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Sequestration Threatens Tech Firms, DoD Contractors and National Security

With half a trillion dollars in defense cuts looming, technology firms and other defense contractors could be in store for major layoffs and facilities closures if sequestration plan takes effect.

Jun 26, 2012 5 mins

Government Government IT Manufacturing Industry

New IBM Channel Chief: Partners Lead New Business Growth

IBM is promoting local, skilled solution providers to C-suite customers -- and, increasingly, the midmarket -- for quicker implementation, lower costs and stronger ROI. That's the mission of Big Blue's channel chief, a 32-year IBM veteran a

Jun 26, 2012 8 mins

CIO IT Strategy Technology Industry

Why Samsung’s NFC TecTiles are a Waste of Money

Samsung's new NFC-enabled "TecTiles" stickers let you automatically change phone settings, launch apps and send messages just by swiping your compatible smartphone across the stickers. But CIO.com's Al Sacco says TecTiles aren&#03

Jun 25, 2012 4 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

What to Expect From Windows 8 and the Release Preview

Last month's Windows 8 Release Preview provided a sneak peek at what Metro apps will look like. The non-Metro desktop remains a mystery, though, so enterprises hoping to at least decide whether to adopt Windows 8 may need to wait until its fina

Jun 25, 2012 7 mins

Laptops Small and Medium Business Windows

Will Digital Music Suffer If Universal Acquires EMI?

The top executives of Universal Music Group and EMI defend the proposed acquisition at a Senate hearing, saying the music industry has dramatically changed with the rise of digital platforms and their companies joining would have minimal impact on th

Jun 22, 2012 5 mins

Government Regulation Technology Industry

Two Microsoft Surface Tablets, Two Processors

One Microsoft Surface Tablet will run on Intel processors, the other on Nvidia. One will appeal to end users, the other to IT departments. Which is which isn't as obvious as it seems.

Jun 22, 2012 5 mins

IT Strategy Small and Medium Business Ultrabook

Images and Video from Samsung’s NYC Galaxy S III Launch

Get an insider's look at Samsung's Wednesday Galaxy S III launch event in New York City with these images and video taken by CIO.com's Al Sacco.

Jun 21, 2012 2 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S III: 8 Key Features and Facts

Samsung yesterday launched its latest handheld, the Galaxy S III, in New York City, and CIO.com's Al Sacco was on the scene. Here, he spotlights eight features that set the new smartphone apart, as well as some unique Samsung marketing initiativ

Jun 21, 2012 9 mins

Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Patent Reform Law Will Benefit Tech Sector

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director David Kappos says with the implementation of the America Invents Act well underway businesses in industries highly reliant on intellectual property, such as IT, can look forward to expedited reviews of their

Jun 21, 2012 5 mins

Government Intellectual Property Technology Industry

Microsoft to Hardware Partners: Your Tablets Weren’t Good Enough

Whether it's a temporary ploy or new business model, Microsoft's decision to brand its own Windows 8 tablets is a result of tablet hardware mediocrity.

Jun 20, 2012 3 mins

Small and Medium Business Tablets Windows

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