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Good analytics governance isn’t about better information

As organizations evolve, or try to evolve, the matter of governance inevitably comes up. Elegant delegation and decision rules come undone at the first special case that requires a variation from the norm.

By Rohan Light

Analytics C-Suite IT Strategy

How HPE plans to spin out its software assets

HPE Softwareu2019s Chris Hsu, who will soon become CEO of Micro Focus, explains how HPEu2019s latest strategic shift will impact customers and the software industry.

By John Gallant

Enterprise Applications IT Leadership

New Hortonworks release focuses on SQL and EDW

With the release of its HDP 2.6 Hadoop distribution, Hortonworks seeks to help you boost the performance of SQL interactive queries and optimize their existing enterprise data warehouse investments.

By Thor Olavsrud

Big Data Hadoop Technology Industry

Why enterprises are upgrading to Windows 10 faster than expected

When Windows 10 came out in July 2015, many enterprises said theyu2019d adopt it in 18-24 months. That would be right about now. All indications are that Windows 10 is hitting its stride in business, in many cases ahead of schedule.

By Mary Branscombe

Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows

Software companies should be disrupting industries, not workflows

The software world needs to stop getting distracted by the competition.

By Chris Stone

Cloud Computing Enterprise Applications Open Source

Is technology really disrupting the car-buying experience?

As technologists, we love tech. It's disrupting the world and changing lives — not to mention fueling careers. But sometimes, we need to pump the breaks and not get too far ahead of ourselves. Case-in-point: The car-buying experience.

By Gladys Kong

Car Tech Data Center Technology Industry

Everyday more companies are adopting or planning to adopt artificial intelligence as a growth tool in different industries. Counting on a wide range of applications, AI is set to be one the main business and social changing forces of the new digital

By Marco Antonio Cavallo

Agile Development Development Tools Technology Industry

Do you really need a CEO?

Two very different companies; one surprising similarity: They don't need a CEO to be successful.

By Sharon Florentine

CIO CTO Startups

How IT can foster a spirit of ‘intrapreneurship’

Corporations don't have to look outside for fresh and innovative ideas. Instead, businesses can foster intrapreneurship by encouraging better communication between IT and other departments.

By Sarah K. White

IT Skills Mentoring Technology Industry

Why are employers doubling down on the workplace?

Companies of all sizes and types are rethinking not only how their employees work, but also where that work happens

By Paige O'Neill

Apr 4, 2017 3 mins

Collaboration Software IT Leadership Small and Medium Business

3 favorite wearables of 2017 (so far)

The year is still young, but these three wearable tech devices have already earned a sweet spot in our hearts (and they'll track our heart rates, too).

By James A. Martin

Health and Fitness Software Mobile Apps Wearables

The cloud’s undone business revolution: the embarrassing report

Why IT without IT and managed ITaaS are the next IT standards.

By Philippe A. Abdoulaye

Cloud Computing Software Development

Apple’s baby boomer management team still clueless about TV

A new report indicates that Apple wants to dump HBO, Starz and Showtime together into a premium bundle. Why is Apple still focused on channels instead of competing with Netflix and Amazon?

By Jim Lynch

Apr 3, 2017 7 mins

Consumer Electronics Media and Entertainment Industry Video

Is your company ruled by the tyranny of consensus?

How corporate cultures can sabotage success. In which Jill dishes with an old friend who has both talent and (thankfully) budget.

By Jill Dyché

IT Leadership Technology Industry

11 ways to sell on Instagram

Social media marketers and business owners share their top tips for showcasing products on the mobile photo and video sharing site.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

E-commerce Software IT Leadership Social Networking Apps

Is open source the transformative solution for activism?

Organizing hundreds of events simultaneously with millions of participants demands a robust, scalable architecture. Grassroots campaigns with limited budgets, typically don't have access to such resources. Experienced developers have adopted ope

By Deepak Puri

Application Integration Cloud Management Open Source

IT service providers get low marks on innovation

Everest Group study reveals surprisingly high levels of customer dissatisfaction with global IT service firms. Download the free research report to learn where and why IT service providers are failing.

By Mitch Betts

CIO IT Leadership Innovation

Can the IoT transform loading operations?

Zebra Technologies' SmartPack Trailer is designed to use the internet of things (IoT) to give public and private freight and parcel carriers real-time operational visibility into the efficiency of loading trailers, load quality, staff training a

By Thor Olavsrud

IT Strategy Internet of Things Technology Industry

IT Resume Makeover: Transitioning from IT pro to IT leader

Making the move from IT professional to IT leader takes a different set of skills. The same type of pivot is necessary with how you approach your resume.

By Sarah K. White

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills

How company culture can make or break your business

If you don't build a strong culture in your organization, one will appear anyway — and it likely won't serve your company well.

By Sharon Florentine

Careers IT Leadership

KTLO is not just radio stations

The right expenditure for you depends on your products, your growth, your access to capital

By Paul T. Cottey

Budgeting Business IT Alignment IT Leadership

County and municipal cybersecurity, Part 2

Solutions and next steps

By Jeffrey Morgan

Compliance Government IT IT Governance Frameworks

Tech partnerships in the age of Tinder

With the pace and frequency of tech partnership announcements in the age of cloud and Tinder, is there any staying power u2013 or real value u2013 in partnership announcements?

By Rebecca Wettemann

Cloud Computing IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions

How emerging technologies will power talent management strategies

In our technology-enabled world in which every company is a digital and data company, talent management is being redefined by the rapid changes and maturation of emerging technologies.

By Joyce Shen

Artificial Intelligence IT Skills IT Strategy

These desks are made for walking

Treadmill desks offer a big advantage: Improving your health. But are they worth the cost and other potential cons?

By James A. Martin

Apr 1, 2017

Computers and Peripherals Consumer Electronics Health and Fitness Software

How a CEO can kill a company in 5 easy steps

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that he has witnessed first-hand executives repeating the same company-killing mistakes over and over.

By Rob Enderle

IT Leadership

Technology and promotions: the digital face of marketing

Technology is now critical to — and inseparable from — a smart marketing strategy.

By Andre Bourque

Internet Marketing

Why your online testimonials are failing to convert

Five reasons why your online testimonials might not be doing you any favors.

By Dipti Parmar

Internet Marketing

The wrap: Ubuntu 16.04 comes to Windows 10, Galaxy S8 announced, Red Hat reports 2017 revenue

Another busy week in open source.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Linux Open Source Small and Medium Business

Former CIO catches AI, RPA fever

Long-time GameStop CIO Jeff Donaldson launches a consultancy to help companies automate manual processes using artificial intelligence and design thinking.

By Clint Boulton

CIO Innovation Technology Industry

2 big mistakes CIOs make with digital strategy

The usual project- and budget-oriented approach to IT investment doesnu2019t work for todayu2019s digital transformations, according to a Forrester Research report. To learn how to get digital transformation right, download this free 16-page report.

By Mitch Betts

CIO IT Leadership IT Strategy

How to evaluate domestic IT service provider locations

The uncertainty of the future of the H-1B visa program is causing businesses to take a closer look at U.S. IT service delivery locations.

By Stephanie Overby

H-1B Visas Managed Cloud Services Technology Industry

Don’t rush into outsourcing software development

Evaluate service providers carefully. Those that promise quick, cheap software development can cost you money in the long run. Here's a list of tips to help you find a good outsourcer.

By Steve Mezak

Mar 31, 2017 5 mins

CIO CTO Developer

Will Facebook putting ‘Stories’ everywhere crack Snapchat?

Facebook has replicated a core feature of Snapchat and delivered a nearly identical version of Stories to all four of its major apps. Some call it copycatting. Others say it's just good business.

By Matt Kapko

Mar 30, 2017 4 mins

Facebook Innovation Technology Industry

Putting the T back in STEM

Is technology education being sacrificed for math and science?

By Bask Iyer

Careers IT Skills Technology Industry

Red Hat’s secrets of success

Red Hat has done it again. The company reported fourth quarter revenues of $629 million, up 16 percent year-over-year. This translates to over $2.4 billion in annual revenues.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Linux Open Source

How CIOs can drive change by setting a vision

Sysco IT chief Wayne Shurts has a long track record of rallying his troops around a vision for change.

By Brian P. Watson

CIO IT Leadership Innovation

Harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion for innovation

Diversity drives innovation.

By Christoph Schell

IT Leadership Technology Industry

Software wildcatting: 4 ways organizations launch wrong projects

Oil companies no longer drill in our backyards, hoping to strike oil. How come software practice is still stuck in the past?

By Pradeep Henry

Business IT Alignment Enterprise Applications IT Strategy

How digital can help create experiences that are truly personal

Personalization in the digital age starts with a mind shift: It's not about what people choose and buy—it's about why they do it

By Bob Barr

Mar 30, 2017 4 mins

Analytics Digital Transformation Internet

Federal CIO authority still falling short

Itu2019s been more than two years in to the most ambitious overhaul of federal IT in almost 20 years, and many CIOs say they still lack authority over new acquisitions and aren't able to halt failing projects.

By Kenneth Corbin

CIO Government IT Leadership

Why human interaction is the ‘killer app’ for recruiters

In an age of automation, recruiters must focus their energy on higher-value, high-touch activities that emphasize personal connection to help attract and retain the best talent.

By Sharon Florentine

Careers IT Jobs Relationship Building

Microsoft HoloLens helps medical equipment maker hone sales pitch

Stryker is tapping HoloLens to show prospective customers what its medical tools and furnishings will look like in their operating rooms.

By Clint Boulton

Healthcare Industry Microsoft Technology Industry

How to build a pipeline of women IT leaders

Increasing the share of women leaders can create competitive advantage for IT teams

By Kris van Riper

Mar 29, 2017 5 mins

Careers IT Leadership

How Procore brought the cloud to the $10 trillion construction industry

The up-and-coming cloud application startup is upending how work gets done on construction jobs, where pens and clipboards still rule.

By Arik Hesseldahl

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APIs Markets SaaS

President Trump dumps Android for Apple’s iPhone

President Trump has given up his old Android phone and is now using an Apple iPhone for his tweets and other social media.

By Jim Lynch

Mar 29, 2017 4 mins

Potential Oracle acquisition of Accenture brings new digital twist

Could the rumored acquisition of Accenture by Oracle be the winning blue-ribbon tool for rotating businesses into digital models?

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

IaaS Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry

G Suite vs. Office 365 cloud collaboration battle heats up

Microsoft's Office 365 has a big lead, but Google is quickly repositioning G Suite for business and winning some big customers. Who will come out on top in this rapidly evolving market?

By Matt Kapko