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IoT and the data-driven enterprise: How to dive into the data flood

Virtually every kind of company will eventually have to become a data-driven enterprise. Experts share strategies for making the most of IoT data

6 tips for working with IoT and big data

Is your company looking to get started with IoT and big data or improve on how you’re handling it now? Here are six tips from the pros

Are your IT certifications killing your career?

There's no shortage of ways to advance your career or earnings potential. Racking up a bunch of certifications is one of them — but be careful it doesn't have the opposite effect

How to thrive in the coming tech gig economy

The rise of contract and contingent work is shaking up the traditional IT career path. Here’s how to navigate for success

6 traits of up-and-coming IT stars (with video)

What qualities put IT pros on the fast track? We talk to five rising stars — and their CIOs — to find what sets them apart (and what you can do to make your star rise, too)

13 top coding bootcamps for Web developers

Here’s a look at 13 popular Web development bootcamps in 13 cities across the U.S., including tuition and job assistance details

How to diversify your IT hiring pipeline

Experts share their tips for improving diversity at every step in the process: from writing job descriptions to sourcing, recruiting, and screening candidates

Who cares about Hadoop on Linux? Microsoft (yes, really)

By offering big data services in its Azure cloud on Linux, Microsoft is sending several important messages to customers

Mobile apps that deliver hefty ROI

These organizations are putting their mobile apps to the test, driving real ROI with lower costs and new revenue

9 bad programming habits we secretly love

Breaking the rules can bring a little thrill — and produce better, more efficient code

4 ways businesses can close the legacy tech skills gap

As older IT professionals age out of the workforce, companies need to ensure they have the right knowledge and skills to keep their legacy tech running smoothly

Road warriors are prime targets for hackers

Here are some steps companies and executives can take to enhance travel-related security

Why companies are switching from Google Apps to Office 365

The combination of familiar software and enterprise-class support is bringing early adopters disappointed by Google’s lack of progress back to Microsoft

5 low-cost tricks for keeping up with new technologies

Here are some ways to stay up to date and even get up-close and personal with emerging technologies

Mobile security: iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry vs. Windows Phone

Android Marshmallow and iOS 9 add new tricks to the MDM arsenal, especially for app management

Why aren’t you managing your Macs?

Macs are showing up at work in larger numbers, but all too often, they're left unmanaged

Security risks increase as cloud data centers change

Change is always risky. Fast change is even riskier, leaving less time for change management and checks on changed technologies

The 33 worst lines ever said by tech recruiters

Tech recruiters say the darnedest things. How many of these cringeworthy pronouncements have you heard?

EMV sets the stage for a better payment future

Most merchants now have EMV credit card readers in place, yielding marginally improved security today — and a platform for better payment systems arriving soon

Progress Software CEO: We’re honored to serve dev community

In an exclusive interview, CEO Philip Pead vows to help Progress' community of 1.7 million developers meet the challenges of a cloud and mobile world

Is BYOK the key to secure cloud computing?

How realistic is it to 'bring your own keys?' Does your business want the burden of managing and securing its own cloud encryption keys?

Don’t fear shadow IT — exploit it and prosper

Business colleagues with a technical itch can be effective allies if you foster a sane, productive strategy around DIY IT

5 takeaways from Adobe Flash’s death march

What can developers learn from the steady decline of the once-popular multimedia platform? And what should they do to prepare for Flash’s imminent demise?

Crowdsource your way to a better IT team

Report reveals the surging 'gig' economy could help companies close the IT skills gap. The trouble is, many companies aren't willing to take advantage of the opportunity

CSOs aren’t waiting for cyber sharing legislation

Security execs say sharing threat information is useful — and they're already doing it. Legislating it, some say, could get in the way

7 reasons to hire back the right former employees

Hiring back people who left your organization is never an easy decision, but more companies are saying yes to the right former workers. Find out why

5 ways to shore up security in your BYOD strategy

Many security leaders are still wary about BYOD. Here are five ways to combine security and privacy

Bimodal IT: A two-pronged approach to delivering innovation and maintenance

One group is tasked with keep-the-lights-on functions, the other on business-advancing tasks. Is this new setup the answer to IT’s dual responsibilities?

11 cutting-edge databases worth exploring now

From document-graph hybrids to ‘unkillable’ clusters, the next generation of databases offers intrigue and innovation

The 2015 Enterprise Architecture Awards

This year's five winners, selected by Forrester Research and the Penn State University Center for Enterprise Architecture, show how EA helps businesses roll out initiatives with transformative value

Why Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever

With Device Guard and Credential Guard, Windows enjoys unprecedented protection from malware and advanced persistent threats

Is virtual reality finally ready for business use?

Virtual reality is about to make a big impact in the enterprise. Here are four companies making business-ready VR products and four industries embracing the technology

8 ways to fend off spyware, malware, and ransomware

Here are some painless precautions you can follow that might help keep you step ahead of cyber attacks

Your guide to top tech conferences

This searchable directory of technology conferences makes it easy to find events coming to a convention center near you

12 habits to be a successful tech CEO

Tech CEOs share what makes them different — the hobbies, habits and traits that influence how they run their companies

Is OpenStack ready for prime time?

For early private cloud adopters, the answer is a qualified yes

5 Office 365 admin settings you must get right

Ensure a solid foundation for your Office 365 deployment with these essential setup tips

12 bad habits that slow IT to a crawl

Bottlenecks always seem born of the best intentions, but they must be rooted out — and broken

5 interview questions for enterprise architects — and how to answer them

Enterprise architects are in-demand, challenging to hire, and salaries are on the rise. Answering these 5 questions the right way will help you land the job.

Does quantum cryptology offer hack-proof security?

New quantum cryptology research could result in systems that are impossible to hack. But good luck trying to explain it to your boss

Extortion or fair trade? The value of bug bounties

Vendors without bug bounty programs risk the wrath of the infosec community, but such programs must be constructed carefully to yield optimal outcomes

Review: Software-based NAS options for the storage do-it-yourselfer

Tech pros make the most of the ‘gig economy’

Younger IT workers are increasingly choosing independence over full-time employment. Is the 'open talent economy' right for you too?

Clouds ahead: What an IT career will look like five years out

IT infrastructure is increasingly giving way to the cloud. Here's how to remain relevant in the years ahead

Scrum’s co-creator talks about the framework’s transformational effect

Jeff Sutherland on the challenges ahead as more companies adopt agile and scrum

Project Oxford: Microsoft serves up APIs for intelligent apps

Microsoft talks up IoT potential of the cross-platform Oxford SDKs and face, speech, and vision APIs

10 ways to bring together your PC and Android phone

Your smartphone and desktop computer can interoperate in powerful ways. Here's how to make it happen

Superclass: 15 of the world’s best living programmers

When programmers talk shop about the best in their field, these are the names that rise to the top.

Superclass: 14 of the world’s best living programmers

When developers discuss the world's top programmers, these names tend to come up a lot

Superclass: 14 of the world’s best living programmers

When developers discuss the world's top programmers, these names tend to come up a lot.