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Businesses are faced with a shortage of programmers with Cobol skills, but there is hope that a new generation of developers will emerge.
Smartwatches may seem superfluous to some, but for business users on the go, these devices offer a promising way to look up information or even take phone calls without fumbling in a pocket or purse. If you think a smartwatch may be for you, consider
The enterprise mainstay has proved resilient in the face of many challenges -- but just how long can it remain a premier programming language?
As organizations seek to not simply corral data, but apply it strategically across the business, analytics experts are making their way into the C-suite.
Social media is more than just amassing likes. Companies are using advanced social techniques to rehabilitate corporate reputations, uncover ideas for breakthrough products, and figure out what competitors are up to.
Today's IT leadership looks a lot different than in years past. Many are climbing the ladder from marketing, sales and other departments.
Wearable devices are finding a fit in enterprise applications
From unrealistic design decisions to costly add-ons, the migration path to Microsoft Office 365 is fraught with hidden pitfalls
IT reorgs are never easy, but frequently necessary. Here's how to get the job done with minimal disruption.
Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and Google Drive are among the most popular cloud services for storing, syncing and sharing files. Picking the best service for your organization can be a challenge, but this guide will help determine which cloud service is rig
Computer designers and benchmarks depend on each other.
A simple drive with a CryptoPhone reveals fifteen new rogue sites
Apple Pay stands a good chance of making the mobile electronic wallet a reality. But one industry player says that if Apple Pay is a hit, ‘BYOD is dead.’
Information security isn't a luxury these days. It's a necessity. Companies that don't (or won't) pay security the attention it deserves risk joining a list that includes the likes of Target and Home Depot. It's time to hire a CISO and take security
While the capability to remotely wipe data from lost or stolen mobile phones may help CIOs sleep at night, it may be an outdated approach to BYOD security.
With the help of HP's Vertica Analytics Platform, Conservation International is crunching data from images to monitor the biodiversity of tropical forests around the world.
Cisco, IBM, HP, Intel, Microsoft argue that the Internet of Things is mainstream today.
Clearly security is a boardroom topic, but the trick is to get both sides on the same page
Demand for security pros has never been higher, so why are salaries flat?
Automation is a logical next step in the SDN migration journey.
Core Security's Eric Cowperthwaite discusses the repercussions of a recent attack on a server used to test code for HealthCare.gov
As Internet connectivity gets embedded into every aspect of our lives, investors, entrepreneurs and engineers are rushing to cash in. Here are 10 hot startups that are poised to shape the future of the Internet of Things (IoT).
"Any choice a customer makes, we have an opportunity someplace in the federation," Joe Tucci says.
Security managers have to do a lot more to stay a step ahead of determined hackers
Melding on-premises, cloud storage
Think millennials are complicated? It doesn’t get any easier with Gen Zers, who will enter the workforce en masse shortly. The two generations share some similarities but also some stark differences.
It's risky to buy software from a company that may not be around next year. But IT executives focused on innovation are readily doing so. Here's why.
IBM is using a combination of mobile, cloud and data analytics technologies to help the United States Tennis Association transform the U.S. Open fan experience.
Monitoring of the SIEM has gone offshore, but the overseas analysts are escalating a lot of events that aren't really worth investigating
As the field of IoT devices continues to grow, so do the threats to well-established security practices
In this day and age where everything is connected, it's easy to forget that protecting devices themselves is just as important as InfoSec
Open-office floor plans have become an increasingly popular option for businesses, but the risks they present may outweigh the benefits
While companies scramble to fill vacant and newly created tech roles, a shortage of recruiters is adding to the crunch -- making it a good time to become an IT recruiter.
More than half of employees admit to going rogue to do their jobs. In other words, it really doesn't matter if IT formally rejects BYOD -- or Bring Your Own Apps -- because it's happening anyway.
CSO Online spoke with Shape Security's Wade Williamson at this year's Black Hat USA conference about the economy of cybercrime and how it can be weakened
Is BYOD coming to a crossroads? Workers don’t want to be tied to a cubicle and demand the freedom that comes with mobility. However, BYOD has come under fire due to privacy concerns, security measures that ruin the user experience, hidden costs and o
Business-focused apps help CIOs stay on top of their game.
The security of medical devices against online attacks is barely an afterthought. But at least a few experts say that is not a serious problem - rather, the risks pale in comparison to the benefits of connected devices
Professional Development – such as continuing education or tech certifications – remains one of the best ways for businesses to boost employee engagement and retention. If you haven't taken advantage of this perk, it's well worth looking into, but fi
Users increasingly come to the office clamoring for the same functionality, utility and speed that they enjoy on the devices they have at home. This is profoundly affecting the future of work (and the future of IT) in four key ways.
Botnets are becoming more sophisticated and White Ops' Michael Tiffany spells out what that means for the advertising campaigns they've been targeting
if you're going to operate the official social media hub for the FIFA World Cup, you've got to be able to overcome the problem of scale. Spredfast did it with flying colors with the help of Amazon Web Services.
