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Several things can happen to your IoT data, and most of them are bad. Here are the biggest things you need to worry about.
CIOs worried about getting and keeping top IT talent may have to boost compensation and other enticements.
The religious wars have faded, as new conflicts around control, code ‘sharecropping,’ ‘fauxpen source,’ and n00b-sniping arise
These companies swear by the strategic advantages gained when their IT workers contribute to open-source projects. But strict guidelines are paramount.
Insider threats come in many forms, and one of the most difficult to counter is the employee who is willing to sell corporate passwords. Countering it, experts say, takes a combination of technology, training and a better understanding of workers’ m
After the recent wave of high-profile breaches, New Jersey's Provident Bank decided to focus on the fundamentals, with a three-part strategy to educate new hires about security, train existing employees to be vigilant about phishing attacks, and incr
As the cost and likelihood of security breaches increases, CIOs need to boost security measures -- and spending -- to mitigate the risk to your business.
Thanks to powerful tools, the need for speed, and the shifting nature of programming itself, your next nerd fight will be over framework APIs, not syntax
IT shops are looking mostly to their existing software providers for an assist when extending enterprise apps to mobile -- and finding compelling ROI along the way.
The World Bank overhauls IT so it's better prepared to do business in global hotspots where war, disease and poverty may be among the challenges of everyday life
Effective techniques exist to “de-identify” personal information in Big Data collection. But what really matters is how often it is applied. And most experts say, that's not very often
IT departments are constantly reorganizing, but a few companies have gone so far as to break the traditional IT department into pieces
Recruiting IT security professionals can be tough, unless you have a great elevator pitch, says an insurance company CIO
Middleware standards based on open source could be the glue that pulls IOT solutions together.
IT exec shares lessons learned.
New research from Yahoo's Flurry suggests that messaging apps are used 4.7 times more frequently each day than the combined average of all other mobile apps, and users also reportedly keep messaging apps on their devices for longer periods of time.
Recent high-profile vulnerabilities have put the lie to the 'many eyes' theory -- but also driven real progress in securing the open source ecosystem
With TurboTax and QuickBooks becoming increasingly cloud based, user experience is key
Most savvy businesses are on top of their game when it comes to securing networks, encrypting sensitive data and keeping private customer information safe. But there's a glaring security vulnerability you may not have thought of: your end-users.
Software Defined Networking is enabling South Washington County Schools to roll out new capabilities in a fraction of the time at a fraction of the cost
The NHL wants to bring in hardcore fans and casual fans alike with a multi-phase plan to offer 'enhanced statistics' along with advanced visualizations on 100 years of historical data and its real-time scoring data.
Built for embedded computing and streamlined for real-time, here's why Java is the language of IoT
Robotic process automation has higher-value IT tasks in its cross-hairs but could be the best antidote to outsourcing yet
The IT industry's not all discrimination, harassment and misogyny. Savvy, progressive recruiting software startups are focusing on diversity and inclusion from the beginning, and using technology to help firms hire the best and brightest from underre
Yes, compliance with multiple security frameworks is difficult, time-consuming and expensive. But those who defend it point out that being breached causes much worse headaches
The country’s year-round cool climate and abundant supply of cheap, renewable energy make it a natural for data center siting -- or so Iceland’s boosters hope.
Google's Android for Work and Samsung's Knox promise serious security, but how does they stack up against Apple's iOS and the rest?
GoDaddy's layered verification protections defeated by a phone call and four hours in Photoshop
What's your best line of defense against cybersecurity threats? Skilled, experienced, highly trained IT talent. Don't skimp on hiring, training and retention, or your business may suffer the consequences.
ESPN’s head of fantasy games and social media discusses how the technology driving the popular fantasy baseball site has evolved since its debut and explains why mobile is an especially high priority.
Bonitasoft business process management tool reduces errors, ensures process scalability
Is DevOps the flavor of the month or the competitive advantage you’ve been looking for? We ask experts what they think of the trend, where to find talent and how IT workers can break into this emerging field within IT.
IT outsourcing customers are increasingly demanding IT innovation and will either look to providers to deliver real business outcomes or take their innovation-related business back in-house to run themselves.
Around one-third of respondents report better decision making
With the upcoming release of Windows 10, Microsoft looks to rebound from the lukewarm reaction to Windows 8. Here are five things CIOs and other IT leaders should know about the next version of the OS.
The most common form of human hacking is social engineering. But that doesn’t mean there is no danger from old-fashioned physical spying in your office
Data doesn't have to be big to provide your organization with important insights. True insight lies at the intersection of different data sets.
It’s not the same as using it with an iPhone; it’s easier
The cloud hasn't done away with software licensing problems. Neither Office nor Windows 10 is actually free, for example, and you can end up in court for using Photoshop and WinZip without a license. Here’s what you need to know.
Making the most of HTTP/2 will take a lot of work on the part of Web designers, IT admins, and server jockeys. Here's what to expect
As CIOs become overwhelmed by IT demands, chief data officers are stepping in to serve as a centralized point of data governance.
Some popular social media apps 'unbundle' features left and right, while other services stick to all-encompassing apps with a variety of functionality. Each strategy has its pros and cons, and each makes sense for different types — and different size
Successful networking can be difficult for anyone, but it’s especially challenging if you’re introverted and shy by nature. Here, experts share networking tips that should make the process easier, if not completely painless.
