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Why buying from small businesses offers big advantages

From social responsibility to greater flexibility in services and contracts, there are plenty of reasons to take a closer look at small vendors and what they can do for your organization.

By Bruce Harpham

Jul 27, 2016

CIO IT Leadership Small and Medium Business

Office 365 gets new Word, PowerPoint and Outlook features

Microsoft Office 365 users will soon get anew tools that aim to improve their writing skills, help prioritize important email and better research topics of interest.

By Matt Kapko

Jul 26, 2016

Microsoft Microsoft 365 Office Suites

6 things to do after installing Arch Linux

These tips will make you a happy and productive Arch user!rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 26, 2016

Linux Open Source

Why Microsoft’s revival of Skype for Linux is a big deal

As Linus Torvalds once said, u201cIf Microsoft ever does applications for Linux it means I've won.u201drn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 26, 2016

Linux Open Source Unified Communications

Why Land O’Lakes broke IT into six businesses

Mike Macrie, CIO of Land O'Lakes, no longer talks about one big number. Instead, Macrie decided to break his IT department into six different business units.

By Martha Heller

Jul 26, 2016

Business IT Alignment CIO IT Leadership

Should CIOs be chief robot wranglers?

Business Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives can yield huge returns. But bypassing IT can create even bigger risks. Why CIOs need to take a greater role in RPA.

By Stephanie Overby

Jul 26, 2016

CIO Robotics Technology Industry

CIO Masters Series: Mark Bramwell, CIO of Oxford Said Business School

The CIO of one of the world's elite business schools strives to bring users and IT closer together so they can learn from one another and create better business outcomes.

By Matthew Griffin

Jul 26, 2016

CIO Foundry Events IT Leadership

AT&T supports FCC crackdown on robocalls, other carriers … don’t

The chairman of the FCC asked U.S. wireless carriers to join a new effort mean to block annoying robocalls, but with the exception of AT&T, their response has been underwhelming.

By Bill Snyder

Jul 26, 2016

Carriers Consumer Electronics Smartphones

How a talent strategy can help banks get their IT groove back

Bank IT leaders must rethink their staffing strategies not just so they can better align with the business, but also to be a part of the banku2019s core capabilities and products.

By McCree Lake

Jul 26, 2016

IT Leadership IT Strategy Innovation

5 fun Donald Trump apps for iOS

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump has changed politics in America. And now you can experience The Donald on your iPhone or iPad with these fun apps.

By Jim Lynch

Jul 26, 2016 4 mins

Consumer Electronics Video Games iOS

11 ways to build your online brand

Branding, marketing and small business experts share their tips on how to turn your startup into a recognizable brand.

By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Jul 26, 2016

E-commerce Software Internet

Kindle Oasis and two must-have mobile apps for summer 2016

CIO.com mobile tech reviewer James A. Martin highlights the best mobile device and apps he reviewed so far this summer, including a pricey ereader and two useful productivity apps.rn

By James A. Martin

Jul 26, 2016

Mobile Apps iPad iPhone

Why every tech pro should learn to code

You might think the need for coding skills applies only to programmers, but that is far from the case. This popular STEM skill has found its way into nearly every industry and is quickly becoming a skill.

By Sarah K. White

Jul 26, 2016

Developer IT Jobs IT Skills

5 innovative ways to solve unimportant problems

How five technology startups solved some common office problems using fun, ingenious and just plain cool technology hacks.

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 26, 2016

Careers IT Skills Technology Industry

What to do when your manager is a no-show

Your work is piling up and your supervisor isn't around to help you prioritize. How do you increase your chances of success?

By Mary C. Schaefer

Jul 25, 2016

Careers IT Leadership Relationship Building

Getting started with IBM Blockchain and exploring the wonder of Legos

The potential for blockchain technology is limited only by our imaginations. The IBM Blockchain service on Bluemix helps you stop wasting time and start saving time writing applications in chaincode.

By Peter B. Nichol

Jul 25, 2016

Innovation Mobile Development Small and Medium Business

Twitter scores live-stream deals with MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL

Twitter's steamy summer of sport got even hotter today as the company inked deals to live-stream MLB and NHL games. Each of the 'Big Four' major U.S. sports leagues is now on board to stream games or related content via Twitter.

By Matt Kapko

Jul 25, 2016 3 mins

Sports Software Twitter Video

Why rolling release is the future of all software

Windows 10 may adopt a rolling release model and thatu2019s a good thing, not just for future Windows updates but for all software.

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 25, 2016 4 mins

Linux Open Source Small and Medium Business

Companies consistently run into problems in automation efforts

Whatu2019s causing the scope of benefits from automation to vanish?

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

Jul 25, 2016

Business IT Alignment IT Strategy Technology Industry

The modern chief data officer: A translator, a gardener and an appraiser

Characteristics of high-performing CDOs

By Kumar Srivastava

Jul 25, 2016

Analytics Big Data IT Leadership

Do Not Disturb is one of the best features in iOS

Many iOS users love Do Not Disturb because it prevents annoying interruptions while they are trying to sleep or otherwise prefer not to be disturbed. Here's how you can turn it on and configure it.

By Jim Lynch

Jul 25, 2016 4 mins

Small and Medium Business iPad iPhone

6 Slack alternatives worth a look

Thereu2019s nothing wrong with using Slack u2014 its three million active daily users canu2019t all be wrong. But that doesnu2019t mean there isnu2019t another option out there that might better meet your particular needs.

By Paul Rubens

Jul 25, 2016

Collaboration Software Messaging Apps Small and Medium Business

Comcast wants to blur line between cable and web content

Giant cable provider Comcast will soon let its subscribers access video content via Roku devices and Samsung smart TVs, and it will offer 6,000 hours of programming from the Rio Olympics next month.

By Bill Snyder

Jul 25, 2016

Consumer Electronics

Rosetta Stone embraces storage virtualization in DevOps shift

The learning software company is using little-known virtualization software to ease its transition to agile software development as its digital download business blooms.

By Clint Boulton

Jul 25, 2016

CIO Devops Technology Industry

Stop your workers from ‘quitting in their seats’

New research shows that while your employees might be with you physically, they may have checked out mentally and emotionally.

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 25, 2016

IT Jobs IT Skills Technology Industry

How to stop making costly IT contract mistakes

Poor IT contract management can cost your business time, money and legal fees. Hereu2019s how to minimize risk by focusing on restructuring contract management and training employees around compliance.

By Sarah K. White

Jul 25, 2016

Careers IT Jobs Technology Industry

Context, basketball and the Golden Gate Bridge

Strategy execution is arguably today's premium business mantra, one that we are all focusing on. The multimillion-dollar question is invariably, 'Why are some organizations more successful than others?'

By Tim Wasserman

Jul 22, 2016

IT Leadership IT Skills Relationship Building

How to stay in the game when change is hard

Both organizational change and personal change are hard. Unlearning old habits and relearning new ones requires resiliance and persistance.

By Morag Barrett

Jul 22, 2016

IT Leadership IT Skills

When will Blizzard release World of Warcraft GO for the iPhone?

Pokemon GO will no doubt spawn a huge glut of similar games. Will Blizzard make World of Warcraft GO for its fan base? I'm betting they will because there's a lot of money at stake.

By Jim Lynch

Jul 22, 2016

Consumer Electronics Video Games iOS

Verizon to heavy wireless data users: ‘You’re fired’

Verizon is cracking down on customers who foolishly believe that an unlimited data plan is actually unlimited.

By Bill Snyder

Jul 22, 2016

Consumer Electronics

Clinton wins, how analytics cost Trump the election

Columnist Rob Enderle takes a look into the future, a future in which Hilary Clinton became president and Donald Trump didnu2019t. It all came down to analytics.

By Rob Enderle

Jul 22, 2016

Analytics Government

How and why to verify your Twitter account

You can finally request that coveted blue verified Twitter badge that has eluded you for seven years. Hereu2019s why and how you should get verified and let your followers know you are the real deal.rn

By Matt Kapko

Jul 22, 2016 3 mins

Social Networking Apps Technology Industry Twitter

Microsoft’s Ethereum Blockchain as a Service accelerates mobile development

The corporate fascination with mobile rapid application development has turned to embracing smart contracts. Blockchain applications and functional tools to build ecosystems are growing at lightning speed.

By Peter B. Nichol

Jul 22, 2016

Innovation Mobile Development Small and Medium Business

How hackers are making products safer

Jono Bacon talks about HackerOne, a platform that help companies secure their software by opening it up to hackers.rn

By Swapnil Bhartiya

Jul 22, 2016 4 mins

Open Source Security Software Development

Cloud services now account for a third of IT outsourcing market

The u2018as-a-serviceu2019 market now accounts for a third of IT services activity. Can traditional outsourcing survive?

By Stephanie Overby

Jul 22, 2016

Outsourcing SaaS Technology Industry

Solutions for improving diversity in tech

Visibility matters for women's leadership in tech when it comes to innovation today and improving the talent pipeline for tomorrow.

By Kristen Corpolongo

Jul 21, 2016

IT Leadership

AI expanding in the enterprise (whether or not you know it)

Many organizations are already using technologies that rely on artificial intelligence, according to a recent study, and many more will adopt AI technologies within the next two years.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jul 21, 2016

IT Strategy Innovation Technology Industry

CIOs question value of Microsoft’s LinkedIn buy

More than a month after the news of the massive acquisition broke, some CIOs are still wondering exactly what Microsoft is getting in the $26.2 billion deal.

By Clint Boulton

Jul 21, 2016

LinkedIn Microsoft Technology Industry

Twitter needs to stop the harassment

Twitter needs to stop making excuses and start taking a stand against online harassment and abuse.

By Sharon Florentine

Jul 21, 2016 3 mins

IT Leadership Technology Industry Video Games

Should Apple worry about Microsoft-IBM deal?

IBMu2019s new partnership with Microsoft nearly mirrors a deal the enterprise giant struck with Apple in 2014. But thatu2019s where the similarities end.

By Matt Kapko

Jul 21, 2016

Apple IBM Small and Medium Business

Who is watching after your agile money? Part II

The enterprise-scale agile programs are complex operational systems. Proper executive controls are needed to avoid unnecessary operational and financial risks.

By Hakan Altintepe

Jul 21, 2016

Agile Development Financial Services Industry Foundry Events

Apple’s Metal API and World of Warcraft running at 5K resolution

Appleu2019s Metal API has already improved graphics performance in World of Warcraft. But how does the game run at 5K resolution on the iMac?

By Jim Lynch

Jul 21, 2016 11 mins

Consumer Electronics MacOS Video Games

How to find where lost productivity hides

Fostering productivity isnu2019t as simple as creating inspiring work environments, and productivity loss is often hidden in areas where business leaders never think to look.

By Sarah K. White

Jul 21, 2016

Careers IT Leadership Technology Industry

GE Power’s CDO is transforming his company and an industry

GE Poweru2019s first-ever chief digital officer, Ganesh Bell, leverages years of software expertise to drive innovation within GE and with customers, including his own CIO.

By John Gallant

Jul 21, 2016

Analytics Emerging Technology Innovation

Blockchain will drive demand for decentralized apps

Most of the transactions we do on a daily basis involve a third party. But what if you could eliminate third parties? Blockchain has the potential to do that.

By Steve Mezak

Jul 20, 2016

Outsourcing Software Development Technology Industry