Opinion

BlackBerry Style 9670 Unboxing Video and Hands-On

CIO.com’s Al Sacco “unboxes” RIM’s new BlackBerry Style 9670 flip smartphone, which will be available via Sprint in the U.S.

Why CRM Data Trumps CRM Systems

Most users and IT people look at CRM systems as systems. What if we’re looking at it all wrong?

Math Does Matter

When you mis-use a metric, even a good one can lead to disastrous conclusions

First Live Demo of BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS, Apps (Video)

Watch video of RIM’s co-CEO as he shows off a working prototype of the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet for the first time.

CIOs are getting jobs!

Despite employment reports, the IT executive hiring market is picking up

Infor Hires Oracle’s Charles Phillips: What Would Big ERP Say?

Oracle’s former president is picked up by Infor, whose “Down with Big ERP” marketing campaign just got a tad more ironic.

Adobe AIR SDK for BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Released; Flash on BlackBerry Smartphones to be Announced Today?

RIM could today announce Flash support for BlackBerry, in addition to new BlackBerry PlayBook dev tools already unveiled.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Expected to Hit T-Mobile USA in Late Nov

A leaked T-Mobile document suggests the new BlackBerry Bold 9780 will become available in the US on or around November 17.

Become a CIO Insider

CIO today launched the beta release of a new premium online content program called Insider that will enable you to access the most exclusive articles and product tests from CIO and sister sites in the IDG Enterprise family, including Networkworld.com

Cloud Computing: 5 Tips as GSA Goes On-Demand

Federal agencies will soon be able to order up computing services on demand via the apps.gov portal. CIO.com’s Bernard Golden shares insight on what the GSA and other companies moving to an IaaS model should expect.n

Mobile Phone Security Under Attack

Seminar to Feature ISECOM’s OSSTMM v3

Be On The Pulse of Your Home Security

Obama Meets Jobs, Talks Innovation

Politics puts a spotlight on Silicon Valley and shows the best and worst of tech companies.

How to Handle the Newest Facebook Privacy “Breach”: Relax

Another Facebook privacy snafu, another uproar — this time including congressmen. But here’s why it’s much ado about nothing.

Oracle vs. SAP Trial: 8 Outrageous Defense Strategies

What strategy should SAP’s lawyers choose as the feud with Oracle hits the courtroom? Here are eight unconventional ideas.

How Do You Measure Innovation?

A practical hands-on guide for measuring your IT innovation program. Measure performance, competence and strategy to take the black art out of innovation.

Is Apple’s MacBook Air a Game Changer?

New MacBook Air will appeal to everyone — not just Apple fanboys — says Gartner analyst.

The Anthropology of Data

Copied from a March posting on my personal blog, this post explores the future of data as it grows and moves to the Cloud

IT Outsourcing is Down and Barely Going Up

New forecasts from Forrester Research indicate the U.S. IT outsourcing market will only grow by 2.8 percent this year.

How Private Cloud Shakes Up Traditional IT Roles

A move to private cloud will transform what CIOs need from their IT teams. Sanjay Mirchandani, Senior VP and CIO at EMC, shares his vision of how private cloud will reshape IT roles and how leaders should prepare now to cross-train their best and br

Choosing Legacy Apps for the Cloud: 3 Starting Tips

Just starting to decide which legacy apps to modernize for a move to the cloud? Micro Focus shares some advice.n

Forrester: 3 More Ways to Cut Data Center Energy Costs

Server virtualization is already saving you money. So why not save some more? Forrester Research shares thee recommended changes.

Steve Jobs Sets Off War of Words

Apple took shots at Google, RIM and Twitter – and they responded in kind.

5 Ways Sourcing Pros Can Improve Enterprise Social Technology Plans

In order to help sourcing professionals define their role in the social adoption process, Forrester has identified five problem areas that marketing and other business professionals commonly overlook. We’ve then considered how sourcing can play an en

Customer Elimination Management, One More Time

Run your Service Desk the way companies should run Customer Service, not the way they do run Customer Service.

IT Jobs Rank High on List of Best Jobs in America

IT jobs are well represented on a ranking of the best jobs in America. Do you think they deserve to be there?

Curb Your Cynicism: The Time Is Now to Support Innovation And Growth

Sourcing and vendor management professionals recognize need to embrace opportunities presented by new technologies and services.

RIM and UAE Make “Final” Agreement Not to Suspend BlackBerry Service, Report Says

BlackBerry services are no longer under a threat of government suspension in the UAE, according to a recent report.

Sneak Peek: BlackBerry Admins Share Best BES 5.0.3 Features

Two BlackBerry Enterprise Server experts share their opinions on the best enhancements to the upcoming BES v5.0.3.