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Blockchain pilots show big-business promise
The much-hyped, little-understood distributed ledger technology takes aim at big business, with promising pilot programs and rising demand for blockchain skills, though security and buy-in questions remain.
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Modernizing IT: How to thrive as a CIO ‘value broker’
IT is undergoing a sea change, thanks to shifting budgets and the rise of ‘shadow IT.’ But with company-wide vision, strong IT-business relationships and a focus on value, CIOs can expand their horizons.
Consumer Tech Radar
Consumers love to hate the companies that deliver pay TV and broadband
A survey of thousands of consumers shows that a lack of competition and “abysmal” customer service make cable companies and ISPs the most disliked industries in the country.
Opinion
Goodbye cable; hello gigabit broadband
Our consumer blogger finally cuts the cord and installs ultra-fast broadband. Here’s what he learned.
Consumer Tech Radar
Get ready to say goodbye to T-Mobile
A Japanese conglomerate wants to buy T-Mobile and merge it with Sprint. What a disaster for consumers that will be.
Consumer Tech Radar
Cunning hack attacks built-in Windows anti-malware software
Quick action by Google and Microsoft appears to have put out the fire. But it’s another reminder that running old versions of Windows can be dangerous.
Consumer Tech Radar
How to survive a move when your ISP can’t go with you
Moving is a huge hassle, but here’s a two-step solution that will keep you connected to the Internet without busting your budget.
Consumer Tech Radar
Hulu Live goes live with 50 channels for $40 a month
The latest offering for cord cutters has potential, but the service has yet to shake out the startup bugs.
Consumer Tech Radar