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The Most In-Demand Marketing Tech Skills

As organizations look to strengthen their digital presence, jobs in digital marketing are in demand and expected to rise 38 percent by year's end, according to Mondo data.

By Rich Hein

Jun 30, 2014 4 mins

CMO Careers IT Jobs

Are Digital Retailers Focusing Their Security in the Wrong Place?

Digital retailers spend the lion's share of their IT security budget on network security, but most experts say they'd be better off focusing elsewhere.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 27, 2014 5 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Retail Industry

The Danger of Google’s Development Cadence

Instead of updating products every six weeks, as Google promised at the I/O developer conference, the company might want to slow down and make sure its products and services actually represent what its customers want.

By Rob Enderle

Jun 27, 2014 4 mins

Internet Mobile Apps Privacy

Google+ Noticeably Absent at Google I/O

Google didn't just ignore its social network at its developer conference this week, writes CIO.com's Matt Kapko. It's already acting as if Google+ doesn't exist at all.

By Matt Kapko

Jun 26, 2014 4 mins

Internet Social Networking Apps

Amazon Web Services Sharpens Focus on Public Sector

Hardly content to rest on its laurels, Amazon is adding clients in the government, education and nonprofit sectors, vying for public-sector contracts and looking to build its apps marketplace into a research and development hub.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 26, 2014 4 mins

Cloud Management Cloud Security Developer

Google Gets Down to Business with Android Work, Cloud Drive for Work

Google announced two new enterprise initiatives at its 2014 I/O developer conference: Android Work and Google Drive for Work. CIO.com's Al Sacco details the new IT security features in Android and breaks down the cloud-storage enhancements for b

By Al Sacco

Jun 26, 2014 4 mins

Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Google’s Plan to Fix Email

At this week's Google I/O conference in San Francisco, Google announced that it's taking a novel approach to improving email.

By Matt Weinberger, CITEworld

Jun 26, 2014 3 mins

Enterprise Applications Internet

Don’t Use Mobile Management to Build BlackBerry all Over Again

Learn from Lego — to users, everything is awesome.

By Mary Branscombe, CITEworld

Jun 25, 2014 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

CIA Off and Running With Amazon Web Services

The CIA intends to have its AWS deployment near completion this summer, it said at an AWS conference in Washington. The spy agency is working through security challenges while looking ahead to significant operating efficiencies and cost savings.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 25, 2014 5 mins

Cloud Management Cloud Security Hybrid Cloud

The Truth About Enterprises and the Public Cloud

Many companies look to the public cloud to cut costs, overhead and time to deployment. However, businesses need to understand how dramatically a move to the cloud will affect a key constituency: The IT department.

By Jonathan Hassell

Jun 24, 2014 7 mins

Cloud Management Private Cloud System Management

Native Data Analysis Comes to MongoDB

With the latest release of its business analytics and data integration platform, Pentaho claims to make it easier for organizations to apply analytics to their big data.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 24, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Business Intelligence Data Warehousing

NFL’s CIO Tackles Big Data, Player Safety and In-Game Technology

The National Football League's CIO, a position that didn't exist three years ago, explains how the NFL is tackling big data challenges, overhauling stats and bringing new technology on the field and behind the scenes.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 23, 2014 5 mins

Big Data CIO IT Strategy

The demand for social media skills is growing fast. If you are entering the workforce for the first time (or want a new challenge) building up your social media marketing skills is a good strategy. Below are the 15 best-paying places to launch your c

By Matt Kapko

Jun 23, 2014 6 mins

Careers Marketing Social Networking Apps

Healthcare Cloud Use Prevalent, Poised to Spread, HIMSS Says

Survey results from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's analytics arm says more than 80 percent of organizations use cloud services, primarily to host apps and data. Concerns remain, particularly around security and uptim

By Brian Eastwood

Jun 20, 2014 2 mins

Cloud Management Healthcare Industry Hybrid Cloud

BMC and the Anatomy of a Successful Turnaround

Most tech companies trying to turn themselves around start with the products that customers don't want right now, not the products those customers will want several years from now. That's why most turnaround efforts fail. BMC, having gone p

By Rob Enderle

Jun 20, 2014 5 mins

Budgeting IT Strategy Innovation

IT Outsourcing Provider Infosys Gets Facelift With New CEO

Indian outsourcing provider Infosys is making some fundamental changes, starting with appointing a new CEO, to transform itself and regain its prominence in the offshore IT services industry. However, it will take more than a new CEO to transform the

By Stephanie Overby

Jun 20, 2014 5 mins

H-1B Visas Outsourcing

Facebook Takes Another Swipe at Snapchat With Slingshot

Facebook is taking another run at Snapchat. This time with an app that works more like a boomerang than a slingshot. The app's unique features and silly sounds make for a playful experience, but CIO.com's Matt Kapko writes it's also an

By Matt Kapko

Jun 19, 2014 6 mins

Facebook Internet Small and Medium Business

5 Innovations That Make Video Surveillance More Effective

Criminals get a little more sophisticated every day. Fortunately, so does video surveillance technology. Here are five options to consider for your business, no matter the size.

By John Brandon

Jun 17, 2014 3 mins

Data and Information Security Physical Security Privacy

Microsoft Aims to Take Predictive Analytics Mainstream

Microsoft moves to make machine learning available for organizations of all sizes with a cloud-based machine learning service that uses visual workflows and templates.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 16, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Business Intelligence

10 Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 Success Stories

Organizations around the world are unlocking business intelligence with the cloud-based Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 service. Here are 10 examples of its success in the real-world.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 16, 2014 7 mins

Business Intelligence Cloud Computing Microsoft 365

What Is Going Wrong With BYOD?

The Bring Your Own Device movement was supposed to make employees more productive while saving companies money. But a funny thing is happening on the way to mobile nirvana: Companies aren't doing it, according to a new study by CompTIA.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 13, 2014 5 mins

CIO Small and Medium Business Smartphones

HP Places Its Data Center Bet on ‘The Machine’

Many industry leaders over the years have developed technology to drive data center innovation. However, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle writes that HP's Machine concept — which treats the data center as an appliance — looks to redesign the dat

By Rob Enderle

Jun 13, 2014 5 mins

Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy Servers

Starbucks Powermat Support Could Sway Wireless-Charging Standards Battle

Starbucks is rolling out Duracell "Powermat Spots" in its U.S. cafes to let customers wirelessly charge mobile devices, with one notable caveat. The move is a big win for Duracell and the PMA charging standard.

By Al Sacco

Jun 12, 2014 3 mins

Small and Medium Business Smartphones Tablets

How do you break through all the noise on social media sites? Here are 14 creative, timely and, in some cases, crazy, examples of how organizations achieved social media success.

By James A. Martin

Jun 10, 2014 9 mins

Enterprise Storage Marketing Social Networking Apps

Why Mobile Strategies Are Stalling at Many Enterprises

CIOs know the value of having a mobile strategy. So why aren't companies doing it right? A study from Accenture sheds some light on why some companies aren't moving forward fast enough with their mobility initiatives.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 10, 2014 3 mins

IT Strategy Mobile Small and Medium Business

Jaspersoft Aims to Simplify Embedding Analytics and Visualizations

TIBCO Jaspersoft is offering up a new JavaScript framework to make it simple to embed full business intelligence capabilities into applications.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 10, 2014 3 mins

Business Intelligence

‘Salesforce Wear:’ A Wearable Tech Toolset for the Enterprise

Salesforce.com today announced "Salesforce Wear," which the company says is a first-of-its-kind developer program that focuses on wearable technology in the enterprise.

By Al Sacco

Jun 10, 2014 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Developer Small and Medium Business

CompTIA Taps Brain Science to Help You Conquer Certification Testing

CompTIA's CertMaster combines principles from neurobiology, cognitive psychology and game studies to help you learn new material and retain it for the long term.

By Sharon Florentine

Jun 9, 2014 3 mins

Certifications IT Jobs IT Skills

3 Ways Women Are Driving Change in Tech

It can be hard for women at the top of the corporate ladder to really drive change. (It's a challenge for men, too.) Moderating a panel at the recent Women in Technology Summit, though, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle discovered that women outside

By Rob Enderle

Jun 9, 2014 7 mins

Big Data IT Strategy Marketing

Real-World Horror Stories Show Why Data Security Is So Hard

In today's bring-your-own-device and cloud services enterprise, real-world stories of data loss abound. What's really horrifying: Things seem to be getting worse.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 6, 2014 4 mins

Cloud Security Compliance Data Breach

Captive Offshore Centers Remain Cost Competitive With Outsourcing

A new study from the Everest Group reports that most global in-house offshore centers deliver more savings than offshore outsourcing.

By Stephanie Overby

Jun 6, 2014 3 mins

Outsourcing

Why Health Data Is a Big Data Challenge

There's no shortage of health data, and it's growing at a rapid clip, but experts in the field cite challenges around making that information useful, readable and relevant to the physicians and patients who need it most.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 6, 2014 4 mins

Government Government IT Healthcare Industry

10 Father’s Day Gifts to Help Dad Feel Young and Cool

Dad isn't getting any younger. Why not get him a Father's Day gift that makes him feel young and cool again? Here are 10 ideas.

By Paul Mah

Jun 6, 2014 6 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Tech Industry Subscribes to New Revenue Model

All signs point to a bright future for subscriptions. The Internet of Things and wearables mega trends promise to open the floodgates to subscription opportunities. For a case in point, Apple just bought Beats for $3 billion, not so much for the popu

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 5, 2014 4 mins

Financial Services Industry Internet Marketing

Most Popular Mobile Apps in 6 Key Industries

Some industries adopt technology more quickly than others, but even the most careful and slowest-moving industries have bought into the value of mobile apps. Here are the top 10 apps in each of six major industries.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jun 5, 2014 5 mins

Markets Mobile Apps

CIO-CFO Collaboration Critical for Advancing Federal IT

As the federal government look to cut IT costs, drive efficiencies and advance objectives, department CIOs and CFOs are urged to break down siloes within and among agencies. One idea: Eliminate multiple contracts for services that all government depa

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 4, 2014 4 mins

CIO Government IT Small and Medium Business

Apple iOS 8’s 12 Best Business Features

Apple didn't dedicate much of its iOS 8 announcement to the enterprise, but the new mobile OS is actually packed with features that will appeal to both IT admins and business users. Here's a look at 12 notable iOS 8 features for the enterpr

By Al Sacco

Jun 3, 2014 8 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business iPhone

MapR Extends Hadoop’s Reach With Big Data App Gallery

Hadoop distribution specialist MapR Technologies unveiled its new MapR App Gallery at Hadoop Summit, showcasing big data apps from ecosystem partners that are aimed at developers, administrators and analysts. MapR also cemented a partnership with big

By Thor Olavsrud

Jun 3, 2014 4 mins

Big Data Business Intelligence Data Warehousing

HHS, FDA Expand Access to Open Health Data

The Obama administration has released new datasets on adverse drug events and Medicare pricing. This offers researchers and developers alike a chance to build novel applications and identify cost trends, all in the name of improving efficiency and pr

By Kenneth Corbin

Jun 2, 2014 3 mins

Developer Government IT Healthcare Industry

Is Hardware Back? Mobile and Cloud Technology Offer Clues

Plenty of prognosticators proclaim that hardware is dead. Those who do underestimate the impact of the cloud and mobile computing, both of which require a heavy investment in (often unseen) hardware in order to meet customer's increasing demands

By Jonathan Hassell

Jun 2, 2014 6 mins

CPUs and Processors High-Performance Computing Server Virtualization

Will Microsoft and Salesforce.com Really Be Partners?

It means a lot when two competitors actually cooperate, as Microsoft and Salesforce.com have agreed to do in a 'global, strategic partnership.' But to whom does it mean a lot — and will anything tangible emerge?

By David Taber

Jun 2, 2014 3 mins

CRM Systems Microsoft Office Office Suites

10 Google Glass Etiquette Dos and Don’ts

There's not necessarily a right or wrong way to use Google Glass, but there are certainly smart and not-so-smart ways. CIO.com's own Glass Explorer Al Sacco shares 10 Glass etiquette dos and don'ts.

By Al Sacco

May 30, 2014 7 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Small and Medium Business

5 benchmarking alternatives that will improve outsourcing relationships

Benchmarking can pit you against your IT outsourcing supplier on prices. Here are five friendlier alternatives to keep costs competitive and your relationship positive.

By Stephanie Overby

May 30, 2014 5 mins

IT Leadership Outsourcing

Is the PC Dead? Not at Dell, Which Is Doubling Down

For Dell, reports of the personal computer's death have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the company's seeing good growth from its PC and thin client lines. Credit new designs, higher screen resolutions, a program for helping users migrat

By Rob Enderle

May 30, 2014 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Laptops Tablet PCs

Apple’s History Offers Insight Into CMO-CIO Relationship

Liz Allen, a former Apple marketing executive, has seen the volatile relationship between CMOs and CIOs evolving over the years. CMOs were worshipped and CIOs despised at Apple, but Allen isn't taking sides: 'If you're at odds, your co

By Tom Kaneshige

May 29, 2014 5 mins

CIO Consumer Electronics Marketing

Silicon Valley Tech Execs Behaving Badly

Move over Donald Sterling. The exploits of these misbehaving technology executives give the now-infamous billionaire L.A. Clippers owner a run for his money when it comes to moronic acts.

By Tom Kaneshige

May 28, 2014 6 mins

IT Leadership

Survey Spotlights IT Need to Address Cloud Security

A new Sophos survey suggests IT pros are skeptical of the security of popular cloud-storage services, but many still allow unfettered access and the majority do not encrypt data transferred between mobile devices and the cloud.

By Al Sacco

May 28, 2014 2 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones

STEM Education Gets Boost From White House

President Barack Obama has announced new, expanded programs to get more students enrolled in science, tech, engineering and math courses.

By Kenneth Corbin

May 28, 2014 4 mins

Government IT Skills

How to Build a More Diverse IT Workforce

If you're looking for a way to more easily identify talent from underrepresented groups, Entelo Diversity offers a service that it claims leads to a more diverse tech team.

By Sharon Florentine

May 28, 2014 4 mins

IT Jobs IT Strategy Mentoring

Can Digital Rights Management and the Open Web Coexist?

The Netflix-backed Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) proposal, and recent revelations that requirements for DRM in HTML5 are confidential, have generated furor among advocates of the Open Web. Let's cut through the hyperbole.

By Chris Minnick, Ed Tittel

May 28, 2014 7 mins

Government Intellectual Property Regulation