Hardware & Infrastructure: Page 42
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Despite growing popularity, cloud integration challenges are 'significant'
Growing use of cloud is putting pressure on CIOs to make sure their cloud architecture integrates with other technologies.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 6, 2016 -
Intel invests in drone company
The company makes yet another investment in technologies beyond PCs.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 6, 2016 -
DOD under fire for deficient cloud metrics
IG says DOD cannot determine cloud cost savings or benefits without first establishing a common definition.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 5, 2016 -
HP to introduce privacy filters to enhance laptop and tablet security
The feature is helpful in planes or other public places where sensitive information is visible to others.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Wildfire detecting drones among technologies new Farmers Insurance CIO hopes to test
Emerging technologies and IoT devices are tools Ron Guerrier says are 'top of mind' for the insurance company.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Broadband speed sees huge gains, but U.S. trails other nations
The FCC says slow connection speeds are due to outdated infrastructure.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 4, 2016 -
FBI leader doubles down on push to allow court-ordered decryption of private communications
The FBI is pushing tech leaders to shift away from valuing customers’ privacy over public safety.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Top 5 stories that affected CIOs in 2015
2015 was a year of dramatic change in the IT environment. Here are some of the biggest stories of this year that could affect CIOs in 2016 and beyond.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 1, 2016 -
New wind farm expected to generate 90% of Salesforce's energy needs
The new wind farm would generate more energy than Salesforce used in its data centers during all of fiscal year 2015.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Cisco searches its gear for backdoors
Revelations this week that Juniper gear contains backdoors has Cisco double-checking its own equipment.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Iranian hackers breached New York dam in 2013: WSJ
The attackers were reportedly able to take control of the dam's flood gates.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive
CIOs be prepared: 2016 may be the year of IoT
There have been lots of predictions around the IoT market, and many say 2016 will be the year it really happens.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 22, 2015 -
CEO Cook explains Apple's stand on encryption, privacy
Apple CEO: "The reality is that a back door is for everybody -- good and bad."
By Justine Brown • Dec. 20, 2015 -
Threat of breaches increases demand for cyber insurance
PwC predicts the cyber insurance market could double worldwide to $5 billion in annual premiums by 2018.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 20, 2015 -
BlackBerry gets boost from software and patent licensing revenues
The company also saw average selling prices of devices jump to $315 from $240.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 20, 2015 -
Congressional spending bill contains key cybersecurity measure
The proposal would encourage businesses to work closely with the government in fighting online threats.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Data centers begin demanding tax breaks as business grows
The situation in Michigan may become more common as data centers put their foot down over taxes.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Microsoft reveals plans for new China partnership
The partnership is designed to help accelerate Windows 10 adoption in that country.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Officials agree on text of EU privacy law
Among other things, the law would tighten rules for getting online consent and require cloud-services companies to comply to new requirements.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Slack raises the bar in competitive workforce collaboration market
The company raised $80m primarily to encourage people to develop apps that work with its software.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 17, 2015 -
IBM opens flagship IoT facility in Germany
The company says the new facility will bring together 1,000 IBM developers, consultants, researchers and designers to “drive deeper engagement with clients and partners.”
By Justine Brown • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Cloud adoption leaps forward within various industries
The government and education industries show especially strong cloud growth.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Software-as-a-service model means CIOs must shift their focus
As the cycles of technology innovation and adoption accelerate, CIOs must change their game.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 15, 2015 -
New York Attorney General investigating internet speed claims
Schneiderman wants to make sure New York citizens and businesses are getting what they pay for.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Anonymous says it's responsible for taking down Trump Tower website Friday
The group says recent comments by Trump will help the Islamic State group recruit terrorists.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 14, 2015