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In the age of cloud, outsourcing won’t work; develop in-house software talent

You wonu2019t succeed in the age of cloud by u2018leasingu2019 software developers from outsourcing companies. If you are going to war, train your own soldiers.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Nov 7, 2016 6 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source Software Development

Why you might want to hold off buying Google Home

Google Home, a stereo speaker/virtual assistant competitor to Amazon Echo, shows promise in its capability to pick up on the context of questions and deliver helpful answers. But CIO.com blogger James A. Martin experienced too many setup headaches to

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

Is infrastructure relevant in a software-defined world?

In the world of software-defined everything, the role of infrastructure is shifting dramatically and forcing technical professionals to adapt.

By Charles Araujo

Careers ITSM SDN

AI, robotics and the future of work

AI and robotics could have a big impact on the job market. Many people have their opinion, but when and how will these technologies impact?

By Frank Wammes

Careers Emerging Technology IT Leadership

How federal CIOs will navigate the presidential transition

As the federal IT community braces for new administration, experts see new IT initiatives on hold, but have hopes for acquisition reform and modernization efforts.

By Kenneth Corbin

CIO Government Government IT

How to become a successful digital leader

Digital leadership is one of the most sought after skill sets today but almost nobody can define the characteristics a person should possess. Here are four strategies that successful digital leaders are adopting.

By Christopher C. Barron

IT Leadership IT Skills

How gender-neutral job postings decrease time to hire

Want to attract more applicants for open positions? Hire faster? Improve diversity at the same time? Get rid of gendered language in your job descriptions.

IT Jobs IT Skills Relationship Building

Nov 7, 2016 4 mins

5 sites that help you showcase your professional talents

Your personal brand is increasingly important in the job market, and what better way to show off your talents than with an online portfolio? These five websites will help you build and maintain a portfolio that will set you apart from other candidate

By Sarah K. White

Developer IT Jobs Relationship Building

CIO 100 Awards 2017: You still have time to enter

Do you have an innovative IT project that saved time, increased revenue or delivered some other measurable result? If so, we want to hear about them.

By Dan Muse

Nov 6, 2016

CIO CIO 100 Technology Industry

Leaders: Give back to boost employee productivity

Let employees know their work is making a difference. Enter corporate giving.

By William Craig

IT Leadership

First 100 days in the CDO role

A two-part series on what CDOs have to get right early

By Anna Frazzetto

C-Suite IT Leadership IT Strategy

If healthcare is so expensive, why are so many hospitals running on such thin margins?

The role of technology in ensuring the financial sustainability of hospitals and health systems.

By Paul Bradley

Analytics Data Mining Healthcare Industry

Why assuming data is secure is dangerous and stupid

The latest news concerning Hilary Clintonu2019s email has columnist Rob Enderle ticked off because it highlights an ongoing problem regarding security breaches, assuming we are secure.

By Rob Enderle

Cybercrime Data Breach Hacking

How API adoption can boost annual profits

Boston University professors have quantified the value of APIs, the software fueling digital platforms for the likes of Apple, Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb. However, few companies recognize the value of APIs.

By Clint Boulton

IT Strategy Innovation Technology Industry

Robotic process automation is killer app for cognitive computing

Cognitive capabilities could supercharge RPA efforts automating tasks that once required the judgment and perception of humans. But implementing these systems is not as simple as it sounds.

By Stephanie Overby

Emerging Technology Enterprise Applications High-Performance Computing

4 things you didn’t know your GPS apps could do

With Halloween in the rearview, Thanksgiving and the year end holidays are coming on full throttle. Three of the most popular GPS navigation apps, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps, recently received new features that will come in handy during holiday

Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps

Should I judge a system based on requirements or outcomes?

When companies evaluate new systems, they often fall into the trap of creating a list of requirements based on how they work today, not on the outcomes that they want to achieve. Here's a look at three common pitfalls, with suggestions on how to

By John Hoebler

Financial Services Industry IT Governance IT Strategy

When to outsource, and when to build your internal competencies

New expertise sheds light on this age-old question.

By Andre Bourque

Careers IT Leadership Outsourcing

How OpenStack may help us find the beginning of the universe

One of the most ambitious science projects in human history, the Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA), is looking at OpenStack to power its research.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Nov 3, 2016 8 mins

Cloud Computing Open Source

Simple steps to make your workplace more trans-inclusive

The trans community faces discrimination, harassment and high rates of unemployment and even suicide. Here's how your inclusion policies can be a force for good in the workplace.

Careers IT Jobs Relationship Building

Analytics provides the data, leaders negotiate the truth

Analytics, like history, is about what facts mean. At the enterprise level, analytics is a negotiation about what facts mean. We u2018mine datau2019 but we donu2019t u2018mine factsu2019. We employ u2018data scientistsu2019 not u2018fact scientistsu2

By Rohan Light

Analytics C-Suite IT Strategy

Today’s cable TV may not be better but it sure is more expensive

An FCC study found that cable TV costs have increased nearly four times as fast as the overall cost of living in the United States, and though many consumers have access to more channels, they may not actually watch any of them.

By Bill Snyder

Internet Media and Entertainment Industry Video

Microsoft Teams targets Slack in crowded collaboration market

Microsoft took its time developing the Teams collaboration app for enterprise, but the service's success will likely have less to do with timing and everything to do with its 85 million Office 365 customers.

By Matt Kapko

Nov 3, 2016 4 mins

Android Microsoft Small and Medium Business

20 things you need to know about video SEO

For maximum video search engine optimization, it pays to know the key tenets of modern video SEO. Search pros and digital marketing experts share top tips to boost your video search efforts.

Internet Video Web Search

Battling gender bias in IT

You canu2019t aspire to be what you canu2019t see. To get more women into IT careers, girls and young women will need role models, mentors and public examples of success.

Careers IT Jobs Technology Industry

What animal shelters taught me about digital transformation

Think your company needs to accelerate digital delivery? Read another spin on the term 'digital adoption.'

By Jill Dyché

Analytics Big Data

Executives still mistrust insights from data and analytics

Organizations say they are increasingly focusing on data-driven decision-making to guide their businesses, but a majority of business leaders lack confidence in the insights generated from data and analytics.

By Thor Olavsrud

Big Data Business Intelligence Technology Industry

Open Source leader Nithya Ruff joins the Linux Foundation Board of Directors

Ruff is one of the strongest voices in support of women in open source. rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Linux Open Source

How AI will shape the future of Industrial IoT

Artificial Super Intelligence will have the intelligence of all the smartest human beings combined. Can you imagine what our world would look like when AI reaches its ultimate potential?

By Beena Ammanath

Careers Emerging Technology Internet of Things

The long, slow death of private cloud continues

At some point the economic unviability of private clouds will become clear. Math will win out.

By Bernard Golden

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Private Cloud

Apple’s 2016 MacBook Pro: Is it worth buying?

Is Appleu2019s 2016 MacBook Pro worth buying? Find out what top tech reviewers think of the newest MacBook Pros before you buy one.

By Jim Lynch

Nov 2, 2016 9 mins

MacBook MacOS Small and Medium Business

Holiday buying guide: 10 tablets under $500

Looking to get a tablet for a family member or friend this year? Here are 10 great tablets that are all less than $500 — and some even under $100.

By Sarah K. White

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Tablets

Inside a hyperscale data center (how different is it?)

CIO.com took a tour of Microsoftu2019s hyperscale data center in Quincy, Washington. What we saw shows how far cloud data centers have come in a decade.

By Mary Branscombe

Avaya Cloud Computing Microsoft

How to find the best Wi-Fi router for a home office

If the Wi-Fi in your home workspace or small office isn't as fast or reliable as it could be, your productivity will suffer. This guide to home office Wi-Fi covers everything you need to know to maximize your wireless experience.

By Paul Mah

Small and Medium Business Smart Home Wi-Fi

3 steps for driving change in an IT-led transformation

How can a CIO nudge an organization to move beyond the status quo?

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

CIO IT Strategy Technology Industry

Big thinking at the SSA: Lessons in communication and respect from its departing CIO

Rob Klopp, the outgoing CIO of the Social Security Administration, says he's happy with the culture of big thinking that he is leaving behind.

By Valeh Nazemoff

CIO Government IT Small and Medium Business

How CIOs can make Business Relationship Management (BRM) work

In this Q&A, Vaughan Merlyn, cofounder of the Business Relationship Management Institute, offers advice on how IT executives can effectively work with Business Relationship Managers and identify employees who are well suited for BRM positions.

By Martha Heller

CIO IT Jobs Relationship Building

Apple’s new MacBook Pros stink for gaming

The new MacBook Pros may come with a cool TouchBar but donu2019t expect to play your favorite games at the highest screen resolution.

By Jim Lynch

Nov 1, 2016 5 mins

Gaming Platforms MacBook Small and Medium Business

Building a nimble workforce to drive technology innovation

The question that should be on the mind of every IT leader is not 'Should my organization innovate?' but rather 'How can we do it at scale in a way the creates tangible returns quickly?'

By McCree Lake

Careers IT Leadership Innovation

How sports execs use tech to improve fan engagement

Winning is great, but sports teams are making major investments in technology off the field to attract fans and keep them engaged.

By David Needle

IT Strategy Sports Software Technology Industry

Why you should buy Apple’s Nike smartwatch instead of Watch Series 2

The Apple Watch Nike+ has all of the same features as the standard Apple Watch Series 2, plus a few extras for runners. The Nike version of Apple's smartwatch is also both easy on the eyes and easy to use, but it may not be a good fit for seriou

Apple Health and Fitness Software Smartwatches

Nov 1, 2016 5 mins

5 ways to reduce bias in your hiring practices

Unconscious bias impacts IT hiring in a major way, but there's a lot you can do to stop bias before it becomes a barrier to diversity and inclusion. Here are five bias-busting strategies you should use.

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills

IT Resume Makeover: Highlighting business and technology leadership

In CIO.comu2019s latest installment in the Resume Makeover series, career expert Laura Smith-Proulx, helps a CIO tackle his extensive — and impressive — background to build an engaging three-page resume.

By Sarah K. White

Careers IT Jobs Relationship Building

Wi-Fi is still an enterprise challenge

Many lofty, strategic IT initiatives depend on simply being able to connect to the internet.

By Adam Dennison