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Ford Seeks Open Source Tinkerers
Ford engineers offer open source platform that aims to make your car as easy to program as your smartphone.
The Curse Of One-Star Apps
At Mobile World Congress, you can stand out for the wrong reasons, just like a dud mobile app in an app store. Consider these steps when creating a praise-worthy business app.
Why You Should Be Excited About Future Tech
Sure, robotics, the Internet of Things, data analytics, and other disruptive trends are intimidating, but they will improve our lives.
Workday Beats Forecasts, Buys Analytics Startup
Workday wraps up fiscal 2014 with 71% gain, buys HR-oriented predictive analytics company.
Business Apps Are Becoming Disposable
The ease with which software applications can be created and connected to corporate systems has changed the nature of business software development.
Federal IT Reform Bill Passes House
Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act contains far-reaching changes to the IT procurement system. It would grant greater authority to agency CIOs.
Is Your Company Really A Digital Business?
Or does it just look like one? Here's how to tell the difference.
Dropbox: 7 Apps To Add On
Dropbox backs up your important files, but that's just a start. These apps work alongside the cloud service to boost security, streamline workflow, and more.
BlackBerry Courts Keyboard Loyalists
BlackBerry aims to please its old school business customers with a new traditional-style phone plus revamped enterprise software.
DevOps: The New Outsourcing
DevOps will change the way CIOs hire and IT pros thrive. Embrace it or get swept aside.
Nokia X, Android & Microsoft: 6 Facts
Nokia launched Android-based smartphones Monday at Mobile World Congress. Take a closer look at what this means for Microsoft's mobile future.
CPOE Stragglers: One Hospital's Fix
Computerized physician order entry is mandated by law but some doctors still resist. Christus Health provides CPOE input assistants until docs see the value.
Big Data Hiring: 5 Facts From The Field
Consider this creative advice for big data job hunters and hiring managers from EMC and Pivotal execs.
Windows 8 Devices Get Cheap
Microsoft will reportedly cut Windows license fees to encourage production of sub-$250 Windows 8 devices, including non-touch PCs.
Microsoft Office For iPad: Do It Right
Microsoft can't just force old favorites onto a new user interface. Office apps for iPad must be more touchable.
Rimini Street Ends Oracle Software Hosting
In response to court judgment, third-party support supplier Rimini Street tells customers to move Oracle software back into their own datacenters.
Digital Business Strategy: 8 Gut-Check Questions
It's the right time to ask the uncomfortable questions.
Defense Dept. Inks $40.5M Deal For Adobe Software
The DOD expects to save $16.6 million under a three-year contract with CDW-G giving the Army, Air Force, and DISA access to Adobe technologies.
How To Screw Up Your Enterprise Mobile App
Consider these three wrong ways to develop enterprise apps -- and avoid them.
Microsoft OneDrive: Cloud Storage Freebies
Microsoft officially rebrands SkyDrive as OneDrive, adding new features and launching promotions in the process.
Can You Deliver Antifragile Mobile Apps?
In a mobile business, it's not enough to be resilient against unexpected problems -- you need to always be testing for failure.
Windows XP Shutdown: 10 Facts To Know
The clock ticks for Windows XP holdouts. Explore the key issues before making your next move.
Software Is Key For Wearables In The Enterprise
Devices look cool on one's wrist, but it's the functionality of the software that will make or break wearables in business.
Microsoft Office 365 Gets E-Signature Deal
Microsoft's pact with DocuSign promises seamless e-signature tools for Office 365 users and could stimulate interest in Office apps.
4 Biggest Custom Software Buying Mistakes
Procurement is broken. Here's how companies can avoid the biggest blunders.
Microsoft Sells 200M Win 8 Licenses: Yawn
Microsoft touts sales of more than 200 million Win 8 licenses. Here are 5 reasons not to be impressed.
Can Digital Business Make Tata A Software Company?
As IT outsourcer launches a new business unit focused on licensing software, it faces three key challenges.
Microsoft's Windows Strategy Gets Muddy
Microsoft reportedly doubles down on its own platforms while also taking a hard look at Android.
Mozilla Plans Firefox Ads: Will Users Buy It?
Firefox's plan to deliver sponsored content to new users may clash with its company manifesto.
iPad Dominates Enterprise Tablet Market
Apple is winning the tablet battles that matter, even in the workplace, new research says.
BYOD Is Like Botox
Nothing is as powerful as a successful BYOD program, but that power becomes toxic when BYOD is treated as a cosmetic fix.
Gates On A Plane: Samuel L. Jackson As Bill?
Bill Gates uses Reddit chat to discuss new role advising Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella -- and he names the actor Melinda Gates would like to watch play Bill in a movie.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Takes Shape
Details about upgrades to Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 emerge, as Microsoft urges customers to dump Windows XP.
Google Revamps Enterprise Search Appliance
Google's upgraded appliance lets businesses and organizations search internal and public-facing documents. New hooks connect third-party content stores.
Doctors & EHR: Can This Shotgun Marriage Be Saved?
Lots of doctors hate EHR software. What makes the difference for those who are happier with it?
Windows 8.1 Update 1: Nadella's Challenge
Microsoft has a new CEO, but does it have a new Windows strategy? Here's what to expect from Windows 8.1 Update 1.
Sony Dumps PC Business: Who's Next?
The PC slump became too much for Sony. Other PC makers face the same reality.
Microsoft CEOs' Wackiest Quotes: Who Said That?
Satya Nadella has the brains and experience to become Microsoft's CEO -- but does he have the sharp tongue of Gates or Ballmer? Match these Microsoft CEO quotes to their outspoken owners.
Ellison’s Oracle HCM Chat Turns To Rivals, Hawaii
Larry Ellison's Oracle human capital management keynote leads to questions about IBM, SAP, video games, and island real estate.
4 Ways Salesforce.com Likes Facebook
Salesforce.com has learned a lot of lessons from the social network, and it shows in its enterprise applications.
Nadella, Gates: Right Team For Microsoft?
Does the pairing of Nadella and Gates foretell Microsoft's return to glory or a new era of dysfunction? Take a closer look.
The Non-Existent Software Crisis: Debunking The Chaos Report
An alarmist report that's become a universal reference in discussion of development practices obscures a much less dire reality.
Hey CIOs, Stop Saying 'No' To Consumer Tech
CIOs can learn from Consumerization 2.0 issues such as restless employees, shadow IT, and BYOD.
Satya Nadella: 6 Must-Do's For Microsoft's New CEO
Where to start as Microsoft's new CEO? Let's examine six priorities for Satya Nadella.
Can SAP Master Cloud & On-Premises?
SAP tells financial analysts cloud growth will make it the fastest-growing mega-cap company in IT.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella: Marching Orders For Digital Business
New CEO lays out four forces driving change at Microsoft -- and just about every other company. Are you paying attention?
Software Contracts: 10 Devilish Details
Don't sign on that dotted line until you review these critical criteria. Check out part two in our software contract series.
Microsoft Names Nadella CEO: What He Inherits
Microsoft's new CEO boasts an impressive track record, faces challenges on a scale that few tech execs have seen.
10 Famous Facebook Flops
Facebook has suffered some ignominious strikeouts during its 10 years. Consider these 10 features and products that didn't fly.
Windows 8.1 Update: Will It Charm Desktop Users?
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1 must strike the right balance between Windows 8.1's Modern and desktop modes.
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The State of Cloud Computing - Fall 2020
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