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Six High-Tech Ways to Enjoy the 2010 Olympics

Faster, higher, techier: Geeky ways to enjoy the Winter Olympic games.

Feb 11, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

IT Salary Survey Predicts Meager Increases for 2010

If you thought 2009 was bad for IT salaries, 2010 is likely to be even worse for everyone at all levels and job functions, according to a Computer Economics IT salary survey.

By Meridith Levinson

Feb 11, 2010

Careers Salaries

RIM Unveils Official Twitter for BlackBerry App: Image Walkthrough

Get an early look at RIM's official BlackBerry Twitter application, which offers all the basic functionality expected in a mobile Twitter app along with cool, new "push" notifications for near-instant delivery of direct messages. The a

By Al Sacco

Feb 11, 2010 4 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Social networking, Macs and iPhones have reached critical mass in the enterprise, says an IBM integrator.n

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 11, 2010

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Haiti Donations: A Turning Point in Mobile Commerce?

The $7 million raised by the American Red Cross in the first two days after the earthquake and collected via text messaging shows the public has turned a corner with mobile commerce, analysts say. One lesson: Simpler mobile commerce technology is bet

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 10, 2010

Consumer Electronics E-commerce Software Small and Medium Business

10 Warning Signs Your IT Career Is in Trouble

Meetings with weasely consultants. Nicknames that would make teenage girls cringe. Learn about all the red flags that indicate your IT career will soon explode like a bad bottle of Mountain Dew.

By Thomas Wailgum

Feb 10, 2010

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Windows 7 Rollout Lessons Learned by Early Adopters

Now's the time to learn from early adopters as you plan your Windows 7 rollout. As you deal with issues from timing to training, consider these five best practices Forrester has culled from work with Windows 7 earlybirds.

By Shane O'Neill

Feb 9, 2010

IT Leadership Small and Medium Business Windows

Android Apps for Business Users

10 handy apps for Google Android phones that take the sting out of business travel and keep you productive on the road.

By Peter Wayner

Feb 9, 2010

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

WorldMate BlackBerry Travel App Gets LinkedIn Features; Still No Official LinkedIn App

Popular mobile travel application, WorldMate for BlackBerry, has been updated to include new LinkedIn social networking features, making it the "first BlackBerry app for LinkedIn." But there's still no sign of an "official" a

By Al Sacco

Feb 9, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Six Great iPhone Apps Flying Under the Radar

The most popular apps in the App Store aren't always the best. Here are six cool apps you might not have heard about – and why they haven't broken into the bigtime yet.

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 8, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Smartphones

The Latest BlackBerry Spyware Scare: Don’t Worry, Yet

Boo! New BlackBerry spyware can supposedly steal all your e-mail, listen in on voicemail messages and even wipe your smartphone clean. But CIO.com's BlackBerry guru Al Sacco isn't too worried. Here's why.

By Al Sacco

Feb 8, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

BlackBerry (Finally) Gets $5 “Official” Craigslist Mobile App

BlackBerry users can now download the official craigslist mobile application from BlackBerry App World. But it's not free; you'll have to drop $5 for on-the-go access to the popular online community's basic features and functionality..

By Al Sacco

Feb 8, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 promises more enterprise social networking tools, but if you're still questioning the cost and complexity, here's a look at some lean and mean alternatives.

By Shane O'Neill

Feb 4, 2010

Enterprise Applications SaaS Social Networking Apps

Will iPad Invade Enterprise as Quickly as iPhone Did?

An enterprise technology sales veteran predicts business users will walk right into work with the iPad before long — and that CIOs better prepare.

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 4, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Tablets

Free BlackBerry Apps: Your Smartphone’s 10 New Best Friends

CIO.com's BlackBerry-watcher Al Sacco offers up details–and download links–for ten of his favorite, free BlackBerry smartphone applications.

By Al Sacco

Feb 4, 2010 7 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Software Development

Super Bowl Sunday: 15 Twitter Feeds to Follow

Ready for the year's biggest football feast, with a side-dish of Twitter commentary? Check out these 15 Twitter feeds for behind-the-scenes details, analysis and plenty of attitude.

By Kristin Burnham

Feb 3, 2010 4 mins

Social Networking Apps Twitter

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Best Practices: Six Tips

CIO.com's BlackBerry black-belt Al Sacco shares tips on how to get more from RIM's BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) mobile IM app, avoid common pitfalls and keep your device protected from related security threats.

By Al Sacco

Feb 2, 2010 8 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Will iPad Actually Chill Development of Mobile Web Pages?

The number of mobile websites designed for touchscreen devices has skyrocketed in areas like shopping and services, a new survey shows. But could the iPad cool development of these sites? Fact is, traditional Web pages look great on the iPad.

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 2, 2010

Browsers Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business

New at Disney: It’s a Data Center World After All

IBM's new exhibit at Disney World's Epcot Center teaches about green technologies and how data flies around our world. Front and center, IBM shows a scalable, modular data center.

By Robert Lemos

Feb 2, 2010

Data Center

BlackBerry Pearl 9100: T-Mobile USA’s Second 3G BlackBerry?

New images of an announced BlackBerry, the Pearl 9100, suggest the slim, trim handheld could be T-Mobile U.S.A.'s second 3G smartphone from RIM, behind the popular Bold 9700 device.

By Al Sacco

Feb 2, 2010

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

CIOs in the Asia Pacific Expect Economic Recovery in 2010

Recession took everybody by surprise last year but a large number of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Asia Pacific were very optimistic about economic recovery in 2010. This revelation is apparent from a newly released report by Hitachi Data

By Anuradha Shukla

Feb 1, 2010

CIO IT Strategy

Apple iPad: A Color Kindle for Dummies?

Apple's new iPad tablet has ignited a war of words regarding the iPad's chances in the budding e-reader market. Early analyst reviews don't bode well for Apple and the iPad.

By Tom Kaneshige

Feb 1, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Tablets

Windows 7 Tips: Best Security Features

Do you understand and use the new security features in Windows 7? From encryption to malware fighters, here's a look at the key Windows 7 tools that keep enterprise and home PCs safe and secure.

By Shane O'Neill

Feb 1, 2010

Browsers Small and Medium Business Windows

How Many Virtual Machines Fit on Your Server? Planning Tips

Virtualization capacity planning tools are available all over, but sometimes the intangibles make a big impact on performance. Here's expert advice on proper sizing of physical servers for multiple VMs.

By Kevin Fogarty

Jan 29, 2010

Virtualization

Category Killer: Will iPhone Be Death of Gaming Devices?

The iPhone has been called a category killer. Standalone devices such as gaming devices, the thinking goes, don't stand a chance against the all-in-one iPhone. Or do they?

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 29, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Tablets

T-Mobile to Replace Bum BlackBerry Trackballs for Free; How to Swap Yours Out

U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile will soon launch a new BlackBerry trackball replacement program for owners of its older BlackBerry Pearl 8100/8120 and Curve 8320 devices. Here's a quick how-to on the simplest way to remove and replace your BlackB

By Al Sacco

Jan 29, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Why BlackBerry Fingerprint Scanning via Trackpad Could be an IT Nightmare

A recent patent application filed by BlackBerry-maker RIM suggests that the company may soon incorporate fingerprint-scanning technology for added security into the "trackpad" navigation system used in some of its latest devices. But such a

By Al Sacco

Jan 28, 2010 6 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

SharePoint 2010: Five New and Improved Features

You may not need all the features SharePoint 2010 has to offer, but advances in areas such as social media, offline access and better CRM and ERP integration make it worth a look. Here's a rundown of what's new and/or improved.

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 28, 2010 6 mins

Enterprise Architecture Microsoft Office Office Suites

Four of the iPad’s Biggest Whiffs

One technologist calls out the iPad's technical shortcomings. At the top of the list: a hard-on-the-eyes, power-draining LCD screen.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 28, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Tablets

Is the iPad a Game Changer?

It won't be easy for the iPad to change the e-reader and publishing markets, much like the iPod did to the music industry. But here's five recent Apple successes that give the iPad an edge.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 27, 2010

Consumer Electronics Internet Small and Medium Business

More BlackBerry Battery Tips: Seven Ways to Make Your Smartphone Last Longer

BlackBerry devices used to be renowned for their impressively long battery lives. But with all the features and functionalities packed into modern RIM smartphones during the past couple of years, some of that battery longevity has vanished. CIO.com&#

By Al Sacco

Jan 26, 2010 11 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

The App Store and the iPhone really grew up last year, setting the stage for even bigger things to come this year. Expect social networking to become a key part of the iPhone experience, big new app players, and the start of a mobile commerce tidal w

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 26, 2010

Mobile Small and Medium Business iPhone

Worst Cities to Work in IT: International Edition

You think you've got it bad working your IT job in Detroit, Anchorage or Cleveland? Check out our global list of the riskiest and most toxic work environments — then count your blessings.

By Thomas Wailgum

Jan 25, 2010

Careers IT Jobs

Gold Smartphones 30% Off: 24ct BlackBerry Bold, iPhone 3GS, Nokia E72

U.K.-based luxury retailer Goldstriker has reduced the prices of its 24ct gold BlackBerry Bold 9000, iPhone 3GS and Nokia E72 offerings by roughly 30 percent each, making the precious-metal status-symbols slightly more attainable…but not much.

By Al Sacco

Jan 25, 2010

Small and Medium Business Smartphones iPhone

BlackBerry Touch-Screen/QWERTY Hybrid Spotted; Sign of Good Things to Come from RIM?

A number of images of a never-before-seen BlackBerry smartphone with what looks to be both a touch-screen and full QWERTY "physical" keypad have surfaced on the Web, suggesting RIM may soon release its first handheld with a touch-sensitive

By Al Sacco

Jan 22, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Linux Foundation: Microsoft’s Talking Smack on Windows Mobile

Microsoft's mobile chief dressed down Linux phones at CES and now the Linux Foundation is firing back. What's at stake? Control of the future smartphone market.

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 21, 2010

Linux Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Top 6 Sites to Get Products for Free

We have heard the adage 'Nothing in life comes for free' a thousand times, but in the wonderful online world you can be sure that the above saying can be proved otherwise.

By John Maringmei

Jan 20, 2010

Consumer Electronics Enterprise Applications Internet

T-Mobile: U.S. 3G Upgrade to HSPA 7.2 NOT Complete

Despite a number of recent reports to the contrary, T-Mobile's 3G network upgrade to 7.2 HSPA may not be complete. Rather, the network updates appear to be ongoing.

By Al Sacco

Jan 20, 2010

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Apple Tablet: 10-Inch Display May Be a Myth

Will Apple's rumored iSlate tablet boast a 10-inch touchscreen? The masses seem to think so, but one technologist predicts a much smaller, 7-inch screen that's less power-hungry.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 20, 2010

Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business Tablets

AT&T, T-Mobile Vaunted 3G Upgrades Meaningless to BlackBerry Users

Wireless carriers AT&T and T-Mobile both announced major upgrades to their 3G cellular networks for max data transfer speeds of 7.2Mbps. That's all fine and good for AT&T and T-Mobile customers who live in certain cities and own compatib

By Al Sacco

Jan 20, 2010

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Microsoft Office 2010: Three Upgrade Tips for Enterprises

Enterprises considering upgrades to Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 will face disruptions due to new features and integration with social networking and Web-based tools. Here are a few bits of advice from Forrester on how to plan ahead.

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 19, 2010

Microsoft Office Office Suites Small and Medium Business

Virtualization Shines in Cautious IT Hiring Picture

Who will IT managers call first when they can hire new staffers again? Virtualization and cloud skills will serve you well, new research says.

By Kevin Fogarty

Jan 19, 2010

Careers Cloud Computing Virtualization

BlackBerry Curve 8910 Gets FCC Cert; U.S.-Bound After All?

The recently uncovered BlackBerry Curve 8910, previously thought to be destined for shores outside North America, has popped up in an FCC wireless certification, suggesting the 3G-less device may be bound for the United States after all.

By Al Sacco

Jan 19, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

New IBM Lotus BlackBerry Apps Aim to Boost Mobile Business Collaboration

BlackBerry-maker RIM today will launch two new enterprise collaboration apps for IBM Lotus users with BlackBerry smartphones: Lotus Quickr, which provides a variety of unique, "team-based" collaboration features; and a upgraded and expanded

By Al Sacco

Jan 18, 2010 3 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Office 2010: The Pros and Cons for Businesses

Office 2010, set to launch in June, has handy new features for businesses and is more Web-friendly, but will come with a potentially clunky merging of new technologies and upgrade headaches. Is it worth it? A Forrester research report weighs the good

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 14, 2010

Enterprise Applications Microsoft Office Office Suites

Palm Benefits from Apple Alums

Apple's former chief software technology officer has joined venture capital firm Elevation Partners, which heavily backs Palm. Are Apple alums coming to Palm because they smell rebirth?

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 14, 2010

Consumer Electronics IT Leadership Small and Medium Business

New BlackBerrys on the Horizon: “Tour2” 9650; “Pearl2” 9100; and “Curve 8910”

Anxious for a peek at the next BlackBerry smartphones? We've got images and details on three of RIM's upcoming handhelds: the second version of RIM's BlackBerry Tour, the "Tour2" 9650; the BlackBerry "Pearl2" 9100,

By Al Sacco

Jan 14, 2010

Data Center Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Wipro Brings Cloud Computing to Retail Industry

Cloud computing is here to stay and Wipro is focused on tapping this lucrative industry. The company has announced the launch of two new solutions–digital customer experience platform and loss prevention platform–for the retail industry.

By Anuradha Shukla

Jan 13, 2010

Cloud Computing Retail Industry

BMW Shares Tips from Its Drive to Windows 7

German car giant BMW, in the midst of a massive migration from Windows XP to Windows 7, shares five key upgrade tips for enterprises. Here's their advice on preparing for a smooth journey.

By Shane O'Neill

Jan 12, 2010

IT Leadership Small and Medium Business Windows

Five Ways Techies Can Stay Motivated This Year

Have you heard? Americans hate their jobs more than ever. But from movies to games to Steve Jobs, IT troops can find inspiration even in dark career times.

By Tom Kaneshige

Jan 11, 2010

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