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Microsoft Surface: Nice hardware, but where's the roadmap?
Surface Pro 3 is a step in the right direction say tech chiefs, but more work is still needed says TechRepublic's CIO Jury.
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Big data: Neither snake oil or silver bullet
Why the recent questioning of the merits of big data analytics is a healthy debate rather than a condemnation of the field.
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Facebook: How we're planning to conquer the world of mobile apps
Facebook has set its sights on selling ads inside mobile apps, a market already worth billions of dollars and growing faster than web-based advertising.
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Boom time for digital technologies as CEOs make IT investment top priority for 2014
CEOs at major firms say investing in technologies to stimulate growth is at the top of their to-do list in 2014, and that IT is no longer just a cost-centre to be cut.
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Satya Nadella's to-do list: Here are the first 10 battles Microsoft's new CEO will have to fight
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO, has a big to-do list in front of him; here's the first set of issues he needs to tackle fast.
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Windows XP deadline looms, but many firms still aren't ready to leap
Abandoning the ageing Windows XP can be a costly, time consuming process, and even though time is running out many organisations have yet to get started, according to our panel of tech chiefs.
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Five technology trends that CXOs should watch in 2014
Several critical trends are likely to affect your business in the year to come -- from connected devices to new security concerns to a more demanding and discriminating user base.
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Don't measure project success by cost alone
Ignoring scope and time in favour of staying within budget can seriously undermine project success and team morale.
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Project Insight: a feature-rich platform in need of a UI makeover
Will Kelly says there's a lot to like about Project Insight's various features, though the application needs a new skin.
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Tapping into the real-world value of reference architectures
A reference architecture provides a blueprint for advancing your business or technology strategy. But it can take a variety of forms, depending on your needs and your audience.
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Get a good view of your projects with 10,000ft
10,000ft is another contender in the SaaS-based project management space. Read our reviewer's take on the platform.
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Even if Windows RT vanishes, its spirit will live on
Tech chiefs are downbeat about the future of Microsoft's latest operating system but the shift in strategy it embodies is here for good.
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Will the NSA's activities handicap IT in the United States?
NSA spying has given U.S. IT a black eye, possibly triggered a recession in its tech industry, and fueled data protectionist movements.
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Start the year off right with the Producteev task management platform
If you're looking for a Do.com replacement or just a better task management solution, give Producteev a try. Here's how to sign up for and set up Producteev.
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HealthCare.gov lesson: Make stakeholders the primary contacts for issue escalation
Some HealthCare.gov commentators argue the breakdown stems from not having a single point of project responsibility. Ken Hardin advises on a best-case practice to learn from this example.
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The future of SharePoint, Yammer, and mobile in the social enterprise
Seven SharePoint influencers and the CEO of harmon.ie weigh in on Microsoft's vision for the future of social, Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer, and more.
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Avoid "Bring Your Own Cloud" syndrome
Just as one-off spreadsheets and databases have created headaches for IT leaders for decades, so, too, will cloud applications forcibly introduce unplanned and non-integrated tools into the applicatio...
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Case study: Enumclaw School District moves to VDI to support standardized testing
The Enumclaw School District in in Washington State implemented VDI to support state testing for students.
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The proper care and feeding of the consulting architect
When mid-level organizations take on the services of an outsider for game-changing input, trouble can stir within the ranks - and the consultant's value to the enterprise can be compromised.
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Will the NSA's activities handicap IT in the United States?
NSA spying has given U.S. IT a black eye, possibly triggered a recession in its tech industry, and fueled data protectionist movements.
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Don't measure project success by cost alone
Ignoring scope and time in favour of staying within budget can seriously undermine project success and team morale.
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MicroStrategy leverages an internal private cloud for operational efficiency
MicroStrategy, a leading provider of Business Intelligence software, leverages a private cloud to support developers and technical support staff across their offices worldwide.
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CIO vs CDO: There can be only one
Within three years, the friction and overlapping responsibilities between the CIO and the newly-created chief digital officer role will result in one role swallowing the other.
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Tech companies that are sitting on cash piles
Apple, Inc. has been the recipient of great scrutiny over its $137 billion cash surplus. They're not the only one sitting one sitting on a giant cash pile.
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Don't let your organization's culture stifle enterprise social media
Silos and hierarchies represent power over information -- power that's best relinquished with measure and wisdom. Discover how this relates to enterprise social media.
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A look at a federal model of IT innovation for SMBs
When a contractor is working on one or more of these protected programs and attempts to transition to mid-size status, can technology innovation be a tool for greater competitiveness?
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The cloud: Mitigating risks as you relinquish control
The lack of management oversight and basic controls over cloud-based collaboration enables and emboldens rogue IT practices. Here are some ways to mitigate risks.
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Putting social into a B2B perspective
Before investing resources in social media, B2B businesses should determine where their audience spends the most time online in order to pinpoint which platform will offer the most bang for the buck.
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Break out of the blogging doldrums
Striving and planning for memorability can help your blogging efforts pay off.
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IT security: Fix the leaky roof before remodeling the house
IT security folks have a responsibility to handle the biggest, most pressing issues before moving up the “food chain” to obtain more money and resources from top management.