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LinkedIn Reveals Top Childhood Dream Jobs

LinkedIn surveyed more than 8,000 professionals to find out what they wanted to be when they grew up. Here's a look at the results, plus tips for how you can use LinkedIn to get the job you always wanted, because itu0019s never too late to drea

15 Best iPad Apps for Newbies (2012)

Got a shiny, new iPad or iPad Mini? The first thing you'll notice is that the tablet itself isn't all that exciting. It's the apps that make the iPad special. Here are 15 must-have apps.

Microsoft Exodus: 10 Execs Who Have Left the Company (2007-2012)

Windows chief Steven Sinofsky is the latest talented executive to quit or be forced out at Microsoft. Some of the departed have gone on to high-profile positions elsewhere, and others just disappear. Here's a list of Microsoft's most recent

Cybersecurity Stalls in Senate, Obama Could Issue Executive Order

With deep divisions over the proper role of government, a comprehensive cybersecurity reform bill to shore up the digital infrastructure is on hold. The attention is now shifting to the White House, where officials are working to protect the nation&#

How to Use Facebook’s New Job Search App

Facebook's new app aggregates job listings from top recruiting sites. Given Facebook's personal nature, would you use the social network to job hunt? Here's a look at how the app works.

EMC Shows the Power of Big Data Analytics

Your company is doomed to fail if 'the biggest jerk at the table' makes all the decisions in spite of comprehensive data analysis. EMC and its customers are taking analytics seriously, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle says. You should, too. It

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10 Types of Tablet Users That Drive Us Nuts

Tablet PCs are valuable devices that can simplify and enhance our lives. But they also bring out the worst in some people. Here's a list of 10 stereotypical tablet users that amuse, annoy and frustrate us to no end.

Mobile App Developers Speak: ‘Stick to One Platform’

Shall it be iOS, Android or Windows 8? It's a tough choice these days for developers. Here are some words of advice from two in-demand developers. Key tip: Don't be a platform jumper.

How to Use Social Media to Create Business Value

According to a report from IBM, 62 percent of enterprises will increase social business spending in the next three years. But companies are still struggling with the cultural changes that a social business implementation requires. Here's a look

BBM Voice: BlackBerry Gets New Wi-Fi Calling Features

BlackBerry users can now place voice-over-Wi-Fi calls to other RIM smartphone owners using BlackBerry Messenger, thanks to the BBM 7.0 update with new BBM Voice features.

2013 Prediction: BYOD on the Decline?

BYOD cost savings and greater worker productivity are myths, says one researcher. BYOD will get a reality check in 2013.

Cash-Strapped Feds Eye Tech Startups

As federal budgets enter into a deep freeze while expectations for government services remain high, it's a great time for purpose-driven startups to augment agencies' missions in areas like health IT and energy.

10 Top Windows 8 Peripherals for Tablets and PCs

Need a mouse for your Windows 8 laptop or a keyboard for your Windows RT tablet? These devices from Microsoft and Logitech are solid options from proven peripherals vendors.

Microsoft’s Cloud Services Mix Leaves Many Vendors in the Dust

IBM became 'Big Blue' because it leased hardware and provided free software, but its collapse divorced the two. The growth of the cloud has caused another marriage, one that brings together software and services. Vendors such as Amazon, Goo

Diversity in IT Is About Business Objectives

Tech insiders stress the value of broadening the IT talent pool for tech startups, starting with amplifying the message that IT is universal and 'tech is in everything.'

iPad Tips and Tricks for Creating Content

The iPad is known for consuming content, not creating it. But there are hidden features and short-cuts for the keyboard, within email and in Safari that make creating content on an iPad faster and easier than you think.

Can Windows 8 Give Developers What iOS and Android Lack?

Microsoft's future hinges on attracting developers to build Windows 8 apps. But by offering financial incentives, supporting a range of programming languages and allowing developers to write code once for multiple devices, those developers may s

How IT Leaders Can Best Plan for Disaster

As recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy continue, it's time to think about how your IT organization will prepare for the next disaster.

Is D.C. the Next Great Tech Startup Hub?

City officials and local entrepreneurs weigh efforts to transform the nation's capital into a haven for angel-backed, emerging tech ventures by pointing out the shifting dynamics for funding startups as cloud computing, open source software and

Can BYOD Bury the Hatchet Between IT and Business?

BYOD can wreak havoc on the tenuous relationship between IT and the business. But networking giant Cisco, which has a sophisticated BYOD plan for employees, is hoping more reasonable BYOD policies that permit personal cloud services will help bridge

5 Facebook Pages and Apps for Election Day

Still undecided about who to vote for? Want the latest information and results from the campaign trail? Here's a look at five Facebook apps and pages dedicated to the 2012 presidential election.

How Big Data Will Separate Haves From Have-Nots

Walt Hauck, the former straight-talking CIO of Dun & Bradstreet, says big data represents a corporate turning point this decade no less disruptive and revolutionary than the Internet in the 1990s. Find out why Hauck thinks the big data 'have

IT Job Market Bounces Back in October

The IT sector saw in an increase of 12,500 jobs for October, well above the 2012 average and a strong turnaround from a 1,700 job loss in September.

Enterprise Architecture Is the Steak to Cloud’s Sizzle for Feds

The U.S. Agency for International Development is the only federal agency among 27 recently surveyed by the Government Accountability Office to map out an enterprise architecture strategy, define metrics to measure its progress and actually go back to

How the Presidential Election Will Impact IT Outsourcing

What will be the impact of the presidential election be on outsourcing IT services? We compare Obama's and Romney's positions on offshore outsourcing, domestic sourcing, skilled worker visas and public sector outsourcing.

BMC’s MyIT May Be the Future of IT Services

This week BMC Software unveiled MyIT, which wraps a friendly user interface over internal IT systems. The release capitalizes on the reason why BYOD is big: Today's consumer applications are easier to use than corporate apps. Other vendors shoul

8 Real-World Big Data Deployments

The amount of data in the world doubles every 18 months. Here's a look at eight real-world big data deployments in a variety of industries.

Apple Management Shakeup: The End of Virtual Wooden Bookshelves?

Will the skeuomorphic design of flipping pages and green felt casino tables on iPads and iPhones become collateral damage in the latest Apple management shakeup?

Windows 8 Challenge: Survive Growing Pains, Become a Mobile Player

Windows 8 faces skeptical IT customers and a hardware landscape dotted with iOS and Android mobile devices. The good news for Microsoft is that Windows 8 will gain market traction by 2014 and be a true tablet player by 2016, according to research fir

Big Data Leading to New Breed of Service Provider

Big data is giving rise to a new breed of services aimed at helping over-burdened IT departments take on the challenges of data analytics without investing in additional infrastructure. And vendors of all sizes are getting in on the action.

The New iPad Not So New After All

Why did Apple trot out the fourth-generation iPad, called the iPad with Retina display, only seven months since releasing the now-discontinued third-generation iPad?

Windows 8 to Boost Sophisticated Business Use of Tablets and Smartphones

Enterprises are beginning to leverage mobility to transform their business processes rather than simply providing always-on access to email and calendaring. Healthcare, financial services and retail are at the forefront of using mobile to transform t

How One Business Uses Social Networking and BPM to Handle Disasters

When a hurricane hit, insurance claim outsourcer Crawford & Company struggled to efficiently deploy adjusters. Here's how business process management and a social application helped the company move beyond whiteboards and sticky notes.

8 Best Cities to Find Cloud Computing Jobs

Looking for a new job in the growing cloud computing market? Open to a change of scenery? Get on the road to one of these 8 cities where cloud jobs are hottest.

McAfee Shows Security Flaws of Smartphones (Especially Android Devices)

Smartphone security, or the lack of it, is downright scary. At this week's McAfee Focus event, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle discovered just how easy it is to hack into someone else's device. Even if you secure corporate phones, employees&#

IT Industry Gains 100,000 Jobs in First Half of 2012

The latest IT job report from TechAmerica shows growth in tech industries for the first half of 2012. While the 1.7 percent increase appears modest, it equates to almost 100,000 new jobs for IT professionals.

Microsoft’s Wave of Office, Server Product Releases Brings Flood of Questions

Amid the Windows 8 buzz, Microsoft has released to manufacturing Office 2013, Exchange, SharePoint and Lync server products. Not surprisingly, there's a heavy emphasis on the cloud. There's also already talk of what might appear in the firs

7 Solid 7-Inch Tablets That Rival the iPad Mini (and Cost Less)

CIO.com's Al Sacco rounds up the best 7-inch tablets available today, including tablets from ASUS, Samsung, Lenovo and HTC. And all 7 of these 7-inchers cost less than Apple's brand new iPad mini tablet.

Microsoft Brings Big Data to Windows

Microsoft, with the help of partner Hortonworks, brings Hadoop to Windows and stakes its claim as a vendor of big data technologies with new cloud-based and on-premises offerings.

Oracle Pitches Federal CIOs Secure Cloud Services

Oracle is working to position itself as a leading cloud service provider to federal government clients tasked with major IT initiatives that include moving to the cloud with tight or declining budgets.

Hackers, Security Pros Talk Penetration Testing, Social Engineering

CIO.com goes undercover (sort of) at GrrCon, the Midwest's premier conference on penetration testing and software security, to learn about cloud security, hacking, lock picking and more.

The iPad Mini Puts Apple in a Pickle

The cost of the $329 iPad Mini will determine its future – and maybe Apple's, too. In the near term, the iPad Mini could have a big holiday season, but it will run the risk of cannibalizing regular iPad sales, according to one veteran tech analy

Cloud and BYOD Security Concerns Make Military and Intelligence Agencies Hesitate

Citing security issues, IT leaders at Department of Defense and National Security Agency warn that BYOD policies and public clouds are a long way from taking hold in environments rife with classified information.

Are Mobile Apps Leaving Quality Assurance Practices Behind?

Consumerization of IT and BYOD have increasingly put IT organizations on the hook to deliver continuous access to employees and customers. But despite the focus on mobility, quality assurance of mobile apps is being left behind. n

Why the Government’s Cybersecurity Plan Will End in Catastrophe

The Department of Defense wants access to private computer systems in the name of cybersecurity. In addition to being a privacy nightmare, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle says a centralized information sharing system will actually make the United State

10 Best Office 2013 Features, According to Microsoft

CIO.com asked the team behind Microsoft Office 2013 to highlight the 10 new features in the new Office suite that stand out the most. Here they are.

7 Hottest IT Healthcare Skills

With the compliance date for ICD-10 looming in 2014, demand for Healthcare IT (HIT) professionals is on the rise. Healthcare providers rushing to get their technology updated is generating new IT job opportunities within an already-growing market. CI

Apple Manufacturing Jobs Are Not Coming Back and That’s OK

Everything about Apple is as American as apple pie, even its decision to send manufacturing and unskilled-labor jobs to China. What matters more is that Apple products have spawned high-paying jobs for skilled workers in America, writes CIO.com'

LinkedIn Revamps Profile Pages: Tour the New Features

LinkedIn unveils its redesigned profile page that includes a handful of new features. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect when LinkedIn switches your profile in the upcoming months.