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  • eBay's CIO Succeeds by Innovating and 'Connecting the Dots'

    eBay CIO Scott Seese says he and his team are using technology and innovation to drive the company's mission of connected commerce. He explains how the ecommerce giant taps into the power of social and mobile to help customers find and purchase exactly what they seek from among millions of sellers. Seese also discusses his strategy for success and why it's important to connect the dots.

    Written by John Gallant • 16 May 13 21:01

  • U.S. CIO Shares Vision for Federal Agency IT Operations

    Steven VanRoekel sees the federal-agency CIO as a pivotal figure, but not a micromanager. At FOSE, the nation's tech chief outlines how federal CIOs can lay the groundwork for a more fluid, productive IT apparatus.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin • 16 May 13 16:26

  • VMware and Verizon Tackle BYOD with Dual Persona Phones

    VMware has partnered with Verizon to offer dual persona smartphones for Verizon enterprise customers. It's currently available on two Android-based phones, but more Android devices and iOS support are expected soon.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud • 15 May 13 14:28

  • Melinda Gates tells Duke grads: It's all about your real connections

    Transcript of technologist/philanthropist Melinda Gates' commencement address to Duke University graduates.

    Written by Network World staff • 14 May 13 20:17

  • Tech may sink immigration bill if unhappy, Sen. Hatch warns

    The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday began debate on more than 300 amendments to the comprehensive immigration bill, including a number of changes to sections on H-1B visas.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau • 14 May 13 19:34

  • Nick Carr's IT Doesn't Matter still matters

    Nick Carr's article "IT Doesn't Matter" was published in in Harvard Business Review in May 2003 and ignited an industry firestorm for its perceived dismissal of the strategic value of IT.

    Written by Ann Bednarz • 14 May 13 17:13

  • Q&A: Nick Carr on 10th anniversary of 'IT Doesn't Matter'

    Nick Carr rocked the tech world with his controversial essay in the May 2003 issue of the Harvard Business Review, titled "IT Doesn't Matter." Carr claimed companies were overspending on IT and that the competitive advantage to be gained by tech investments was shrinking as technology became more commoditized and accessible to everyone. On the 10-year anniversary of the article's publication, Carr talked with Network World's Ann Bednarz about what he got right, what he got wrong, and how the piece remains relevant today.

    Written by Ann Bednarz • 14 May 13 17:13

  • China still safe for IT outsourcing, despite US security concerns, says vendor

    China's reputation for security may have been marred by recent U.S. accusations of state-sponsored hacking but the nation is still a safe place as a tech subcontractor for foreign businesses, according to one of China's largest IT outsourcing vendors.

    Written by Michael Kan • 14 May 13 12:40

  • 10 best (and worst) IT offshoring options for English proficiency

    There's some good news for CIOs who struggle with communication and language issues offshore -- and sometimes onshore as well. Global business English proficiency, on average, has increased during the past year, according to tests given to global employees in 78 countries.

    Written by Stephanie Overby • 13 May 13 19:52

  • Reports: Icahn, Southeastern make alternative bid for Dell

    Investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have made a counter-offer for Dell that would keep the computer company still publicly traded, according to reports.

    Written by John Ribeiro • 10 May 13 07:25

  • Intel acquires two software companies

    Intel has acquired two software companies as it continues to build its burgeoning portfolio to include more tools to write and manage programs and interfaces.

    Written by Agam Shah • 09 May 13 17:42

  • Why the IT Industry Is Desperate for H-1B Reform Legislation

    Amid broad agreement that more skilled workers would boost the tech economy, industry experts suggest that comprehensive immigration bill coming up for debate doesn't go far enough to help fill IT, engineering and manufacturing jobs.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin • 09 May 13 15:28

  • Will Online Sales Tax Bill Spur or Stifle Competition?

    Strong bipartisan support sends controversial Marketplace Fairness Act to the House, as opponents continue to raise concerns about impact on small businesses.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin • 07 May 13 19:07

  • Cloud indexing software extends its reach to Box

    SearchYourCloud, which provides a single search interface to find documents stored on a desktop or several cloud-based services, expanded on Tuesday to include Box.

    Written by Martyn Williams • 07 May 13 13:03

  • U.S. IT services providers heartened by Senate immigration bill

    Domestic IT services providers say the U.S. Senate's immigration bill could benefit them by raising the costs of their competitors that are based overseas.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Federal CIOs Fret Over Budget Pressures, IT Talent and Cybersecurity

    TechAmerica's annual survey of federal CIOs reveals anxieties over chronic fiscal constraints and lack of budget authority. But there's more: Add security threats and challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent to the list of CIO concerns.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin • 02 May 13 20:02

  • Federal CIOs Grapple With BYOD, Mobile Workforce

    Security and cultural issues are among many challenges government CIOs face in implementing mobile device management and BYOD strategies.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin • 30 April 13 23:23

  • CIO Takes the Less-Traveled Path to IT Career Success

    This divisional CIO got his promotion after a stint in the IT infrastructure group -- a stint that some would view as career suicide, but he viewed as valuable experience

    Written by Kristen Lamoreaux • 30 April 13 17:02

  • Just how close Is Apple's Tim Cook to being fired?

    Apple CEO Tim Cook needs to show investors where the company's future growth is coming from. If he fails this fall, then he might be in big trouble, say industry analysts.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige • 26 April 13 16:55

  • North Carolina auditor: 84 state-run IT projects well over budget, schedule

    Scores of IT projects being conducted by North Carolina's government are racking up higher-than-expected costs and going far beyond their planned schedules, a new report by the state's auditor has found.

    Written by Chris Kanaracus • 24 April 13 20:28
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