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• A cloud provider ruminates on the role of a CISO

  Sonian, a recently acquired cloud application provider, discusses the role of a CISO, emerging cloud security positions and changes on the horizon.  Continue Reading

• Indoor navigation system transforms working conditions for the blind

  An assistive technology program at Bosma Enterprises now includes an indoor navigation system that uses Bluetooth beacons and iOS' native VoiceOver feature.  Continue Reading

• An SMB reaches its tipping point with legacy tech

  Clint Newell Auto Group took a bold step when it decided to jettison its legacy tech for the cloud. Benefits ensued. Here's how to determine your cloud tipping point.  Continue Reading

• CIO Marty Boos orchestrates StubHub mobile transformation

  When the bar code became the ticket, StubHub CIO Marty Boos had to recalibrate IT resources and launch a major shift to mobile services. SearchCIO gets the details.  Continue Reading

• Dropbox CIO Sylvie Veilleux on taking IT from 'good to great'

  What's it like to be the first CIO at one of the world's most valuable startups? For Dropbox CIO Sylvie Veilleux it's about making IT 'easy to work with' -- and indispensable.  Continue Reading

• Why aren't there more women in cybersecurity?

  Outmoded stereotypes, not enough female execs -- there are many reasons for the low numbers of women in cybersecurity. Most (but not all) are easily fixed.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions hit the mainstream

  HCI technology is expanding beyond its original niches in virtual desktop infrastructure and video storage, taking an expanded role in the corporate data center.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise IT infrastructure: Outsource or upgrade for CIOs?

  Intent-based networking and other emerging technologies offer new approaches to enterprise IT, but some CIOs are seeking innovation in cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid IT environment requires hybrid cybersecurity

  As more organizations turn to a combination of cloud-based and on-premises systems, protecting data in a hybrid IT environment requires a fresh look at cybersecurity strategy.  Continue Reading

• CIOs play role of provocateurs, enablers in platform shift

  Sam Ramji from the Google Cloud Platform explains why a successful platform shift requires a business-conscious CIO who turns to peers -- and the CEO -- for help.  Continue Reading

• GE digital thread now runs through a 'hub' customer database

  GE has rolled out the first phase of digital transformation for its sales function, creating a central customer database and devising governance standards for customer data.  Continue Reading

• How GE digital transformation won over the sales force

  A major part of the GE digital transformation is getting its 25,000 salespeople on board as it rethinks its vast commercial sales function.  Continue Reading

• Nationwide CIO readies IT workforce for 'inevitable future'

  Susan Gueli, CIO of infrastructure and operations at Nationwide, explains how she helps ensure the company's IT workforce is up to the challenge of digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• For Airbnb, data democratization is a strategic advantage

  Home-rental site Airbnb recognized the value of data from its start. Then it built tools and developed training to democratize data, turning employees into data scientists.  Continue Reading

• 'Regulated enablement' key to minimizing shadow IT risk

  Shadow IT risk continues to plague companies, but some are finding ways to allow citizen developers to use these unsanctioned applications -- with certain restrictions.  Continue Reading