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By analyzing a wealth of weather information, multiple industries can adjust inventories and marketing schemes based on the shifting winds of Mother Nature.

Smartphones Take Center Stage in Two-Factor Authentication Schemes

We all know that relying on a simple user ID and password combination is fraught with peril. One alternative is to use one of the single sign-on solutions we reviewed last year, but there are less expensive options that could also be easier to install.

IT on the Fly: The Art of Quickly Building, Then Dismantling

These CIOs know how to set up IT operations quickly. Here's what you can learn from people who work on the fly.

eBay's CIO Succeeds by Innovating and 'Connecting the Dots'

eBay CIO Scott Seese says he and his team are using technology and innovation to drive the company's mission of connected commerce. He explains how the ecommerce giant taps into the power of social and mobile to help customers find and purchase exactly what they seek from among millions of sellers. Seese also discusses his strategy for success and why it's important to connect the dots.

7 Steps to Securing Java

Java, the popular OS-independent platform and programming language, runs on just about every kind of electronic device imaginable, including computers, cell phones, printers, TVs, DVDs, home security systems, automated teller machines, navigation systems, games and medical devices.

Block Rogue Apps with Windows Server -- for Free

It is a lot of work to set up policies; it takes trial and some error, too. But the payoffs are huge.

Sure, Information has Value, But Don't Forget the Risks

Enterprises are clogging their arteries with information, most of which has no real value but carries costs and risks. The CPO can help in disposing of that information that can only cause harm.

Security Tools Can't Keep Hackers at Bay

Breaches like one that exposed credit card data of Schnucks supermarket customers for four months could become commonplace.

Mobile Devices: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Most of us have apparently decided we can't live without our favorite mobile device. Whether on public transportation, shopping or just walking down the street, you're more likely than not to be surrounded by people swiping screens, adjusting their earbuds or typing on a virtual screen.

How to Keep Your Network in Tip-Top Health

If your network has between 1,000 and10,000 devices and computers, you have a midsized network. Your servers, connections and other resources suffer the same problems as larger networks, but your budget for keeping the network healthy is less than what large enterprises enjoy.

IT Resume Makeover: No Time for Complacency

Just because you're not actively looking for a job is no reason to neglect your resume. In a fluctuating market the rug can be pulled out from under even the most skilled IT pros, so it's always good to be prepared.

CIOs Must Manage the Risk of the Status Quo

One of a CIO’s greatest risks is not moving fast enough, says columnist Adam Hartung. To avoid out-of-date thinking, ask futuristic questions like "What if in five years smartphones and tablets totally replace laptops?“

How IT Innovation Helps International Speedway Engage Racing Fans

The chief marketing officer at International Speedway offers insights into how innovative technology can improve the guest experience.

Crowdsourcing Offers a New and Wider Path to Innovation

GE, Allstate try crowdsourcing contests where external brainiacs compete to produce the best answers to big-data analytics questions.

How to Avoid Legal Hassles When Switching Cloud Vendors

Negotiate initial cloud computing contracts to address data ownership and pricing, or you risk delaying the migration when you want to change providers.

5 Lessons for IT from the Boston Marathon Bombings

The CIO of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center learned a few things last week.

Beware of Self-Destructing Messaging in the Enterprise

They may be a boon for individual privacy, but self-destructing messages will bring headaches to enterprises.

Microsoft Faces a Loss of Relevance

The company is struggling to maintain its place in tech in the face of a badly received Windows upgrade.

Emergency Notification Systems Alert Employees When Disaster Strikes

Today's emergency notification technology allows enterprises to send out, and employees to receive, real-time situational advisories.

IT Spending on (Slight) Rise, Mobile Tops the List

Forty-eight percent of the CIOs surveyed expect to increase spending this year, up slightly from this time last year. Mobile, business intelligence, and cloud infrastructure and services are the most cited categories.

So You Want to be a Data Scientist?

After months of high unemployment and a still-wobbly economy, any good news from the jobs market is going to get some traction. But even that doesn't seem to fully explain the attention surrounding a suddenly very "in" job title: data scientist.

13 Tips for Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Creating an effective IT cover letter can mean the difference between getting the job or your resume getting trashed. These tips from IT career coaches and insiders will make your cover letter stand out.

IT Resume Makeover: How to Add Focus to Your Tech Resume

In our most recent resume makeover, IT career expert Jennifer Hay demonstrates how to organize and condense years of accomplishments and skills into an easy-to-read document that tells your story.

3 Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing

If your business isn't already investing in 3D printing, it should be. And if you have a 3D printer, you should buy another one, recommends Gartner research director Pete Basiliere.

Why Diversity Matters in IT Hiring

Building a network of diverse IT talent--people who will be ready for your next job opening--is a year-round task with a big payoff, says a former divisional CIO at GE

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