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Why today’s marketers need data

Data is marketing's most precious commodity u2014 now marketers need to leverage it.

Should you buy an iPad mini if you own an iPhone 6s Plus?

The iPad mini is a great tablet, but it might be too small if you already own an iPhone 6s Plus. The iPad Pro is a better bet for a tablet that complements a larger iPhone.

How checkout woes sabotage mobile commerce

Mobile commerce has a lot of potential, but some improvements to the checkout process are needed and can likely make or break its success.

How marketing skills drive success at HP Inc.

You, of course, need to know your product and how it is built to market it. However, columnist Rob Enderle writes that to do so effectively you need deep marketing skills in both the CMOu2019s office and with line of-business managers.

Women in technology #WomenEqualityDay

Having women well-represented in technology roles is increasingly important today, given the ever-expanding influence of technology in our world.

Stop undervaluing the CIO’s role in shaping business growth

CEOs must urgently capitalize on the opportunity to drive growth by taking advantage of new technology advancements, before market forces and competition forces them to do so.

Do you need a wolf or a peacemaker?

Know the difference between the two to drive the outcome that you want.

12 tips to help SMBs select and manage vendors

Small business owners and experts share their strategies on how to build a successful, lasting partnership with suppliers/vendors.

Windows 10 troubleshooting and fixes revisited

Long before the Windows 10 Anniversary Update appeared, it was easy to see that Microsoft was putting more energy and effort into its troubleshooting tools. Here's a look at what's new (includes video).

Simplify to get clarity in the shifting spectrum of IoT value propositions

Value in the IoT has been validated recently by big acquisitions but is also shifting as early players move their focus in the technology stack. Finding a value proposition in the IoT stack can be confusing and complicated but there is a method that

Why Arianna Huffington leaving the Huffington Post is good for company culture

Arianna Huffington's decision to leave Huffington Post may seem bad for the company at first, but it could actually have some very positive effects.

CIO Career Coach: How to build your professional brand (video)

In episode two of a new job-search video series, executive recruiter Martha Heller shares advice on how CIOs and IT executives can build their personal and professional brands.

Trying to make sense of Google’s messaging mess

Google's mu00e9lange of messaging apps is about to get even more chaotic. The company plans to shift its consumer-centric Hangouts app towards the enterprise, just as it starts from scratch with two new apps for consumers: Allo and Duo.

Sexism is dead! Phew!

Ladies, rejoice. According to 56 percent of (older, white) men, sexism is officially dead.

Will Facebook force autoplaying video ads with sound on iOS users?

Facebook is experimenting with autoplaying video ads with sound in its iOS app. This could be a huge disaster for Facebook if the company forces iOS users to see and hear video ads in their newsfeeds.

Teradata Accelerators help put IoT on the fast track

A new set of technology-agnostic software-and-service solutions from Teradata aim to help companies rapidly transform business models and optimize processes using IoT sensor data streams.

Why Dominos’ virtual assistant struggles to understand your orders

Dominos CIO Kevin Vasconi is bullish on virtual assistant technology, but says that natural language processing and artificial intelligence technologies require more polish.

CIO communication skills drive success with business users

How effective CIO communication and listening can enable delivering value.

Why gas stations want you to turn off your phone — but nobody ever does

Many U.S. gas stations print warning on their pumps that explicitly instruct drivers to turn off their phones. But no one does. Here's why

LinkedIn ProFinder helps freelancers land jobs

LinkedIn doesn't want to overlook the growing U.S. freelance workforce, so it released a new tool, called ProFinder, that's designed to match independent workers with businesses seeking their services.

Bitcoin distracts from the real value of blockchain

For technology executives, the new challenge is to chain or be chained

How Linux conquered the world without anyone noticing

This week Linux celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary.rn

Connecting patient data solving healthcare interoperability and the ONC Blockchain Challenge

Propogated by experts, veterans of industry, and healthcare players spanning every facet of the healthcare ecosystem is the myth that healthcare interoperablity is a fantansy.

9 top tools for corporate cloud collaboration

These nine cloud collaboration tools can help organizations communicate more effectively, share and modify files, track all changes, create detailed 'mind maps,' and more.

12 companies that do ecommerce content marketing right

Great content marketing can impact online sales, but it's not easy to create. These dozen companies understand ecommerce content marketing, and their successes offer valuable lessons.

What do iPhone 6s Plus owners think of their phone?

Appleu2019s iPhone 6s Plus is the companyu2019s flagship phone and one of its most important products. But what do owners of the iPhone 6s Plus think of their phone? Is it worth buying?

Why the BT era is more important than the digital era

Technologies and 'eras' change. The only constant is the need for specific business outcomes.

The year of cloud ERP

IT and business users have come to understand the cloud's capabilities and value proposition.

Everything’s a platform now

The latest enterprise IT buzzword is 'platform.' It seems there's more prestige in being a platform than there is in being a great application. But is that true?

Why you need to rethink your internal communication strategy

While communicating with customers, vendors and end-users is certainly key to business success, your internal communication strategy is just as critical. Here's how to boost your signal.

A guide to accelerating innovation

Building the foundation, creating the culture, and commercializing technology

Bringing the agile development model to the healthcare revenue cycle

A look at implementing predictive analytics

APIs provide innovation and inspiration for IT leaders

Apps are getting smarter at a ferocious pace; so why don't CEOs want to take advantage of these new technologies? I discuss API ecosystems and innovation with the CEO of Indix.

New CIO appointments, August 2016 edition

A bevy of women appear on this month's list of new CIO positions and board appointments.

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep cyber attackers from gettin’ to you

When Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell recorded their hit, u201cAinu2019t No Mountain High Enough,u201d they had no idea the lyrics would tell the tale of cyber criminals trying to infiltrate your data network more than 50 years later.

Is the IT services industry at a crossroads?

Enterprise buyers of IT services are increasingly attracted to as-a-service solutions, causing traditional IT services providers to rethink their approach

How online businesses grow sales in the offline world

The efficiency of ecommerce sales with one-click checkout and third-party fulfillment can come at the cost of intimacy between you and your customer. Hereu2019s how some online businesses are getting personal.

National ONC Blockchain Challenge explores micro-identities to improve healthcare interoperability

Blockchain technologies will enable patient identity matching.

When will Audible release an Apple Watch app?

Audibleu2019s audiobook app is one of my favorite iOS apps. But why hasn't the company released an audiobooks app for the Apple Watch?

5 products leading the enterprise mobile management pack

Companies are moving towards an enterprise mobile management strategy in order to keep up with the increasing demands and risks of a mobile workforce. Here are five companies that, according to Gartner, are leaders in the EMM market.rn

How to look for a job while you’re still employed

Ready for a new job, but not quite ready to let go of your current one? You don't have to. In fact, you're more attractive to potential employers if you're already working. Here's how to conduct a job search while you're stil

Slimming down to Essential SAFe

How to succeed in scaling your agile delivery process

Analytics with a strategic edge

The role of voice of customer in enterprise analytics

CIOs come together to tout tech innovation

CIOs who took the stage at the CIO 100 at the Terranea Resort last week detailed how they are using technology to better serve their employees and customers.

Linux Foundation chief reflects on 25 years of open source

Jim Zemlin, the executive director of the Linux Foundation, took the state at LinuxCon this week to address the evolution of the open source OS and look back on its history. rn

Why do so many business transformation initiatives fail?

In transformation, sometimes you have to go slow to go fast.

Apple Watch 2: Who cares about cellular connectivity?

The Apple Watch 2 probably isnu2019t going to have a cellular connection according to Bloomberg. But how many people actually care about their watch connecting to cellular networks?

10 UX best practices for ecommerce success

Experts in user experience and ecommerce share their top tips for how to get consumers to enjoy, stay and buy on your website.

6 tools for producing a great mobile app experience

Belkin’s keyboard turned my iPad Pro into a writing machine

Belkin succeeded where both Apple and Logitech failed. Hands down, the Belkin QODE Ultimate Lite Keyboard Case is the best keyboard for your iPad Pro.rn