Opinion

When the CFO Quits, Will Bankruptcy Follow?

A new academic study shows that the finance chief bailing out is even more a predictor of such trouble than is a CEO departure.

Windows 8 Adoption Predictions: Bad Times Ahead

Windows 8 is definitely not a sure thing on tablets, and it might not even be a sure thing on PCs, according to analysts.

U.S. Businesses Lead World in IT Security Preparedness

U.S. firms consider data security to be their fourth-highest risk priority overall. It is only 20th in the Asia-Pacific region and 14th in Europe.

Behringer iNuke Boom: The $30,000, 10,000 Watt iPod Dock

CIO blogger Mark Gibbs wants one of Behringer’s new iNuke Boom iPod docks for Christmas…though it’s unclear whether or this mother of all media player docks will even fit through the front door

Infographic: Facebook Reveals Top Trends of 2011

Which actors, singers and news topics sparked the most conversation on Facebook this year? Take a look at 2011’s most popular memes.

RIM’s Big BBX Blunder and Why “BlackBerry 10” is a Lame Name

RIM’s brand new BlackBerry mobile OS, due in early 2012, was expected to be called “BBX.” But due to a recently court ruling against it, RIM has dropped BBX and opted simply for “BlackBerry 10.” CIO.com’s Al Sacco thinks the decision could have a ser

The CIO as Supply Chain Manager

There will come a day, soon, when even large companies will have very little technology in-house to manage. CIOs can prepare by adopting a supply-chain mentality and approach to IT.

Why You Shouldn’t Jailbreak Your BlackBerry PlayBook

A recently released software tool, called “DingleBerry,” can “jailbreak” or “root” RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. But just because you can jailbreak the PlayBook, doesn’t mean you should. CIO.com’s Al Sacco explains why.

CIOs wanted for business intelligence

CEOs have data on the brain when hiring their new IT leader

Three Things I’d Tell Your CIO

We’ve entered the age of software, and you’re at its center. With December upon us, and many of you engaged in finalizing 2012 plans and reviewing your 3 – 5 year strategies, I encourage you to look beyond tech developments like cloud, Big

8 Reasons Why CIOs Shouldn’t Race to Windows 8

Windows 8 touts many new features, but there are a number of things such as cost, testing, compatibility, and training that CIOs need to consider before racing to migrate.

A Short Course in Finance Fraud

A paper by a business law professor details how to perpetrate all kinds of frauds — and get away with them.

Top 10 Stupid CRM Data Corruption Tricks

CRM data corruption: It’s not just for SysAdmins anymore. Check out this list to find out how your users and their policies may be polluting your data.

Is the ‘Bandwidth Hog’ a Myth?

The ISPs want you to believe that a handful of gluttonous users hog so much bandwidth that the ISPs had to impose data caps on all customers. But a new study proves that the carriers weren’t telling the truth.

Better Workgroup Notes

Need to share notes amongst a workgroup? CIO blogger Mark Gibbs has a really cool solution for you.

Carrier IQ Anxiety: Chill Out People

Don’t believe the scary headlines. There’s no credible evidence that software from Carrier IQ is spying on you, your iPhone or your Android.

Finding Yourself With a Bad Elf

CIO blogger Mark Gibbs reviews the Bad Elf add-on GPS for iOS devices, which lets you add GPS to your Wi-Fi iPad, iPod Touch

Apple Roars Like a Lion

The Mac OS X Lion Server, That Is

YouTube Redesign Targets Sharing, But Misses Mark

YouTube launched its largest-ever site redesign this week, with an emphasis on the social experience. But CIO.com’s Kristin Burnham says the company missed its mark. Read why, then cast a vote in our poll to share your opinion.

Bear Grylls on How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Survival Tool

Ever seen an iPhone turn red-hot and emit plumes of smoke? Well, it happened recently on an Australian airline. Just puncture the battery and you may find yourself with your own smoking iPhone, according to survival expert Bear Grylls.

Round Up of the Week’s Major (Sometimes Amusing) IT Security Stories 12/2

U.S. judge thinks he has worldwide jurisdiction and orders hundreds of sites “de-indexed” by Google and others

Web 2.0 Suicide Machine: When You Just Can’t Take Any More Social Media

Had enough of social networking? CIO.com blogger Mark Gibbs offers up one way to end it all.

Online Security’s Weakest Link: Men—and It’s No Secret Why

Forget about bots, software flaws and hacking passwords, here’s a way to do some serious online crime without all that high tech bother: Pass yourself off as woman.

Smartphone Theft Starts Early

Kids snatch a smartphone like veteran thieves, and they’re only going to get better and more dangerous.

Exploiting the Fear of Cell Phone Related Cancer

Do cell phones really cause cancer? The majority of existing research says probably not, but a Florida company still is trying to scare consumers into buying a “cancer safe” handset.

Is Cloud Support ‘Racing to the Bottom?’

In the course of over 100 articles, I’ve been politely and quietly working to inform everyone about cloud and CRM best practices. After having wasted hours on a typically crummy support line of a cloud vendor, I can be quiet no more, I need a moment

What’s Behind Siri’s Anti-Abortion Stance?

If you’re looking for a local abortion clinic via iPhone, don’t ask Siri. The iPhone 4S voice-enabled artificial intelligence engine just might send you to a pro-life clinic.

4G v LTE v 3G v EDGE: Is Data Speed Really That Important?

Having a bleeding-edge, blazin’-fast smartphone is all fine and good. But what does it really get you, beside significantly less battery life? Cast your vote in our poll to let us know.

Configuring your organization for innovation: More than smart people and cool platforms

Make Your Vendors Work For You

CIO magazine editor in chief Maryfran Johnson discusses vendor relationships and our December 1 cover story on how to truly partner with your vendors through a vendor collective