Opinion

BlackBerry Gets New “TringMe” VoIP App; More U.S. Carrier Support for UMA Coming…Ever?

A BlackBerry app that lets users place calls over Wi-Fi networks begs the question of whether more US carriers will embrace UMA.

The Two Most Dangerous CRM Reports

Any CRM system will be used for reporting, and most of them will provide good business guidance. But then there are the reports that are misleading…sometimes in dangerous ways.

Banks Need You to Partner in Security

IBM and Texas – Outsourcing Troubles Part Two

The state is now rebidding on the $863 million deal with IBM.

Departure Tales

There’s a lot you can learn from headline-making personnel changes

Microsoft’s Mystery Mouse in Pictures

After weeks of twitter clues from Microsoft, images of the so-called Arc Touch Mouse were leaked on a German retail site.

Measure? If You Can’t Predict You Can’t Manage

“Managing to the numbers” just doesn’t work. Here’s what does.

The Decision: Oracle? SAP? Or South Beach?

LeBron James showed us how to make big announcements with “The Decision.” Just imagine if CIOs and vendors did the same.

Is ERP Ready for Corporate Social Responsibility?

This new ISO standard has to do with corporate social responsibility. IFS North America Senior Advisor Bill Leedale discusses how EAM, ERP and other enterprise software can help industry comply with ISO 26000.

The Web is Dead: Long Live the Cloud

The Internet is the underlying transportation system for how our economy and society operates, and its growth will accelerate the move to the cloud. CIO’s Bernard Golden outlines some ways that the people in IT can plan for this growth.

SAP vs. Oracle vs. Rimini Street: The Soap Opera Continues

SAP raises the white flag in its legal battle with Oracle, but where does that leave Rimini Street?

Which Apps Should You Move to the Cloud? 5 Guidelines

SaaS and cloud-based applications are richer and more customizable than ever, but not every app delivers good ROI when moved to the cloud. These five pieces of advice will help you think comprehensively about IT strategy and whether an application is

The Aftermath of the Visa Fee Hike – Unintended Consequences?

The fee hike was supposed to encourage Indian firms to hire Americans. But could the hike spur more offshoring?

IQ Tech Pros Aims to Make Life Easier for IT Consultants

IT services provider IQ Tech Pros aims to make it easier for independent IT consultants to find work and get paid consistently.

Are Contactless Payment Methods Secure?

Virtualization, Cloud and Your Phone System Collide

Moving a communications platform into a virtualized data center or the cloud, think long-term about fit with overall IT strategy

Mobile Phone Spyware Resellers Arrested

The Essential EA Toolkit Part 2 – A Reference Architecture and Standards Repository

In this post, I continue discuss of the essential EA “tools”, #2 – a reference architecture and standards body

Twitter Tips: How to Get Retweeted, Part 2

Do some words in your tweets increase the odds that others will share your content? Yes: Check out this new tool.

BlackBerry 6: New On-Device “IT Policy Viewer” for BES Users

A new feature in RIM’s BlackBerry 6 mobile OS lets corporate BlackBerry users quickly check IT policy settings.

IT Outsourcing: 100 Questions for a Successful Engagement

Project management plays a critical role in IT outsourcing. The 100 questions listed here can help CIOs and IT project managers keep outsourcing initiatives on track.

Cloud Computing: Are You Ready for Co-Creation?

How can you prepare your IT organization for a world where employees must create and collaborate outside of the company? CIO.com’s Bernard Golden explains McKinsey’s vision of co-creation and shares four pieces of advice.

Office Etiquette: Swearing at Work

Some experts say employees need to swear at work to blow off steam and build camaraderie, but aren’t there nobler ways to vent?

Microsoft Not Sweating Expected PC Sales Slide

Will corporate PC refreshes be enough protect Microsoft from the looming drop in consumer PC spending?

The CRM Talent Shortage: Here, Now

Despite the current economy, there’s a significant shortage of CRM implementation talent. Here’s the state of play, and what you can do about it.

The IT Outsourcing Game: India vs. USA

The Senate passed a measure that will charge Indian IT firms more for H1-B or L-1 visas.

Sneak Peak at New BlackBerry Torch Accessories: OtterBox, Case-Mate, RIM Sync Pod and More

Al Sacco shares pics of a handful of upcoming BlackBerry Torch 9800 accessories from RIM’s New York Torch-launch event.

3 Ways Sourcing Pros Can Serve An Innovation Agenda

Many sourcing professionals are now actively connecting IT and business professionals with the service providers that can contribute to specific innovation objectives, Forrester Research data shows. Here are three ways sourcing professionals can help

Half a Million Fake BlackBerry Batteries From Refurbished Devices Recalled

A U.S. product safety agency has issued a recall of 470,000 fake BlackBerry batteries distributed by a mobile phone insurer.

Mark Hurd’s HP dismissal: 5 unsolved mysteries

Hurd’s sudden departure from HP was intended to avoid a PR fallout. But several facets of this story have yet to be explained.