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Innovation Starts With Culture: Interop Leadership Track
Three IT leaders talk about how they transformed their cultures and became more innovative.
The NSA, Surveillance, And What CIOs Need To Know
At the Interop Keynote, things get frightening as the EFF's Kurt Opsahle recounted the NSA surveillance history.
Samsung Handily Reclaims Smartphone Crown From Apple
Shipments of Samsung's smartphones roared back to life during the first quarter, putting the company ahead of Apple. However, profits remain elusive for the world's largest maker of phones.
InformationWeek News Desk Is Live At Interop 2015
Please join host Sara Peters for the first-ever InformationWeek News Desk show at Interop 2015. Our second program starts at 11 a.m. PDT on Thursday, April 30.
InformationWeek Elite 100: Emerging Tech Drives Hard Results
The 2015 Elite 100 companies are applying emerging technology in practical ways that will rewrite the rules of business.
IoT And The Looming Mobile Tidal Wave
If you thought handling BYOD was hard, wait until you see what managing mobile devices for the Internet of Things entails.
InformationWeek News Desk Debuts At Interop 2015
Whether you are attending Interop in person or keeping tabs on the show from your desk at the office, the InformationWeek News Desk is a new way to keep up-to-date and find out what the biggest names in the industry think about the future of information technology.
Comic: HR Analytics
Predictive analytics is great, but when it comes to HR, maybe spending more time on people will make it less necessary.
Google Project Fi: Reasons To Love And Hate It
Google's Project Fi is an interesting set of contradictions. Here's what we love and hate about it.
Apple Watch Launch: 6 Things We Know Now
Now that hotly-anticipated Apple Watch is out in the open, users have been revealing new capabilities and, in some cases, confirming suspicions about the Watch's practicality. From tiny screws to how waterproof it is, here's what we learned about the smartwatch.
Apple Watch Teardown Proves It's Hard To Fix
The miniscule battery in the Apple Watch is the only component nimble-fingered technicians might be able to replace, according to iFixit's latest report.
Embryo DNA Experiments Hold Lessons For Tech
Western scientists are up in arms about a new experiment to alter the DNA of an embryo. The real issue isn't ethics, however. It is whether it is the smart path to be taking in the first place.
IoT Seen As A Major Driver For SAP HANA
SAP's Bernd Leukert looks ahead for smartwatches, the Internet of Things, and HANA to tie it all together.
Google's Project Fi: Disrupting Wireless As We Know It
Google's Project Fi will use a mix of cellular and WiFi to connect calls, messages, and data. Though inexpensive, Project Fi's focus isn't on the cash.
Live From Las Vegas, It's Interop Radio!
Seven days. Eleven shows. Interop Radio is bringing you the very best from Interop 2015, starting Friday, April 24.
BetterWorks CEO: Treat Feedback Like A Fitbit
We love feedback, but our enterprises do it all wrong. The CEO of BetterWorks wants employers to treat feedback more like a Fitbit.
Apple Watch Apps Booming, But Display Toughness Questioned
The Apple Watch will have no shortage of apps available out of the gate, but the most popular model is also the most susceptible to damage, according to tests.
Bypassing The Password, Part 3: Freedom Compromised
Want to protect your privacy from government snoops? Say no to biometrics. Say yes to strong password protection and encryption.
IT Life Radio: An Alternative To University IT Programs
Tune in Wednesday, April 22, at 3 p.m. ET to hear Ashu Desai talk about Make School, an alternative to University computer science programs.
Comic: Machine Learning
Machines can beat us at our own games. How long before they don't need us anymore?
Google's Mobile Algorithm Change: 5 Things To Know
If your website isn't optimized for mobile devices, there's a good chance your Google search rankings will plummet. Here are five key facts that you and your business need to know.
Google Maps Lets Users Search For Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster probably doesn't exist, but Google Maps is putting a new level of fun back into the hunt for Nessie.
Bypassing The Password, Part 2: Trusted Identities
The federal government's collaborative efforts with the private sector to "mov[e] beyond the password" are difficult to trust when there are potentially ulterior motives at play.
Nokia Eyeing Return To Consumer Phone Market, Report Claims
Nokia is reportedly looking to rejoin the consumer cell phone market, but not in the way you might expect. There are reports that its Nokia Technologies division is developing a new phone design that the company will license.
Moore's Law At 50: In The News
Here's a sampler of some of the best of the reports that marked the official anniversary of Moore's Law on Sunday, April 19.
Bypassing The Password, Part 1: Windows 10 Scaremongering
Microsoft's hype of its upcoming biometrics system in Windows 10, spouting the virtues of biometrics over traditional password-based security, seems misguided at best -- misleading at worst.
What We Learned From The Second Star Wars Trailer
The second Star Wars trailer is out. And it revealed much more than the first. Here's what we know so far.
HIMSS15: The 'Year Of Execution' For Data Sharing
The industry is focusing less on electronic record features and more on sharing the data held in them.
Android For Work Reports For Office Duty
Through Android For Work, Google has made its mobile device management tool for Android smartphones available to businesses, offering IT teams the control they want and the security they need.
Space X, Hubble, Coffee: The Cost Of Doing Business In Space
Space is expensive, dangerous, and easy to get wrong. This week, news about Space X, the upcoming Hubble anniversary, and the price of astronaut coffee shows why we should think hard about future projects.
Apple Watch Won't Be Sold In Stores Anytime Soon
Angela Ahrendts, Apple's retail chief, said the company will sell its high-end Apple Watch online exclusively until June as preorders continue unabated. The latest estimates have preorder sales topping 2 million.
5 Salary Enhancing Moves For Tech Workers
Some steps, like being honest about your preferences, might take some getting used to.
Why The Maker Movement Matters To Your Business
Chris Anderson has found success in what's known as the Maker movement, and he's sure that encouraging the freedom to tinker at work will deliver rewards for any company.
Why Companies Should Pay Attention To AngularJS
When Google and Microsoft collaborate on a project, it's worth noting.
4 Backup Landmines Waiting For The Unwary
Veeam CEO Ratmir Timashev warns about the pitfalls hidden in the process of conducting regular data backups.
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge: Pricey To Make But Selling Briskly
In a statement, Samsung claims demand for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is higher than anticipated. However, a new report also finds the smartphones are the most expensive the company has ever produced.
HP's Still In Public Cloud, But Where?
HP's Bill Hilf has rebutted the interpretation of his New York Times statements about the company's public cloud plans, but where does that leave Helion versus Amazon?
IT Life Radio: Leadership Lessons For Women (And Everyone Else)
The latest episode of IT Life Radio tackles the important issue of women in leadership roles and how they can lead better while remaining true to themselves.
Google Image Search Results Amplify Sexism, Study Finds
Gender bias is made worse by public sources of data, such as image search engines and stock photos.
Apple's WWDC Starts June 8 With iOS 9 On Deck
At the 2015 WWDC, Apple's is expected to show off new versions of iOS, specifically iOS 9, and Mac OS X. Additionally, developers will get more details about the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Scores 1 Million Preorders, Analysts Find
Most buyers opted for the cheapest Apple Watch option possible, says research firm. However, do the numbers point to a new trend in wearables?
Google Chromebit: 3 Business Uses
At a $99 price point, the ASUS Chromebit micro PC will provide enterprise IT staff with a field day coming up with creative business uses.
Comic: Apple Watch Saves Your iPhone
Apple Watch is nice, but even it can't protect you from yourself.
LG G4 Android Smartphone Leaks Online
LG had planned a media event two weeks from now to unveil the G4, a new Android smartphone, but the company leaked a slew of photos and info a bit early.
Test Doc - Ignore. For 2015 Elite 100 Prep (Set to public, but not live, don't push live)
Test summary
10 Reasons Robots Should Rule The World
Some people are worried robots will take over the world. Here are 10 reasons why that would be great.
Apple's New MacBook: The Ultimate Portable With Caveats
Apple's latest MacBook, with its 12-inch Retina display and new USB-C port, has drawn praise for its ultra-thin design and typical aesthetic finesse, but the lack of ports should be considered.
Apple Watch Sells Out Quickly
Customers may now try the Apple Watch on in stores, but they will need to place orders online.
Star Wars Digital Download: The Extras We Wanted
We're celebrating the new Star Wars digital download, but there are definitely some things missing from the extras that come with the package.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Is In Short Supply
Samsung's mobile chief warned its flashy Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone will be in short supply at launch due to manufacturing difficulties.
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