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Feds Move Toward Hardwired Credentials On Mobile Devices
News  |  3/7/2014  | 
NIST proposes ways for mobile-device users to access government networks without requiring smart-card readers.
4 Signs You're Being Digitally Disrupted
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
Accenture exec Mark McDonald offers four not-so-obvious signs you may be falling victim.
The Case For Browser-Based Access Controls
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
Is "browser-ized" security a better defense against hackers than traditional methods? Check out these two examples.
In-Q-Tel Invests In Data-Prep Platform Paxata
News  |  3/7/2014  | 
Cloud-based platform offers analysis tools, data sharing, and full governance, providing significant productivity gains for data analysts.
Facebook Redesign: 4 Missed Chances
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
Facebook announced minor changes to the news feed, but I was hoping for much more.
Smartphone Security: Two Shades Of Black
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
Boeing Black and Geeksphone Blackphone both made a splash at Mobile World Congress. Learn about the companies' distinctly different approaches to security.
Samsung's 12-Inch Tablet: Is It Worth $850?
News  |  3/7/2014  | 
Galaxy NotePro tablet is Samsung's best piece of mobile hardware for the enterprise, and the 12.2-inch device has a price tag to match.
Windows 8.1 Update 1: 10 Key Changes
Slideshows  |  3/7/2014  | 
Windows 8.1 Update 1 makes the Modern UI and Start screen a little friendlier for the mouse-and-keyboard crowd. But it won't silence critics.
DARPA Solicits Chemical-Detection Lasers
News  |  3/7/2014  | 
Defense Department would use the technology to detect biological and chemical agents during operations.
Women In IT: The Next Generation
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
A walk-through at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab reveals lessons on how to solve IT's image problem.
Building A Social Business: 10 Questions
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
Is your company truly becoming a social organization -- or simply "doing social?" Answer these questions to ensure that you're on the right track.
Database Doldrums
Infographics  |  3/7/2014  | 
The 956 respondents to our 2014 State of Database Technology Survey are a conservative lot.
3 Strange Things To Do At Interop Las Vegas
Commentary  |  3/7/2014  | 
From driving a bulldozer to jumping off an 855-foot tower, here’s a few unusual entertainment suggestions for Interop Las Vegas.
Mobile Tech Extends Hospitals' Reach Into The Home
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx is texting patients and might use Fitbits to monitor diabetic teens.
Google Expands Support For Tech Partners
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Independent software vendors can now receive the same support as Google resellers.
Dell Unveils Rugged Laptop For Education
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Dell's lineup for education now includes Chrome OS, Android, and Windows.
Target CIO's Resignation: 7 Questions
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
After the data breach, why didn't the buck stop with PCI assessors or CEO? Search for accountability reveals flawed system, much finger-pointing.
Target Starts Security, Compliance Makeover
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
With CIO departing, security and compliance get a higher profile at the beleaguered retailer in the wake of its massive data breach.
Security Job #1 For Feds
Infographics  |  3/6/2014  | 
The 2014 InformationWeek Government IT Priorities Survey shows federal IT pros care about security - it’s rated as very important by 69% of respondents, 30 percentage points ahead of the No. 2 priority, disaster recovery. Will the upcoming NIST cyber-security framework help manage risk?
Breaking The Cycle Of Legacy IT Investment
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
CEOs and CFOs are often blind to the consequences of failing to modernize aging systems, says former US Air Force CIO William T. Lord.
Apple, Samsung Prepare To Spar Again
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Apple loses bid to ban sale of some Samsung devices; the two will face off in court again this month in their ongoing dispute over patents.
15 Apps For Healthy Living
Slideshows  |  3/6/2014  | 
A well-equipped smartphone and a little will power can help you stay healthy. Consider these diagnostic and fitness apps.
Apple iOS Vulnerable To Hidden Profile Attacks
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Unpatched flaw in iOS enables malicious profile users to secretly control devices and intercept data.
Mobile App Dev: 4 Insights From The Trenches
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
One example: Show travel times, not distances.
DigitalOcean Gets $37.1 Million For Cloud Expansion
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Fast-growing cloud startup plans to hire more engineers and build new data centers.
Cloud Crossroads: Which Way PaaS?
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
As allies and competitors line up behind the new Cloud Foundry Foundation, where does that leave Red Hat and its support of OpenStack and Project Solum?
IBM Watson Goes On Silicon Valley Grand Tour
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
IBM execs tout Watson-as-a-Service, venture funding to tech startups in California.
Oracle: Villain Or Scapegoat In Oregon Insurance Exchange Mess?
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Even as Oregon works to exit a troubled IT services contract with Oracle, a longtime critic of the state's health insurance exchange project says the blame belongs elsewhere.
Google Cloud Performance Stability: A Closer Look
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
IT consultant David Linthicum says ignore claims on performance and just test your application in a target environment.
Do You Have A Future In IT?
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
During the next five to 10 years, 80% of current enterprise IT job functions will cease to exist. Yet, I'm optimistic.
Microsoft CRM, ERP Push: 4 Rants And Raves
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
At the Convergence conference, Microsoft missed chances to distinguish its Dynamics ERP and CRM tools from rivals.
Hadoop Jobs: 8 Resume Do's And Don'ts
News  |  3/6/2014  | 
Here's what hiring managers look for when vetting resumes for Hadoop-related positions -- and what prompts them to hit the delete button.
Nicira: The Last Billion-Dollar SDN Acquisition?
Commentary  |  3/6/2014  | 
Nicira’s billion-dollar purchase price may have been an outlier in the SDN market that won’t be repeated.
Microsoft Lets Agencies Test Government-Only Cloud
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Microsoft lets federal agencies take its newly operational Azure for Government for a "shakedown cruise."
Are Server SANs The Future Or Just Hype?
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
An emerging software-defined storage technology is getting a lot of attention, but using direct-attached storage as a common storage pool isn't without complications.
Cortana: Windows Phone 8.1's Killer App?
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
Halo attracted users to the Xbox. Will digital assistant Cortana do the same for Windows Phone 8.1?
Target Seeks New CIO
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Data breach last year prompts CIO Beth Jacob to resign; Target will hire interim CIO and chief compliance officer.
Yahoo Unfriends Facebook, Google Sign-In
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Yahoo drops third-party logins, will soon require Yahoo IDs.
Bitcoin Heists Cause More Trouble
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Attackers continue to pummel bitcoin "banks," exchanges, and crypto-currency users themselves via malware that steals virtual wallets.
Federal IT Spending Slashed In Proposed 2015 Budget
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Obama's 2015 budget request cuts 2.9%, gives agencies $79 billion for IT, including $13 billion for cyber security.
Data Breach: ‘Persistence’ Gives Hackers the Upper Hand
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
Hackers are winning on speed and determination. But we can stack the odds in our favor by shifting the time frames of an attack. Here's how.
FreedomPop Debuts Encrypted Snowden Phone
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Prepaid phone carrier promises secure messaging, anonymous browsing to security-minded customers.
IT Resume Revamp: Goodbye, Contract Work
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Many contractors see the improving economy as a lure back to full-time work. See how our expert remade one IT consultant's resume to help him stand out in a sea of candidates.
The Software-Defined Revolution: Beyond The Hype
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
Should every technology be "software-defined?" How to choose SDX for your datacenter and cloud environment.
Female IT Leadership: Find Your Voice
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
The biggest obstacle to your IT career success may be your inner voice, says Dell CIO Adriana Karaboutis.
Cryptocat Wins Apple Approval
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
NSA surveillance and other worldwide events drive interest in secure messaging, and iOS users now have a new option.
Internet Of Things: What About Data Storage?
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
The Internet of Things presents a new set of data storage and protection challenges. Here's how to tackle those issues.
NASA's $17.5B Budget Keeps Asteroid Mission On Track
News  |  3/5/2014  | 
Proposed fiscal 2015 budget gives NASA funds to send humans to an asteroid by 2025.
Enterprise App Development: A Better Approach
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
Consider these four guidelines for enterprise mobile application development in the age of mobile and cloud.
IT Career Change & Crisis: Rapid Lessons
Commentary  |  3/5/2014  | 
After a dunk in a raging river, a CIO offers advice on coping with the unexpected.
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Research: 2014 State of Database Technology
Research: 2014 State of Database Technology
IT's stuck in neutral. Exciting techs like NoSQL, DBaaS, and distributed architectures are in use by few of our 956 respondents. Just 5% have Hadoop in production, and a mere 1% use Amazon DynamoDB for critical functions. What will it take to jump-start innovation?
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