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IT Skills Gap Is Really an Education Gap
Mon, October 14, 2013 In Part 2 of CIO.com's three-part series on the technology skills gap in America, Gary Beach suggests that the issue is really an education gap. When it comes to math and science education, is the United States a nation at risk?
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Worst Data Breaches of 2013 (Part 3)
The Identity Theft Resource Center has recorded 450 data breaches so far this year, and here are the worst that become known between July and September.
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Adobe Helps Marketing Teams Tap Data
Tue, October 15, 2013 Aiming to make it easier for a broad swathe of people within the marketing department to leverage data, Adobe unveils new features for Adobe Analytics and the Adobe Marketing Cloud.
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8 Most Interesting Tech Gadgets of 2013

There may be some mind-blowing new gadgets that come out in time for the holiday gift buying season, but here's a list of the eight coolest to date.

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Silicon Valley Stays Quiet as D.C. Implodes

The current mess in D.C. has tech lobbyists trying to figure out what happens after the shutdown and default issues are resolved. Here are predictions.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

If IT project managers were granted three wishes by the IT genie, what would they wish for? Here are the seven desires you'd find on the list.

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LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT

Millennials will challenge traditional managerial methods and question your every move. However, they will also bring energy, tech savvy and innovative ideas. Focus on hiring and retaining them as if your job depends on it -- because it will.

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PRODUCTIVITY

These gadgets hitting the market just in time for the holiday season -- yes, it's coming -- will give you and your desk a much-needed upgrade.

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PRIVACY

Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Yahoo and LinkedIn are ramping up efforts in Congress and the FISA court to win authority to publish figures about data-collection orders received from the feds. However, the Justice Department is not on-board.

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IT SALARIES

Ever wonder what payday is like for CIOs at giant global companies? The proxy statements of the 500 largest U.S. companies reveal where a CIO or senior IT executive ranks among a company's top-tier executive officers.

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LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT

Entrepreneurs in Residence were once found mostly at venture capital firms, but the role has expanded and you can now find them at a variety of companies -- including tech companies. But what exactly does one do?

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IT ORGANIZATION

As marketing departments become more reliant on technology, a strong relationship with the CMO will be necessary for the survival of CIOs. In fact, don't be surprised to see CIOs playing a supporting role in the enterprise.

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MOBILE

The demand for developers with mobile skills continues to rise, but which ones should you add to your toolbox? We look at nine sought after by employers.

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MOBILE

CIO.com's longtime BlackBerry beat reporter Al Sacco says goodbye to the company he intimately covered for more than eight years.

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CAREER ADVICE

These techniques will help even the most frantic tech workers combat stress in the office and reduce the tension of life in a busy IT environment.

Top Stories
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TUTORIALS

Data Center Definitions & Solutions

What is a data center? How are data centers managed? What data center technologies should I be aware of?


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SPECIAL REPORT

CIO 100 2013

The 2013 CIO 100 Awards honor 100 companies that are accelerating business results by innovating with technology. Find out who they are.

White Paper
Best Practices Series: Shortcomings of Tape and the Consequences

Traditional tape backup has been a low-cost method of protecting valuable data for years. However, tape can be cumbersome and time consuming, and can require a considerable amount of manual intervention to successfully perform regular backups.

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Sponsored by ExaGrid

Best Practices Series: Key Considerations for Purchasing Disk-based Backup

A number of questions should be asked before you acquire a disk-based backup system to avoid undesired outcomes. This paper will address some of the questions you need to ask vendors about their disk backup solution and support.

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Sponsored by ExaGrid

Best Practices Series: Moving from Tape to Disk

To address the problems of tape, the optimal solution is to back up all data to disk onsite, replicate the backup data to disk offsite, and eliminate tape along with its associated drawbacks.

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Sponsored by ExaGrid

ExaGrid EX Series Tops DCIG Midrange Deduplicating Backup Appliance Buyer's Guides

This executive brief provides a quick summary of two DCIG 2013 Midrange Deduplicating Backup Appliance Buyer's Guides. Industry experts evaluated solutions against a series of technology attributes that IT infrastructures of tomorrow need to deliver.

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Sponsored by ExaGrid

Webcast
How can hosting accelerate the benefits of SAP HANA (R)?

Hosting is fast becoming the preferred model for SAP HANA (R) deployment - delivering faster ROI, lower TCO, more efficient cash utilization, and greater business flexibility.

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Sponsored by Cisco and Savvis

Accelerating Time to Value with Desktop Virtualization

With today's dispersed and mobile workforce, many companies are turning to desktop virtualization to keep pace with computing requirements. But it takes best practices and trusted partners to more quickly and cost-effectively deliver value.

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Sponsored by Dell Wyse and VMware

Simplifying Operational Management and Deployment with Desktop Virtualization

Managing mobile users and devices has never been so challenging. Though desktop virtualization can help bring simplicity to computing--while freeing resources and budget--even though it introduces its own set of complexities.

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Sponsored by Dell Wyse and VMware

Creating and Driving Organizational Agility with Desktop Virtualization

IT is all about driving business agility. But you have to be agile to drive agility. And you calls for dynamic, flexible technology, like virtual desktop infrastructure.

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Sponsored by Dell Wyse and VMware


CIO Executive Council
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The Future-State CIO®

The Future-State CIO® will be accountable for IT function success and business process transformation by adopting a more company-external focus and concentrating on using information to drive innovation and strategic advantage in pursuit of business goals. Learn more

RESOURCES & UPCOMING MEMBER ENGAGEMENTS

Job Rotational Programs That Actually Work - October 31

A recent CIO Executive Council study found that Rotational Programs rated the least effective development methodology among the top six activities. Join Karl Hick, CIO from Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics to hear secrets to achieving real value from rotating assignments. Learn more

Half-day workshop for CIOs and IT leadership teams - Dallas, Nov. 20

Elevate the business-expertise of your senior IT team and further hone your own company-external focus. David Williams, CEO at Deloitte Financial will offer some candid remarks about IT and the CIO position. Learn more

Networking for Women in IT - DC, Chicago, Dallas

This reception is designed specifically for executive women in technology. Join an evening of networking and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the advancements women have made in technology and connect with your peers. Learn more

IT Leadership Journey Assessment

Assess IT's relationship with business leaders with this quick self-scoring assessment. In order for IT to become a strategic business driver and game changer, the technology organization must become a trusted partner and true business peer. Learn more

Creating Your Future-State IT Leadership Team Today

A recent survey by the CIO Executive Council reveals a fundamental disconnect between current IT proficiencies such as vendor partnering and future priorities. Take a closer look to understand which leadership skills are valued. Learn more

CIO Executive Programs
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Offering regional and national programs, CIO (and CSO) events bring together some of the most respected names and thought leaders in information technology and security. Presented by CIOs and other senior level executives, these invitation-only programs offer timely topics and strong networking. Learn more about the CIO Executive Programs »

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