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Millennials are growing increasingly weary of data and security when it comes to their favorite brands. And that means it's vital that companies include a strong cybersecurity message in their marketing plan to help rebuild trust.
On-campus beacon use can help IT provide local, targeted services and data to employees, temps, clients, and guests
Website defacements? Database dumps? Mysterious files? Here's how to tell if your Web application has been hacked -- and how to secure it once and for all
Microsoft has introduced a feature in Office 365 that could allow you to replace your landline for good. Does it deliver as promised?
Aaron Levie explains why he is not a big fan of the shadow IT movement his collaboration tech startup helped kick start years ago.
Bootcamps are a great way to learn a new skill and walk away with a full portfolio and hands-on experience. But can they replace a traditional computer science degree in the eyes of employers?
That pesky, stealthy man-in-the-middle shows up everywhere from the cloud to SSL. You could be at a disadvantage if you don’t know where he’ll strike next.
Billions of dollars have been spent to addresses weaknesses in organizations' talent pipeline in the hopes of increasing representation of women and minorities. Why hasn't it worked? ‘It's the culture, stupid.’
Citizen developers can produce valuable businesses applications quickly, but is speed to market worth the risk of security and compliance considerations flying out of the window?
Martin Casado says NSX gives Nexus 5000 and 7000 users the SDN features they want without replacing hardware
Virtually every kind of company will eventually have to become a data-driven enterprise. It's a matter of competition. Here, experts share strategies for making the most of IoT data.
Technology is only part of the solution. For turning large amounts of data into useful information in real time, staffing and organization are key.
There is no shortage of ways to advance your career, or your earnings potential. Racking up a bunch of certifications is one of them. But be careful it doesn’t have the opposite effect.
A new job search site claims to offer information on a company's work-life balance, financial health, political affiliations and culture -- everything you really need to know about a potential employer but didn't know where to look.
Can a quick personality test help match you with a career that will play to your strengths and interests? CareerBuilder says it can.
The rise of contract and contingent work is shaking up the traditional IT career path. Here’s how to navigate for success
You needn't worry about our robot overlords just yet, but AI can get you into a world of trouble unless we observe some best practices.
Mark Sunday, Oracle CIO, discusses how the rise of digital technologies are creating opportunities for CIOs to assert new importance in the enterprise.
CIOs are struggling to calculate IT service costs for environments that have grown more complex from cloud services. However, they are finding answers in analytics software.
If you need a smartphone for both personal and professional use these nine mobile devices serve double-duty.
Innovation isn’t easy, but it’s fundamental to a successful business in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven economy. These seven threats to corporate innovation that are hampering your business’ agility. Here’s how to conquer them.
Forgo the GUI in favor of the console and free yourself of the drudgery of administering Exchange
The right hardware and software can help meetings with a distributed workforce run smoothly and efficiently.
The risk may be high, but the rewards can be even higher. Here are some practical tips for making the leap from employee to independent IT consultant.
Given numerous examples of catastrophic security risks from third-party relationships, the merger and acquisition industry needs to get caught up
Yes, your smartwatch should scare you, but so should industrial-grade IoT
Despite operating in a state of hyper vigilance regarding cybersecurity threats, board participation in such planning is at only 45 percent, according to 10,000 executives surveyed by PwC.
Microsoft lobs new OS at small businesses, consumers in a stealthy, piecemeal manner
It's easy to ignore the B players in your organization. After all, they're reliable, easy to work with and rarely cause issues. But you're doing your company a disservice by not coaching up these middle-of-the-road workers.
What qualities put IT pros on the fast track? We talk to five rising stars -- and their CIOs -- to find what sets them apart (and what you can do to make your star rise, too).
Malicious ads on the websites you visit aren’t a new phenomenon. The fact that they now avoid detection and don’t need you to click on ‘em to infect your computer is new, and increasingly troublesome.
Insights drawn from a massively parallel computer cluster loaded with vast amounts of data help doctors develop new approaches to patient care
By offering big data services in its Azure cloud on Linux, Microsoft is sending several important messages to customers.
Improving diversity at your tech company starts with diversifying how you build your hiring pipeline. From Grace Hopper 2015, experts share their tips for improving diversity at every step in the process: from writing job descriptions to sourcing, re
Breaking the rules can bring a little thrill -- and produce better, more efficient code
These organizations are putting their mobile apps to the test, driving real ROI with lower costs and new revenue.
Helping employees manage and cope with workplace stress can boost engagement and benefit both individuals and the business.
The advertising contractor for metropolitan Boston’s subway rail system is launching a program to track riders with smart beacon technology. The company emphasizes that it is voluntary and anonymous, but privacy experts are not convinced
