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Think having a STEM degree is the only way to succeed in technology industry? Think again.
Your network and security teams may have different goals and objectives, but as networks grow more complex, it’s time to get these two teams on the same page to help avoid miscommunication around security threats.
Devops is transforming application development; the same principles of automation, integration, and collaboration can vastly improve security as well
Listen and learn as VP of business technology Paul Friedman explains how Humana transformed itself into a digital-first, customer-centric organization. This free knowledge bundle includes an article, audio transcript and slide deck.
GE’s Jim Fowler this week spoke with CIO.com to discuss collaboration tools, shifting IT priorities and why the traditional CIO role is going away.
During Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-10, participants will create new applications for AR and VR technology, perhaps some that have never been conceived before
Multiple platforms are now the norm for IT infrastructure. To address that Microsoft is bringing its key configuration tools to Linux and Mac OS to make it easier for customers and partners to handle their workloads, which also positions Operations M
CIOs have battled shadow IT for years, long before the advent of messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Here's how a set of IT pros makes the most of the latest challenge.
Office and Outlook have been reinvented, collaboration tools like Slack are finally useful, and devices are evolving for new digital workflows
The most talked-about story in tech this week is a scathing satire of life in the Valley. Here are 40 things it gets exactly right.
There still is no master cure for traffic jams, but thanks to IoT-based traffic management systems, commuters can better navigate roads and waste less time stuck in traffic
Now that the Microsoft's Anniversary Update is live, the company is planning two major updates for next year.
Over the years, the financial industry has invested heavily in staff, processes and technology to improve security. But some startups are taking a more innovative approach.
DD-WRT, Tomato, OpenWrt, OPNsense, pfSense, and VyOS suit a wide range of devices and networking needs
An overwhelming wave of budget smartphones has flooded retail outlets. This review is a case study on how to evaluate and choose the right one for you.
Windows is a popular attack target for criminals and researchers alike, but Microsoft has done a good job of making it harder to target security flaws in the OS
Technology's biggest companies are typically thought of as innovative, creative and unafraid of risk, but some of the people who work at these organizations tell a different story.
The famed whistleblower and a famous hacker collaborate on making the smartphone less risky for front-line journalists. Of course, if it works, it could obviously help bad guys too
Windows Store for Business lets admins find suitable apps for their organization, acquire them in bulk and distribute them through their own private ‘storefront.’ This offers much-needed control, but its greatest benefit might be that your users won’
With the appropriate tools and environments, developers can take the first step forward in safeguarding app security
Not all IT leaders are happy with Apple choice to largely keep the enterprise at arm's length, but the company has made notable progress in business. These developments, large and small, helped changed the IT industry's perception of Apple.
A lot can be said about millennials at work, but one thing seems certain: This generation is stressed-out and anxious. Here’s how you can help.
Underemployment is a severely underrated problem in today's economy, according to a new report from compensation and benchmarking services provider PayScale.
Box CEO Levie foresees all enterprise data heading to the cloud
Retailer uses Seegrid vision-guided, autonomous vehicles to increase productivity at distribution centers
Deft management skills and a lot of empathy are required to balance the priorities and expectations of millennials, baby boomers and the Gen X-ers stuck between them.
Reduction in sales and damage to brand are potential bottom line impacts that auto manufacturers need to be concerned about when it comes to security risks and connected cars
The controversial author of 'IT Doesn’t Matter' is back with a new book in which he picks apart the optimism propagated by Silicon Valley.
Modesty is the best policy, right? Not when it comes to describing your professional accomplishments. Here's how to master the art of the self-promotion to advance your career.
Cradlepoint multi-WAN routers, license plate readers and IoT sensors integrated with the FBI's crime database enhance public safety and law enforcement
Never again have an email kicked back because it’s too large by using one of these apps aimed specifically at helping you share, edit and store oversized documents.
Technical issues like network availability and stability usually pale in comparison, say IT execs from the likes of GE, UPS and Merck.
...and the 3 steps you need to take next
KPMG found that while 80 percent of organizations acknowledged being hacked, only half have invested in cybersecurity technologies in the past year. The research firm has a theory as to why.
With Microsoft HoloLens already in the hands of the first developers, it’s time to start planning how your business can use augmented reality.
A father-son team argues that hacking back doesn’t have to lead to the cyber equivalent of World War III – if it’s done by professionals and doesn’t attempt to corrupt or destroy anyone’s networks
Four innovation leaders share their adventures in scaling an analytics infrastructure to back up business-critical decisions with hard data.
Gaining awareness of devices residing on corporate networks is the first step to building a viable security architecture for the internet of things. The problem? Most CIOs don’t know what’s on those networks.
InfoWorld talks with Digital Shadows' Rick Holland about the security tools hackers use to protect themselves while ripping you off
Millennials are a driving force in the future of the workplace, pushing companies to modernize in order to keep up with the competition.
InfoWorld talks with GitHub's Jamesha Fisher about the cultural shifts necessary for baking security early into the devops process
Apparently a lot, as companies seek to vet third-party providers and cyber insurers look for predictors of breaches.
Getting ready to launch an IoT initiative? Read these insights and advice from early adopters in aviation, transportation, manufacturing and more.
Don't let the millennial buzz fool you. Older workers handle and adapt to new systems better than younger people.
Where will the next generation of IT leaders come from? Some large companies, including Boeing and Vanguard, are taking leadership development into their own hands.
Insurers are starting to expand their services to better educate their customers about cyber risk and even help them defend against attacks before they happen and deal with the fallout of when a breach does occur
Frequently travelers who aren't prepared for the security risks associated with staying in hotels put potentially sensitive information and their own personal safety at risk. Here's how to spot common threats, and protect your data while on the road.
Boeing chose the Azure cloud platform because Microsoft agreed to collaborate on analytics software intended to help improve operational efficiency in the narrow margin aviation sector.
