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In the never-ending battle of ‘build’ versus ‘buy,’ IT may have evolved to the point where the cheaper option is always ‘buy.’ But is it just another form of outsourcing?
Despite spending an average of $319,327 on spear phishing prevention in the past 12 months, an estimated 28 percent of attacks are getting through and are costing companies dearly.
Whether you're using that new wearable for yourself or managing IT at a company where fit trackers and smart watches are becoming more popular, wearables just might be the next big bullseye for cybercriminals.
Your company probably generates a lot of real-time data from sensors and other events – data that could be producing new business revenue. This will show you how to wring more value out of the data you already produce.
Bootcamps, MOOCs, nanodegrees and online education providers won't take the place of a traditional degree anytime soon, but they can play an important role in helping close the IT skills gap.
Software-defined networks can give IT the agility and flexibility to manage today's dynamic data centers and private cloud infrastructures.
Delivering increased productivity is a key priority for many IT executives. Yes, agile can help with that, too (it’s not just for development).
Ensure a solid foundation for your on-premises Exchange Server installation with these essential setup tips
You’re killing it at work, but does anyone notice? A large percentage of IT professionals say the answer is no.
Automated License Plate Readers, which collect not just numbers and letters but the location and time of the scan, are both a privacy and security concern. While they are supposed to be confidential, accessible only to law enforcement, recent reports
Industry giants like Google, Facebook and Ericsson have already solved many of the large-scale problems that smaller companies are now facing.
With everything software controlled, workloads can be moved at will, and VMware’s NSX offsets the need for more than $1m of network gear
Independent development shops can bank on bigger prospects with our guide to bolstering the bottom line
Annual volunteer projects help people in need and strengthen working relationships among DHL Express Americas colleagues, says Pablo Ciano.
The New Year promises to usher in a new set of tech startups looking to capitalize on the rise of enterprise wearables, counterterrorism, finance and payments tech, and even private space exploration.
Recent research from BambooHR shows that breaks, small talk and socializing in the workplace can actually help bolster productivity and employee engagement.
If you want more engaged employees, trade micromanagement for autonomy and show confidence in your workforce.
With approximately 90 percent of businesses using the cloud in some fashion, it's safe to say the technology has become a mainstay in IT. But challenges remain beyond the initial integration.
The role of Chief Information Security Officer has been around for a couple of decades. And while many large companies still don’t have a dedicated CISO, fallout from prominent security breaches and the increasing visibility of information security i
Led by a new CIO, fresh from Toyota, the insurance carrier is looking to revamp internal IT and tap emerging technologies to better support its 19 million policy holders.
The founders of failed startups share lessons learned along the way -- and signs of impending doom they wish they'd spotted sooner
As paychecks grow, tenure shrinks among today’s top techies. And that trend is leaving many to wonder whether loyalty still pays.
Inspiration comes in many forms, but for many of us, there is one reliable source almost guaranteed to motivate: TED talks.
Famo.us, io.js, JavaFX, Objective-C, and Spring.Net have all faded away, but for different reasons
While a recent study turns the idea of a ‘blockbuster’ app on its head, there’s no doubt that enterprise companies are embracing apps – especially mobility apps – in a big way.
The year's most significant attacks highlight how hackers are changing tactics -- and how IT security must evolve in the year ahead
Over the last year, CIO.com's team of resume experts and career consultants have helped numerous IT professionals showcase their knowledge, experience and technical skills to help them land their dream IT jobs. Here are the top 11 resume tips from 20
Will Fitbit continue to dominate the activity tracker market in 2016? Will consumers pay for insights based on data their activity trackers collect? Just how secure is that information? Wearable technology experts answer these questions and offer oth
Buoyed by consumerization workers mounting frustration with email), Slack and Atlassian rose to prominence in 2015. CIOs, as well as executive for both vendors, discuss why everyone suddenly wants to collaborate.
While plenty of new financial tech companies are capturing the hearts – and mobile devices – of customers, established financial firms are fighting back.
Those fraudulent charges most of us have (hopefully) seen and corrected on our credit or debit cards are costing everyone a lot of money.
There’s a lot we can say about cybersecurity, identify theft and fraud in 2015, but we’re going to let our infographic tell the story.
Exit interviews come too late to retain valuable employees. Here's how to gather actionable feedback you can use to decrease turnover and improve engagement -- before workers decide to leave.
Sometimes referred to as programmable infrastructure, IAC is a good way to safely embrace IT automation and get your ‘shadow IT’ under control, too.
When looking for a new job, don’t get tripped up on these questions.
A cable television network requires round-the-clock programming, an agile development team, some impressive software and a whole bunch of project management. CIO.com’s Matthew Heusser sat down with Tara Nicholson at Scripps Networks Interactive to fi
Network monitoring, traffic analysis, VPN servers -- DIY-minded IT pros can hack together heavy-duty solutions as cheap and easy as Raspberry Pi
As enterprise IT departments slowly pivot toward IT as a service, customer service scheduling software can make the difference in efficiently deploying an always-on technical staff.
Agility is critical in this rapidly evolving industry, and analytics is the key to long term success, says CTO Lynn Gibson
