Mon, May 21, 2012 - Consumers Energy has hired an outsourcer to take over some of its IT operations. The utility hopes the move will allow its own data center workers to focus on projects that directly impact the bottom line.

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.

Thu, May 17, 2012 - The University of Kentucky says it has reshaped its business intelligence (BI) capability as a result of adopting SAP's in-memory system, HANA. Vince Kellen, the university CIO, calls it a "disruptive technology," and for this institution at least, that appears true.

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.

Mon, May 07, 2012 - The CIO at Auto Club Group - AAA offers advice on jump-starting a young career and coping with office politics.

Wed, May 02, 2012 - American Airlines has announced the elimination of two senior technology positions, following a restructuring at its bankrupt parent company AMR Corp.

Tue, May 01, 2012 - If you want to make a strong impression while giving a presentation during a professional event, follow these three tips.

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.

Mon, April 30, 2012 - Learn how to take control of and benefit from the bring-your-own-devices (BYOD) phenomenon--without losing corporate data. This free, downloadable special edition describes what your BYOD policy should cover and outlines the risks you need to manage.

Fri, April 27, 2012 - Karl Landert, chief information officer (CIO) of Credit Suisse, is stepping down from his position.

Wed, April 25, 2012 - Big data is fueling the need for ever-growing storage repositories. If you're looking to meet scalability concerns without breaking the bank, selecting a storage platform that can meet the needs of big data can be a challenge--but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one.

Fri, April 20, 2012 - Analysis of IT and business process outsourcing transactions in the first quarter reveals a sharp decrease in number and value of contracts signed. As deals get smaller and shorter, contract restructuring and expirations now dominate the IT service provider landscape.

Thu, April 19, 2012 - Video producers, marketers and users share their tips on how to create a successful business video that generates traffic and sales for your business--not just views on YouTube.

Thu, April 19, 2012 - Enterprises officially have 100 days to prepare for problems that might arise when the Olympic Games descend on London, but Wellcome Trust CIO Mark Bramwell believes that it might be a "non-event" for IT departments.