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September 2016: Big data on campus

How analytics tools are helping students make better decisions about everything from courses to social activities

Are you taking the lead in the digital initiative?

CIOs must take the reins and lead digital transformation projects. They're in a good position to do so right now, but that won't last forever.

What is it like to work in an Apple Store?

Find out what Apple employees and former employees think about working in an Apple store.

DocuSign continues to build out digital transaction management platform

Investment pays off for unicorn, as customer list grows, partners accumulate and standards fall in place.

5 experimental ways you can boost employee productivity

Understanding Microsoft’s cloud application platform

Microsoftu2019s ambition for its new Dynamics 365 cloud CRM and ERP service is broader than just creating a subscription service from its on-premises business tools.

Why CIOs are embracing SaaS ID management

Single sign-on software, which federates access to corporate applications, is helping CIOs meet their goal of making employees more efficient without sacrificing security.

7 lucrative careers for IT pros

Are you being paid what you're worth? Cloud compensation and services provider PayScale's latest IT salary survey highlights some of the highest-paying IT roles.

How to implement an effective BYOD policy

Companies have accepted that BYOD is a reality. The challenge now is striking a balance between security and flexibility.

State of the CIO 2017

Readers can improve our next State of the CIO report

How to execute tech projects like business projects

We need to put tech projects in the business context. Here are the 3 steps.

Red Hat expected to rake in $2.4 billion in revenue this year

Subscriptions remain the primary money earner for this open source company.rn

Best practices for pitching enterprise products

The art of storytelling as a way to pitch enterprise products is an effective way to really showcase the value of the product writes columnist Rob Enderle, who experienced this firsthand at the recent IBMEdge conference.

Tip No. 1: Hire ‘A’ players and empower them

The first tip for successfully creating and leading agile data management development teams.

Dollar Shave Club grooming AWS cloud services for smoother growth

The provider of menu2019s grooming products has honed its approach to operating technology using public cloud infrastructure and custom applications. But its search for fresh tech talent continues.

If you’re not planning for IoT, you’re already behind

Think your industry or your business won't be impacted by the internet of things? Consider this your wakeup call.

Censorship and healthcare’s redactable blockchain trapdoor

Leaked encryption keys, offensive material, and errors as in the case of a medical record suggests that an editable blockchain is worth reflection.

IT certifications report card: What are they worth now? Which ones pay off the most?

Start off the school year with a fresh look at this IT career workhorse to upgrade your marketable skills and earning potential.

LinkedIn Learning puts Lynda.com to work

LinkedIn this week integrated Lynda.comu2019s vast training library into its main site. The new LinkedIn Learning service is available to all premium subscribers, and the company says an enterprise-focused version is also on the way.

Tech leaders must act quickly to ensure algorithmic fairness

The public must be confident in the fairness of algorithms, or a backlash will threaten their very real and substantial benefits

CIOs must step into the digital leadership void

In this excerpt from her latest book, 'Be the Business: CIOs in the New Era of IT,' contributor and IT executive recruiter Martha Heller discusses the CIO's role in digital leadership.

Next generation of software engineers need training, not retraining

Got a job? Coding boot camps can help you polish your ru00e9sumu00e9. But what about the tens of thousands leaving high school today who want to become software engineers?rn

Why Accenture broke the blockchain with IBM’s help

Let me guess. You thought blockchains were immutable. Exploring the mystery behind breaking the blockchain. What does this all mean for business?

Learn how to deploy OpenStack for free

The Linux Foundation joins with edX to offer a free OpenStack course.rn

Banks turn to AI for improved customer service, competitive edge

Innovation advice for CIOs and other leaders

Expanding the realm of what's possible in healthcare and beyond.

The U.S. airports with the best (and worst) cellular networks

A new report ranks cellular network speeds at the nation's 50 busiest airports, and the winners and losers are surprising.

6 tips for managing a global workforce

Telecommuting has made it easier for businesses to operate on a global scale. But for managers that means they might have employees scattered around the world, which poses unique challenges.

Silicon Valley needs to be the change

The IT industry should be using its talent, money and influence to help effect social change and stand up for underrepresented and marginalized people.rn

Were Apple’s ‘leaked’ iPhone 7 tweets really a mistake?

The recent iPhone 7 launch presented Apple with a fresh opportunity to tackle Twitter, but the company's first iPhone-related tweets came a half-hour before it officially announced the phone.

No, Microsoft is not locking users out of Lenovo laptops

Reports that Microsoft and Lenovo are deliberately locking Linux out of certain laptops are incorrect

4 simple rules for good franchise culture

How to own your company culture, even when you don't own the company.

How to ‘Auto Unlock’ your Mac with Apple Watch

A new feature in Apple's macOS Sierra lets you use your Apple Watch to easily unlock your Mac computer. However, the 'Auto Lock' feature won't work unless a set of security and authentication safeguards is also enabled.

Managing line-of-business projects

Why do line-of-business projects fail?

5 reasons why social media is no longer optional

Social media is a must. Especially for technology companies. Here's why.

How to use Facebook Live for business

Video experts and social media marketers share their tips for how small businesses can attract and engage customers using Facebooku2019s live streaming service.

macOS Sierra: How to do a clean install

A clean install of macOS Sierra could give your Mac better performance and stability. Hereu2019s how to do a clean install of macOS Sierra.

‘Digital laggards’ must harness data or get left behind

Digital leaders post higher gross margins, revenues and profits than digital laggards, according to new research from a Harvard Business School professor. Data is a big reason why.

Google Trips app helps enrich your travels

Google's new Trips app helps you discover noteworthy sights during trips and maps them out in itineraries. The app also imports travel confirmations from Gmail, but that feature is still rough around the edges.

Google Drive gets machine-learning search features

Google's Drive cloud storage service this week got a familiar search feature that has helped defined the Google experience for years.

The 10 nastiest social media marketing mishaps of 2016

There is not necessarily a right way to use social media for corporate marketing or branding, but there sure are many wrong ways. These 10 organizations provide real-world examples of how NOT to use social.

How blind skills challenges can close the skills gap

Blind skills challenges are one way to remove both overt and unconscious bias from the technical hiring process.

4 tips for tough conversations with your employees

Chances are if you haven't already had a difficult conversation at work, you will at some point. But these conversations don't have to be stressful. With a little effort, they can be productive and carry long-term benefits.

The tale of two Silicon Valley cities leads to APIs

Whether scientific, social, or administrative, it is safe to say that APIs make the world work.

IBM makes it easier to move data across hybrid cloud environment

The new Power Systems servers are designed with hybrid cloud in mind.rn

Is your IT group struggling in the effort to become a strategic partner to the business?

If nothing changes, nothing changes.

ISF consulting services seek to strengthen cyber resilience

The Information Security Forum has announced its global ISF Consultancy Services, which offer short-term customized professional support and training to help organizations build cyber resilience and improve their security posture.

CMOs much more likely than CIOs to lead digital transformation

Digital transformation is not just another buzzword; it's an escape plan for businesses that can't keep up with tech modernization. However, new research indicates many CIOs shy away from the challenge.

iOS 10: How to enable Rest Finger to Open

Tired of pressing the Home button to unlock your iOS 10 device? No problem, hereu2019s how you can enable Rest Finger to Open in iOS 10 so you can unlock your device with Touch ID.

Apple chief says AR will trump VR in commercial scenarios

Apple's Tim Cook suggests that the company is currently exploring augmented reality rather than virtual reality. However, despite the success of Pokemon Go both technologies remain stronger in the enterprise.