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12 tips for killer software demos

When selecting enterprise software, demos are a key part of the due diligence process. Even with a short list of 3u20134 vendors, sitting through several daysu2019 worth of demos can try your patience. Learn how you can work with prospective software

Eric Schmidt comes out of the closet as an iPhone user

Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt has finally admitted to owning and using archival Appleu2019s iPhone. What took you so long, Eric?

5 open source skills in high demand

The open source job market is booming and companies need talent to drive their business. Here are the five most in-demand skills for open source IT professionals.

How to find undervalued tech talent

There's a hiring war among companies as the tech skills gap grows wider, but you don't need only A players to develop a strong team. Instead, consider hiring undervalued recruits, and coaching them up.

8 big plans Google has in store for Android

More CIOs report to the CEO, underscoring IT’s rising importance

With digital strategies increasingly taking center stage in many businesses, more CIOs are reporting to the CEO. However, the tech talent dearth threatens CIOs ability to conduct their work.

Is Amazon’s Comixology Unlimited worth a subscription?

Amazon has launched a subscription service for comic books and it already has readers and comic book creators talking. Is Comixology Unlimited worth 6 bucks per month?

A key factor in the CIO’s ability to drive change

Whatu2019s the real challenge in delivering on the promise of revenue in the Internet of Things?

Stop hurting your IT operations

Many times, we hurt our IT operations unintentionally by not performing various activities that are essential to the delivery of an IT service.

Open source is a positive sum game, says Cloud Foundry CEO

Big data and analytics spending to hit $187 billion

In its new "Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide," research firm IDC forecasts revenues in the market will increase more than 50 percent over its five-year forecast period.

Beating the bell curve blues

Performance ratings and comparisons are imposed along the much-hated bell curve distribution. But can we do anything about the bell curve blues?

How the Internet of Things improves air travel

Letu2019s face it: These days, flying is the pits. Here are some ways the industry is using IoT technology to make the friendly skies a little friendlier.

Knowing when a full software evaluation project is worthwhile

Based on your software budget, here's how to estimate the resources needed to ensure you select the best-fit enterprise software for your particular needs.

12-inch MacBook: An Apple redditor’s review

Is the 12-inch MacBook worth buying? Forget the reviews by jaded journalists and bloggers, and check out this detailed review by an Apple redditor who loves his MacBook.

How IoT will change the job market

Hard skills like circuit design and security will be critical, but there are other, less tangible ways IoT will affect the demand for tech workers.

Businesses lack a streamlined approach to digital transformation

Most business executives understand the importance of digital transformation, but they aren't prepared for how quickly they need to adapt, according to research from Gartner.

FCC’s leap into Internet privacy poses big risks for tech

The FCC should use a sensible approach that would not disrupt the current technology landscape and would allow consumers to make their own decisions on privacy

15 best boss fights in iOS games

Want to take on the toughest bosses in iOS gaming? Then check out these 15 games. The bosses in these games are smart, fast and deadly. Can you survive a fight with the 15 greatest menaces in iOS gaming?

Linus Torvalds wins the desktop; Chromebooks outsell Macbooks

2016 just might be the year of the Linux desktop.

How data virtualization delivers on the DevOps promise

Your data could be standing in the way of getting the most out of DevOps and continuous delivery. Itu2019s also a significant security risk in development u2014 and thatu2019s about to get more expensive

How CIOs explain blockchain to their CFO

Blockchain changes business models and will affect everything from the clothes you wear, the food you eat, and even the products you buy. The CFO business case for blockchain.

How to enable SDLC for strategy translation

SDLC is not just a method for engineering. It is where strategy translation can take place. So it's critical for CIOs to ensure that their SDLC is enabled for strategy translation.

Recruiters increasingly rely on social media to find talent

The talent war is on in tech, and recruiters are taking advantage of every weapon at their disposal. A recent study found that recruiters are getting creative in how they source candidates — moving towards social media and messaging apps.

Open source job market booming

The demand for open source talent is high, according to a new report from Dice.com and The Linux Foundation.

Why Android on Chrome could have big impact on business

Businesses that have overlooked Chromebooks due to software limitations now have a new reason to reconsider their decisions. Chrome OS devices will soon be able to run Android apps.

Accenture aims to accelerate AI adoption

The global services company is creating a new artificial intelligence practice around IPsoft's Amelia cognitive agent, with an initial focus of deploying virtual agent technology for clients in the banking, insurance and travel industries.

Customers’ digital behavior drives CIOs to partner with CDOs, CMOs

CIOs from CVS Health and JetBlue insist it doesnu2019t matter whether they work with CDOs, CMOs or other executives as long as their efforts meet customer demands.

Startups can’t ignore the importance of file management design

Great file management can be a valuable asset to an entrepreneur, while poor file management is a guaranteed perpetual nightmare.

Q&A: Open source veteran Brian Behlendorf on leading the Hyperledger Project

"The blockchains, marked contracts, distributed ledgers and databases in general are really about building the next generation stack for the Internet," says Behlendorf. It's "hard to imagine an industry that isn't going to be

Apprenda acquires Kismatic, releases a new Kubernetes distribution

The platform as a service provider gains container smarts

A cord-cutter’s guide to digital TV antennas

Consumers who want to say sayonara to their pay TV providers need a quality digital antenna. Tons of different antenna options exists, and finding the right one can be a challenge. Here's how to get started.

Rapid review: Uno Noteband wearable

Uno Noteband features a novel new speed-reading technology that's designed to help you quickly parse through smartphone notifications. This short video review reveals whether it belongs on the 'cool' or the 'not so much' list

Apple News: Mute channels you don’t like

Donu2019t like a channel in Apple News? Hereu2019s how you can quickly mute it so you donu2019t see it any more in the For You or topics feeds.

4 important communication tools for tech biz entrepreneurs

When George Bernard Shaw said, 'The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place,' he had tech biz entrepreneurs in mind. If you are a SaaS startup or an established tech leader, riddled with communication

How CIOs can guide digital business transformation

The business and technology functions of an organization can no longer be viewed as separate, which is why the next generation of business leaders will be CIOs becoming CEOs.

Building artificial intelligence models with Internet-of-Things data

All that data spewing off our increasingly instrumented world is hard to understand u2014 unless it's presented visually.

Investing in professional relationships delivers a real ROI

You can't be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating your professional relationships. Here are four guaranteed ways to damage your professional relationships.

How healthcare is handling a flood of advancements

Hang on tight! The world of healthcare is changing fast. Learn how health systems are managing their current trajectories of prolific innovation through leadership and technology.

BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition review: A rocky start to a new era

Consider this tablet not for what it is, but for the potential it has.rn

Behind the scenes at Google I/O 2016

These 13 images provide an inside look at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., the site of Google's 2016 I/O developer conference, as well as some other quirky scenery at I/O.

How to convert sales leads into sales

Sales and marketing experts share their tips on how to turn prospects into customers.

Google doubles down on the enterprise at I/O

Google says the enterprise represents a largely untapped opportunity for the company, and at this week's Google I/O conference it shared its strategy to corner the business market.

FCCs heavy-handed regulations splits party lines

Positions harden within the Federal Communications Commission as agency officials and lawmakers complain about heavy-handed regulation of cable sector.

CIO’s guide to marketing automation software

Digital marketing is a fast-moving target even for those marketing pros who have embraced it. This CIO Wrapsheet will help you choose the right tools for your business.

Preparing for a Salesforce implementation

Representation is important, even in emojis

I'm admittedly not the most tech-savvy person, but it doesn't take a tech genius to notice the lack of female representation in areas as basic as emojis. Now, though, that's about to change.

How HR can bridge the tech inequality gap

Human resources technologies keep marching forward, offering a competitive edge to those willing to make the right investments. Is your organization keeping pace?

The best ad blockers for iOS devices?

There are quite a few ad blockers available in the iOS app store, but which ones are people actually using? And how well do they work?

CIO.com and Drexel to honor 50 analytics innovators (deadline extended)

Deadline extended to August 15. The Analytics 50, a collaboration between Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and CIO.com, will recognize 50 of the most innovative analytics executives.