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Taking digital tech to the farm

David Black, CIO of CHS, discusses how today's technology makes modern farmers more profitable.

CFOs are more invested in tech than CIOs think

Deloitte consultants say they are increasingly fielding questions from CFOs about technology architecture, which runs counter to what many CIOs may say about their finance peers.

The 4 critical questions every member of your IT organization needs to know … and why

Every member of your technology organization should know the business they're in, it's customers and why the company is special. That all sounds obvious until you start asking the four questions. If you don't think they'll have th

Dice’s mobile app aims to add value to your job search

Dice Careers isn't just another job search mobile app — it delivers valuable salary and skills data for tailored for tech professionals.

Protecting yourself from Google’s protection racket

If identity validation involves complex AI computation, then no one except the behemoths will be able to do it anymore, which may be the idea.

8 quick ways to increase your PM knowledge

If youu2019re a project manager, crammed schedules, overflowing to-do lists and restricted budgets can limit your chances of pursuing formal training. Here are eight ways to learn more about project management without breaking the bank or disrupting

The GPS navigation apps Lyft drivers love — and why

CIO.com asked a handful of San Francisco Lyft drivers about the GPS navigation apps they prefer, and the clear favorite was a bit of a surprise.

Why I almost quit my job as CMO of a very successful startup

All startups live for the day that they close a funding round. Seed, Round A, Round B etc etc. This is the validation that not only they (and their mom) believe in their revolutionary technology and company. However, significant funding changes every

Exploring the seduction of decentralized prediction markets to improve health

Patients will soon be managing their chronic diseases as in-person support goes global and as collective wisdom produces clinical insights surpassing the knowledge of any single physician. Market predictions will be part of the future of health.

Are you a consistent leader?

A question that I received as part of the #askcio series is what is the most important leadership trait for a CIO/leader.

Office machine mania: The paradox that limits productivity

So-called knowledge work hasnu2019t exactly led to a modern-day Industrial Revolution when it comes to how basic, everyday business gets done.

What’s really new in SharePoint 2016?

With SharePoint 2016, Microsoft is going back to what SharePoint is all about: easy collaboration, team-driven workflows and simple Intranet publishing. Wait, isnu2019t that what SharePoint has been doing all along?

Financial services firms struggling with ecommunications

In its sixth annual survey of electronic communications compliance, compliance and ediscovery specialist Smarsh reports that financial services firms are struggling to retain and supervise the growing volume and variety of ecommunications.

Is the end of the U.S. tech market upon us?

Tech companiesu2019 almost exclusive focus on quarterly returns to appease investors who will likely take their fast profits and run is troubling and something to consider when choosing a vendor, writes columnist Rob Enderle.

How to turn a ‘toxic’ IT shop into a trusted business partner

Three CIOs discuss the wholesale transformation of their IT departments into respected business partners, in this free report prepared by the CIO Executive Council.

Why I won’t use Dropbox’s Project Infinite if it’s not open source

If Dropbox wants to get into the kernel, they should open source their client side software so the community can audit their codern

Why IT and marketing need to work together

For years, the IT and marketing departments have had a rocky relationship. As marketer's need to better understand the customer, it requires the investment and use of a significant amount of technology. It's time that the feud come to an en

New federal Defend Trade Secrets Act expands protection, adds safe harbor

The continuous press for innovation in technology and media will challenge intellectual property laws to evolve. The new Defend Trade Secrets Act provides a powerful new tool to protect a business's intangible assets and a major change in how In

Most marketers miss mark with mobile messaging

Consumers are inundated with notifications from all types of mobile messaging services, and though many will engage with businesses that use relevant alerts, most organizations don't capitalize on the opportunity.

What big ISPs don’t want you to know about data caps

Comcast and AT&T want customers to believe broadband data caps are necessary to manage network congestion, but their real motivation may be much more sinister.

U.S. CIO aims to cut legacy spending, proposes IT modernization

With three-quarters of all government IT spending going to support legacy systems, administration is seeking to borrow a page from private sector with a dedicated modernization fund.

JetBlue CIO pilots VC arm in search of revenue growth

JetBlueu2019s Technology Ventures unit seeks to fund startups, and potentially commercialize services based on their technology.

Get on the cloud bus or get in the clown car

Across the board, the verdict is in: when it comes to the cloud, the stakes are too high to sit on the fence.

4 LinkedIn messaging tips for career builders

Whether you're an IT pro seeking a new opportunity, an up-and-comer on the lookout for a mentor or a veteran who wants to build out a network of colleagues, these four messaging etiquette tips detail the right (and wrong) way to communicate on L

Are you building the right solution?

The Agile approach to confirming the right solution is being built using the discovery path.

iPad Pro: 12.9-inch or 9.7-inch for writing?

The 12.9-inch iPad Prou2019s larger on-screen keyboard lets you type faster and more accurately than the one on the smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

Top emerging IT careers for recent college grads

It's that time of year when college seniors are graduating and entering the workforce. Recent graduates, or those who have entered the workforce over the last few years but may be interested in a career pivot, should explore options in IT. The t

Innovation and the Failure of Enterprise Architecture

IT wants (but struggles) to operationalize big data

Big data leaders at large companies are bullish on the capabilities of big data analytics, but are struggling to break down data silos and make data accessible.

CIO Quick Takes: How to make big data count

Sure … data is big these days, but what are companies doing with all that newly-mined information? To find out, we asked three CIOs about how big data analytics pay off for them.

Ansible 2.1 comes with Windows and Azure support

This is the second update to Ansible since Red Hat acquired it. rn

AI and cognitive computing: how to distinguish the real value proposition

There have been a number of accomplishments around AI and cognitive computing. How do these accomplishments translate into a real value proposition for businesses?rn

State Department argues against ‘cyber arms’ treaty

Senior State Department official says cyber is fundamentally different than any sort of conventional military or diplomatic arena, urges ongoing and multilateral development of u2018normsu2019 in global Internet talks.

Can Google’s virtual assistant find a home in enterprise?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai credits Amazon with paving an early path for consumer virtual assistants, but the company's first response to Amazon Echo, Google Home, could eventually play an important role in the business world.

The data says things are good for smaller IT service providers

The most recent numbers show smaller IT services providers are making their way in an outsourcing market upended by technology.

IT career roadmap: Technology evangelist

Do you love technology? Is there a programming language, platform or application you can't stop talking about? Perhaps a career as a technology evangelist is in your future.

Working Moms Equal Pay Day (another) wake-up call

Though the pay gap in IT is small, it's still very real in every other area where women work — and it's even worse for working mothers.

Setting up a workstation for a healthier you

There are plenty of gadgets you can buy to make spending every day at your desk or in a cube. But how exactly are you supposed to set all that stuff up to ensure those excellent ergonomics? Read onu2026

Outsourcing the slow speed with two-speed IT

Many companies struggle to maintain proper support of their complex internal applications needed to run the business while embarking on a digital transformation at the same time.

Healthcare M&A: Are technology services firms consolidating fast enough ?

Healthcare M&A is dampening demand and squeezing margins for IT services firms in the short term. This requires tech services firms to respond in some way to the increased competitive pressures.rn

Design thinking enlightened with mimicry

Innovation inspired by nature captures the power of design from nature's observations. Todayu2019s business architects must construct new business models for innovation. Visionary leaders begin with nature.

Asking ‘Why?’ will define the Internet of Things 2.0

The Internet of Things 2.0 is emerging and it will bring an end to the technology push that has characterized efforts to create value with the IoT up to now. The IoT 2.0 will be defined by the "why" of new offerings and lead by those compan

Twitter’s tiny tweaks do little to address big issues

Twitter plans to make some changes to its social network later this summer, but the overdue modifications demonstrate the company's ongoing struggle to innovate.

OpenSUSE Leap 42.2 is ready for testing, first alpha released

The first alpha of openSUSE Leap 42.2 is available for download.rn

New CIO appointments, spring 2016 edition

PepsiCo, Exelon, USAA and Kimberly-Clark all recently named new CIOs.

This free iOS app makes it dead simple to unsubscribe from email blasts

The new, less-than-creatively-named 'Email' app for iOS streamlines mail management and offers better search than Apple's native app.

Tips for adding IPv6 to IPv4 networks

The IPv6 transition in your organization, more likely than not, involves bringing IPv6 into a mix that also includes IPv4. Hereu2019s a look at what that means and how to make it work.

How to master disaster recovery in a DevOps world

Organizations that are adopting DevOps methodologies are realizing actual benefits to disaster recovering planning from taking that approach.

Study finds Google, Twitter and Facebook keep closest tabs on users

A new Princeton University privacy study suggests Google's user tracking tech is practically ubiquitous, and popular social network sites Twitter and Facebook are the next worst offenders.

13 ways your business can attract more social media followers

Social media and marketing pros share their advice for how small businesses can get more followers and likes on Facebook, Twitter and their LinkedIn company pages.