Smartphone chips to power prototype supercomputer
Smartphone and tablet chips are now making their way into high-performance computers.
Tech briefingThe latest developments in emerging and mainstream technologies.
What open source Hadoop coming to Windows means to IT
The Hortonworks Data Platform on Windows means companies lacking Linux expertise will finally be able to benefit from the big data analysis platform, which has been out of the reach of Windows shops.
Windows Blue preview due at end of June
Microsoft plans to release a preview version of Windows 8's update, code-named Windows Blue, at the end of June.
Ten improvements we'd like to see in iOS
Like clockwork, Apple has released a new major version of its iOS mobile operating system every summer since 2008, and we expect 2013 to be no different.
Should CIOs still bother with radio?
Radio is by no means a technology that is past its prime. Nor is it a technology that exists separately outside the realms of today's IT departments or CIOs.
CIOs must move from 'mobile first' to 'mobile only'
Mobile is top-of-mind for most CIOs today. However, while many IT leaders are focused on enabling existing business processes and operations in a mobile framework, CIOs with an eye to the future are thinking about how mobile can transform the business and enable new use cases.
Test driving the HP ElitePad 900
Unlike ARM-powered tablets such as Microsoft's own Surface RT, the ElitePad runs full-on Windows 8 Pro atop a latest generation Intel Atom processor.
Bruce Schneier: 'We live in a feudal security world'
We pledge allegiance to service providers - like serfs paying tribute to lords in the form of personal data - and expect them to provide us with security in return, says the renowned security technologist.
Azure outage spawns free certificate monitoring software
Cloud crash caused serious disruption at Stackify, so it did something about it.
5 things IT pros need to know about SaaS governance
Software as a service is here to stay. So CIOs need the tools to manage their sprawling portfolios of SaaS applications.
Is your enterprise iPhone app user-friendly?
The user-friendly mantra started by Apple - It just works! - has become a recurring nightmare for CIOs.
Ensure cloud application resilience: The Netflix way
These days, there's no such thing as a stable system, especially in the cloud. But most outages can be blamed on application architecture, not infrastructure. To combat this, do what Netflix does: Put your apps through a ringer that breaks them and fix your software before your customers suddenly can't use it.
Seven facts on SharePoint 2013 all IT pros should know
SharePoint has become a staple for many organisations. Any time there is an update to such a core technology, a healthy amount of scepticism is needed.
Safeguard your code: 17 security tips for developers
Writing secure code begins long before the first loop is formed - and is no easy task.
Even 'rogue' clouds can be secured, experts say
It takes multiple measures layered on top of public cloud services to lock down enterprise data, say security pros.
Can hardware help kill the password? Google thinks so
Google engineers say they have been experimenting with hardware that would act as a master key for online services.
How emerging technology fights fraud in the call centre
Armed with data easily gleaned from social media - a fraudster can whiz past the typical call centre authentication process.
Time to start patching the Human OS
Why do we invest so much each year in security technologies but still fail to patch the most vulnerable element of all?
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