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European Drone Companies Should Address Privacy Issues, Lawyer Says

Europeans are slightly better protected from prying drone eyes than Americans

By Loek Essers

Apr 12, 2012 3 mins

Privacy

Financial Services Under More Frequent DDOS Attacks

Security firm Prolexic says attack traffic against the sector rose in intensity as well

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 11, 2012 2 mins

Security

BYOD Myths: Cost Savings, Productivity Gains, Less Headaches

Mobi Wireless Management's Brandon Hampton advises Fortune 100 companies transitioning from corporate-owned devices to bring-your-own devices, or BYOD u2014 and in this Q&A with CIO.com you'll be surprised at what he tells them.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 11, 2012 6 mins

Budgeting Regulation Smartphones

Security Experts Push Ukraine to Drop VX Heavens Prosecution

Andrey Baranovich, known as 'Herm1t,' should not be prosecuted, experts say

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 11, 2012 4 mins

Security

Earthwave Rolls Out Complete Security Operations Center Package

Earthwave is offering a service to build and deliver a security operations center in under a year

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 10, 2012 4 mins

Security

iPad in the Enterprise: A Videoconferencing Dream Machine?

The iPad and other mobile devices have the potential to transform how employees communicate and collaborate, essentially becoming magic hubs for videoconferencing and instant-messaging. But remember CIOs, the underlying network is more important than

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 9, 2012 4 mins

Smartphones Tablets VoIP

Google Responds to European Questionnaire on Data Protection

The search giant only found answers to 24 of the European data protection authorities' 69 questions

By Loek Essers

Apr 6, 2012 4 mins

Internet Privacy

Navigating Windows 8: A Visual Tour

The Windows 8 Metro Start Screen is a bold new direction for Microsoft's flagship operating system. Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is definitely generating its share of buzz. In this video slideshow, CIO.com Assistant Managing Editor Shane O&#039

By Keith Shaw, Shane O'Neill

Apr 5, 2012 2 mins

Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows

Global Business English Skills Declining

IT leaders concerned about the language barrier when sending work overseas may not feel any better after seeing a new analysis of language placement test scores. Latin American countries, in particular, lag in the ability to understand and communicat

By Stephanie Overby

Apr 5, 2012 4 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy Outsourcing

German Court System Favorable for Patent Litigation

It's not just coincidence that so many companies lately are filing patent lawsuits in Germany

By Loek Essers

Apr 5, 2012 6 mins

Intellectual Property Legal

How ‘Lean UX’ Can Improve Application Development

User experience designer Greg Laugero says 'Lean UX'–the next big thing in application development–places the emphasis on quickly developing the right thing for the target user. It holds significant promise for getting better applications

By Greg Laugero

Apr 5, 2012 5 mins

Agile Development Developer IT Strategy

Dell to acquire modernization specialist Make Technologies

Dell announces its third enterprise-related acquisition of the week

By Loek Essers

Apr 5, 2012 2 mins

Enterprise Applications Mergers and Acquisitions

Who Could Play Steve Jobs?

If you're casting someone to play the late-Steve Jobs, what qualities would you look for? Enigmatic? Ruthless? Sneaky? Clever? Charismatic? All of the above? Among today's leading men, here are 10 who could portray the iconic Apple CEO, for

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 4, 2012 2 mins

Consumer Electronics IT Leadership

Activists Allege Facebook Dragging Its Feet on Privacy Changes

Europe v. Facebook alleges Facebook still isn't complying with European data protection laws

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 4, 2012 3 mins

Regulation Social Networking Apps

Tussle Erupts Between Competing Digital Post Services in Australia

Australia Post alleges its competitor, Digital Post Australia, has a name too similar to its own

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 4, 2012 3 mins

Enterprise Applications

BYOD: If You Think You’re Saving Money, Think Again

Mobile BYOD will cost you about 33 percent more than a company-owned mobile device approach, says Aberdeen Group. Here are five hidden costs.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 4, 2012 7 mins

Desktop Virtualization Mobile Security Smartphones

Feds to Unveil Insider Threat Defense Plan by Year End

In response to the embarrassing WikiLeaks data leak that laid bare lax information policies, a presidential task force is developing new standards and guidance for deterring and detecting insider threats.

By Kenneth Corbin

Apr 4, 2012 5 mins

Data Breach Government IT Regulation

Intuit Brings Big Data to Small Businesses and Consumers

When you think Big Data, products such as QuickBooks and TurboTax may not spring to mind. However, Intuit's 'Big Data for the Little Guy' initiative lets individuals and businesses make queries on the data Intuit has collected from its

By Thor Olavsrud

Apr 4, 2012 5 mins

Business Intelligence Consumer Electronics Data Warehousing

Government CIOs Insist on Business Case for Mobile Deployments

As federal agency and department CIOs develop a government-wide mobile strategy, IT leaders face concerns about device flexibility and solid use cases.

By Kenneth Corbin

Apr 4, 2012 5 mins

CIO Government IT Small and Medium Business

Megaupload Lawyer Says Case Could Affect Other Storage Services

The issue at hand is whether storage providers are liable for secondary criminal copyright infringement

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 3, 2012 4 mins

Cloud Computing Internet Legal

Will Windows 8 Survive in the Post-PC World?

A new IDC research report offers little faith in Windows 8's success on connected mobile devices, concluding that in the next four years the Windows OS in general will lose share to iOS and get overtaken by Android.

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 3, 2012 4 mins

Desktop Virtualization Laptops Small and Medium Business

Nokia Lumia 900: Why It’s the Best Windows Phone

AT&T's latest 4G/LTE smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 900, is the best Windows Phone on the market today, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco, and maybe even the best $100 smartphone, period. Here's why.

By Al Sacco

Apr 3, 2012 11 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

U.S. CIO Pitches Service-Driven Federal IT

Facing ongoing budget pressure, federal CIOs are being prodded to do more with less as they seek to improve services, consolidate data centers and eliminate overlapping or outdated programs. In a keynote address at the FOSE government IT conference,

By Kenneth Corbin

Apr 3, 2012 5 mins

CIO Government Government IT

Google is Responsible for Misleading Ads, Australian Court Rules

Google is responsible for misleading and deceptive ads that use the name of a company to direct traffic to a competitor's site, an Australian court ruled on Tuesday.

By Loek Essers

Apr 3, 2012 3 mins

E-commerce Software Internet Legal

Venture Capital No Longer Hates Us, Amazon.Com’s CTO Says

Venture capital companies realize that low-cost infrastructure is the key to fostering startups, said CTO Werner Vogels

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 3, 2012 2 mins

Cloud Computing Internet

Patent Litigation Risk Drives Microsoft to Move European Distribution Center

The company is moving the center from Germany to the Netherlands

By Loek Essers

Apr 2, 2012 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center

Australian Research Organization Settles Wi-Fi Patent Litigation

Under the settlement, CSIRO will receive AU$220 million from 23 technology companies

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 1, 2012 2 mins

Legal Wi-Fi

EFF Files Brief Supporting Release of Megaupload Data

Kyle Goodwin is one of many innocent third parties who are now locked out of their data, the EFF contends

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 1, 2012 2 mins

Legal

The BYOD Troubleshoot: Security and Cost-Savings

Bring-your-own-device, or BYOD, programs in the enterprise can liberate employees and trim the bottom line. But it also brings hidden costs and security risks to a corporate network. Here's what enterprise IT is doing to secure personal devices

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 30, 2012 6 mins

Budgeting Laptops Small and Medium Business

Munich Mayor Says Switch to Linux Saved Money, Reduced Complaints

Monthly IT complaints dropped from 70 to a maximum of 46.

By Loek Essers

Mar 30, 2012 4 mins

Government IT

Ancestry.com Preps for Flood of Census Queries

The government's release of the 1940 census will give researchers access to 130 million records. Ancestry.com has been preparing for the expected spike in traffic at its website, while applying artificial intelligence to help people find ancesto

By Mitch Betts

Mar 30, 2012 4 mins

E-commerce Software Enterprise Architecture Internet

RIMplosion 2012: Corporate Shakeup Signals Change for BlackBerry

With disappointing earnings numbers, the departure of its former co-CEO and more layoffs looming like a dark cloud, RIM's new CEO is initiating a corporate shakeup that could have a lasting impact on the beleaguered handset maker.

By Al Sacco

Mar 30, 2012 7 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Google Offers Publishers a Way to Monetize Content with Surveys

Publishers have to negotiate a revenue sharing deal with Google

By Loek Essers

Mar 30, 2012 4 mins

Internet Marketing

Good Leadership Adds 35 Percent to Company Value

Companies with good leaders are worth up to 35.5 percent more than those with weak leadership, a survey revealed on Thursday.

By Jaimie Kaffash

Mar 29, 2012 2 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy

Ukraine Shuts Down Forum for Malware Writers

But VX Heavens probably didn't pose much of a threat in the current cybercrime landscape

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 29, 2012 2 mins

Security

Is New Legislation Needed to Protect Online Privacy?

Administration officials insist they're not after heavy-handed regulatory approach, but if self-regulation can work, a baseline privacy law might still be needed.

By Kennth Corbin

Mar 29, 2012 5 mins

Government Privacy Regulation

LinkedIn Updates Tool to Find New Connections

LinkedIn's updated 'People You May Know' feature helps you expand your network by letting you sort contacts by company, college and more.

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 29, 2012 2 mins

LinkedIn Relationship Building Social Networking Apps

Motorola Refuses $300 Million Microsoft Bond to Keep Windows 7 in German Market

Windows 7 and the Xbox 360 could be banned in Germany due to patent litigation

By Loek Essers

Mar 29, 2012 3 mins

Legal Small and Medium Business Windows

CFOs “Will Be More Involved in IT”

Google survey reveals CFOs will exert more influence in purchasing and management of IT systems

By Jaimie Kaffash

Mar 28, 2012 1 min

IT Leadership

Feds Warn of Cyber Threats, Seek Expanded Authority for DHS

Senior administration officials appeal to House subcommittee for stronger role for Department of Homeland Security in handling cybersecurity, while GOP lawmakers express deep distrust of the department's ability.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 28, 2012 4 mins

Cybercrime Government Legal

4 Facebook Timeline Answers to Common Questions

Facebook's interface is constantly evolving, and Timeline is the biggest change yet. If you've recently switched, or if you are still stubbornly resisting the inevitable, our answers to four of the most common questions may not make you lov

By Kristin Burnham

Mar 28, 2012 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Facebook Social Networking Apps

Online File Locker Service Rapidshare Declared Legal By German Court

Rapidshare plans to appeal the court's order that it monitor incoming links to its site

By Loek Essers

Mar 28, 2012 3 mins

Legal

Apple to Offer Refund Over Australian 4G IPad Claims

Apple is trying to appease a regulator that is taking the company to court for allegedly misleading advertisements

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 28, 2012 2 mins

Legal

10 Best U.S. Cities for IT Jobs with Tech Startups

Tech startups have long attracted IT professionals to their payrolls, lured by the opportunity to work on cool projects with new technologies. If you're seeking the thrill of startup life (and the prospect of IPO riches), head to one of the foll

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 27, 2012 6 mins

Careers IT Jobs Salaries

Avira Becomes Latest Vendor to Offer Mac Antivirus Software

The company also released free a remote management application for Android phones

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 27, 2012 2 mins

Security

IT Must Provide Enterprise Collaboration Tools Employees Will Use

Businesses are under pressure to enable collaboration beyond the corporate firewall as workers increasingly need to connect with remote colleagues as well as business partners, suppliers and consultants. The challenge to IT departments is that many e

By Thor Olavsrud

Mar 27, 2012 8 mins

CIO Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business

Dutch Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Suspected of Breaching Hundreds of KPN Servers

The teenager is also suspected of hacking three universities and running a marketplace for stolen credit card data.

By Loek Essers

Mar 27, 2012 4 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Privacy

Digital Mailbox Services Off to the Races in Australia

The market appears ready for a secure alternative to e-mail for sending communications

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 27, 2012 4 mins

Enterprise Applications Government IT

The Case for Carrying Two Smartphones

Are you satisfied with just one smartphone? Maybe you just haven't given two a chance. If you're anything like CIO.com's mobile maestro Al Sacco, you may not only boost productivity with two devices, but improve your quality of life. S

By Al Sacco

Mar 27, 2012 6 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

FTC Issues Privacy Report, Calls for Do-Not-Track Tool

The Federal Trade Commission continues to support self-regulatory approach, but signals to Web companies that if do-not-track is not implemented by year's end, momentum for law authorizing new privacy rules could build in Congress.

By Kenneth Corbin

Mar 26, 2012 6 mins

Government Regulation Technology Industry