Opinion

Hail to the Women CIOs!

Walmart, Intel, Dell and J.C. Penney have new female IT leaders.

Air Display Turns Your iPad, iPhone into a PC Monitor—Sometimes

Avatron Software’s $10 Air Display app magically transforms an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into an external monitor for your Mac or PC. But CIO.com blogger James A. Martin found the app worked only sporadically, at best.

How Cloud Computing Is Forcing IT Evolution

To say cloud computing is having a dramatic effect on IT is an understatement. The capability and agility of the cloud is forcing a rapid evolution. Just as in living ecosystems, IT professionals who fail to adapt will, inevitably, dwindle into extin

Why Smart CIOs Channel Steve Jobs

While there are many things to question about Jobs’ approach to business, you can’t argue with his knack for melding tech and design. Is it time to bring back the importance of the user experience?

Why CIOs Should Get Out More

Facetime with customers can yield real business wins driven by IT. What are you waiting for?

Hands On with the Rugged Jabra Sports Bluetooth Stereo Headset

The Jabra Sports Bluetooth stereo headset offers decent quality music playback and phone-call audio in a rugged form factor that’s ideal for outdoor activities and sports.

White House Picks DHS Over NSA to Help Private Sector Cybersecurity

Will Homeland Security really be any better at protecting privacy?

How CIOs Can Make Time for Social Media

Social media enthusiast Thom Singer gives busy executives tips for spending their time wisely on sites like LinkedIn and Twitter.

Two Android Security Tools That Protect Individual Apps

The Android Market currently offers more than 30 utilities that let you secure specific mobile apps, rather than all of the data stored on your device. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin tested two. One barely worked, the other lost something in transla

Managing Multiple Tablets: MDM Software on the Rise

Is Your Wireless Carrier Throttling Data? Sue ’em!

An AT&T customer whose iPhone data was throttled took Ma Bell to court–and won. If carriers want to play games with the meaning of “unlimited,” consumers can and should fight back. Let’s all throw the (law) book at them, says CIO.com blogger Bill Sn

Google Flight Search Goes Mobile — But Doesn’t Soar

Google brings Flight Search to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. But the features that distinguish it on your laptop won’t work well on your mobile device. rnrn

RIM Approves ‘Adult’ BlackBerry Apps: A Peek at 5 Possibly Offensive Downloads

RIM now assigns ratings to all of the apps it distributes through the BlackBerry App World store, and an “Adult” rating suggests that RIM will allow graphic, sexually explicit and violent apps into App World in the future. Here’s a quick look at some

How To Avoid Price Hike Backlash

CIOs should jump into pricing strategy discussions to ground price decisions in data

Cloud Workshop Focuses on Rediscovering the User

In shop class, they tell you to measure twice and saw once. IT isn’t so different. BMC’s cloud workshop offers an object lesson in why it pay offs to bring the vendor, IT and the end user together before a new project is designed and deployed. A litt

Lenovo’s ThinkVision USB Monitor is a Lightweight, Portable Secondary Display

Lenovo’s ThinkVision LT1421 is a lightweight, portable USB monitor designed to help mobile workers increase productivity by providing an additional display that quickly and easily connects to a variety of laptops.

Research Roundup: Less Spam, More Mobile Malware and a Third of all Site Traffic Poses a Threat

2011 was a record-setting year for attacks on smart phones and tablet computers.

ATM PIN Numbers: Easier to Steal than You Think

Researchers find that a smart bad guy has a one-in-10 chance of guessing the PIN that guards your bank account.

Top 10 Reasons Why The U.S. Air Force Canceled iPads

The Air Force Special Operations Command suddenly – and without explanation – reversed course on plans to purchase 3,000 iPad 2s that would have replaced bulky paper manuals and navigational charts.

Tweetbot iPad App Helps Focus Your Tablet Tweeting

With its uncluttered interface and numerous customization options, Tweetbot for iPad is sweet software for Twitter die-hards. Too bad the iPhone version is sold separately.

Can DHS Even Handle Its Own Cyber Security?

Vendor website problems raises issues of oversight competence

Microsoft Pans Google Apps with Silly but Effective Mock Video

Microsoft definitely needs to work on its TV parody skills, but a new video roasting Google Apps gets its point across.

S Memo App for Galaxy Note Makes You Want to Use a Stylus Again

Steve Jobs taught the world to sneer at stylus input. But will Samsung’s Android-based Galaxy Note and S Memo app have the last laugh? CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says it’s definitely possible.

Google Browser Privacy Breach Secures Bad Reputation

Google’s recent sidestepping of browser privacy settings in Apple’s Safari and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer solidified its perception as a company that can’t be trusted.

Rotating iPad Case Offers New “Spin” on Tablet Protection

The REV360 rotating case for Apple’s iPad tablet promises a unique “spin” on traditional tablet protection, and it helps users keep a firm grip on their beloved gadgets with just one hand.

Google Sued for Violating Apple Browser Privacy Protection

Microsoft accuses company of also planting trackers in Internet Explorer

Hot IT Skills in 2012

Research from two different firms suggests which IT skills are in greatest demand. What skills are you after?

Windows 8 vs. Mountain Lion: A Desktop Touchscreen Debate

Should a desktop or laptop computer have a touchscreen? The answer lies in the iPad.

RIM Releases BlackBerry-Only Version of Mobile Fusion; Android, iOS Mgmt Coming Soon

Along with the much anticipated release of its PlayBook OS 2.0 software this morning, RIM quietly announced the availability of an early version of its BlackBerry Mobile Fusion software that will work with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) to so

Is Your Cloud Project Ready to be Agile?

Agile development and the cloud are like hand in glove. But Agile can be dangerous if your organization isn’t ready for it. Here are some questions you need to consider to determine if your IT organization is seriously ready to implement Agile.