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MIT's CISR center says ‘demand shaping’ is a better way for business and IT to collaborate. Does it work?
Some times the chief security officers become the fall guy.
DevOps, continuous delivery, scrum and agile are all necessary skills in an IT-driven workplace. But how much can certifications in these areas really prove?
With seemingly everything moving to the cloud these days, it’s important to know when setting up your own data management center can still be the right decision.
Get ready for artificial intelligence and automation that helps you make business decisions rather than just understanding what happened in the past.
Most organizations use APIs to build mobile and Web applications, integrate back-office systems, enable third-party developers, and incorporate third-party services. But IT departments face many challenges, ranging from infrastructure to suppliers to
The 2016 Job Seeker Nation study from Jobvite shows the U.S. workforce is in a state of flux. Job tenures are shorter and the hunt for new opportunities never stops.
GitHub has a ton of open source options for security professionals, with new entries every day. Add these tools to your collection and work smarter
4 ways to protect virtual infrastructure now
By 2020, reports estimate that there will 700,000 new project management jobs in the United States. Do you have what employers will be looking for?
CEO Kirill Tatarinov outlines the company’s position and new focus
In this month's Career Roadmap, Tom Walsh and Alex Krowitz, both research engineers for workforce management company Kronos, discuss what it takes to be a data scientist -- one of today's hottest and most in-demand IT careers.
If you’re anything like the typical smartphone user, you have a ton of apps that you barely even notice, let alone use. IT execs are no different, of course. But these apps are different, rising above the typical app clutter to become the ones these
Most hiring managers focus only on finding candidates with the most impressive qualifications, but there is more to potential employees than a resume. To build self-motivated and inspired teams, you need to hire people who are not only qualified, but
How to design a branch office WAN using new technologies like SD-WAN, NFV
If you’re looking for a hybrid device that shines in the enterprise, Microsoft and Samsung both offer high-end Windows 10 tablets. CIO.com senior writer Sarah White compares the Surface Pro 4 and the Galaxy Tab Pro S to see which one fits best in bus
Ubuntu founder discusses the importance of Ubuntu and why he’s dedicated much of his life toward it
Anything is possible in the cat-and-mouse game of probing and protecting the online weaknesses of the nation’s critical infrastructure. But security experts say the U.S. grid is resilient enough to make a “cyber Pearl Harbor,” highly unlikely
Our primer on Mac management policies will help you roll out a secure, productive fleet en masse
IT leaders from Akamai, CA Technologies and VMware have mastered the balance between granting time off and keeping essential tech functions staffed.
Companies in heavily regulated industries say they can't embrace the cloud due to compliance. That's just an excuse.
Bitcoin exploded on to the world’s stage in 2012 as a currency backed by everyone and controlled by no one. But what exactly makes it work from a technology standpoint?
US has highest number of DDoS attacks in Q1, surpassing Turkey as the top target for geopolitical events
A good consumer app keeps the user in mind through every stage of development to create the best experience possible. And enterprise apps should not be an exception to this rule. Here’s why.
From security to productivity to management, the Enterprise edition of Windows 10 packs a whole lot of business punch.
Dayton Superior, a supplier of concrete and other materials for projects ranging from the Panama Canal to the Trump Ocean Club, is using a data-driven approach to price optimization to help it align prices with all the various markets in which it ope
You probably think you know what you need out of a data scientist. However, if you believe in any of these common misconceptions, it might be time to reevaluate your business' expectations for current and future data scientists.
No matter how progressive, open and casual your workplace, there are some conversations that should never take place. Here are five conversations to avoid at all costs.
As with many industries, big data science is transforming the energy vertical, providing insights into cost reductions in down markets and allowing oil producers to adjust to market demands in boom times.
HPE CEO Whitman addresses private and public clouds, competition from Dell/EMC and more
The recent ransomware attacks on hospitals reveals risks to not only patient data, but more importantly patient health
Patching, backups, firewall configuration … when it comes to security, make sure you take care of your infrastructure before you invest in next-level tools.
Everyone can agree that culture is important in the workplace. But who really drives it? What makes a good culture? And what can destroy it?
You don't have to keep your head down at your first job. In fact, you should do the opposite. Here's how to become a trailblazer starting on Day 1.
You owe it to yourself to think twice before completely disconnecting from the office on your next vacation.
People who spend a good portion of their personal and professional lives online say they care about security and privacy. But most of them don’t act like it
A recent survey from Accenture Strategy reveals that CIOs believe they need to win the war for talent to secure a competitive advantage. Not only must they find workers with the right skills, they need to find them fast.
As the desire for workplace flexibility continues to be an accepted fact of contemporary working life, more and more businesses are wrestling with how exactly to embrace – or curtail – telecommuting as the new normal.
Data science is one of the fastest growing careers today and there aren't enough employees to meet the demand. As a result, boot camps are cropping up to help get workers up to speed quickly on the latest data skills.
What to audit is at least half of how to do it.
COBOL offers the promise of job security and above-average pay. Even some of the cool kids are doing it.
The blockchain is now being hyped as the solution to all inefficient information processing systems
Too many resumes list skills and experience but lack a personable touch. You won't catch a hiring manager's eye that way. In this Resume Makeover, Jennifer Hay turns a stale resume into a career story that will stand out.
Teamwork and collaboration are great enterprise goals. But to be effective, they have to be done right. Here's what not to do.
