CIO.com - Innovation

BMC and VCE Partnership Shows Consortium Is Gaining Power

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Is there strength in numbers? The deal VCE recently struck with BMC suggests that a consortium of companies layering in best-in-class technology might be a more effective approach to win large-scale government and enterprise customers in the private cloud space, writes CIO.com's Rob Enderle.

Microsoft Kinect Motion-Sensing Technology Coming to Laptops, Sources Say

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If Kinect capability does arrive in laptops, you may soon be able to control programs with the wave of your hand.

Obama Attacks Offshoring, Seeks Visa Reform

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama Tuesday attacked offshoring, urged businesses to bring jobs back to the U.S., and renewed his appeal for visa reforms to keep foreign students from returning home after earning advanced degrees.

The Mobile Enterprise: Killing IT's Sacred Cows

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CIOs need to break with tradition or risk having IT get outsourced, say modern IT managers. But how do they gain an edge? Don't be a slave to ROI, work with startups, and bring iPads and mobile apps into the enterprise.

Managing Information Security During an Innovation Void

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Although predictions for the coming year are a staple of the season, I will do more than offer an educated guess. I am going on the record with a guarantee: In 2012 we will see an increase in network intrusions from disparate parties trying to create IT infrastructure chaos for a variety of reasons primarily political, financial and economic. An easy prediction perhaps given the trend and yet while I fully trust CSOs and CISOs and security teams are doing all they can to prevent breaches; I am deeply concerned that they still lack the technology to adequately protect IT infrastructure from malicious attacks.

Ford Wants Vehicles to Monitor Your Health

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ford Motors has announced a collaboration with Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects to bring health monitoring into cars, an effort that signals the companys intent to move away from the in-vehicle "infotainment" systems some auto makers announced at CES.

MIT Chip Models Human Brain Synapse

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Forget artificial intelligence; researchers at MIT say they've figured out how to mimic the real deal.

10 Tech Research Projects to Watch

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Researchers are dreaming the tools, technology, and products that will make up the everyday life of tomorrow

Enterprise iPad App: A Deal Closer?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Can a new-fangled iPad app really change the way a 100-year-old energy company sells hydraulics equipment? Eaton Corp. says its new app has already led to more sales.

Making Better Business Decisions

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

How CIOs are positioning business intelligence to create value for users and their companies

Google Future Tech: 10 Coolest Google R&D Projects

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

From space elevators, robots, to curing cancer: Google works to make future generations brighter, healthier, and more informed.

SAPs Innovation Plans May Lead to Skills Gaps, Says Sheffield Hallam

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

SAP’s new programme of innovation could lead to a skills gap, according to Sheffield Hallam University.

New Computer Can Diagnose Breast Cancer Better Than Docs

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A new computer system created by researchers at Stanford University can diagnose breast cancer better than pathologists.

SAP Promises Innovation for Customers

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

SAP has promised its customers a wave of innovation in coming years.

The Future of Human Computer Interfaces

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the MIT Media Lab's Fluid Interfaces Group are prototyping new, novel and more natural ways for people to interact with computers and access and store information. Their innovations have been designed to improve and enrich our personal and professional lives, making it easier to create, communicate, collaborate and even cook. Here are 10 inventions that enhance human-computer interactions, improve the in-store shopping experience, and even help us kick bad habits.