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4 tools that give marketing consultants peace of mind

If you think you have what it takes to forsake a cushy corporate marketing job and strike out on your own as a consultant, there are automated tools that can help you run your business. Here's a look at four options.

Jump-starting population health management

Aurora Health Care, a healthcare system with 15 hospitals and over 150 clinics, has just entered the second phase of an effort to use startup software developers to create the applications it needs for population health management.

Is Apple’s Mac mini worth buying?

Not everybody needs or wants an iMac when it comes time to buy a desktop computer. Appleu2019s Mac mini might be a good alternative to the iMac.

10 ways to think like your client

Walk in your client's shoes with these 10 perspectives they have about IT support, and it will help you support their business more effectively.

2 ways to rebook cancelled flights with a smartphone or tablet

Delta Air Lines' recent high-profiles delays may be in the rearview, but modern travelers can expect more of the same. TripIt Pro and Freebird both help book alternate flights when a scheduled one is cancelled or significantly delayed.

T-Mobile One ‘unlimited’ data plan is rife with gotchas

T-Mobile is doing away with the data cap in its new 'unlimited' wireless plan, but the fine print on the $60 T-Mobile One offering has some unfortunate fine print.

Why Vietnam is an attractive IT offshoring destination

Harvey Nashu2019s chief digital officer discusses the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing IT work in Vietnam.

GE CIO Jim Fowler talks collaboration and IT transformation

GEu2019s Jim Fowler this week spoke with CIO.com to discuss collaboration tools, shifting IT priorities and why the traditional CIO role is going away.

Note7 iris scanner not quite ready for prime time (video)

The iris scanner in Samsung's Galaxy Note7 smartphone is a breakthrough in mobile biometric authentication. Unfortunately, it's also not reliable.

3 ways to improve employee engagement

Are you getting everything you can from your focus on employee engagement? You may make more impact by rewiring how you think about it.

Why Microsoft open sourced PowerShell and ported it to Linux

You can already test PowerShell in Ubuntu, Debian and CentOSrn

What is your pace as a change agent?

August 2016: ERP heads for the cloud

9 reasons your next PC should be a Chromebook

An affordable price and access to millions of Android apps is just the start

PowerShell for Linux makes it easier to mix clients, servers and clouds

Multiple platforms are now the norm for IT infrastructure. To address that Microsoft is bringing its key configuration tools to Linux and Mac OS to make it easier for customers and partners to handle their workloads, which also positions Operations M

6 ways to beat the back-to-school blues

Summer's almost over, and that means more structured routines and fewer lazy afternoons. These quick tips can make reentry into 'real life' less painful.

iOS 10: View two Safari windows side by side

In iOS 10 you can easily view two web pages side by side in Safari, and you can have separate tabs open in each window. Hereu2019s how you can do it.

Microsoft Surface rumor roundup

What are the chances we'll see a Surface smartphone or desktop device alongside the next Surface Pro and Surface Book? If you believe the rumors, the chances are good.

Healthcare interoperability research propositions of the ONC blockchain challenge

It's time to move past theoretical results and engage in practical research exploring the use of blockchain technologies for autonomous monitoring of medical devices.

Honor 8 is a high-end Android phone at a mid-range price

The new Honor 8 smartphone from Huawei packs a number of valuable features, including a dual-lens camera, and it costs just $400 unlocked.

Businesses brace for cost-cutting measures as the use of wireless data expands

Here are options for businesses that want to lower their wireless data costs

Forget desktop Linux, build your own $40 Android PC

You will still be running Linux. Android is Linux. rn

How Adobe uses machine learning to drive marketing success

Adobe's new data science tool, Segment Comparison for Analysis Workspace, leverages machine learning to help marketers uncover the key characteristics of the audience segments driving KPIs.

Will Apple release the iMac Pro in 2016?

Rumors indicate that a pro version of Appleu2019s iMac desktop computer could be released in 2016. If it happens many Mac gamers will rejoice at getting a truly more powerful iMac.

iPad Pro, Apple Pencil users need the Nebo note app (now)

MyScript's new Nebo handwriting app for iPads and select Windows 10 devices is one of the best options available for converting notes into editable, sharable text u2014 and the $9 app is free until the end of August.

7 tips for future CIOs

Thomas Lord, CIO of UGI Utilities, reflects on the evolving role of the CIO and shares advice for up-and-coming IT executives.

10 content marketing tips for ecommerce success

Digital marketing experts share their secrets designed to help you develop online ecommerce content that motivates buyers, increases sales and builds brand loyalty.

How to revive a dying automation project

Discover whatu2019s slowing down efforts to automate a process.

IT leaders share their strategy for creating authenticity

Authenticity at work is more important than eve, but what makes a leader authentic? These four key traits will help determine if you're leadership is viewed as authentic by your employees.

10 tips for being healthier and more productive at work

Taking care of your health and well-being can improve engagement and performance, but you need to kick these 10 bad habits first.rn

CIOs must learn how to share good news, bad news

In this free report by the CIO Executive Council, four IT execs describe how transparency, accountability and honesty are key to effectively communicating with other business leaders.

Platforms not products transform organizations

Healthcare data breaches: It’s no longer about healthcare or medical data

Recent health system data breaches were exploits of vendor IT systems, not internal defenses. What does this mean for healthcare companies and their IT vendors?rnrn

Don’t do what I say, do what I mean!

The banking industry has recognized the risks to business without global information standards. In response, the banking industry has developed knowledge models to mitigate global risks.

Will iOS users dump FaceTime for Google’s Duo?

Googleu2019s new video calling app Duo follows in the footsteps of FaceTime. Will Googleu2019s Duo woo iOS users away from FaceTime?

Calling all coders: is AI coming for your job?

Exciting advances in artificial intelligence (AI) don't mean that it's time to quit your professional job u2014 least of all your software development job.

6 things you need to know about hiring software developers

ONC blockchain challenge and the birth of the cryptocitizen for healthcare

An effort to redefine health by introducing co-creation of trust for healthcare.

How cognitive computing will change project management

Cognitive computing is rapidly making inroads into the professional services workspace. The emerging technology will have a lasting impact on all jobs across all industries, with health care, finance and legal as early adopters. As much as it changes

Why you should buy AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch

Extended warranties on electronics are often a waste of money, but in the case of the Apple Watch, the extended service plan is well worth the extra cash.rn

Is emotional intelligence the key to customer service training?

A positive customer experience is key to a successful business, but if you arenu2019t training and coaching your employees on emotional intelligence, you may be losing sales and customers.

Why it’s time to dump your outdated applicant tracking system

Still using that clunky, outdated ATS? It's time to consider a next-generation solution that focuses on candidate experience instead.

Laptops most often stolen from most unlikely place

The rise of mobile has led many CIOs to fret about data loss from lost or stolen devices. A new study suggests IT theft in the office should be a primary concern.

Why Google’s new Linux-less Fuchsia operating system is a huge deal

Open source from day zerorn

Do you read on your iPad?

The iPad is a fantastic device, but how many people actually use it for reading books? I use my iPad Pro all the time for reading, but not necessarily in the way you might expect.

Making cybersecurity a priority in mergers and acquisitions: integration

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integration of cybersecurity between the two companies not only needs to happen: it should begin with an agile interim plan that provides the necessary access for employees and restricts data completely wherever

Why private clouds will suffer a long, slow death

While private cloud proponents have spent the last five years focusing on getting their IaaS offerings working, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have moved way beyond core computing services. And you donu2019t have to strain to hear the death knell sound

10 acquisitions driving Oracle’s cloud strategy

Oracle follows a pattern of either acquiring companies that bolster its existing market position in areas such as ERP or CRM, or buying firms that help it fill in gaps in the company's broad portfolio. CIO.com explores 10 key cloud deals Oracle

5 tips to train like an Olympian for your next job interview

Trying to land a new job? Take a cue from Olympic athletes: Apply some hard work, preparation and dedication and you're sure to land that dream role.rn

New Breed of Software Market Leader Has Six Traits

The environment, health & safety (EHS) software market is hot this year. Six deals announced in the first half of 2016 total $750 million to $1 billion. With all of this investment in the market, which companies will take the money and runu2014an