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Forget Public Cloud or Private Cloud, It's All About Hyper-Hybrid

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud offerings for critical business operations from public and private providers, connecting them all back to the core of the business is becoming a challenge involving complicated integration, orchestration and rules management.

Windows 8: Assessing IT Risks of a Consumer-Driven Wave

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8. But will the immense promotional efforts the software giant is putting behind the latest Windows OS pay off? CIO.com's Rob Enderle handicaps the high-stakes game Redmond is playing.

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.

SaaS, APTs and Asymmetric Risk Take Spotlight at Security Threats 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

What's your stance on SaaS? Is your perimeter as secure as you think? How can the insurance calculus on asymmetric risk illuminate your company's security exposure? CIO.com's Bernard Golden recaps the provocative discussions entertained at the Security Threat 2012 conference.

8 CRM Trends You Need to Watch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Customer relationship management vendors and industry analysts discuss which CRM trends will continue to gain strength and what new trends IT professionals need to watch.

Rethinking Software Development, Testing and Inspection

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Michael Fagan first found software inspections yielded a massive productivity improvement when working for IBM in the early 1970s. Now, 35 years later, we need to ask certain key questions: Are the dynamics of software development the same, are Fagan's findings still relevant in today's world of agile development and "extreme programming"? And, if so, what should your organization do about it?

Can Facebook Replace Traditional Business Websites?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Integrating your website with social media sites is typically the best approach to online marketing and ecommerce, but are there times when it makes sense to use Facebook instead of a traditional business website?

IT Outsourcing Deal Size Data Shows Decade-Long Decline

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The proliferation of IT and business process outsourcing contracts worth less than $100 million is creating governance headaches for CIOs. How are IT outsourcing service providers responding?

Is WebOS the Next Desktop Linux, Java or Symbian?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

HP is taking WebOS open source with the hope that it can attract developers by providing a write-once-run-everyplace platform. However, Rob Enderle writes, history hasn't been kind to operating systems as only few survive, but while WebOS has risks it also has potential, if HP willing to invest properly.

Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In the IDG Enterprise Interview Series, you'll hear from technology CIOs and CEOs on today's burgeoning trends, ongoing headaches and upcoming product plans. Check out this informative series from IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant and his team of editors.

How to Make IT Irreplaceable

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

How do you turn captive IT users into loyal customers? Start by asking whether they'd use your IT operation for their next project.

Why Big Data Means a Big Year for Hadoop

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Companies from IBM to Amazon are turning to Hadoop to manage the surge in data that needs storing. Our CEO Michael Friendenberg says the buzz around Hadoop is no joke.

Why Pricing Should Be Done on More Than Just Instinct

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CIO magazine editor in chief Maryfran Johnson discusses her take on pricing and the role the CIO needs to play in this business function

What We're Reading From the Feb. 1, 2012, Issue of CIO Magazine

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Books on innovation, leadership and careers chosen by the editorial staff of CIO magazine

Five Tips for Dealing with Your CFO

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CFOs are increasingly calling the shots, which means CIOs are reporting to them, not the CEO. Do you know how to talk business in a way they'll understand? If you're all about the tech, the answer is no.