The Government CIO 25: These influential and accomplished government IT leaders are finding ways to be cost efficient and still innovate.
Rethink Video Surveillance: It's not just about networked cameras anymore. New technology provides analytics, automation, facial recognition, real-time alerts and situational-awareness capabilities.
Amit Singh, president of Google Enterprise, will give the opening keynote at the upcoming E2 conference. We'll drill down with him on enterprise users' desire for forward-looking information.
If actionable business insight, the stuff of BI legend, is the Mt. Everest summit, know this: There's little point to building or buying a better ice pick if the climbing team has no arms.
Customers and suppliers say they value innovation, but most outsourcing relationships end up becoming a race to the bottom. In "vested" outsourcing deals, both parties are vested in each other's success.
San Francisco Giants' CIO Bill Schlough gives winning advice to InformationWeek CIO Summit attendees at Interop. If your CEO doesn't "get" IT value, lead by example, he says.
New employee guidelines, ongoing reinforcement and performance rewards tied to correct use of social media will help keep your company out of hot water.
Georges Doriot – aka "The General" – understood that prosperity requires both innovation and strong management. He used that philosophy to invent the venture capital industry.
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Keith Fowlkes
Why Young IT Pros Should Consider Higher Ed
May 23, 2013 09:06 AM
In the battle for tech talent, small colleges and universities have a lot to offer Gen Xers and Millennials.
Fritz Nelson
Google's Amit Singh To Talk Enterprise Focus At E2
May 23, 2013 09:06 AM
Amit Singh, president of Google Enterprise, will give the opening keynote at the upcoming E2 conference. We'll drill down with him on enterprise users' desire for forward-looking information.
Michael Fitzgerald
Should CIOs Hire Cyber Pinkertons?
May 21, 2013 09:06 AM
If a full-on cyber war breaks out, what will your company do? Avoid the Internet or hire a cyber Pinkerton?
Howard Anderson
20 People Who Changed Tech: An Wang
May 20, 2013 09:06 AM
How easy-to-use, single-application systems changed the face of computing, communications and business decision-making.
Jonathan Feldman
So You Want To Be A CIO? 4 Tips
May 20, 2013 09:06 AM
If you have C-suite aspirations, consider these four pieces of advice from the school of hard knocks.
Coverlet Meshing
5 BI Requests IT Groups Must Challenge
May 20, 2013 09:06 AM
If actionable business insight, the stuff of BI legend, is the Mt. Everest summit, know this: There's little point to building or buying a better ice pick if the climbing team has no arms.
Patrick Harbauer
Do Your Due Diligence With The Cloud And PCI
May 20, 2013 08:00 AM
Don't hand over compliance responsibilities when you sign on with a cloud provider.
David Nour
Use Social Strategy To Focus Your Leadership, Board
May 17, 2013 09:15 AM
Get your senior team involved in broadening your base, achieving growth and winning mindshare.
Chris Murphy
Innovation Isn't Working At 4 Out Of 5 Companies
May 16, 2013 01:37 PM
Companies are too afraid of risk, among other factors, according to Accenture.
Kate Vitasek
Vested IT Outsourcing Deals Avert A Catch-22
May 16, 2013 12:22 PM
Customers and suppliers say they value innovation, but most outsourcing relationships end up becoming a race to the bottom. In "vested" outsourcing deals, both parties are vested in each other's success.
Jim Ditmore
Enterprise Data Centers: A Buyer's Market
May 15, 2013 11:50 AM
What can you do with the money you'll save as data center needs decline, thanks to server and compute efficiency advances?
Howard Anderson
20 People Who Changed Tech: Ken Olsen
May 13, 2013 09:06 AM
Before DEC, computing was scarce and precious. After DEC, computing costs dropped like a rock.
Tom Petrocelli
When IT Doesn't Choose Applications
May 13, 2013 09:06 AM
Choosing and purchasing business applications continues to move to the business side of the house. Here's what to expect in the new world order.
Chris Murphy
5 Contrarian Tips On Innovation
May 13, 2013 09:06 AM
Think small, don't partner with business units and don't treat innovation like an election.
Wayne Brown
Where Do Higher Education CIOs Come From?
May 10, 2013 09:06 AM
Higher ed technology leaders are still most commonly hired from within academia. Take a look at some interesting demographics.
Jonathan Feldman
SF Giants CIO: Quit Bellyaching, Start Leading
May 09, 2013 10:43 AM
San Francisco Giants' CIO Bill Schlough gives winning advice to InformationWeek CIO Summit attendees at Interop. If your CEO doesn't "get" IT value, lead by example, he says.
Jonathan Feldman
What IT Staffs Want More Than Salary
May 08, 2013 12:42 PM
The 5 job factors that matter most to IT executives have nothing to do with compensation. Are you ready to deliver?
Rob Preston
HP's Hinshaw At Center Of 5-Year Turnaround Plan
May 07, 2013 10:54 AM
As the leader of both IT and operations, John Hinshaw is uniquely positioned to get HP back on track.
David Nour
Bulletproof Your Social Business: Train Employees
May 06, 2013 11:19 AM
New employee guidelines, ongoing reinforcement and performance rewards tied to correct use of social media will help keep your company out of hot water.
Howard Anderson
20 People Who Changed Tech: General Georges Doriot
May 06, 2013 09:06 AM
Georges Doriot – aka "The General" – understood that prosperity requires both innovation and strong management. He used that philosophy to invent the venture capital industry.
Coverlet Meshing
5 Ways IT Can Crush Corporate Caste System
May 06, 2013 09:06 AM
C-level types talk the talk of IT-business partnership, but at the end of the day you must learn their world and assert your expertise.
Mike Feibus
Intel Decides Two Heads Better Than One
May 03, 2013 11:36 AM
Intel's board sees synergy in replacing outgoing CEO Paul Otellini with two execs. Is the duo up to the formidable challenge ahead?
Abhay Padgaonkar
Size Matters: Smaller Project Teams Are Better
May 03, 2013 09:06 AM
Big teams can cost your organization time and money – and possibly the project itself. Here's how to pare down.
Jeffrey Hammond
9 Challenges To Your Mobile App Strategy
May 01, 2013 09:07 AM
Mobile application development will test many IT teams as they deal with everything from mobile context to Google Glass-like displays.
Howard Anderson
20 People Who Changed Tech: Moore, Noyce & Hoerni
April 29, 2013 09:06 AM
Three mavericks, part of the Traitorous Eight, help found Silicon Valley and the semiconductor industry.