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  • Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

    Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 16 May 13 10:06

  • Google Wallet chief's resignation another bad sign for NFC

    The chief of the Google Wallet operation has resigned to pursue new opportunities, another sign of continuing troubles in convincing U.S. smartphone users to adopt mobile wallets using NFC technology.

    Written by Matt Hamblen • 10 May 13 14:34

  • There's an app for that: Avoiding the ugliest business problems

    Kindergarten rules for living well can get you in trouble in the corporate world. Now, there is an app for business complications of the worst type.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau • 09 May 13 10:17

  • Facebook on a mobile roll

    Facebook last week cited mobile growth as a major contributor to its first-quarter increase in sales and profits.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 06 May 13 20:15

  • Struggling companies turn to business-savvy IT pros to boost the bottom line

    Economic woes have pushed companies of all sizes to shake up data center hiring, development and other processes to better align IT and business operations.

    Written by Fred O'Connor • 06 May 13 10:08

  • The Grill: James Turnbull driving change in healthcare IT

    Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care, says mobile technology as the next big opportunity for getting patients more involved in managing their healthcare.

    Written by Mary K. Pratt • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Opinion: Microsoft's smartwatch - Been there, didn't do that

    Vendors are falling all over themselves to develop smartwatches. Will this be yet one more example of Microsoft getting to a market first and then failing to cash in?

    Written by Preston Gralla • 06 May 13 10:08

  • How to nab a data scientist job

    How exactly do you make it to the data scientist big leagues? As it turns out, there is no one right path. Instead, it's largely a scramble out there on the big data field. Insider (registration required)

    Written by Julia King • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Opinion: What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

    Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the US. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

    Written by Mike Elgan • 05 May 13 06:10

  • Could be business as usual with Intel's new CEO

    With Intel's new CEO ready to step up next month to lead the world's largest chip maker, industry analysts don't expect to see any big change in strategy.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 02 May 13 20:17

  • Think different: Apple's $17B debt offers stark contrast to 1996's junk bonds

    Apple's record-setting $17 billion bond offer this week stood in stark contrast to the company's darkest days, when in 1996 its millions in notes were rated as junk because investors wondered if the company would survive a thrashing by Microsoft

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 02 May 13 11:00

  • Blackberry CEO's comments ignite debate on future of personal computing

    BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins' prediction that tablets would decline in popularity provoked debate on what will happen over the next five to 10 years to smartphones, tablets and laptops -- even wearable computers -- and what devices users might eventually prefer.

    Written by Matt Hamblen • 01 May 13 19:08

  • Internet taxes: Is the inevitable about to happen?

    Some things never happen the way that us pundits expect. Back on Independence Day in 1999 I wrote this about government taxing the purchase of goods over the Internet: "I fully believe in the ingenuity of the government when it comes to imposing taxes. We will be paying these taxes soon." Well, "soon" has not happened yet, but maybe it is getting closer.

    Written by Scott Bradner • 29 April 13 21:06

  • Moves, mistakes prove Steve Jobs era at Apple over, say analysts

    Apple is clearly not Steve Jobs' company any longer, according to analysts, citing examples from its earning calls with Wall Street.

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 26 April 13 20:18

  • What the man behind HP's new internal IT plan has in mind

    As someone who spent billions with HP over 20 years while in IT leadership roles at Boeing and Verizon Wireless, John Hinshaw knew the big hardware, software and services company from the outside as well as anyone. In the year-and-a-half since becoming executive vice-president of technology and operations at HP, he's been putting that knowledge to use on the inside.

    Written by Bob Brown • 23 April 13 15:06

  • Wanted: IT staffers with vertical industry chops

    Fast-changing business processes, tight deadlines, customization demands and ever-growing regulations are complicating day-to-day operations. What's needed now is 'IT-plus' -- a combination of technical skills and business knowledge, plus deep industry expertise.

    Written by Julia King • 22 April 13 14:08

  • The Internet of Things: Coming to a network near you

    When people talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), the most common examples are smart cars, IP-addressable washing machines and Internet-connected nanny cams.

    Written by Bob Violino • 22 April 13 10:57

  • What is the Internet of Things?

    Chances are you've heard about the Internet of Things (IoT)—or you will soon enough. The term carries a number of definitions. But in general, the IoT refers to uniquely identifiable objects, such as corporate assets or consumer goods, and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure.

    Written by Bob Violino • 22 April 13 10:57

  • The Grill: Laura Pettit Rusick

    Working as an interim 'retained' CIO for multiple clients, Laura Pettit Rusick leads IT departments at various small and midsize companies, and that experience gives her insight into the technology challenges and opportunities that exist in a wide swath of U.S. businesses. Insider (registration required)

    Written by Mary K. Pratt • 22 April 13 10:05

  • IT's new assignment: Generate revenue

    As tech infiltrates every corner of the business, it's only natural that some IT departments are producing revenue-generating products and services.

    Written by Mary K. Pratt • 22 April 13 10:05
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