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Why we must prepare for the rise of the machines

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that all generations need to be prepared for a future of automation and artificial intelligence, but should also know how to function without an app for everything.

Why Conway, Spicer and Huckabee Sanders deserve appreciation

These communications pros are working in an incredibly challenging environment. The U.S. is divided, the presidentu2019s approval rating is taking a nose dive, and the man is unpredictable (to say the least). Yet they persist. We may not agree with t

Impact of colocation on software development

Why bringing tech and business together in one place matters

Reports of OpenStack’s death are greatly exaggerated

Contrary to the reports of demise of OpenStack, this open source project is growing at an unprecedented rate.

CEO mandate is not enough for success in digital transformation

If youu2019re leading a transformation project, answering this one question could lead to a failed outcome.

How an AI caddie could improve your golf game

Arccos Golf is leveraging the data generated by its golf performance tracking system to provide a subscription-based artificial intelligence caddie to help golfers make data-driven decisions on the course.

Device-as-a-service makes device ownership and management a thing of the past

DaaS unburdens IT with lower, more predictable costs, access to the latest technology and increased security.rn

How Uber for Business helps the ridesharing company grow

Uberu2019s head of enterprise says the ridesharing app will triple its workforce for business customers this year. But the company faces many challenges, including a corporate culture that allegedly enabled a discriminatory work environment.

4 key techniques for continuous improvement in corporate innovation

Why digital disruption leaves no room for bimodal IT

Digital disruption is forcing CIOs and other IT leaders to choose holistic operating models over two-speed technology deployment.

CIO value proposition: Negotiating key IT vendor contracts

While it's important for CIOs to provide a strategic advantage and to work on creating a partnership mentality, one area that needs to be smartly managed are those cumbersome and expensive vendor contracts.

Is psychometric testing perfect for IT?

Is psychometric assessment the future of effective IT recruitment? How will it impact IT project management performance?

Every day should be Bring Your Child to Work day

If we want to normalize working moms and improve diversity, we have to get comfortable with kids in the workplace.

How CIOs are helping upgrade the way people sell

Sales and marketing execs are likely to push for any kind of technology that will improve their numbers, but they aren't the only members of the executive suite catching on to automation.

Kaiser CIO shares IT lessons for the future of healthcare

Kaiser Permanente's Dick Daniels urges fellow CIOs to look at how consumers use a variety of services to improve their own products and services.

Gaming: iOS and Android both stink

Is iOS better than Android for gaming? Or do both mobile operating systems leave something to be desired for gamers?

How the US Army is using OpenStack to train cyber soldiers

The United States Army Cyber School has ditched its legacy training model and has taken an open source approach to courseware.

Snowden argues for cloud control at OpenStack Summit

u201cWe should be working for the spirit of technology itself. Moving people closer to a more empowered future,u201d says Edward Snowden.

11 tips to create a must-see webinar

Experts discuss how to put together and market an online seminar that will attract prospective customers and hold their attention.

Why Amazon is putting Alexa everywhere

The head of Amazonu2019s Alexa business explains why the company is investing heavily in voice services for manufacturers of various device types.

Why ‘never enough’ is the right mindset for emerging tech

Businesses canu2019t afford to be slow and narrow in a world that requires fast and broad.

Cunning hack attacks built-in Windows anti-malware software

Quick action by Google and Microsoft appears to have put out the fire. But itu2019s another reminder that running old versions of Windows can be dangerous.

5 tips to uncover a company’s culture before accepting a job

Company culture varies among employers, so it's important to have a good sense of what you want in a working environment before you accept a job offer.

Business first and IT second

How Steve Betts, CIO of HCSC, ensures that IT drives member value.

Flipping the script on enterprise software

How low-code technology is bridging the software gap that exists within most companies

CIO finds storytelling challenging but crucial

AstraZenecau2019s CIO grapples with narrative constructs to explain technology concepts to business executives at the pharmaceutical company.

Chatty chatbots and the ‘time to frustration’

Chatbots offer a new, unique and potentially delightful interaction channel if done right. However, enterprises need to ensure that their chatbots don't become too chatty and frustrate their users.

VA turns to Congress to expand telemedicine

The Department of Veterans Affairs touts the potential for broadband-enabled health delivery to improve access and quality of care in rural and remote areas, but it needs some help.

3 top travel apps worth revisiting

TripAdvisor, Kayak, and TripIt have been around for years. But they keep getting more powerful and more useful with new features.

How OpenStack is listening to the community and improving the project

OpenStack Foundation has identified key areas to improve engagement with its growing community.

Amazon shames Apple with Echo Show

Amazon has leaped ahead of Apple yet again with its new Echo Show device. Will Apple ever catch up with Amazon in the home voice assistant market?

Why smart contracts can’t be fully automated

Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain technology, have the potential to streamline all manner of transactions. But most of them will still require humans in the middle.

Mobile is the new desktop, and that’s good for enterprise apps

Corporate applications (and their users) are likely to benefit from the intuitiveness of mobile app interfaces.

3 secrets that successful CIOs use when hiring for digital

CIOs are using a new method to hire their best talent: learning intelligence, which has nothing to do with information security, analytics or big data.

IT Resume Makeover: How to write a detail-oriented CV

Creating a compelling resume isn't easy, even when you're at the C-level. That was the case with this month's CV makeover, where one IT leader transformed his resume from jargon-filled to clear and concise (resume examples included).

15 of the highest paying jobs in IT

New LinkedIn salary data reveals IT sales, marketing and business development professionals' salaries are on par with — or even exceed — pay for engineering and technical talent, making them the best paying jobs in tech.

Fresh fintech companies to watch in 2017

The 2017 Finovate Conference showcased some of the best and most advanced innovations in financial technology.

County/municipal IT customer service and the RACI model

Do you assume that your managers and staff members will apply common sense to daily operational activities? If so, you may be in trouble. Let's look at how you can use the RACI model and other IT governance tools to address the deficiencies of D

How CEOs can attract and retain top talent

What CEOs fear most is the thing they can change. Here are some ways every top leader can personally, positively and directly influence the talent pool.

Why some people are willing to pay for a mobile app

A look at who will and who wonu2019t pay for an app and what it means for mobile app developers.

Resisting? Running for office? Get trained online, you will.

The next generation of activists and candidates trains online. As Yoda teaches Luke in Star Wars u201cDo. Or do not. There is no try.u201d

5 tips to help overcome fear of change: It’s going to be (more than) OK

Itu2019s unrealistic to think that business users will ever jump up and down when faced with a big technology change. But by using these five tips, you can help them overcome their fears and bravely face new frontiers.

Why blockchain, ICOs and tokenization will transform your personal data

Have you heard of the Mayo Clinic hKash token or the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center gzHealth token? The contents of your wallet are about to change.

iOS: Has Apple damaged developers?

Appleu2019s iOS App Store is filled with software, but has it hurt developers with a race to the bottom in terms of pricing?

How to use PowerShell with DISM

DISM is the Swiss Army Knife of Windows 10 maintenance and with the Windows 10 Creators Update it gained a helpful collection of PowerShell scripts. Here's how to put them to use.

How to organize workspaces around people and build culture

Issues companies need to consider when eliminating remote working programs

8 things CMOs need to know right now

At the recent Marketing Nation Summit, industry leaders offered CMOs tips and strategies for success u2014 including why less is more when marketing to customers.

IT Career Roadmap: Salesforce consultant

Careers in Salesforce are currently in high demand from employers. Here we look at one developer's journey and how he went from a Salesforce administrator to an enterprise game-changer.

Oracle’s enterprise cloud journey is only just beginning

Even though Oracle is seeing 50 percent growth for its cloud computing business, CEO Mark Hurd explains why the industry is only in the first inning of enterprise adoption.

Why one CIO chose ‘speed over elegance’ in corporate split

Tony Bender discusses the mindset he adopted when preparing IT to split off Energizer Holdings from Edgewell Personal Care, owner of brands such as Schick, Playtex and Hawaiian Tropic.