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Consumer PCs: Ailing, but not dead yet

Industry contraction continues as some consumers refuse to bother buying another PC

Oct 17, 2016 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Mac Technology Industry

How blockchain can benefit IT outsourcing providers

IBM and Bank of Tokyo say they’ve developed a smart contract prototype to manage their IT services engagement on a blockchain. Here’s why IT outsourcing deals may be a low-risk proving ground for multiparty blockchain applications.

By Stephanie Overby

Oct 14, 2016 4 mins

Open Source Technology Industry

What is MANRS and does your network have it?

The Internet Society's Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative is designed to provide measures to improve the resilience and security of the internet's routing infrastructure to keep it safe for businesses and consumers.

By Thor Olavsrud

Oct 13, 2016 5 mins

Internet Networking Technology Industry

White House releases money for small-satellite broadband, smart cities

The government will release $65 million for smart-city technology, $30 million for small satellites

By Grant Gross

Oct 13, 2016 2 mins

Internet Internet of Things Technology Industry

Michael Dell tells IT leaders all they need to know about the new Dell Technologies

After largest-ever tech merger, CEO talks product integration, strategy, the battle v. HPE – and why protectionism is a really bad idea for the tech industry.

By John Gallant

Oct 13, 2016 25 mins

Cloud Computing Computers and Peripherals Technology Industry

Tech in banks: Innovating within a sometimes lethargic industry

Banks aren’t known for being agile, innovative organizations. Westpac Bank CIO Dawie Oliviet is changing that perception.

By Ben Kepes

Oct 10, 2016 8 mins

Software Development Technology Industry

Why sentient tools will be catastrophic to the job market

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that the rapid rise of sentient technologies such as autonomous cars will have a major impact on the job market that could leave a huge number of people unemployed and a substantial number of companies non-viable.

By Rob Enderle

Oct 7, 2016 6 mins

Careers Technology Industry

4 ways Cognizant customers can protect themselves amid corruption probe

Customer of offshore outsourcing provider Cognizant should be diligent in response to the abrupt departure of the company’s president and revelations of an ongoing corruption probe.

By Stephanie Overby

Oct 7, 2016 4 mins

IT Leadership Security Technology Industry

Deloitte leaders detail new iOS partnership with Apple

Within weeks of the iPhone 7 release, Apple announced its fourth major enterprise partnership and joined forces with Deloitte. The consultancy's CEO and digital lead share details on its new Apple- and iOS-focused practice.

By Matt Kapko

Oct 7, 2016 4 mins

Small and Medium Business Smartphones Technology Industry

Google dealt setback in age bias case by judge interested in ‘Googleyness’

Age discrimination lawsuit against Google gets collective action status

By Patrick Thibodeau

Oct 6, 2016 4 mins

Careers Google Technology Industry