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Why IT innovation follows failure

What kind of leaders actively encourages failure? The good ones.

Jan 30, 2017 6 mins

IT Leadership IT Skills and Training Technology Industry

U.S. companies spending millions to satisfy Europe’s GDPR

PwC says CIOs are allocating millions of dollars from their budgets to accommodate the Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, which will require U.S. companies to meet stringent data privacy rules in 2018.

By Clint Boulton

Jan 26, 2017 5 mins

Compliance Security Technology Industry

Digital disrupts traditional outsourcing market in 2016

The value of traditional outsourcing engagements have fallen to levels not seen since the recession, but as-a-service arrangements continue to grow.

By Stephanie Overby

Jan 26, 2017 4 mins

Careers Data Center Technology Industry

Qualcomm CEO slams Apple for ‘without merit’ lawsuits

The arguments over licensing exploded into public view last week

By Agam Shah

Jan 26, 2017 3 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Facebook appoints Xiaomi exec Hugo Barra to head VR business

Barra quit Xiaomi amicably saying that the job was telling on his health

By John Ribeiro

Jan 26, 2017 4 mins

Careers Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Pharmaceutical giant partners to push analytics

Merck KGaA is banking on partnerships with Silicon Valley analytics companies as it automates a supply chain challenged by spikes in demand.

By Clint Boulton

Jan 25, 2017 4 mins

Analytics Big Data Technology Industry

Trump’s federal hiring freeze won’t kill government IT hiring

Defense and cybersecurity positions appear unaffected by the move, and contractor demands may increase

By Patrick Thibodeau

Jan 24, 2017 3 mins

Careers Technology Industry

Galaxy Note7’s battery fiasco won’t soon be forgotten

Galaxy S8 rollout reportedly delayed to April, but new features may lure buyers

By Matt Hamblen

Jan 24, 2017 6 mins

Samsung Electronics Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Why you need a data protection officer

Enforcement of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to start in about 18 months, giving regulators the ability to levy massive fines. Getting ready may require a data protection officer.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 24, 2017 3 mins

Careers IT Leadership Technology Industry

Are tech companies responsible for negative outcomes?

Leading technology companies need to take responsibility for the unintended consequences of their activities, but experts say it shouldn’t come at the expense of innovation.

By Matt Kapko

Jan 23, 2017 5 mins

IT Leadership Technology Industry