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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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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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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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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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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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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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Data security: Stop chasing the rats, and protect the cheese
Vormetric CSO Sol Cates says legacy perimeter security was never designed to protect what attackers really want: your sensitive information. The data-centric approach can mitigate the threat of rogue ...
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Do you have what it takes to be a CIO?
It's not just attitude that can move you into one of IT's top positions. You also have to have the background for it. Take our quiz and see how you shape up.
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For information standards in the enterprise, XBRL marks the spot
Executives at many firms don’t understand the value that XBRL data can bring to governance, risk and compliance efforts, and market research initiatives because of its inherent technical nature. But t...
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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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Just the two of us: Why global companies should aim for twin datacentres
Global firms should slim down their IT estate to just two datacentres per continent in order to get the best returns from their tech.
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Yodle CIO Eric Raab: Create positive dynamics, and hire great people
In this CIO profile, Yodle's Eric Raab talks about CIOs and company culture, and his passion for working at start-ups.
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Here's why Windows 8 tablets really do have a future, in business at least
Windows tablets have struggled to compete with cheap Android devices and Apple's iPad but that may be about to change.
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Three steps for keeping your business connected when frankenstorms attack
The emergence of cloud-based services means that businesses have a wide range of options for maintaining communications and protecting vital information resources in the event of a disaster.
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University Hospitals and AtTask boost project visibility, collaboration and performance
When Andy Kinnear left CSC and joined University Hospitals as Director of Project Management, he sought a robust project and portfolio management solution that could meet and exceed the expectations o...
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Five ways CIOs can improve IT security
IT security is a difficult issue, especially with the topic gaining unprecedented exposure in the press as of late. Here are five pragmatic and quick steps you can take to increase security in your or...
