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Nothing is safe, thanks to the select few hacks that push the limits of what we thought possible
Camille Fournier leads a 60-member team that has delivered innovations such as a one-of-a-kind platform that allows customers to shop by browsing photos of real women with similar body types.
The class of 2015 is entering the workforce, but many of them are graduating without a job already lined up. Still, these students have high hopes for their careers and a clear vision of what they want from the companies that hire them.
Been reading about what the cloud has to offer? We take a closer look at how you can leverage Amazon Web Services to run a data-driven website.
The one-time ‘silly little project’ has transformed into a Web powerhouse, thanks to flexibility, pragmatism, and a vibrant community of Web devs
As companies continue to invest heavily in new projects, those IT staffers with project management skills are hot commodities. Here's how to get started.
The class of 2015 is more than prepared for their new roles as STEM employees. The question is, are you ready for them to attract and retain them?
The healthcare industry's seismic shift to a consumer-focused model is giving patients easier access to care and more control over their health information. And IT is at the very heart of that change.
Customers have less than 5% of basic connectivity automated, so benefits come quick. A Q&A with Cisco’s Frank D’Agostino
Licensing, upgrade paths, ‘Windows as a Service’ -- here’s the lowdown on common Win10 misconceptions
Even in a tight IT labor market, finding talent with the right technology skillsets probably isn't your biggest challenge. What's much more difficult is finding talent with the right personality fit.
Google for Work was a no-show at the company's I/O conference last week, but Google is still making its mark on the enterprise. Here's how three IT professionals measure Google's impact on the business world and what they expect to see from the compa
From platform support to file versioning to private options, it’s important to consider all the factors when evaluating a cloud-based backup strategy.
Whether you’re an on-site presenter or distant participant, here’s how to do a remote meeting right.
Successful salary negotiation is as much an art as a science. Here are four tips that will help you get paid what you're worth.
More and more, developers are choosing and implementing tools and services they’re familiar with and that they believe will solve problems. That’s a major change in technology buying that can result in big advantages for your business.
Evaluating whether or not to outsource your company’s project management functions can be challenging. Before making this potentially risky leap, you have to assess if this is a good move for your business, keeping in mind that what works for your bu
Your Android device is a mighty computer -- so isn't it time you start tapping into its PC-like powers?
New tools invite more internal innovation and knowledge-sharing — and better connections with customers. But will too many choices make us less productive?
Regulations help to protect the privacy of student data by ensuring its proper use.
Three finance executives discuss the essential role wearable technology will play in the evolution of mobile payments.
CIOs and IT leaders don't have one central gathering place online, and fostering a quality network of peers is both a challenge and an opportunity. Three established IT leaders share real-world tips to help you bolster your peer networks.
The right coverage can help soften the blow of a data breach. But don't expect to be bailed out if your security plan is flawed.
Age is just a number -- but it's a number that can hurt your ability to land a great job in the IT industry, where youth is equated to innovation, efficiency and success. Here's how to make your age an advantage, not a deterrent.
You hear a lot about what you shouldn't post on social media, but employers are starting to grow weary of hiring candidates who lack a social presence all together. Take control of your brand by balancing your personal and professional image to attra
While the benefits of body-worn cameras for law enforcement have been well-known for years, cloud storage and security needed to evolve to handle all the footage.
Amit Yoran’s colleagues didn’t agree with everything the RSA President said at his keynote last month. But most say he got the essentials right – things are bad and getting worse, and the industry needs a new mindset
What can containers do for you? Here are 10 frequently asked questions about application container technology, in general, and Docker, in particular.
In this edition of CIO.com's IT Resume Makeover, expert Stephen Van Vreede helps remove the cloak of invisibility surrounding one candidate's resume and allows his true value to emerge.
A set of mobile security experts provides insight on the current state of Android security.
Organizations have made great strides tackling overt discrimination and creating more inclusive working environments. But what's harder to identify, and harder to change, are unconscious biases that have an equally detrimental effect on recruiting an
In the latest installment of CIO Quick Takes, three IT executives talk about the Internet of Things and the concerns that come with the opportunities offered by billions of connected devices.
Java has joined C and C++ as a programming language that has stood the test of time
Estimates of the shortage of qualified information security professionals needed to fill available jobs in the next several years range into the multiple millions. A number of organizations are trying to change that. But they say it will likely be ye
A look at how Subway successfully unified and automated a series of key data center batch processes that put the submarine sandwich maker on a path to success.
It may not always seem like it, but the pace of innovation at Facebook is as swift as ever. Today the majority of the company's most significant improvements relate to its 'family of apps.'
Thanks to anything-as-a-service options, tiny IT departments can be just as strong as big ones and more nimble, too. Here are five must-know practices the big guys can learn from these small but mighty shops.
Sprawling health care system has an unusual mix of Brocade for wireline, Cisco for wireless; runs its own MPLS net
It's hard enough getting a hiring manager or recruiter to read your resume in the first place -- but making one of these six mistakes guarantees it'll never get past an initial glance.
It may take a disaster or two for the lessons of needing to do security right sink in. Only then will containers be ready for prime time.
Even if you’re not planning to migrate off of Windows Server 2003 before support ends in July, you should still begin preparing for the eventual move
GitHub platform has become the world's source code repository. But with success come security and privacy concerns.
