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Free Public Wi-Fi to Get Faster to Meet Mobile Demands

In response to the soaring use of smartphones, tablets and other data-hungry wireless devices in public mobile broadband hotspots such as airports and convention centers, government regulators have voted in favor of a proposal to increase the capacit

By Kenneth Corbin

Feb 21, 2013 4 mins

Carriers Regulation Small and Medium Business

10 Free Android Apps for Easy Task Management

Busy? Of course you are. Own an Android tablet? Then one of these 10 free task management apps will help you organize your business and professional lives.

By Vangie Beal

Feb 20, 2013 7 mins

Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones

6 Innovations That Will Change Healthcare

When economists, data scientists and medical professionals team up, the result is often remarkable innovation. These six examples from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Future of Health and Wellness Conference could change the way pati

By Brian Eastwood

Feb 18, 2013 11 mins

Big Data Healthcare Industry Innovation

Certificate Authorities Form Group to Educate on SSL Best Practices

Responding to the increasing number of threats aimed at certificate authorities and the ecosystem of trusted online transactions they represent, seven certificate authorities have come together to form an advocacy group to advance security standards

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 15, 2013 3 mins

Data Breach Encryption Intrusion Detection Software

Microsoft Surface Pro Has Problems But Also Big Promise

The Microsoft Surface Pro tries to be a tablet and an ultrabook, but it brings out the worst in both devices. If Microsoft gets v2.0 right, though, people may be willing to replace their iPads.

By Rob Enderle

Feb 15, 2013 5 mins

Laptops MacBook Small and Medium Business

Tim Cook Grabs Spotlight, Lifts Apple’s Sagging Image

Apple CEO Tim Cook was a man on the move this week – at the State of the Union Address and at a Goldman Sachs tech conference – touting Apple's new push for affordability.

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 13, 2013 3 mins

Innovation iPad iPhone

T-Mobile Exec on Why Its 4G LTE-Launch Timing is ‘Perfect’

T-Mobile says its upcoming LTE network will cover 200 million Americans by 2014 and will provide a better experience than its rival carrier's LTE networks, some of which have been available for more than a year. If those claims are accurate, its

By Al Sacco

Feb 13, 2013 3 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

15 Top Cities for Tech Startups

If you're considering working for a tech startup or launching one of your own and need to know where the venture capital is flowing, one of these cities may soon be the place you call home.

By Rich Hein

Feb 13, 2013 8 mins

Careers Venture Capital

FIDO Alliance Says, ‘Forget Passwords!’

The username-password approach to online security is more problem than cure, according to Fast Identity Online, a new industry alliance that plans to streamline and enhance online authentication with an open, standards-based protocol.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 12, 2013 5 mins

Biometrics Data and Information Security Malware

HPCC Takes on Hadoop’s Big Data Dominance

Hadoop is everywhere, but a strong competitor is making headway in the market. It's all thanks to years of production use and a solid big data pedigree that powers the billion-dollar LexisNexis database.

By Allen Bernard

Feb 12, 2013 7 mins

Big Data Data Warehousing Developer

Why You Shouldn’t Punish Employees Who Goof Off

Employees who buy stuff online aren't slackers. Step back and look at the contributions they make outside normal business hours (whether at home or at their desk) before you watch them like a hawk, make them sign a timesheet and restrict their I

By Rob Enderle

Feb 8, 2013 4 mins

IT Leadership Personal Software

BYOD to Change the Face of IT in 2013

The influx of younger workers and BYOD programs in 2013 will continue to shake up IT departments, according to new research reports. Should CIOs shift to a device-neutral service model?

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 7, 2013 3 mins

Careers Smartphones Tablets

PCI Council Releases Guidelines for Cloud Compliance

A new set of guidelines from the PCI Security Standards Council is intended to help merchants and cloud services providers comply with the PCI DSS when handling payment card data on the web.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 7, 2013 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Compliance

BlackBerry Z10 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts

CIO.com's Al Sacco shares a handful of valuable BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry 10 tips including how to capture a screen shot, how to instantly launch voice control, a variety of keyboard shortcuts and more.

By Al Sacco

Feb 6, 2013 7 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Smartphones

What the New Dell Means for IT Outsourcing Customers

The speculation surrounding Dell's intention to go private is over, but questions remain concerning what the new ownership model will mean for the company's IT services business and its outsourcing customers.

By Stephanie Overby

Feb 5, 2013 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals IT Strategy Outsourcing

Google Offers Security Tips for a Safer Internet

Search giant joins groups to promote online safety to mark Safer Internet Day, the National Cyber Security Alliance's annual day of observance.

By Kenneth Corbin

Feb 5, 2013 4 mins

Government Privacy Regulation

According to the Pew Research Center, 61 percent of Facebook users have taken a voluntary break from the social network. This year, 27 percent plan to spend less time on the site. Here's a look at those and other statistics from its most recent

By Kristin Burnham

Feb 5, 2013 3 mins

Facebook Internet Social Networking Apps

Big Data Startup Attracts Fortune 100 Clients, Venture Capital

Everybody is talking about Big Data, but planning and implementing a Big Data project can be a daunting affair. Enter Think Big Analytics, a vendor-neutral services provider that aims to help large enterprises plan Big Data projects, train staff and

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 5, 2013 3 mins

Big Data Financial Services Industry Venture Capital

Top Starting Salaries for College Technology Majors

Inside the world of IT and technology the college major you choose will directly relate to what you earn after graduation. Take a look at where the money is in 2013 for new college graduates.

By Rich Hein

Feb 5, 2013 3 mins

Careers Salaries

15 Coolest Gadgets at Macworld |iWorld Expo

The Macworld | iWorld Expo in San Francisco is an Apple lover's Disneyland. Ashton Kutcher kicked things off by plugging his movie "iJobs," but the main attraction is the showroom floor where vendors display their wares, everything fro

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 4, 2013 6 mins

Small and Medium Business Tablets iPhone

Malware Strikes With Valid Digital Certificate

We rely upon digital certificates and certificate authorities to validate that online entities are who they say they are, but security firm Malwarebytes recently found a banking Trojan with a valid, signed digital certificate.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 4, 2013 4 mins

Encryption Phishing Viruses

How to Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool to Network, Job Hunt

LinkedIn's redesigned Alumni tool helps you find contacts from college and gives you insights into the companies they work for, the fields they work in and where they live. Here's how you can use the tool to help find an MBA program or land

By Kristin Burnham

Feb 1, 2013 4 mins

IT Jobs LinkedIn Relationship Building

Blackberry 10 Launch Reaffirms That This is BlackBerry’s Year

Yes, BlackBerry's smartphone market share is small, but it's bigger that Apple's was when it launched the iPhone, and BlackBerry has commitments from carriers. Rob Enderle says BlackBerry's rebranding and its laser-like focus on j

By Rob Enderle

Feb 1, 2013 6 mins

IT Leadership Software Development iPhone

If NFL Teams Were Tech Companies…

Are the 49ers the Samsung of football? Is Apple the tech version of the Patriots? Do Microsoft and the Cowboys share the same fate? We've been thinking about NFL teams and tech companies that have had similar histories, expectations, triumphs an

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 31, 2013 7 mins

Internet

Tech Leaders Applaud Immigration Bill’s Focus on H-1B Visas, STEM Workers

As momentum for immigration reform quickly builds in the new Congress, leading players in the tech sector rally behind first bill to drop for easing restrictions on access to highly skilled workers.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 30, 2013 5 mins

Government H-1B Visas Outsourcing

9 iPhone-iPad Apps That Invade Your Privacy, and 1 That Doesn’t

Most iPhone and iPad apps appear harmless and fun, but don't fall for them. Some apps are virtual Trojan horses that swipe personal data when you're not looking. Appthority has put together a list of some of the worst offenders and you may

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 29, 2013 7 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business iPhone

FTC Online Privacy Protection Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

As the Federal Trade Commission settles with a company involving allegations of a massive data breach that exposed medical records, it continues its work evaluating privacy practices of businesses in the Internet age.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 28, 2013 5 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Government

How to Collect $10 From Facebook

Facebook settled a class action lawsuit that sets aside $20 million for users whose image or name was featured in Sponsored Stories advertisements. Here's how to find out if you qualify for a paycheck.

By Kristin Burnham

Jan 28, 2013 2 mins

Facebook Legal Social Networking Apps

Government IT’s Move to Cloud Slowed by Security Concerns, Misconceptions

Experts explain the importance of demystifying cloud computing for federal agencies, stressing that security worries and concerns are a matter of implementation.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 25, 2013 4 mins

CIO Government Government IT

Symantec Reorganization Offers a Lesson on Knowing When to Leave

Symantec's recently announced reorganization and strategic shift point to a tenuous few years, as employees will be asked to do more with less in the name of keeping shareholders–including the CEO–happy. This is usually a good sign that it&#03

By Rob Enderle

Jan 25, 2013 6 mins

IT Strategy Technology Industry Viruses

Decline in IT Outsourcing Market Challenges Service Providers

With the overall IT services market on the decline, providers may look to emerging markets and emerging technology offerings for growth.

By Stephanie Overby

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy Outsourcing

Obama’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Fighting Words to GOP

A prominent GOP lawmaker–opposed to any measure that would expand government oversight over digital infrastructure owned and operated by the private sector–urges President Obama to not issue an executive order mandating new cybersecurity provisions

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

Cybercrime Government Regulation

Big Data Brings Big Privacy Concerns

Wary of privacy implications of massive data collection systems, the Senate Commerce Committee plans to continue a probe of the industry, coinciding with a separate inquiry underway at the Federal Trade Commission.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

Government Government IT Regulation

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are breeding grounds for phishing, clickjacking and social engineering attacks. Here are nine tips for spotting a scam, plus advice for what to do if you fall victim.

By Kristin Burnham

Jan 24, 2013 5 mins

Privacy Security Social Networking Apps

13 Healthcare IT Trends and Predictions for 2013

From meaningful use of EHR software to moving HIPAA to the new millennium to big data, it's going to be another busy year for healthcare information technology. Count on these 13 things happening in 2013.

By Brian Eastwood

Jan 23, 2013 9 mins

Data Breach HIPAA Regulation

How a Big Financial Services Firm Faced BYOD iPads

With BYOD iPad security under control, financial services firm Blackstone looks toward tough challenges ahead, including the possibility of company-owned iPads and opening up its BYOD program to Android and Windows 8 devices.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 23, 2013 8 mins

Financial Services Industry Mobile Security Tablet PCs

RIM Releases BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, Offers Free Trial

RIM this week released the first version of its BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) management product, which offers a single console to manage older BlackBerry smartphones, new BlackBerry 10 devices, PlayBook tablets and both iOS and Android devices

By Al Sacco

Jan 23, 2013 4 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Net Neutrality Bill Looms If Court Voids FCC Order

The leader of Internet caucus vows to renew fight to authorize enforcement of open Internet rules if court rules against FCC. In Senate, bipartisan group plans to reintroduce legislation to ease immigration restrictions for highly skilled foreign wor

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 22, 2013 5 mins

Government H-1B Visas Regulation

5 Tech Skills in Lowest Demand in 2013

While the overall job market may still be difficult, it's generally better for those with technology skills. Even so, recruiters and hiring managers say some skillsets are a lower priority than others for their clients and companies. Here are th

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 21, 2013 3 mins

Careers IT Skills

7 CES Announcements IT Pros Need to Know About

Despite its name, the annual Consumer Electronics Show isn't wholly consumer tech. These seven announcements–covering data analytics, collaboration, RAM and more–may impact the systems and devices your employees use in 2013.

By John Brandon

Jan 21, 2013 4 mins

Big Data Laptops Small and Medium Business

How to Use Your iPhone to Make Free Calls Via Facebook

Facebook Messenger for iPhone now lets you place free VoIP calls to your friends–as long as they, too, have downloaded the app. Here's how the new feature works and how to use it.

By Kristin Burnham

Jan 18, 2013 3 mins

Facebook Small and Medium Business iPhone

Pull the Plug on Java Before It’s Too Late

This week's zero-day exploit is the latest evidence suggesting that client-side Java is past its prime, not to mention dangerously insecure. It's time for consumers and enterprises to pull the plug on Java before Oracle sells it off and lea

By Rob Enderle

Jan 18, 2013 5 mins

Browsers Cybercrime Java

10 Innovative Health Gadgets at CES

Amid the glitz and glamour of the Consumer Electronics Show were 10 gadgets that aim to help people sit up straight, eat slowly and monitor vital signs as they exercise, work and sleep.

By Joseph Kim, M.D.

Jan 17, 2013 7 mins

Healthcare Industry Smartphones iPhone

Email Privacy Tops Tech Agenda at Judiciary Committee

Should law-enforcement officials have easier access to your email just because it's stored in the cloud? It does now and Patrick Leahy says he intends to resume efforts to update 1986 electronic privacy law to provide greater legal protections f

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 16, 2013 5 mins

Enterprise Applications Government Privacy

11 Best Cities to Find an IT Job

Finding the right job in the IT field is always challenging, but there are good opportunities for talented IT professionals–especially if you are willing to move on to greener pastures in other parts of the country.

By Rich Hein

Jan 16, 2013 7 mins

Careers IT Jobs

Find the Best Tablets in 13 Categories

The tablet market is awash with iOS, Android and Windows 8 models that come in different sizes and with different features, specs and prices. How do you decide? We highlight the top picks in 13 categories.

By James A. Martin

Jan 15, 2013 8 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business Ultrabook

Apple’s 15 Boldest Computer Designs, 1976 – 2012

Apple's computer hardware designs through the years have reflected the state of the company. Subliminal messages abound with each product release. Here are some of Apple's most bold, iconic computer designs and what we think they're te

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 15, 2013 7 mins

Computers and Peripherals Laptops Tablets

How Your Facebook Privacy Settings Impact Graph Search

Facebook today announced a new search capability–currently in beta–called Graph Search. Here's how your Facebook privacy settings will affect what others can find.

By Kristin Burnham

Jan 15, 2013 5 mins

Facebook Internet Privacy

Feds Look to Big Data to Position ‘Government as a Platform’

As Federal IT's march to the cloud continues, a new digital government strategy calls for departments and agencies to open their data sets to create a platform for innovation.

By Kenneth Corbin

Jan 15, 2013 6 mins

Energy Industry Government Government IT

EMC is building on its acquisition of the Syncplicity file-sharing and collaboration service by combining it with its Isilon scale-out NAS to provide the enterprise what the storage giant claims provides the convenience of a cloud-based file-sharing

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 15, 2013 4 mins

Collaboration Software Compliance Small and Medium Business