From floppy disks to flash drives, the history of storage

While IT departments are no longer getting tangled in magnetic tape, it is still the foundation for today's cloud.  

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 16, 2017

Why federal CIOs are receiving 'failing grades' for software licensing

The heads of federal agency IT may have improved their authority, but modernization remains their Achilles heel. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 16, 2017

Half of Android devices run outdated software, creating security headache

The most recent Android operating system currently accounts for less than 1% of the market share.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 15, 2017

What's on the forecast? 'Technology innovation and disruption'

What technology experts have said for years is now making its way into the mainstream market narrative: Digitization and adopting advanced technology will help companies separate from competitors.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 15, 2017

To comply with GDPR, companies need to regulate employees' mobile devices

The majority of companies allow employees to access company data from mobile devices. Out of date hardware and software, compromised networks and user error may lead to GDPR noncompliance.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 15, 2017

How enterprises can design more effective mobility solutions

As a growing number of businesses use mobile to power their workforce, these newest devices will likely continue to fan the flames of enterprise mobile adoption.

By Gary Lee • Nov. 14, 2017

IBM offers quantum platform to customers, breaks qubit record

Big Blue began launching publicly available quantum computing systems in May 2016, and the 20 qubit system will be the fourth generation of development. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 14, 2017

GE to scale back Predix amid companywide restructure

The industrial giant is refocusing on its Power, Aviation and Healthcare segments and is looking to cut Predix costs by $400 million in 2018. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 13, 2017

Best IoT security practices take backseat to 'societal' needs, Cisco CTO says

IoT devices are not about connectivity but rather data collection and utilization for "new opportunities and services."

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 13, 2017

The 10 best zingers from the Congressional watchdog

Although the GAO's authority is respected and needed, sometimes those in the IT industry can get a kick out of its wholesome bluntness.  

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 9, 2017

Cloud market remains SaaS-centric, but PaaS growing rapidly

The SaaS market is an already well-established enterprise fixture, and most companies have cloud-based software integrated into core systems.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 7, 2017

Comcast service hiccuped Monday, though issue reportedly resolved

The outages were highly saturated around major cities including San Francisco, Denver and Boston. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2017

70% of internet traffic comes from mobile phones

As how people access the internet has changed, the workplace has experienced new demands, spurring the rise of mobile apps just for the enterprise. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2017

Without regulation by Congress, would you get in a self-driving car?

For the first time, driving is no longer about avoiding people and objects. In fact, it's the opposite. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2017

A new imperative in disaster recovery

There is only one thing worse than not having a disaster recovery plan and that's having an ineffective and outdated plan that leads to a false sense of security.

By Cindy LaChapelle • Oct. 31, 2017

NVIDIA and HPE hop on board the AI accessibility train

New tools that ease development and deployment are key to spreading advanced technology solutions among companies without the resources for a comprehensive in-house AI team.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 30, 2017

Why Microsoft is pushing for interoperability with its competitors

As a software and service provider with a hold on most tech markets, Microsoft has more reign to collaborate with other tech giants without sacrificing its own profitability.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 25, 2017

Federal IT needs to adapt to demands of younger tech talent

As an alternative for hiring emerging tech talent, private sector companies should partner with federal agencies and lend IT candidates, according to Rep. Will Hurd, R-TX.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2017

Move over, Siri. AI is coming to the iPhone

The extension of AI through mobile devices like phones and tablets could make access to AI feel as regular as access to the cloud.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 24, 2017

Delta takes off from Surface, moving flight crews to iOS in 2018

The company's shift to iOS will help bring its devices in line with partners at Aeromexico, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. 

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 24, 2017

BroadSoft joins Cisco's growing list of acquisitions

The company's 200th acquisition for $1.9 billion will extend cloud calling capabilities to partnered service providers with Cisco offerings, furthering its transformation under a new "innovation strategy."

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2017

HPE is out of the custom-designed server business

Large companies HPE once courted are now looking to other manufacturers, so while HPE will continue to make and sell high-end servers, it will no longer offer customized commodity services.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2017

GE's industrial internet now available on iOS

Using Apple's operating system, the industrial giant will soon have an easier way for its customers to track system performance, whether in jet engines or transformers. 

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 19, 2017

No phone required: Amazon wants you to call with Alexa

The company wants to take hands-free to a whole new level. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 19, 2017

Catering to 'high risk' Gmail users, Google develops more email security

High risk users, such as journalists or others working with sensitive data, are more likely to receive personalized email attacks.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 19, 2017