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.
Blog Archives
Thursday, May 16, 2013 08:40 AM
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.
Friday, April 19, 2013 13:50 PM
E-Wallets and Digicash Need to Happen Now
Current e-cash systems resemble the early days of computers, with their proprietary standards, walled-off systems and scores of upstarts battling for control.
Thursday, April 11, 2013 14:30 PM
Overworked, Overstressed and Underpaid
After years of downsizing, rightsizing, budget cuts and always-on office connections, most of us are approaching the breaking point.
Friday, April 05, 2013 07:05 AM
How Far Can Crowdsourcing Go?
Today's technology makes it increasingly easy to use crowdsourcing. Now, however, some organizations are attempting to take the approach one step beyond.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:15 PM
Seven Ways to Waste Everyone's Time
These seven approaches will ensure that you waste everyone's valuable time and wind up on your colleagues' blacklists.
Monday, March 25, 2013 12:30 PM
RIP Printers and Paper
While it used to be possible to operate a business in a paperless mode, it's now a straightforward proposition. We have finally arrived at the digital age.
Monday, March 18, 2013 06:40 AM
Clouds Aren't Optional Anymore
IT leaders must understand that cloud computing is now a critical and mandatory business component. This new order represents a challenge—and a huge opportunity.
Monday, March 11, 2013 10:00 AM
There's No Sense of Security
No security strategy is perfect, but one thing is clear: Threats are growing exponentially, and there's no place for careless attitudes and inept approaches.
Monday, March 04, 2013 07:10 AM
Yahoo Goes Forward to the Past
Last week, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer issued a memo banning telecommuting beginning in June. What's next? Banning computers in favor of pen and paper?
Monday, February 25, 2013 06:55 AM
Poor Etiquette Hurts Business
The lesson is simple: IT systems can't go on autopilot, and there must be a human touch to every aspect of the enterprise. Treat people well, and everyone wins.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 14:00 PM
Change Is About People, Not Tech
IT that's designed by geeks for geeks no longer cuts it. If workers cannot see the advantage of using a new system, it's impossible to get total buy-in.
