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Content posted in April 2014
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5-Step Plan For New Target CIO
Target's new CIO, Bob DeRodes, faces tough challenges as he upgrades information security processes. Here's my armchair quarterback advice.
Athenahealth CEO's Book: 'Where Does It Hurt?'
To fix US healthcare, we must embrace the free market messiness of the Internet economy, argues Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush.
As Research Data Balloons, How To Share?
Exchanging research data worldwide gets more complex in the big data age. But the Research Data Alliance seeks innovative solutions.
Tape As A Long-Term Storage Option
Datacenters are being asked to archive data for longer periods of time than ever. Here's why tape is an ideal solution for long-term data storage.
Hybrid Cloud Can Break Datacenter Silos
But first we need an underlying cloud fabric that allows for flexibility of data and applications.
How To Blend BPM, Social Collaboration
One example: a renewable energy firm wanted to implement more rigorous process management, but also needed to leave room to improvise.
Microsoft's Mobile First, Cloud First Strategy, Explained
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's plan to juggle Windows, cross-platform services, and the Internet of Things is coming into focus.
Government IT's Investment Trap
Some federal agencies are falling into the trap of investing in technology rather than IT talent, especially at budget cut time. Here's how to keep the two in balance.
8 Ways DevOps & Mobility Remove Waste
Use the DevOps method to stamp out the toxically wasteful activity holding your business back.
Mobile Commerce Success Depends On Mobile Currencies
Digital currencies are a "killer app" for mobile commerce. We must get security and regulations right.
Dell Taps Big Switch To Expand Bare Metal Options
Dell will resell Big Switch's Big Tap application and Switch Light OS on a selection of Dell top-of-rack switches.
Microsoft Earnings: 6 Questions
Microsoft has been on fire lately, but new CEO Satya Nadella will face questions during Thursday's earnings announcement about Windows XP, Nokia, Surface, and other trouble spots.
Network Computing: Built For Community
Network Computing's redesign creates a platform for IT pros to get insights, share knowledge, and connect with peers.
Healthcare IT: Public Sector Gains Momentum
Government health IT leaders are working more closely with the private sector and making greater use of commercial off-the-shelf technology to improve the quality, delivery, and interoperability of services.
IT Control Is An Illusion
With all due respect to GM's Randy Mott, doing most IT work in-house and outside the cloud isn't a winning strategy.
SDN & The Programming Pushback
There's growing pushback against the idea that network engineers must become programmers in an SDN world.
DevOps: Ingredients For The Best Recipe
Here's what one company learned by using the DevOps methodology to create a sense of shared responsibility across teams.
Red Hat Containers OS-Centric: No Accident
Red Hat's critics say containers are the wrong idea, and too focused on the operating system. I say maybe Red Hat knows a thing or two about pleasing developers.
Sensitive Data: What Constitutes 'Reasonable Protection'?
NIST's Cybersecurity Framework takes on new context for industry execs in light of FTC lawsuit against the Wyndham hotel chain over data security lapses.
Doctors Doping: What Can Tech Do?
It's estimated 100,000 healthcare professionals abuse prescription drugs, endangering patients and hospitals. Video, bar coding, and even robots could bring the number down.
Mainframe Eulogy: Why We Put Gertrude Down
Intrepid CIO Stu Laura mourns the death of Big Iron as he embraces the cloud religion.
Heartbleed Will Require Rehab
Patches are just band-aids. Heartbleed's long-term effects will force companies to reassess how they deploy and manage technology.
What Millennial Workers Want
Millennials seek more balanced and purposeful work lives. Here's how big companies can adjust to the desires of the young and tech-savvy.
'BYOS' Should Replace BYOD
Phone-centric thinking must give way as mobile security, management, and development demands meet wearables, smart autos, and other digital "stuff."
ICD-10 Delay: What's Next For Healthcare Organizations?
Healthcare organizations have at least four options for dealing with the delayed implementation of new diagnostic codes.
The Sorry State Of IT Education
Our profession is rife with people capable of performing procedures they've been taught, but incapable of thinking through a problem. Here's what we need to do.
Mobile App Development: 5 Worst Security Dangers
Address these areas when building apps -- or brace yourself for a PR and liability nightmare should an attacker find and exploit a flaw.
Red Hat Linux Containers: Not Just Recycled Ideas
Red Hat and its partner, Docker, bring DevOps characteristics to Linux containers, making them lighter-weight vehicles than virtual machines for cloud workloads.
Cloud Holdouts Face Tipping Point
If your technology strategy doesn't emphasize a phased approach to cloud architectures during the next 18 months, it might be time to look for a new job.
Enterprise Wearables Will Avoid BYOD Pitfalls
Wearable devices made for the enterprise will offer more immediate value than BYOD programs. Here's why.
Federal IT Security Policies Must Be User Friendly
Federal agencies should choose security tools and policies that suit the productivity needs of their employees.
ICD-10 Delay: Politics Trump Health Data Quality
With a fresh delay for ICD-10 compliance, US healthcare providers and patients remain trapped in debate. Is higher quality clinical data worth the cost of more detailed data collection?
When IT Managers Insult
Sometimes CIOs and IT teams get saddled with an aggressive manager who pushes all the wrong buttons. Do you know how to deal with loudmouths?
Data Protection In Internet Of Things Era
The Internet of Things brings an explosion of data, along with security and privacy concerns. We need IoT rules of the road.
Data Scientists Want Respect & Results
Analytics managers from Macy's, Ford, and Google offer tips on how to integrate and inspire data scientists.
Luring The Elusive Cyber Security Pro
Struggling to find scarce IT security talent? Make sure your hiring managers understand the certifications and match candidates for skills fit -- not just credentials.
Microsoft's 5 Next Tests
Microsoft made progress during the past few weeks but still has important things to prove. For starters, think Start screen and wearables.
Kathleen Sebelius: Failed IT Project Manager?
Sebelius didn't write the code for HealthCare.gov, but she is paying the price for failing to oversee those who did.
Rogue IT Driven By Need For Speed
We've lost control to business users before. But this time, the thing that initiated our pain (the cloud) may also be the cure.
5 Ways Android Won Me Over
From security to "Lego" programming, Android has more going for it than you might think.
Inside A Bank's Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery Plan
Seattle Bank uses HotLink technology to spin up applications in AWS in case of disaster in the bank's own data center.
5 Job Interview Tips Via Alice In Wonderland
Curiouser and curiouser! Use these techniques during your next interview to win that IT or security job offer.
Oracle Support Costs: 2 Savings Strategies
Oracle software maintenance costs have customers turning to growing ranks of licensing consultants and third-party support providers. Here's the skinny.
Hackathons Should Be More Than A Circus
Tapping into developer talent at a hackathon should be fun, but don't lose sight of the potential business benefits.
Internet Of Things Demands Open Standards
IoT will shift the focus from technology to ideas -- if we get integration right. Heterogeneous System Architecture is a step in that direction.
Platform Wars Just Starting
BlackBerry is just an early victim in the platform wars. The likes of Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook will disrupt established product players in enterprises, homes, and cars.
Healthcare In 2014: Innovate Or Be Left Behind
Alongside serious disruption to healthcare business models in 2014, four significant trends will emerge for healthcare leaders.
Wanted: Yelp For Government IT Contractors
Former US Transportation Department CIO Nitin Pradhan shares five innovative ideas inspired by the likes of Amazon and Yelp, to streamline federal IT.
Why Cloud Fits File Synchronization At Enterprise Scale
Tackling the data explosion requires bold new thinking and the abandonment of tried and tired methodologies.
Throw Future IT Leaders In Pool's Deep End
Fewer IT pros are being thrown into leadership roles and challenged to just figure things out. That's a huge problem.
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