Research & Analysis

Thu, May 24, 2012 - Major cutbacks at HP, at a time when its competitors are growing, raise questions about the company's IT services strategy for the future. Will it be a low-margin service provider or strategic business partner?

Mon, May 21, 2012 - Independent cloud-based IT service management tools could enable CIOs to wrestle back control of IT once and for all, argues A.T. Kearney's Arjun Sethi.

Fri, May 18, 2012 - Given the complexity of today's applications, it's folly to suggest that the future role of the CIO is less technical and more businesslike, columnist Bernard Golden writes. If anything, it's the opposite -- the business side of the enterprise should embrace technology.

Fri, May 18, 2012 - Enterprise social media tools can benefit businesses in many ways. The inherent risks of social networking, however, can be very bad for business. Educating employees on the acceptable use of social media, and having a security strategy and policies in place are essential to containing the risks.

Thu, May 17, 2012 - BYOD (Bring You Own Device) promises many benefits such as greater innovation, better work-life balance and improved productivity, but it also increases pressure on IT to manage and secure devices and data. Keep up on the latest consumerization of IT news and research on CIO.com.

Thu, May 17, 2012 - Nvidia recently demoed its long-awaited Kepler graphics processor with no less than a simulation of two galaxies colliding. On a practical level, though, the technology could answer many questions about virtual desktop hosting and, in the process, fill glaring holes in BYOD policies.

Wed, May 16, 2012 - VMware wasn't just looking to save money when it launched a BYOD plan with the mandate that all of its U.S. employees use their personal mobile phones for work. It was taking a crash-course that would help shape its vision of post-PC era computing.

Wed, May 16, 2012 - That Kony2012 viral video achieved historic numbers. But if your CMO is gunning for big-time online marketing campaigns, they need the CIO's help to succeed.

Tue, May 15, 2012 - Software trade association reports that surging PC usage in emerging markets contributed to the economic losses from piracy; more than half of respondents to new survey admit that they pirate software at least occasionally.

Tue, May 15, 2012 - Hewlett-Packard bills its HP Folio 13 as an ultrabook built for businesses. CIO.com's Paul Mah takes a look at the HP Folio 13's specifications, usability and security.

Mon, May 14, 2012 - As everything from application delivery to security and monitoring is seemingly shifting to the cloud, IT faces a chaotic and difficult to manage world. The good news is the tools are there, but you just can't go to a single provider as you did in the past. Given this shift, it's no surprise that Interop returned to its interoperability roots last week.

Fri, May 11, 2012 - For more than 30 years, Gartner has dominated the IT analyst market. CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle sees Ombud, a new analyst firm focusing on social CRM and pulling member profiles from LinkedIn, as a viable challenge to a firm founded before there were even PCs.

Fri, May 11, 2012 - You may not think you have petabytes of data worth analyzing, but you will, if you don't already. CIO magazine breaks down the 5 things CIOs need to know, now.

Fri, May 11, 2012 - There's valuable data in those contact center logs that have largely been gathering dust, and companies are using new tools to mine them to boost customer satisfaction and revenue and lower costs.

Thu, May 10, 2012 - Security researchers report that incorrectly configured hypervisors can lead to a separation of data issue in multi-tenant environments that can expose data remnants. However, you can prevent hosting your data on 'dirty disks.'

Tue, May 08, 2012 - The BYOD phenomenon and the need to collaborate with mobile users and international subsidiaries led New England Biolabs to weigh a switch from Microsoft Office and Exchange Server to Google Apps. The results of their proof-of-concept testing surprised many, including the CIO.

Sun, May 06, 2012 - Outsourcing contracts typically include termination and transition assistance provisions that outline the IT service provider's responsibilities regarding returning data. IT buyers are surprised to find out that their cloud computing contracts contain no such provisions.

Fri, May 04, 2012 - CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle says enterprises won't rush to roll out Windows 8. However, they may see the new OS in the form of Windows RT, the ARM version that combines the snazzy UI that users like with management and security controls that IT likes. In other words, Microsoft may finally make a foray into BYOD endeavors.

Wed, May 02, 2012 - Google Drive raises several concerns about cloud storage. Many of these consumer-level questions -- who owns your data, how data can be used and what happens if the data is lost or stolen -- are ones enterprise IT executives should be asking, too.

Wed, May 02, 2012 - 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.

Tue, May 01, 2012 - Kaiser Permanente CIO Philip Fasano discusses how the electronic records 'bet' has paid off and how social and mobile technologies will advance the effort. He also offers advice on making big tech projects successful, how to encourage innovation, what it means for CIOs to be the 'CEO' of their organizations and why healthcare provider should be in the business of delighting customers and patients.

Tue, May 01, 2012 - How well do you know LinkedIn? Maybe not as well as you think. Here's a look at five features and tools -- from listening to headlines to hiding your identity -- that can save you time, expand your network and give you perspective on your connections.

Fri, April 27, 2012 - Download our ebook for advice from peers about how to recruit and nurture the types of IT professionals you'll need to gain a competitive advantage.

Fri, April 27, 2012 - At its annual analyst meeting, Dell showcased efforts to promote innovative niche technologies and efforts to promote women in the male-dominated IT sector. CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle explains why this isn't your father's PC maker.