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SUSE brings full support for Docker as Open Container Project launched

As Docker created the much needed Open Container Project (OCP), SUSE announced full support for Docker in SLES

Jun 24, 2015

Red Hat, Samsung poised to take on Apple, IBM in enterprise mobile apps

Red Hat announces its Mobile Application Platform and a partnership with Android king, Samsung, to bring Open Source mobile apps to enterprise customers.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 24, 2015 3 mins

Android Linux Small and Medium Business

The Takeaway: Why Apple will let iOS 9 delete apps

Apple has tweaked iOS 9 to allow it to temporarily delete some of a user's apps if need be to make installation easier on devices with limited storage.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 24, 2015

Apple iOS

The Takeaway: BlackBerry looks to software for recovery

BlackBerry's technology and software licensing revenues were up 150 percent compared to a year ago.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 23, 2015

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Twitter tried to break into social shopping in the past, but its efforts mostly fell flat. The struggling social network hopes to make waves (and revenue) with new product pages built for ecommerce, but is it another ill-conceived initiative?

By Matt Kapko

Jun 23, 2015 4 mins

E-commerce Software Social Networking Apps Twitter

Healthcare providers lament lack of EHR standards

Senators take aim at health record vendors for turning their systems into walled gardens. But healthcare providers fire back at the government for u2018onerousu2019 and u2018inefficientu2019 requirements.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 23, 2015

Electronic Health Records Government Healthcare Industry

What does the future hold for Microsoft Dynamics?

Microsoft Dynamics software line isnu2019t dead. Instead itu2019s moving to be a service you can build into the tools you need to make your businesses processes work better.

By Mary Branscombe

Jun 23, 2015

CRM Systems ERP Systems Enterprise Applications

IBM announces container service for Bluemix

The new IBM Containers service, based on the open source Docker software container technology, is designed to help developers deliver applications across hybrid cloud environments.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 22, 2015

Hybrid Cloud Technology Industry Virtualization

Attention Samsung Galaxy Users: Your phone has a big security flaw

Samsung readies fix for a security flaw that may have compromised as many as 600 million phones, including the Galaxy.

By Bill Snyder

Jun 19, 2015

Malware Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

The Takeaway: Feds eye new rule for workplace wearables

Companies that use wearables as part of their workplace wellness programs may soon have to answer to the U.S. government about how they use the data they collect from employees.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 19, 2015

HIPAA Healthcare Industry Privacy

The Takeaway: Gartner warns against Windows 8.1 deployments now

If your company is planning a move to Windows 8.1, or such a deployment is already under way, you should cancel those plans and wait for Windows 10.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 18, 2015

Small and Medium Business Windows

IBM Bluemix powers hybrid cloud apps for IoT, analytics

Capgemini subsidiary Sogeti will use IBM Bluemix to help developers and clients in 15 countries build Internet of Things and analytics applications for a range of vertical industries.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 18, 2015

Hybrid Cloud Internet of Things Technology Industry

LibreOffice now available on Apple’s Mac App Store

Collabora is bringing LibreOffice to Mac OS X.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 18, 2015 4 mins

Enterprise Applications Open Source

Top 4 revelations about SharePoint

The unveiling of SharePoint Server 2016 the Microsoft Ignite Conference put an end to speculation about the future of the on-premises version of the popular collaboration product, and pointed the way toward the future as well.

By Jonathan Hassell

Jun 18, 2015

Collaboration Software Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business

The Takeaway: Elop out as Nadella shakes up Microsoft’s executive team

Microsoft has reshuffled its executive ranks, getting rid of former Nokia chief Stephen Elop and handing more responsibilities to Windows head Terry Myerson.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 17, 2015

IT Leadership

Raspberry Pi Foundation announces official case for the Pi

It took them more than two years to bring this beautiful case to the market

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 17, 2015 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Linux Open Source

LinkedIn Pulse mobile app gets smarter news streams

LinkedIn's updated Pulse news app for Android and iOS serves personalized news streams based on your LinkedIn profile attributes and connections. It can also help you keep tabs on key developments in your industry.

By Matt Kapko

Jun 17, 2015

Android LinkedIn Mobile Apps

Fan experience key to success of drones, VR in pro sports

Professional sports organizations are hoping to use drones and virtual reality to improve team performance and gain competitive advantage, but the technologies will have to provide real value for fans in addition to business ROI.

By Lauren Brousell

Jun 17, 2015

Consumer Electronics

The Takeaway: Firefox may get multi-processing after all

Mozilla, which has been talking about adding multi-processing to its Firefox browser since 2009, appears poised to finally take the plunge.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 16, 2015

Browsers Firefox

Land Rover shows off remote-control app and self-driving features

Land Rover developed a mobile app that lets drivers control their SUVs in sticky situations, from outside of their vehicles, as well as an autonomous system for multi-point turns.

By Al Sacco

Jun 16, 2015

Car Tech Consumer Electronics

MATE 1.10: Lighter and better

The latest release of MATE desktop environment is here!

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 15, 2015

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

Office 365 and Google for Work adoption rates to grow rapidly

Many large businesses are hesitant to forsake their legacy systems for a fully cloud-based infrastructure, but the number of smaller organizations that will run all of their IT services in the cloud is expected to more than double within the next tw

By Matt Kapko

Jun 15, 2015

Cloud Computing

New CIO authorities only first step toward better federal IT

New legislation strengthens the role of the federal CIO, but without cultural shifts within the government to empower the role, the impact could be limited.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 15, 2015

CIO Government IT Strategy

IBM commits to Apache Spark compute engine

Big Blue will embed Spark in its platforms and offer itas a service on its IBM Bluemix cloud. It will also an donate its IBM SystemML machine learning technology to the Spark open source ecosystem.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 15, 2015

Analytics Big Data Hadoop

The Takeaway: Here’s how Windows 10 updates will work

As Microsoft preps Windows 10 for its July 29 rollout, the company is putting the finishing touches on how it will offer regular updates and patches. One thing is clear: Big changes are coming.

By Ken Mingis

Jun 15, 2015

Small and Medium Business Windows

Is Chrome OS getting native Chromecast support?

The move would let you stream your entire desktop to Chromecast.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 12, 2015 4 mins

Linux Open Source Operating Systems

U.S. surveillance programs are killing the tech industry

Thanks to massive government surveillance, specifically the NSAu2019s national and international spy programs, the U.S. tech industry is likely to lose more than $35 billion from foreign customers by 2016.

By Rob Enderle

Jun 12, 2015

Government Privacy Technology Industry

The Takeaway: What’s behind the Duqu 2.0 hit on Kaspersky Lab

The company's namesake founder posits that the attackers wanted security intel

By Ken Mingis

Jun 11, 2015

Cybercrime Security

Traction Watch: Talkdesk Lets Businesses Create a Call Center ‘In 5 Minutes’

Live customer service is making a comeback, but this time it is on-demand and real-time. Learn why DEMO Traction alum Talkdesk was able to raise $15 million.

By James A. Martin

Jun 11, 2015 5 mins

CRM Systems SaaS Startups

IT continues to struggle to find software developers, data analysts

While businesses plan to increase IT hiring in 2015, it may be easier said than done, especially when it comes to hiring software developers.rn

By Sharon Florentine

Jun 11, 2015

Careers IT Jobs IT Leadership

Health IT could curb prescription drug abuse, but adoption lags

Legal uncertainties and challenges with interoperability and usability have kept many healthcare providers from embracing systems for electronic prescribing of controlled substances.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 11, 2015

Government Healthcare Industry Regulation

Cloud tech can make a Supreme Court decision against Obamacare irrelevant

If opponents of the Affordable Care Act prevail in their court battle, Amazon Web Services can essentially nullify the victory.

By Steven Max Patterson

Jun 10, 2015

Cloud Computing Healthcare Industry Legal

What Apple News means to publishers, advertisers and you

Many publishers are finding profits elusive in a mobile-first world. The upcoming Apple News app just might be the revenue boost they all seek. However, with a few false steps it could also devolve into yet another useless walled garden of ad-centric

By Matt Kapko

Jun 10, 2015

Operating Systems Social Networking Apps

Why Pinterest’s ‘Buy It’ button is big for online retailers

Pinterest users will soon be able to make purchases directly from the site via a new 'Buy It' button. The concept of 'Buyable Pins' is simple, but it could play a key role in the future of online retail.

By Lauren Brousell

Jun 10, 2015

E-commerce Software Pinterest Social Networking Apps

Cascading big data framework gets Apache Tez support

Big data application platform specialist Concurrent, primary sponsor of the Cascading open source Java big data application framework, has released Cascading 3.0 with support for the Apache Tez compute fabric.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 9, 2015

Analytics Big Data Open Source

The Takeaway: With iOS 9 and El Capitan, Apple embraces hardware compatibility

Apple clearly embraced backward compatibility with the hardware requirements for the next version of OS X and iOS 9 for mobile devices.

By CIO.com staff

Jun 9, 2015

MacBook Operating Systems iPhone

Pentaho adds Amazon EMR, SAP HANA to data integration platform

The data integration specialist, recently acquired by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), updates its platform offer support for Amazon EMR and SAP HANA.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 9, 2015

Analytics Big Data Technology Industry

MapR 5.0 Hadoop supports real-time applications

MapR Technologies latest version of its Hadoop distribution auto-synchronizes storage, database and search indices to support real-time applications.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 9, 2015

Analytics Big Data Hadoop

The Takeaway: Microsoft’s IE soon to lose its workplace browser crown

Google's Chrome browser is expected to pass Microsoft's Internet Explorer in the workplace by the end of the year.

By CIO.com staff

Jun 8, 2015

Browsers Small and Medium Business Windows

“Essentials of Linux Systems Administration” course arrives on EdX

LFS201 enrollment is open now on edx.org

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jun 5, 2015

Careers Linux Open Source

Midsize U.S. cities offer attractive alternative to offshoring IT

Companies take a second look at domestic outsourcing options as Syracuse, Jacksonville, Tampa and Lansing top the list of American hot spots for IT and business process services.

By Stephanie Overby

Jun 5, 2015

Outsourcing

Facebook, Twitter represent bulk of blocked traffic on corporate networks

The average employee attempts to access blocked social media sites six times every day, according to a new report. While many of those attempts are unintentional, they still represent potential security risks for CIOs and their IT departments.

By Matt Kapko

Jun 5, 2015 2 mins

Security Social Networking Apps

The Takeaway: Wearables still have 3 hurdles to clear

With the Apple Watch now showing up on wrists and Android Wear devices arriving regularly, it seems the wearables market is set for take-off. But storm clouds lurk.

By CIO.com staff

Jun 4, 2015

E-commerce Software Privacy Wearables

HDS adds to advanced analytics portfolio with Pentaho buy

With today's acquisition of Pentaho, Hitachi Data Systems looks to take a leadership role in the Internet of Things, operational technology, big data and machine-to-machine analytics.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 4, 2015

Analytics Big Data Mergers and Acquisitions

Medicare data available to help businesses ‘shake up’ healthcare

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services looks to the developer community to build products and tools on top of government data, urging a focus on apps to improve care and ensure security.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 4, 2015

Government Healthcare Industry

The Takeaway: SSD prices continue to fall for OEMs

Average prices for 128GB SSDs hit a milestone in the second quarter of the year, falling to $50 for PC makers. Consumers are seeing lower prices, too.

By CIO.com staff

Jun 3, 2015 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Solid-State Drives

How Intel Unite keeps projectors and meetings on track

One of the biggest meeting time wasters is the difficulty of connecting cables to projectors. Intel hopes to solve this with its new Unite platform.

By Patrick Moorhead

Jun 2, 2015 5 mins

CPUs and Processors Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

The Takeaway: Microsoft begins its Windows 10 push

The company is urging Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to upgrade this summer

By CIO.com staff

Jun 1, 2015 2 mins

Computers IT Strategy Small and Medium Business

Cloud computing more about agile development than cost

Experts tout the importance of bringing together business, financial and tech teams when considering a move to the cloud.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 1, 2015 3 mins

Agile Development Cloud Computing

Google’s Polymer 1.0 brings reuse and better branding to Web development

Googleu2019s Polymer 1.0 library promises to tame Web development awash in HTML soup, and make it easier for developers to create feature-laden apps and websites.

By Steven Max Patterson

May 29, 2015 5 mins

Development Tools Mobile Development Web Development