Stories by John Brandon

5 Enterprise-Ready Google Reader Replacements, Plus 2 to Watch

The demise of Google Reader means many of your employees will soon be without an easy way to read technology news and educational articles. Here are five worthy replacements, along with two new services that show potential.

Written by John Brandon18 March 13 14:26

6 CIOs Share Their Strategic Visions for 2013

If your IT organization doesn't have a clear core strategy, it's easy to get caught up in--and spend too much on--technology trends. Learn about six CIOs' strategies for 2013 and see how they compare to your plans for the rest of the year.

Written by John Brandon30 Jan. 13 14:38

7 CES announcements IT pros need to know about

Despite its name, the annual Consumer Electronics Show isn't wholly consumer tech. These seven announcements--covering data analytics, collaboration, RAM and more--may impact the systems and devices your employees use in 2013.

Written by John Brandon22 Jan. 13 14:39

7 technologies poised for failure in 2013

Which technologies and products will be put out to pasture in 2013? Some are no-brainers, some others might say are poised for a comeback and a couple might surprise you.

Written by John Brandon19 Dec. 12 11:11

7 tech trends that will impact your business in 2013

What's in store for 2013? IT professionals need to be prepared for a mix of old (biometrics), new (3-D printing), borrowed (apps for watching TV) and blue (unemployed skeuomorphic designers).

Written by John Brandon18 Dec. 12 11:03

7 most important tech trends Of 2012

Technology trends can come and go with little more than a (Google) Wave, but seven trends of 2012 are here to stay. Some came out of nowhere, while others emerged after years of development.

Written by John Brandon26 Nov. 12 15:11

6 Business Dashboards That Help CIOs Manage Employees, Web Services

These six dashboards help IT executives make key decisions by putting data from a variety of enterprise applications and services at a CIO's fingertips so he or she can better manage employees, website activity, development projects and more.

Written by John Brandon30 Oct. 12 12:49

Five ways IT can get more from Google analytics

Many companies use Google Analytics to view website traffic and visitor click-through data, but that's only the beginning. These five tips will help you examine traffic, keywords, bounce rates and visitors in order to improve your website.

Written by John Brandon11 Oct. 12 15:58

Five enterprise alternatives to Dropbox

The recent Dropbox data breach has many IT executives telling employees not to use it. These five products offer the administrative and security features that may restore their faith in cloud data storage.

Written by John Brandon19 Sept. 12 12:40

8 IT lessons learned from the 2012 Summer Olympics

The 2012 London Olympics weren't just about athletic prowess. This year's games saw more data leave Olympic Park and move around the world than ever before. The applications, infrastructure and technical know-how required to pull this off offers valuable lessons for CIOs as they plan IT projects.

Written by John Brandon14 Aug. 12 19:08

Nine unheralded technology innovations

Some of the indispensable technology that you use every day was so ahead of its time that it now goes largely unnoticed. Here the innovations that forever changed email, Web development, database management and other "givens" in today's tech finally get their due.

Written by John Brandon08 Aug. 12 13:13

Cloud security: Four customers' approaches

From implementing single sign-on to including social media in the lineup, shops are doing what they need to make the cloud work for them.

Written by John Brandon01 Aug. 12 13:29

Urban tech: From Masdar to Main Street?

Self-driving electric taxis, smart appliances and municipal solar power are all amenities enjoyed by the residents of the futuristic Masdar City in the Middle East. Here's how they'll make their way to the U.S.

Written by John Brandon21 June 12 10:54
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