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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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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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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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Security and reliability: 10 questions with ownCloud CEO, Markus Rex
ownCloud cofounder and CEO Markus Rex shares his insights about today's cloud computing model, data ownership, and the choices companies are making to achieve secure, cost-effective storage.
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10 must-read tech decision maker stories from 2013
Here's a set of our most popular posts from 2013, to give you plenty of good ideas for 2014.
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Freescale Semiconductor brings ARM Cortex-A7 cores to the Internet of Things
Freescale is using ARM Cortex-A7 cores to provide smartphone-quality intelligence to the Internet of Things.
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Businesses to tech suppliers: 'We don't trust you anymore'
Tech decision makers are running out of patience, according to research that says there is a "semi-dysfunctional relationship" between CIOs and their integrators and resellers.
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Enterprise social media: Is it a good fit for your organization?
Before deploying enterprise social media, consider your organizational nuances, what problems you're trying to solve, and your company's goals.
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How to trust your insiders
Edward Snowden's act--an insider using elevated privileges to access, copy and remove sensitive data--demonstrates just how catastrophic a few keystrokes and clicks can be.
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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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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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Survey rates 54 IT vendors across eight product and relationship categories
TechRepublic had a conversation with Managing Partner Bruce Temkin to gain his insights into the latest survey from Temkin Group that rates IT vendors.
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We should have predicted this: Big data plans scuppered by staff without analytics skills
Organisations are still some way from being able to exploit the data they're generating, hamstrung primarily by a lack of skills among ordinary staff.
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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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What the Office 365/Yammer integration means for your enterprise social plans
Find out what Microsoft's investment in social collaboration might mean for your Enterprise Social Network initiative.
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Social media disaster prevention and response tips
Here are several ways to try to prevent your company from committing a social media faux pas. Also, learn what to do if a social media disaster does occur.
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Big IT mistake: Ignoring customer service
If you don’t think a high quality customer experience matters to your customers, ask BlackBerry or the U.S. Federal Government how their brands are perceived these days.
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IT needs to understand the move from BI to data analytics
How exactly do the areas of data and predictive analyses differ from business intelligence and what should IT leaders be doing differently?
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The cost of doing nothing: Why haven’t you made the switch to cloud accounting?
Most finance executives instinctively know that a strong accounting system is critical for keeping the business running smoothly. Then why is it that we still see a lack of urgency to improve those sy...
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Discovering the phantom costs in social media
Experts weigh in on the phantom costs associated with social media campaigns that you may be overlooking. Time is one example of a business expense you may not consider.