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A Practical Approach To Project Portfolio Management, Part 2
Realizing that you can't afford not to have a PMO is half the battle. Now it's time to take inventory.
Google Chromecast Adds 10 Apps
The Web-to-TV media device has been updated as Google continues its push into the living room.
LG Debuts Google Play Edition G Pad
LG offers a G Pad 8.3 tablet with stock Android, available from Google via its Play Store.
6 Tips To Secure Webcams, Stop Keyloggers
If the FBI can activate webcams silently and record keystrokes, so can attackers. Here's how to defend yourself.
IMS Offers M-Heath App Ratings
Health tech firm offers prescription infrastructure for healthcare providers, along with consumer health app rankings.
Microsoft Fails To Nuke ZeroAccess Botnet
Attacks may be down, but 62% of the malicious infrastructure, along with the P2P communications channel, is alive and well.
5 Facebook iPhone App Headaches, Solved
With Facebook's mobile app, locating certain settings can feel like a scavenger hunt. We track down answers to common gripes.
The Fuzzy Future Of Identity Management
Mobile, cloud, and BYOD blur the lines between work and home, forcing IT to envision a new identity and access management strategy.
Google Pushes Android 4.4.2 To Nexus Devices
KitKat update makes significant camera improvements and bug fixes to Nexus smartphones and tablets.
Samsung's Curved Smartphone Falls Flat
Samsung has sold 10 million Note 3 smartphones over the last two months, but its curved Galaxy Round isn't seeing much uptake.
Verizon To Buy EdgeCast Content Delivery Network
Verizon Digital Media is adding a major content delivery network to its rich media capabilities.
Microsoft's Sold-Out Dell Tablet Promo Irks Shoppers
Lucky Microsoft customers snagged Dell's Venue 8 Pro tablet for $99 Monday, but most others were left feeling burned.
2013: Rest In Peace, Passwords
In the future, we will look back on 2013 as the year two-factor authentication killed passwords.
Consulting Fees: How Much Are You Worth?
The art of naming your price is a skill all IT consultants should master. Here are six things to consider before taking your next gig.
UCC Deployment Tips Ensure Integration Success
A UCC deployment may seem straightforward, but it requires complex system integration. These tips will help you choose a UCC vendor that will understand your IT environment.
The War On Military Records
The era of big data has arrived on the battlefield and we need to find new ways to deal with it.
A Practical Approach To Project Portfolio Management, Part 1
PPM is a necessity, not a luxury. Here's how to set up a good, fast, and inexpensive program that will make the best use of pricey IT resources, without costly specialized software.
Feds Extend Deadline For Electronic Health Meaningful Use
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services extend period for attesting to Meaningful Use stage 2 regulations through 2016. Meanwhile, hospitals worry about meeting stage 2 in 2014.
Tech Giants To US: Stop Spying
Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have asked the US government to limit its data gathering.
Rackspace CTO's Prescription For HealthCare.gov
Rackspace CTO John Engates offers a prescription for HealthCare.gov's complete recovery and continued health.
Obama Administration's Open Government Projects, Round 2
Programs aim to use technology to better inform and engage citizens in a wide range of topics, from scientific research to budgeting.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Don’t Underestimate It
A cybersecurity framework for critical infrastructure owners is voluntary but will become the de facto standard for litigators and regulators. Here's how to prepare.
8 More Facebook Buttons We Want
A Facebook engineer developed a Sympathize button for the times when Like just doesn't work. But why stop there? The TMI button seems long overdue.
LTE Speeds, Capacity Improve In Big Cities
Wireless carriers upgrade infrastructure to make sure their LTE 4G networks offer the speeds and throughput they advertise.
DARPA Crowdsources Bug-Spotting Games
DARPA debuts five different puzzle games to test whether players can spot mathematical flaws in open-source code used by the Defense Department.
SAP: Advanced Analytics Not Just For PhDs Anymore
New SAP offering exploits recently acquired KXEN software, which helps business users build and tweak predictive models in automated ways.
How Ancestry.com Manages Generations Of Big Data
Over the past year, the genealogy site's repository of family historical data has more than doubled in size. Here's how Ancestry managed its growth.
iPhone 5s Waits Are Over
Supply has caught up to demand, most Apple iPhone 5s shoppers will find.
DARPA Cyber Defense Challenge: $2 Million Prize
Defense research agency's Cyber Grand Challenge aims to close the gap between vulnerability discovery and remediation.
Marketing Vs. IT? Here's A Better Approach
Join our live audio chat with Penske Truck Leasing's top IT and interactive marketing executives, who will discuss what it takes for their two disciplines to get on the same page.
SDN: What's In Store For 2014
Software-defined networking has been THE topic in the networking industry this year. As 2013 comes to a close, let's take stock of its progress and consider where it's headed.
Internap Taps Solid-State Storage For Cloud Service
Hosting services giant enters cloud sector, aims to differentiate itself from competitors with high-speed, performance-guaranteed block storage.
Don't Be Overprotective About BYOD
Too many IT departments are putting a crimp in bring-your-own-device programs with overbearing security precautions.
Are You A Mobile Blocker Or Enabler?
When working remotely, viewing content is great, but teams also need to change documents, share updates, and kick off downstream tasks. Access-only mode doesn't cut it anymore.
The Upside Of Hostility
The defining quality of the DevOps movement can challenge the default division of labor.
6 Enduring Truths About Selecting Enterprise Software
Pay attention to these truths and warnings about the tricky business of buying business software.
Internet Of Everything: Connecting Things Is Just Step One
Success in the Internet of Things era will depend on gathering intelligence within a thriving ecosystem and, of course, being cool.
Variety's The Spice Of Life — And Bane Of Big Data
Advances in hardware, especially memory technology, make volume and velocity easier to deal with all the time. But that doesn't help with variety. For that, you need RDF and optional schemas.
Microsoft Sells Dell's Venue 8 Pro Tablet For $99
You're unlikely to find a better Windows 8 tablet deal. How does Dell's tablet stack up to the iPad?
What Windows 8 Needs Now
A game made Windows 3.1 users fall in love with the mouse. Now Windows 8 needs a game as satisfying as solitaire.
Facebook Feed Changes: 4 Ways To Declutter
Facebook's newest algorithm changes may leave you with a stream full of annoying posts. Regain control over your News Feed using these tips.
China Slams Bitcoins: What's Next?
Chinese central bank prohibits the country's financial institutions from touching bitcoins, but plans regulation. Cue further trouble for the crypto-currency?
JPMorgan Chase Catches Heat On July Breach
The July breach may have exposed cardholders' personal information -- so why did the bank wait more than 2 months to notify state officials and affected customers?
An Inconvenient Truth About Cloud Analogies
Holy cows and puppies: Most cloud analogies make no sense, says Citrix chief cloud advocate Reuven Cohen.
Attention Apple Shoppers: iBeacon Is Watching
Bluetooth transmitters will monitor shoppers' in-store movement and make recommendations based on location.
Finding The Breadcrumbs In Customer Data
Many businesses still miss the valuable insights hiding in data on consumer behavior, Teradata exec says.
What 'The Old Guy' Brings To IT Teams
IT pros report that hiring managers often favor young hires in the name of "culture" or "fit." But this may throw your team's balance off.
Creating The 'Solution Economy': Government's Role
Government alone can't solve society's big challenges. But technology that enables the public can foster an environment of innovation and problem-solving.
Patient Discharge Plans Move Out Of The Hospital
Technology is changing the way patients receive education about their post-hospital regimen.
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2014 Private Cloud Survey
Respondents are on a roll: 53% brought their private clouds from concept to production in less than one year, and 60% extend their clouds across multiple datacenters. But expertise is scarce, with 51% saying acquiring skilled employees is a roadblock.
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