Vulnerabilities found on Intel chips dating back to 2015

The flaw is present on its newest 8th generation Core Processor series as well as older chip models released in 2015. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2017

FCC chair has a plan to 'restore internet freedom,' paving way for net neutrality repeal

The FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will release his proposal to end net neutrality and move ISP policing back to the FTC on Wednesday, roughly three weeks prior to the commission's Dec. 14 vote on the matter.  

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 21, 2017

As the retail apocalypse grows, Westfield is reshaping the customer experience with technology

With the biggest shopping week of the year ahead and facing disruption from e-commerce, retailers have to bring the physical and digital world together, said Westfield Corporation CIO Denise Taylor in an interview with CIO Dive. 

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 21, 2017

How AR, ML and IoT will reshape the future of society

The Internet of Things has the potential to make professionals more efficient and productive through the use of enhanced machine learning, augmented reality and connected devices.

By Joe Conway • Nov. 21, 2017

Don't unplug this Thanksgiving: 7 apps to help make dinner

Smartphone apps may be the key to saving Thanksgiving dinner. Here's how to use them to your advantage, from planning to executing the perfect holiday meal. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 20, 2017

Enterprise wearables are hitting their stride, finding a home in retail sector

The enterprise wearables market is expected to grow at 30.9% CAGR over the next five years as more companies look to smart devices to improve field efficiency.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 20, 2017

10 gifts ideas for the IT pro in your life

From practical, everyday tools to futuristic fun, here's the definitive gift guide for the 2017 holiday season.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 17, 2017

Virgin Atlantic flies to Workplace, another win for the social network

The social draw that Workplace by Facebook was founded on provides an appeal that other communication platforms lack.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2017

Fileless attacks are plaguing endpoint security, hitting IT infrastructure

Fileless attacks are having a breakout year — and they're approximately 10 times more successful than file-based attacks. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 16, 2017

Net neutrality reportedly to end in December

More than 22 million comments and complaints were filed to the FCC regarding the future of net neutrality after the agency announced plans for rule rollback earlier this year. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 16, 2017

Why data center construction is 'where the action is'

As the number of connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

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