Thursday, June 13, 2013 06:45 AM

Stick Out Your Tongue and Create a Password

Google says that using gestures will generate a "facial landmark" that, when compared to a photo or video, will provide a reliable way to authenticate a user.

Thursday, June 06, 2013 14:20 PM

How Not to Run a Business

Whether managing IT or maximizing customer-facing technology, operating a freight train in an era of supersonic spacecraft isn't a recipe for maximum returns.

Monday, June 03, 2013 12:00 PM

Social Media and Bumper-Sticker Thinking

Most of us want to make the world better. But between lofty ideals and instant clicks lies the real world, which requires an effort to affect real change.

Friday, May 24, 2013 08:00 AM

Seven Ways to Kill Tech Innovation

Technology innovation is often a key to success and bottom-line results, but many companies and IT departments create barriers to innovative initiatives.

Monday, May 20, 2013 07:35 AM

Social Media Offers More Than We Care to Know

There's always been a fine line between sharing and sharing too much. Business and IT executives should think about this when designing social media systems.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 08:40 AM

We Need to Find IT Jobs for Our Veterans

The program created by the White House and several tech companies to help service members earn IT certifications is a good first step, but we need to do more.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 13:30 PM

Our Virtual Shadows and Digital Tattoos

A lot of people spend more time immersed in the virtual world than in the physical one. Many of them are obsessed with documenting every aspect of their life.

Monday, May 06, 2013 10:05 AM

Faking It on Social Media

The joy of tweeting to millions of customers is fading in the realization that many of them don't exist. Evidence shows that some brands use fake followers.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:00 PM

Who Says CIOs Aren't Business Savvy?

Through the years, I've met hundreds of IT leaders who have a comprehensive understanding of how the various departments in their company operate.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 13:45 PM

Boston Tech

If the investigation following the Boston Patriot Day bombings proved one thing, it's that law enforcement officials have caught up with the future.