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Artificial intelligence is transforming ERP solutions

Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on the footprint of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the foreseeable future. AI will enable organizations to further optimize their operating model made up of bu

Dispelling the biggest cloud IT myths

A closer look at 4 common misconceptions about cloud computing.

How the CMO, CIO and CDO can join forces to drive digital innovation

Without a shared vision and active collaboration between executives, your businessu2019s talent, resources and goals remain fragmented u2013 and ultimately, innovation efforts will suffer.

Unpacking new HHS guidelines on healthcare data in the cloud

The new guidelines recognize the growing importance of cloud computing in healthcare and are the right step in the bringing cloud service providers into the broader discussion on healthcare data security. But covered entities and BAs have to unpack t

Brexit: a project doomed to fail

The U.K.'s plan to leave the EU falls short on at least five of nine characteristics of good project management practices.

High crimes and misdemeanors of CIOs

What are impeachable offenses for a CIO? Providing poor service to users is one.

Slack CEO describes ‘Holy Grail’ of virtual assistants

Stewart Butterfield wants to build a super bot that retrieves and correlates information from any enterprise application to find employees answers to sophisticated questions.

The Apple Car is dead and good riddance to it!

Apple has cut back Project Titan and now it looks like the Apple Car is finally dead and buried. Good riddance to a really dumb idea, Apple had no business trying to build a car.

Big data on campus

Colleges and universities are sifting through reams of data in search of ways to bolster graduation rates.

Are you ready for remote project management?

The need for remote project management is a reality for most businesses today. But how ready is your business for the move? Here are some things to help evaluate preparedness.

Top 10 jobs in IT and engineering

Looking for a job in tech or planning to make a career change? Here is CareerCast's list of the top 10 jobs in IT and engineering in terms of salary, growth and market relevancy.

It’s time for porn sites to embrace HTTPS

Popular adult websites are often much less secure than people think, and a civil liberties group wants to help protect adult consumers and improve online secure within the porn industry.

Diversity in the spotlight at Grace Hopper conference

The largest gathering of women technologists in the world reconvenes in Houston this week for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Technology.

Using LinkedIn effectively

A profile picture that conveys what you want it to convey is critical to successful networking.

4 key ways to market yourself to investors

Todayu2019s investors want to see traction before they open their checkbooks.

KDE celebrates 20th birthday and goes LTS

How to fix the executive compensation problem

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that U.S. executive compensation practices are broken. A recent Harvard Business Review ranking in which only one U.S. CEO made the top 10 pinpoints the problem.

Verizon’s miserable customer service is about to get worse

Verizon Wireless plans to shutter call centers in five U.S. states and reduce staff in 1,700 of its retail stores, a move that will surely affect the company's already poor customer service.

The chasm between efficient IT and lean IT

With its 9% to 15% productivity advantage over efficient IT, lean IT is the next frontier for CIOs u2014 a steppingstone in their digital transformation journey and a serious fund-raiser for all sorts of digital ambitions.

Microsoft HoloLens eyes enterprise adoption amid crowded field

Microsoft is positioning its HoloLens augmented reality headset for businesses, but analysts say it must clear hurdles such as cost, technical and competitive challenges.

3 tips for surviving your current job

Are you tired of dreading work? It's easy to say it's only a job, but the situation may be painful. Here are some tips to help keep your head and heart in the game.

Why I use Fedora and so should you

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How blockchain can benefit IT outsourcing providers

IBM and Bank of Tokyo say theyu2019ve developed a smart contract prototype to manage their IT services engagement on a blockchain. Hereu2019s why IT outsourcing deals may be a low-risk proving ground for multiparty blockchain applications.

Synergies of supply chain management for healthcare

Advances in the past 50 years have transformed the manufacturing supply chain. Parallel advances are taking place in healthcare. Microsegmentation and servitization are creating new value for companies and patients.

Is Twitter’s dead developer conference another nail in its coffin?

Twitter will not host its annual Flight developer conference this year amid speculation and uncertainty about the company's future. Its bruised relationship with developers may be a sign of what's to come.

IBM readies open standard for high performance interconnect

OpenCAPI builds on bus architecture already in Big Blue's stable, takes advantage of existing OpenPOWER governance.

6 steps to rescue a problem client

You can't resolve a client problem unless you can define the specific issues causing the problem. Don't assume your IT staff knows how to do this; you might be surprised.

The big picture of digital transformation (an introduction)

When it comes to digital transformation, company leaders must consider all of the factors

Job seekers: Celebrate who you are

There's no reason to hide your sex, race or ethnicity when searching for your next job. Hereu2019s how to make your uniqueness shine.

The healthcare intelligence revolution: supply-chain management for healthcare

There's a supply chain revolution in healthcare. Itu2019s called the 'intelligence revolution.'

Do you need a digital brand manager?

A new research report shows that the role of digital brand manager is increasingly important for today's IT organizations. But what is a digital brand manager and why do you need one?

7 things marketing pros need to know about chatbots

Digital marketing experts share insight and advice on how CMOs and other marketing pros can get started with u2014 and make the most of u2014 chatbots.rn

Future of collaboration software all about integration — not consolidation

Partnerships and easily integrated services will power the next era of business collaboration, according to Box's chief executive. Little room exists for application consolidation.

Why you need to create a social media policy

Social media can be a distractions at work, but it's not always a bad thing. Help your employees use social media to network, connect and learn from others in the industry.

3 ways to improve customer experience using A.I.

New artificial intelligence tools are emerging rapidly, what can your business do to stay ahead of the curve?

Looking for an A.I. strategy? Start with an ‘interrupt’ strategy

How artificial intelligence and machine learning can transform how enterprises do business.

Why I didn’t buy the Apple Watch Series 2

The new Apple Watch has much to recommend it, but not enough for me to upgrade from the first Apple Watch

How Anaplan makes dynamic strategic planning a reality

Founder and CTO Michael Gould outlines how Anaplanu2019s cloud-based platform pulls strategic planning out of spreadsheet hell.

5 affordable MDM options for small businesses

Small and medium sized businesses have embraced BYOD faster than large corporations, but research suggests SMBs aren't taking security seriously. Here are five affordable and easy-to-deploy BYOD management solutions that will get your data secur

CIO’s move to chief customer officer role signals trend

As CIOs are increasingly called upon to pitch their companyu2019s products, long-time Equinix CIO Brian Lillie has a new job: Massaging the customer experience for the data center service provider.

Be mindful of these 3 tech changes for recruiting success

Though not always immediately obvious, tech developments should inform subtle fluctuations in your hiring process.

10 highest-paying IT security jobs

IT security is of major concern to all organizations, and they're willing to pay to get top talent.

How Anaplan makes dynamic strategic planning a reality

Founder and CTO Michael Gould outlines how Anaplanu2019s cloud-based platform pulls strategic planning out of spreadsheet hell.

Timeline of Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note7 debacle

This infographic details the key turning points following Samsung's release of its fatally flawed Galaxy Note7 smartphone, including releases, recalls, damning photos, products exchanges, U.S. government intervention and the ultimate demise of t

How tech vendors can boost IT’s business acumen

Guy Brassard, CIO of Southwire, takes a unique new approach to vendor management.

Measuring business-IT convergence

Everyone talks about business-IT alignment. But what metrics can you use to measure it? Here's a look at some of those metrics to help you get started on your way to better business-IT convergence.

The what’s now and what’s next for digital

A look at the trends that shaped the digital and business landscape in 2016, plus a peek at whatu2019s ahead for 2017.

7 attributes of a successful CMO in the digital age

Executives discuss what it takes to lead an organization's marketing efforts in today's data-driven world.

7 enterprise mobile management features in Windows 10

Redstone 2 has been delayed until Spring 2017, but the most recent Microsoft operating system update, Redstone 1, also dubbed the Windows 10 Anniversary Update 1607, brings plenty of enterprise IT updates u2013 including these seven EMM features.

How older workers can thrive in IT

Are technology jobs too often wasted on the young? As Silicon Valley strives for diversity, age is becoming a critical focus.rn