small and Medium Business

Google’s new Android tablet is called Pixel C, and it’s disappointing

These are not the Droids I was looking for…rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 29, 2015 4 mins

Android Consumer Electronics Open Source

Microsoft launches its big data service running on Linux

Welcome to Satya Nadella's Microsoft. Gone are the days when Microsoft treated Linux like a cancer.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 29, 2015

Big Data Hadoop Linux

MapR adds in-Hadoop document database

MapR Technologies has added native JSON support to its MapR-DB NoSQL database, giving developers the capability to quickly deliver scalable applications that leverage continuous analytics on real-time data.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 29, 2015

Big Data Data Mining Hadoop

The Dutch government is determined to speed up ODF adoption

During the recent ODF Plugfest event, the Dutch govt. also announced plans to join the u00a0OASIS ODF technical committee.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 28, 2015 3 mins

Open Source

Fancred is a sports-centric social network that offers live streaming and gamification features as well as news and scores, making it a one-stop shop for fans. But how does its mobile app score for additional news sources, fantasy sports integration

By Lauren Brousell

Sep 28, 2015

Android Mobile Apps iOS

Cloudera unveils in-memory store, security layer for Hadoop

The Hadoop distribution specialist today announced a new open source project designed to enable real-time analytic applications in Hadoop as well as a new open source security layer for fine-grained unified access control enforcement.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 28, 2015

Analytics Big Data Hadoop

Developers learn on the go with MongoDB University mobile app

A new iOS app for MongoDB University allows students to download video lessons and quizzes for access on the go, even when bandwidth is sporadic or expensive.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 25, 2015

Developer IT Skills Mobile Apps

Cognizant-Verizon alliance offers enterprise digital transformation services

While the details of the Cognizant-Verizon collaboration are vague, itu2019s clear that IT service providers will seeking new angles to compete.

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 25, 2015

Innovation Internet Service Providers Small and Medium Business

iPhone 6s battery reviews

Find out what reviewers are saying about the battery life of the iPhone 6s. Is it better or worse than the iPhone 6?

By Jim Lynch

Sep 23, 2015

iOS iPhone

Cybersecurity legislation still draws intense opposition

Efforts to craft legislation that would promote sharing cyberthreat information between the private sector and government u2013 without jeopardizing privacy, civil liberties and leaving organizations vulnerable to liability u2013 isnu2019t there yet,

By Taylor Armerding

Sep 23, 2015

Cybercrime Data and Information Security Government

Splunk updates platform, adds monitoring and analytics services

Splunk Enterprise 6.3 is intended to help the platform scale data collection for DevOps and Internet of Things devices, while the new Splunk IT Service Intelligence aims to deliver a central and unified view of critical IT services.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 23, 2015

Analytics Business Intelligence

4 out of 5 Google for Work customers avoid Google Drive

Google released new statistics that reveal that only 20 percent of its business customers use its Drive cloud storage service each month. The company also announced that Ernst & Young has verified Drive's support for privacy standards.

By Matt Kapko

Sep 22, 2015

Cloud Storage

Is ICD-10 healthcare’s Y2K moment?

A massive change is about to hit the healthcare industry. Some are even calling ICD-10 healthcareu2019s Y2K, only this time itu2019s real. So why arenu2019t more doctors ready for it? And why does no one seem to care or even know about it?

By Ken Terry

Sep 22, 2015

Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry

How data analytics finds the truth — in baseball and in business

Speaking at the NetSuite NYSE Disruption Summit at the New York Stock Exchange, baseball luminaries Bill James and Billy Beane talk data, truth and the new frontier for sabermetrics.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 22, 2015

Big Data Sports Software Technology Industry

Google brings Android degree courses to India

Will offer 1,000 scholarships to the Android Developer Nanodegree program

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 21, 2015 2 mins

Android Careers Open Source

Open-source code powers many of today's most popular apps and platforms, and it's critical for companies to choose the appropriate frameworks for their specific needs, but other equally important factors also exist, according to leaders fro

By Matt Kapko

Sep 21, 2015

Developer Development Tools Open Source

HP’s divide, layoff and conquer strategy a challenge for managers

HP CEO Meg Whitman announced layoffs of 30,000 workers in an attempt to refocus and restructure the company. But is it already too late? And how will front-line managers handle retaining and motivating workers?

By Sharon Florentine

Sep 21, 2015 5 mins

Careers Relationship Building Staff Management

How ‘joint employer’ ruling impacts IT outsourcing customers

The National Labor Relations Boardu2019s recent change in definition of 'joint employer' could have implications for IT outsourcing customers.

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 21, 2015

Outsourcing Technology Industry

Exclusive social sharing site Quibb gives technology professionals a space to connect with likeminded users to find, share and comment on industry-specific content.

By Kristin Burnham

Sep 21, 2015

Social Networking Apps

Microsoft has built a Linux-based operating system

Don't get too excited; it's not going to power the next Windows….

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 18, 2015

Linux Open Source SDN

Could better user design unlock EHR potential?

Healthcare providers have widely adopted electronic health record systems, but the technology will never meet the promise of a more engaged patient base if consumers don't get on board.

By Kenneth Corbin

Sep 18, 2015

Electronic Health Records Government Healthcare Industry

Why enterprise digital transformation efforts stall

Most enterprises are likely to hit a roadblock after the initial stage of digital adoption. Everest Group calls this phenomenon the u2018digital trough.u2019

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 18, 2015

Big Data Cloud Security Data and Information Security

Mirantis Launches NFV Initiative with Citrix, Metaswitch and Overture Networks

Software defined networking solution makes networking agile, scalable and cost effective

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 17, 2015 3 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source OpenStack

Microsoft’s Cortana gives Salesforce customers insights into sales pipeline

Microsoft and Alpine Metrics have joined forces with Salesforce.com to bring the power of predictive analytics to the sales pipeline.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 16, 2015

CRM Systems Microsoft Predictive Analytics

iOS 9 reviews: The critics give it a thumbs up

Apple's iOS 9 operating system gets high grades from most reviewers

By Jim Lynch

Sep 16, 2015 8 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business iOS

IBM and HCL announce partnership, unveil IoT plans

The new partners will bring together solution architects and technical experts at a new Incubation Center in India to work with clients to solve challenges around the enterprise and industrial Internet of Things.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 16, 2015

IBM Internet Technology Industry

What CIOs can learn from Facebook’s use of open source

Facebook detailed its philosophy on open source at the company's annual @Scale developer conference this week. The companyu2019s head of open source also shared some related advice for IT professionals.

By Matt Kapko

Sep 15, 2015 3 mins

CIO Facebook Open Source

Chief risk and compliance officer makes rare move to CIO

Marsh & McLennan Companies, a professional services organization, moves its chief risk and compliance officer to a broader, technology-focused role, highlighting the growing importance of technology strategy within large companies.

By Clint Boulton

Sep 15, 2015

CIO Compliance Risk Management

Rackspace brings Ubuntu to its dedicated servers

One of the most popular Linux-based operating system is now available across Rackspace's cloud portfolio.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 11, 2015

Cloud Computing Linux Open Source

iPad Pro’s potential as a laptop replacement excites CIOs

With its 12.9-inch Retina Display and 64-bit processor, three CIOs say the iPad Pro could be a laptop replacement or, at least, a tablet alternative for healthcare workers, sales professionals and students.

By Clint Boulton

Sep 11, 2015

CIO Laptops Technology Industry

4 ways Apple missed the mark with iPhone 6s

Apple is the toast of the tech world this week, thanks in no small part to the introduction of its latest iPhone duo. However, the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus lack a number of enhancements that in some ways leave them lagging behind the competition.

By Al Sacco

Sep 11, 2015

Apple Smartphones iPhone

How captive IT offshore centers are driving IT innovation

Companies like Amazon, Tesco and Honeywell are looking to offshore IT subsidiaries to deliver digital transformation.

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 11, 2015

Innovation Outsourcing Startups

Exclusive: Plex is coming to Apple TV

With the arrival of tvOS and tvOS SDK, Plex will eventually arrive on Apple TV after all these years.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 10, 2015 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Consumer Electronics Open Source

IBM Watson Health gets new home and its first GM

IBM has opened IBM Watson Health global headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., and announced a slew of new partnerships along with two new Watson solutions. The unit also gained its first general manager.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 10, 2015

Healthcare Industry IBM Technology Industry

3 telltale signs Apple is changing its enterprise tune

Apple's new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, combined with a surprise visit from Microsoft yesterday, all suggest Apple is finally ready to get serious about enterprise.

By Matt Kapko

Sep 10, 2015

Apple MacOS iPhone

First look at Apple’s enterprise-focused iPad Pro

Apple today took the wraps off its largest tablet ever: the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The business-oriented tablet is also designed for use with a number of productivity-focused accessories, including the new 'Apple Pencil' and a sleek keyboard c

By Al Sacco

Sep 9, 2015 3 mins

Small and Medium Business Tablet PCs Technology Industry

Behold! The $60 Raspberry Pi touchscreen is now available

You can convert your Raspberry Pi server into a PiPad!

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 9, 2015 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Linux Open Source

What the iPad Pro needs to compete in the enterprise

Apple is feeling the heat as Windows and Android tablets and hybrid devices start to take enterprise market share. But will the iPad Pro be the tablet of business user's dreams? Maybe, but it only if it includes a few important features.

By Sarah K. White

Sep 8, 2015

Small and Medium Business Tablets iPad

Six-legged, Ubuntu-powered spider drone is coming

The Erle Spider will support 3rd party apps

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 8, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 Beta brings improved container support

RHEL is optimizing its operating systems for those who are planning to deploy containers.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 4, 2015

Linux Open Source Virtualization

3 new Google Docs features enterprises will appreciate

Google Docs users gain three new productivity features released this week, including voice input and a research tool.

By Matt Kapko

Sep 3, 2015

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

3 reasons to use Instagram’s new Direct message features

New features within Instagram's Direct message component provide better ways to share photos, profiles, locations and hashtags.

By Lauren Brousell

Sep 3, 2015

Consumer Electronics Social Networking Apps

Feds advance open data roadmap despite challenges

The DATA Act aims to bring transparency to government spending, but officials are mindful of the compliance burden and cultural challenges in effecting reform.

By Kenneth Corbin

Sep 3, 2015

Big Data Budgeting Government

Open source, open standard, royalty-free media codecs? That’s the promise of the newly formed Alliance for Open Media

One Codec to rule them all, One Codec to find them, One Codec to bring them all, and in the multimedia bind them.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 2, 2015 3 mins

Open Source

Linux Foundation is giving away Chromebooks

Enroll in a Linux Foundation training course in the month of September and get a Chromebook for free.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Sep 1, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Shadow BYOD runs rampant in federal government

A new survey highlights the extent to which government employees insist on bringing their own devices to work, despite rules to the contrary.

By Kenneth Corbin

Sep 1, 2015

Careers Government Government IT

Android Wear for iOS gives iPhone owners more smartwatch options

A new iOS app from Google lets iPhone owners see phone notifications on Android Wear smartwatches. It has a few drawbacks, but, overall, it's great news for Apple users who seek variety in watch styles.

By Al Sacco

Aug 31, 2015

Android Smartwatches iPhone