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December 01, 2014 01 Dec'14
LevelUp CFO shares four tips on digital data safety

Without enterprise security, mobile payment platform company LevelUp could not stay in business. Here are four components of its security strategy.
December 01, 2014 01 Dec'14
Breach response plan is a must for enterprise security

As data breaches mount, the C-suite is being pressed to take part in enterprise security. At the MIT Sloan CFO Summit, top financial, legal and security experts imparted advice.
November 26, 2014 26 Nov'14
The road to innovation is paved with questions

Hal Gregersen gave a keynote at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit last week, and he came armed with a jarring statistic. "The average kid sitting in a one-hour class during a one month period asks one ...
November 26, 2014 26 Nov'14
The disruptor's secret; expert tips for adaptive leadership

Want to be a disruptive leader? Start by mastering the art of asking questions, Senior News Writer Nicole Laskowski writes in her latest Data Mill column, where she also addresses how CFOs are ...
November 26, 2014 26 Nov'14
The key to startup culture: 'Work hard, play hard'

After visiting startups for the past few months to gather footage for my Startup Spotlight series, a few cultural commonalities stand out to me: a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the willingness to ...
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November 26, 2014 26 Nov'14
Be a mobile governance kingpin, not an anarchist

I'm writing this note on my company-issued laptop while working at home after "regular" business hours. When I'm done, I might Netflix an episode or two of Breaking Bad on the same laptop. I'll ...
November 26, 2014 26 Nov'14
Social collaboration can engage SMB employees, unlock opportunities

Small businesses and startups are known for a culture of innovation and a willingness to take risks in order to stand out. Just take a gander at Scratch Wireless, the latest headliner in ...
November 25, 2014 25 Nov'14
Are you considering a hosted private cloud? Read this first

When evaluating hosted private cloud providers, be ready for substantial variability in the offerings, a Forrester Wave report says. Vendors in this emerging and growing market tend to align with ...
November 25, 2014 25 Nov'14
Companies still on the move to cloud, but security remains the No. 1 obstacle

Overall, 2014 has been a positive year for cloud computing, according to a survey done by IDG Enterprise. Companies and IT executives continue to plan what they should put in the cloud in order to ...
November 25, 2014 25 Nov'14
Is Scratch Wireless the next mobile disruptor?

What does a next-gen cellular network look like? Meet Scratch Wireless, a Massachusetts startup looking to disrupt the mobile space by providing 'Wi-Fi First' smartphones that rely primarily on hotspots.
November 21, 2014 21 Nov'14
The social network dons a suit and tie; Snapchat wants your money

Facebook, the enterprise version, got a lot of buzz this week on SearchCIO. We asked CIOs if they thought Facebook at Work would be a force to contend with. The short take: Is grass green? ...
November 21, 2014 21 Nov'14
CIOs react to Facebook at Work; open data leads to a smarter Chicago

Facebook recently unveiled plans to launch a professional network called Facebook at Work that would compete with sites like LinkedIn. The service would allow users to message their colleagues, ...
November 21, 2014 21 Nov'14
Can Facebook at Work spur true enterprise social collaboration?

Facebook at Work attempts to rejuvenate enterprise social collaboration. Also in Searchlight: Russian hackers stream live footage from 600 U.K. webcams; Firefox ditches Google for Yahoo.
November 19, 2014 19 Nov'14
CIOs' response to Facebook at Work? Never say never

Bracing for another wave of consumer tech: CIOs and enterprise collaboration experts weigh in on Facebook at Work.
November 18, 2014 18 Nov'14
Nurture your mobile UX design -- your app's life depends on it

Attention to mobile UX design is key to an app's success, but maintaining a healthy user experience requires intensive care. In this #CIOChat recap, participants share their UX and UI best practices in mobile app development.
November 14, 2014 14 Nov'14
Multichannel engagement a work in progress; how to quantify IT's value

With customers rapidly spreading across multiple communications channels, it's time for CIOs to catch up. But connecting successfully with customers is no easy task. In our newest SearchCIO ...
November 14, 2014 14 Nov'14
Cyberattackers breach USPS security, but what were they after?

The USPS security breach is a reminder that cyberattacks are relentless. CIOs need to help their organizations prepare for 'left of boom.' Also in Searchlight: Obama takes a stand on net neutrality; IBM discovers a 19-year-old Microsoft bug.
November 13, 2014 13 Nov'14
McCormick & Co. and the great 'contextual marketing engine'

Lately I've been talking to a number of folks about the CIO role in multichannel customer engagement -- or, the requirement to engage and serve customers on whatever channel (as the marketers say) ...
November 13, 2014 13 Nov'14
The present and future of building mobile apps

For organizations readying themselves for the future of mobile app development, context and an Agile mind-set are key. In this #CIOChat recap, tweet jammers exchanged ideas on how to prepare for the evolution of user needs.
November 12, 2014 12 Nov'14
To build an analytics culture, think like an art curator

Inhi Cho Suh, vice president and general manager of big data, integration, and governance at IBM, urged CIO attendees at the recent SIMposium 2014 conference in Denver to change their thinking when ...
November 11, 2014 11 Nov'14
ROI for SAP ERP? Veteran IT leaders give their two cents

Stories of failed or complicated SAP ERP implementations are less common than they used to be, but that doesn't mean these massive software projects have become a breeze to pull off. At SIMposium ...
November 11, 2014 11 Nov'14
Forrester: The chief digital officer role is unnecessary

So, is it settled? Is the CIO the defacto leader of digital innovation? Somebody has to be in charge of digital innovation, and according to Forrester Research, that somebody should be the CIO, not ...
November 10, 2014 10 Nov'14
#CIOChat: User-centered design for enterprise mobile app development

A successful mobile app strategy starts with knowing your customer. #CIOChat-ters share advice for user-centered design in an enterprise mobile app development program and explain how to be 'customer anthropologists.'
November 10, 2014 10 Nov'14
Big text and the 2014 World Cup

There's big data and then there's big text. Find out why they're different. Plus, the key to a data team's success: The Data Mill reports.
November 07, 2014 07 Nov'14
Native vs. HTML5 apps: Which is right for your organization?

As mobile apps' uses grow more complex, so has the process of building them. In this tweet chat recap, we discuss the pros and cons of native vs. HTML5 apps.
November 07, 2014 07 Nov'14
Emotional intelligence and leadership; the criticality of UX in apps

Is your business looking at the right factors when choosing its leaders? According to author and consultant Roxi Bahar Hewertson, many businesses aren't. Read this Q&A with Senior News Writer ...
November 07, 2014 07 Nov'14
Microsoft bows to mobile with free Office apps

Microsoft appeases mobile and cloud masses with free Office apps for iPhones and Androids, plus a Dropbox Office 365 deal. Also in Searchlight: Workday seeks big data insight on employees; Facebook tries to sway the election.
November 05, 2014 05 Nov'14
Artificial intelligence in business: The future is now

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t some far-off fantasy confined to Steven Spielberg films. Smart machines, robots and other such technologies that leverage machine learning to do tasks humans would otherwise perform are already making inroads in ...
November 03, 2014 03 Nov'14
Attention to UX is the first rule of mobile apps: Seven tips

Intimate, efficient, secure are the watchwords for creating a great mobile payment app. These goals also apply to just about any UX on your to-do list. Here are seven tips: The Data Mill reports.
October 31, 2014 31 Oct'14
Technology-driven business strategies; next big thing in data curation

Are you prepared for a shift from a business-driven technology strategy to a technology-driven business strategy? It's happening now, and happening fast. Read what a CIO of a multibillion insurance ...
October 31, 2014 31 Oct'14
The White House got hacked; are you next?

Russian-backed hackers could be at it again, this time targeting the White House. Experts advise businesses take a page from the hackers and get organized. Also in Searchlight: Apple CEO Tim Cook proudly comes out; Wal-Mart faces off with Apple Pay.
October 30, 2014 30 Oct'14
The shift to technology-driven business strategies is happening

For years, CIOs have talked about aligning technology with business strategies. That is still happening, but more often now; business strategies are formed based on technology trends.
October 29, 2014 29 Oct'14
How building a security culture can shield you from cybercrime

You know things are getting real when the FBI and Secret Service get involved. When it comes to protecting your organization, traditional, siloed security no longer holds a candle to today's ...
October 27, 2014 27 Oct'14
The new beachhead for IT spending on maintenance? Under 45% of budget!

Another 2015 prediction poll is in, this one from CEB, a member-based business advisory firm, and the outlook is positive. According to the firm's polling, CIOs are more optimistic than in recent ...
October 27, 2014 27 Oct'14
Bottoms-up: Vertica co-founders unveil next big thing in data curation

An introduction to Tamr; JSON as the next SQL; and why agile doesn't always work: The Data Mill reports.
October 24, 2014 24 Oct'14
IT executive pay jumps; security and cloud top the IT priority ladder

The results are in: 2014 was a good year for IT executive pay, according to the TechTarget 2014 IT Salary Survey. SearchCIO Executive editor Linda Tucci talked to IT professionals who said the ...
October 24, 2014 24 Oct'14
Don't wait for the FBI to come knocking to plow more money into security

As cybercriminals get more efficient and specialized, companies lean on their own employees and the government to stave off attacks. Also in Searchlight: Robots might join the Ebola fight; Apple's earnings exceed expectations.
October 23, 2014 23 Oct'14
High-earning IT execs outcompete peers on pay metrics, but not happiness

What separates the high earners from the low earners among senior IT executives? The ability to negotiate a bonus helps, according to the 2014 TechTarget IT Salary and Careers Survey.
October 23, 2014 23 Oct'14
Cloud and security top two CIO concerns for 2015. Makes sense.

It's no secret that cloud is a big part of a CIO's IT strategy, and results from TechTarget's 2014 IT Salary Survey bear that out: the 333 senior IT executives polled in this year's survey ranked ...
October 22, 2014 22 Oct'14
Security, cloud tied as top priorities for 2015 in CIO salary survey

IT executives said 2015 will be the year of security, cloud computing and business intelligence/big data projects, according to TechTarget's IT Salary and Careers Survey. A lesser priority? Mobile technology.
October 21, 2014 21 Oct'14
IT executive compensation trending up, business input a factor

Break out the champagne -- 2014 was a good year for IT executive pay, according to the latest TechTarget IT salary survey. Those on the receiving end say they had it coming.
October 20, 2014 20 Oct'14
A CIO lays out the five principles that sparked a business transformation

Business transformation is a hot topic in IT and business circles these days. But how do you actually make it happen? A CIO at a nationwide voluntary health organization tells his story here.
October 17, 2014 17 Oct'14
IT salary survey reveals top paychecks; Gartner's top 10 technologies

CIOs, CISOs and directors of business apps brought home big paychecks in 2014. If you're curious about how other tech positions' salaries compared, which IT professionals plan to jump ship and ...
October 17, 2014 17 Oct'14
For IT executives job satisfaction isn't about settling

Innovation and challenging work is driving high IT job satisfaction and minimal active job hunting among IT executives, according to TechTarget's 2014 IT Salary Survey, but those aren't the only reasons some people are staying put.
October 17, 2014 17 Oct'14
Will Apple's latest iPad announcement reel in the business crowd?

Yesterday's Apple event featured a sleeker iPad Air. But are its upgrades enough to help drive Apple's tablets into the enterprise? Also in Searchlight: Google arms its phones with a 'kill switch'; Facebook and Apple offer egg freezing perks.
October 15, 2014 15 Oct'14
Predictions for the future of big data architecture

Big data means big hopes. In this #CIOChat recap, read about big data architecture's prospective evolution and how CIOs can leverage service providers.
October 14, 2014 14 Oct'14
Gartner ranks 'Web-scale IT' as a top 10 strategic trend for 2015

Cloud, mobile and analytics are major themes in Gartner's top 10 list of strategic trends and technologies for 2015: The Data Mill reports.
October 10, 2014 10 Oct'14
HP breakup and the effect on innovation; enterprise mobile apps guide

This week's big breakup news didn't involve any Hollywood stars -- instead, it centered on HP, one of the largest IT corporations in the world. SearchCIO Executive Editor Linda Tucci reached out to ...
October 10, 2014 10 Oct'14
HP waves goodbye to the age of the IT generalist

Analysts and CIOs laud HP's split into two businesses as the market tips toward the nimble IT specialist. Also in Searchlight: Samsung's smartphone business plummets; Mozilla's bug tracker catches a bug.
October 09, 2014 09 Oct'14
Box CEO Aaron Levie: A client call a day keeps cluelessness away

Aaron Levie, the voluble, vivacious 29-year-old co-founder of Box with an estimated worth of $100 million, spends 50% of his time on the road meeting with customers. He's been to construction ...
October 08, 2014 08 Oct'14
Wozniak's five rules for building technology people love

The two analysts who flanked Steven Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., at last night's Gartner Symposium keynote might have landed the easiest speaker assignment in the world. All Ken Dulaney and ...
October 08, 2014 08 Oct'14
Eight big data myths that need busting

Can CIOs make big data the new normal by 2020? It starts with helping their companies distinguish big data facts from big data fiction, says Gartner analyst Mark Beyer.
October 08, 2014 08 Oct'14
IT Salary Survey 2014: How does your information technology salary stack up?

Find out which tech positions make the most, which IT pros plan to jump ship and where 2015 information technology salary expectations and project focus areas stand in TechTarget's IT Salary Survey 2014.
October 07, 2014 07 Oct'14
HP's distributed mesh computing solution for the IoT

No one disputes that the Internet of Things has the potential to generate large amounts of data. Gartner has predicted there will be close to 26 billion devices on the IoT by 2020. The question is ...
October 07, 2014 07 Oct'14
CIOs react to HP split: What took so long?

Can the HP breakup deliver enterprise innovation and better service? CIOs say the Silicon Valley legend has nothing to lose by trying.
October 07, 2014 07 Oct'14
IoT spurs interest in mesh networks

The Internet of Things is spurring a new architecture for relaying data, referred to by some as mesh networking. But it may not be enterprise-ready yet.
October 03, 2014 03 Oct'14
Cloud computing economics ezine; the NYT's messy apps mobile strategy

There’s much for CIOs to to consider when it comes to cloud computing: your company’s specific needs, the financial benefits and data security, to name a few. Learn how to make the most of cloud ...
October 03, 2014 03 Oct'14
Rocky mobile app strategy? You're not alone -- ask the New York Times

Build it, but people won't necessarily come, the New York Times conceded: It's pulling the plug on some of its mobile apps and axing 100 jobs. Also in Searchlight: 76 million accounts are compromised in JPMorgan Chase hack; PayPal is cut loose.
October 03, 2014 03 Oct'14
How to make the most of your big data investment

Before embarking on a big data journey, businesses should take a long, hard look at their existing problems and desired outcomes. In this tweet recap, learn the many considerations behind a big data investment.
September 30, 2014 30 Sep'14
Does your big data project need a data concierge?

Big data needs better questions; local data concierges might be the next information governance trend; and the downside of data: The Data Mill reports.
September 29, 2014 29 Sep'14
Building vs. buying big data technologies to tackle business problems

It's never been more vital to invest in products that can address today's complex business problems. In this recap, tweet chatters debate the pros and cons of building versus buying big data technologies.
September 26, 2014 26 Sep'14
Malcolm Gladwell on disruption; Bash vulnerability is the riskiest this decade

Malcolm Gladwell knows a thing or two to say about disruption and transformation: "It is about habits of mind and attitudes and perspectives," he says. At the Inbound 2014 conference in Boston, the ...
September 26, 2014 26 Sep'14
Marketing wants a data analytics education. Will CIOs oblige?

It isn't news that marketers are interested in analytics and big data. (Who hasn't pointed to the Gartner prediction that by 2017, the CMO will spend more on IT than the CIO?) What's surprising is ...
September 26, 2014 26 Sep'14
Bash shell bug puts enterprises in more peril than Heartbleed

Enterprises beware of the Bash shell bug -- experts are calling it the most dangerous security flaw of the decade. Also in Searchlight: restaurant chain Jimmy John's falls prey to a data breach; Apple sells 10 million new iPhones and counting.
September 25, 2014 25 Sep'14
Chief data officer's success hinges on CIO sponsorship

Chief data officers from Nationwide Insurance, KeyBank and Seattle Children's Hospital reveal the pivotal role the CIO played in developing their positions.
September 19, 2014 19 Sep'14
Predictive modeling's uses in finance, retail; what is a cloud architect?

Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, finance departments have been skeptical of the value of predictive modeling. Still, they're finding that current models are more advanced, and that ...
September 19, 2014 19 Sep'14
Tableau Software eyes BI-minded SMBs with tablet app

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are leery of jumping on the business intelligence bandwagon because of the costliness and complexity of large-scale BI deployments. These deployments ...
September 19, 2014 19 Sep'14
Apple privacy policy puts consumers before advertisers to ensure sales

Apple's privacy policy eased user privacy concerns and laid the groundwork for Apple Pay, Apple Watch and health data. Also in Searchlight: former Home Depot workers say the company settled for low-level security; and are 'thinkables' on the horizon?
September 16, 2014 16 Sep'14
Tech skills gap means adapt or leave your IT staff in the lurch

Constant changes in the IT industry mean certain tech skills are falling by the wayside. In this tweet chat recap, find out which skills you should hone to move up the ranks.
September 16, 2014 16 Sep'14
Calculating cloud value not for amateurs

When it comes to figuring out the value of using the cloud, Forrester Research analyst James Staten advises doing the analyses around the business problem you are trying to address -- not around ...
September 12, 2014 12 Sep'14
Adidas' iterative approach a winner; Apple shakes up mobile landscape

Germany won this summer's World Cup thanks, in part, to Adidas' miCoach Elite Team System, a suite of technologies that includes a smart shirt, heart-rate monitor, GPS and more, Features Writer ...
September 12, 2014 12 Sep'14
Get the best of the tech talent crisis: Collaborate with the business

Finding first-rate talent isn't solely the IT department's job -- and it shouldn't be. Learn how to work with the business to tackle the tech talent crisis.
September 12, 2014 12 Sep'14
iPhone 6, Apple Watch start another mobile revolution in the enterprise

The new iPhone 6 and iWatch force CIOs to up their mobile app game and steel themselves for the wearable wave. Also in Searchlight: Home Depot and Google's data breach troubles; Netflix protests the FCC's net neutrality proposal.
September 10, 2014 10 Sep'14
Western Union cloud security tool doubles as business enabler

Problem/solution As director of information security at Western Union, in charge of emerging technology and cloud security, David Levin has a deep appreciation of the risks attendant to cloud ...
September 09, 2014 09 Sep'14
How Adidas uses technology to train winners (Hint: iteratively)

Do you know why Germany won the 2014 World Cup? According to Qazar Hassonjee, VP of Innovation at Adidas Wearable Sports, the victory is due in part to Adidas' miCoach Elite Team System. The ...
September 05, 2014 05 Sep'14
What does the hack of the celebrity nude selfies mean for CIOs?

What is there for CIOs to learn from the hack of the celebrity nude selfies and the global exposure of these private naked images? I wish I knew. In this week's Searchlight news roundup, Associate ...
September 05, 2014 05 Sep'14
CIOs can take advantage of Apple iCloud hack; cloud BI in e-commerce

Security experts, the media and Hollywood were thrown into a tizzy in response to the leak of celebrity nude photos in Apple's iCloud breach. For CIOs, however, the big news offers a hidden ...
September 05, 2014 05 Sep'14
Use Apple iCloud hack to sell employees on security culture

Apple's much-hyped iCloud leak of celebrity photos is a golden opportunity for CIOs to sell security culture to employees, says a customer experience expert. Also in Searchlight: Home Depot suffers a breach; Samsung unveils a two-screen Galaxy Note.
September 04, 2014 04 Sep'14
How to combat the tech talent shortage

Finding a candidate with the right combination of skills to meet modern enterprise needs is no mean feat. In this tweet jam recap, get tips on how to develop a hiring strategy that can tackle today's tech talent shortage.
August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
Wearable tech and IT consumerization rattle the enterprise

Facebook's $19 billion purchase of mobile messaging app WhatsApp turned heads not just for the price tag, but also for its signal to CIOs of the reality of IT consumerization. In this week's Data ...
August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
What do the new Samsung, Ralph Lauren wearables augur for CIOs?

When Samsung, Apple and Ralph Lauren jump on the wearables trend, can enterprise employees be far behind? Also in Searchlight: Dropbox toughs it out as Google, Amazon offer cloud on the cheap; Uber tricks Lyft and other rivals.
August 26, 2014 26 Aug'14
The Vatican speaks to mobile disruption, so does Clinique

If you want to know what the next few years will bring in mobile computing, look to the Vatican, Alan Murray said to a roomful of Boston techies. Up on the screen was an image of St. Peter's ...
August 22, 2014 22 Aug'14
Three digital intelligence tactics for IoT; Heartbleed hack reemerges

With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the resultant growth in streaming data, CIOs are facing new duties and challenges. To fully take advantage of IoT, CIOs must build a ...
August 22, 2014 22 Aug'14
Health system's Heartbleed hack of patient data underscores need for speed

Heartbleed resurfaces in a Tennessee health system's breach, and UPS customers' data is in danger. Is assuming the worst enough? Also in Searchlight: Steve Ballmer signs off from Microsoft's board; Twitter, Facebook tinker with more experiments.
August 15, 2014 15 Aug'14
How to develop a clear cloud contract with your provider

Crafting a specific, clearly defined cloud contract with your provider is crucial to staving off security problems and SLA breaches. In this tweet jam recap, participants shared tips on how to best communicate needs to cloud providers.
August 15, 2014 15 Aug'14
Two-speed IT at Gartner Catalyst, and which CDO role will prevail?

John Deere's director of enterprise architecture Mano Mannoochahr kicked off the big data discussion at this week's Gartner Catalyst Conference in San Diego, and his keynote sparked some discussion ...
August 15, 2014 15 Aug'14
While SpiderOak canary defies NSA, CIOs ponder their privacy bind

CIOs battle their own privacy demons as SpiderOak and other vendors attempt to protect customer data from NSA snooping. Also in Searchlight: Cisco cuts 6,000 jobs and the Internet could grow too large for its gear.
August 13, 2014 13 Aug'14
Two-speed IT marries agile and waterfall development approaches

At John Deere, two-speed IT enables agile and waterfall development approaches to live side by side.
August 12, 2014 12 Aug'14
McGraw Hill Financial's hybrid cloud journey: Lessons learned

I'm here at the Gartner Catalyst Conference in sunny San Diego, where people from all walks of business have gathered to discuss pertinent issues in business and technology today. With hundreds of ...
August 11, 2014 11 Aug'14
Chief digital officer vs. chief data officer: Who will win the day?

Will the chief digital officer outlive the chief data officer? Where should data experts draw the line in the sand on data quality? The Data Mill reports.
August 08, 2014 08 Aug'14
Big data architecture dilemma; Russian hackers' theft as CIO advantage

Tesla's decision to build an ERP system from scratch rather than upgrade its SAP software has IT circles abuzz. It highlights a longstanding quandary for CIOs as they architect for big data: To ...
August 08, 2014 08 Aug'14
Use Russian hackers to demand better security

The hijack of 1.2 billion passwords got the world's attention this week. CIOs struggling to enforce security should take advantage of it, says one expert. Also in Searchlight: Walgreens CFO is replaced and its CIO takes on two IT shops.
August 07, 2014 07 Aug'14
How to manage traditional IT vs. cloud services providers

As organizations change the way they consume technology resources, cloud services providers emerge as worthy challengers to traditional vendors. As such, they require a deft IT management touch, our tweet jammers say.
August 05, 2014 05 Aug'14
AT&T CIO says customer relations will be 80% digital by 2020

Thaddeus Arroyo, AT&T CIO and winner of the 2014 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award, outlines a 'bold' digital-first strategy for internal employees and the company's external customers.
August 04, 2014 04 Aug'14
Dig into cloud provider management for competitive gain

As the cloud evolves, so do cloud providers' ability to meet enterprise IT demands. In this tweet jam recap, find out how you can turn your provider management strategy into a competitive advantage.
August 01, 2014 01 Aug'14
Mobile technology's promises and hurdles; data governance myths, debunked

The future of mobile personalization was the topic of a panel of mobile app experts at MassTLC's Mobile Summit last week. Read SearchCIO features writer Kristen Lee's recap of the session to find ...
August 01, 2014 01 Aug'14
Are CIOs standing in the way of a proactive security strategy?

A new report shows that hackers can get past even the most up-to-date security tools. Could CIO insecurity be partly to blame? Plus, download Facebook's Messenger app or bust, and glasses might soon become moot -- all in this week's Searchlight.
July 31, 2014 31 Jul'14
How CIO Cynthia Nustad vets the cloud

For my ongoing research on the economics of cloud, I interviewed Cynthia Nustad, CIO at Health Management Systems, Inc., on how she vets her cloud providers. For starters, Nustad said she looks at ...
July 31, 2014 31 Jul'14
Is a mobile-optimized website or app right for your small business?

Check out part one of this blog post to learn an easy trick for developing a mobile strategy for your small business. Arguably the strongest case for going mobile is the opportunity it gives you to ...
July 31, 2014 31 Jul'14
To build or not to build a mobile app? Think like a digital customer

If you’re the owner of a small company and are looking to maintain or even ramp up your business, odds are you’ve thought about developing some sort of mobile presence, either in the form of a ...

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