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Inside AT&T’s open source, software-defined transformation

The telecom giant goes all-in on network virtualization.rn

Opportunity knocks for IBM customers, but will they answer?

IBMu2019s weakened position provides significant customer negotiation leverage.

Why Apple no longer needs an iPhone ‘wow factor’

Apple product reveals used to be watershed moments for the technology industry, but today Apple innovates in increments, as demonstrated by the new iPhone SE and smaller iPad Pro, and consumers continue to purchase Apple devices in droves.

iOS 9.3 brings Wi-Fi calling, VoLTE to Verizon iPhones

Apple's iOS 9.3 software update lets Verizon Wireless customers place voice calls over Wi-Fi, and they'll soon be able to use VoLTE for higher quality, more reliable cellular calls.

Azure IoT Suite gets down to business

Forget two-year IoT pilots. Prebuilt solutions and fast prototypes mean you can ascertain the business value of IoT quickly enough to stay competitive.

The trouble with rogue IT, a service provider perspective

Much has been written about combating rogue IT. Peter Kraatz from Datalink offers the perspective of a cloud service provider.

How social media adds value to CRM

If CRM platforms want to connect with front-line sales and marketing staffers, tapping into social signals is not a u2018nice to have,u2019 but a u2018need to haveu2019 feature.

How to prepare your website for Google algorithm updates

Search engine optimization experts share advice on how marketers and SEO pros can keep up with Google's ever-changing algorithm and ensure that their websites rank prominently on the world's leading search engine.

8 tips to handle IT job search rejection

Didn't land that dream job? Rejection can be difficult, but there are eight tips for handling the loss and moving forward with your career search.

Did Apple cripple the 9.7-inch iPad Pro by including only 2GB of RAM?

Apple delivers a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, then shocks some potential customers by limiting the deviceu2019s RAM to 2GB. Did the company make a big mistake by not giving it 4GB of RAM like the larger iPad Pro?

Diversity’s more than gender

There's more to the diversity-in-tech equation than just gender. Two solutions that I've heard of recently are tackling the lack of black professionals in these fields.

How medical robots will change healthcare

Stardust predictions get everyone talking, separating the mythical from the magical in robotics healthcare.

Magna CIO on creating IT value in a decentralized company

Paul Bellack, vice president of global IT and CIO of Magna International, discusses how he's rebuilding IT at the $35 billion company, one step at a time.

Corporate file systems have ‘staggering level of exposure’

A year of anonymous data from risk assessments of corporate file systems reveals that many companies are failing to use permissions to limit access to sensitive data.

IT and marketing collaborate to sweeten websites for digital natives

Ferrara Candy, which aims to double in revenues by 2020, is revamping its websites and social media strategy for the 30-and-under crowd.

Should you buy the 9.7-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro?

Apple's launch of the 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro has left some folks wondering if they should buy it or get the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro instead. Don't worry, I'll walk you through what each model has to offer to help you make t

How CIOs can deliver a breakthrough business transformation

Reasons why transformations falter and three things a CIO can do about it.

CIOs upbeat on iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro

Apple revealed a pair of new devices this week that look strikingly similar to products it released years ago. However, the smaller sizes, and corresponding lower price points, of the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro have kindled new interest among CI

UbuntuBSD helps users escape systemd

A new Ubuntu-based FreeBSD distribution has been announced. rn

Why it’s time to set standards for outsourcing providers

Sure, you and all your IT service providers follow ITIL guidelines, but you interpret those standards differently. And those little inconsistencies can lead to big problems.

9 biggest information security threats through 2018

Each year, the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues, releases its 'Threat Horizon' report to provide a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over

12 difficult project manager interview questions to prep for

Most project manager candidates can talk about their strengths and skills, but those who ultimately land the job are prepared to answer these difficult PM questions.

Don’t believe (all) the martech hype

While advances in marketing technology can help you discover, track and engage customers in new ways, donu2019t be fooled into thinking martech is the silver bullet for all your marketing needs.

7 enterprise bug fixes in iOS 9.3

Apple's latest iOS 9 software update resolves seven enterprise-specific bugs that affect business users and IT administrators.

Fun infographic depicts evolution of marketing automation tools

Marketing automation technologies evolved from clunky old robots 'to the next generation sales and marketing assistants [SMBs] have always dreamed of,' according to an infographic from Agile CRM.

How Core OS aims to make containers more secure

API-driven analysis service inspects container images for known security flaws.

6 great animation apps for the Mac

The Mac has long been a premier platform for many artists, and these six apps from the Mac App Store are powerful tools for creating all kinds of animated content

How companies can counter bad H-1B visa program press

As usual, the press for companies that use the H1-B visa program is not good. Here's what your firm can do if you depend on it.

What do we mean when we say ‘business-IT alignment’?

We talk about business-IT alignment, but what does that really mean? Here's a look at the business strategic plan and the corresponding IT strategic plan, and how to align them to maximize value.

13 ecommerce spring cleaning tips

Website developers, ecommerce experts and SEO pros discuss some simple ways to dust off, declutter and freshen up your Web or ecommerce site.

How partnerships between IT and the business breed success

A key concept in agile development is increased partnership among IT and business partners. In enterprise data management and business intelligence, this increased partnership can only make things better. There can be a role for IT and a role for t

Should you outsource vendor management?

Outsourcing the management of outsourcers has been a controversial approach in the past, but the increased demands of IT service management may be too much for some IT groups to handle themselves.

The future looks bright for IT workers

Business are starting to invest more in IT, and that means they're also investing in IT workers. A study from Brilliant found that Q4 hiring for IT has remained steady, as businesses search for qualified tech workers.rn

Box CIO says IT needs to loosen its grip

Box CIO Paul Chapman says todayu2019s IT organizations must adapt to the needs of modern workforces, but some IT pros have trouble letting go of control.

5 things you need to know about 5G

While it may still be years away, understanding how 5G will impact the enterprise now will help you plan accordingly.

Why your business can’t afford toxic employees

You simply can't tolerate the toll toxic employees take on your workplace. The problem is that the same qualities that make aggressive, nasty bullies can also make them good at their job.

How to do critical behavior interviewing right

Understanding how a person has behaved in the past to get to how the person likely will behave in the future is the core of critical behavior interviewing. It will also help you to determine the right person for your team.

Blockchain gives music lessons to healthcare

Blockchain smart contracts provide the bridge, intersecting the music and health.

Digital business ecosystems and platforms: 5 new rules for innovators

Waze now tells you when to leave for appointments and maps your routes

The new 'Planned drives' feature in Waze for iOS lets you add upcoming appointments and their locations, and the app tells you know when it's time to go and then directs you to your destination.

4 questions from the standoff between the FBI and Apple

Cybersecurity innovation and the role of encryption are potentially putting corporate IT departments and law enforcement at odds.

Target CIO adds custom apps, fresh talent to fortify supply chain

At a time when consumers expect rapid fulfillment as they shop online and from mobile devices, Target is writing custom software to improve its supply chain operations.

5 reasons Microsoft may never give up on Linux patent claims

Here are some of the reasons why Microsoft will continue their cross licensing campaign.

The pros and cons of hyper-converged solutions

Though hyper-converged solutions are currently very popular, columnist Rob Enderle writes that despite how flexible and powerful they can be, there are issues.

Want to foster innovation? Get out of your comfort zone

If you ask Hal Gregersen, innovation is one of the most important factors of success in the enterprise, and that's especially true for IT. In his MIT lecture series, he coaches attendees from around the world on how to stay curious and ask the r

Is the Galaxy S7 or GS7 edge right for you?

15 great video and audio editing apps for the Mac

Need to edit video or audio in OS X? Check out this list of 15 of the best audio and video editing apps available in the Mac App Store.

CEOs seek CIOs with a ‘bias for action’

CEOs want several things from todayu2019s transformational CIOs, including superior communication, collaboration and risk mitigation skills, say executive recruiters. But a longer-term question looms: What becomes of the CIO?

How Quest and Inovalon have unlocked value in healthcare analytics

Most analytics programs struggle with operationalization of analytics platforms that work 'offline' and do not integrate into day to day clinical workflow. The transition to value based care requires analytics to be front and center in poin

3 mistakes companies make implementing time tracking

Many data-centric companies make three common mistakes implementing time tracking, which lead to the creation of data taxes instead of data tools. These mistakes are easy to recognize and can be easy to address.