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Metrics Misuse

When the evidence is consistent with the explanation you prefer, you're on dangerous ground. Consistency isn't proof, but it can feel like it, leading you to ignore other explanations that are just as likely.

HP’s TouchPad Ploy: Don’t Buy into It

Everyone loves a bargain, but you should not buy the $150 "bargain priced" HP TouchPad. It's a turkey of a deal.

Dropbox for Teams Adds Another Tool to Your Collaboration Toolkit

AT&T Finally Announces BlackBerry Bold 9900 Release Date: Nov. 6 for $200

After announcing plans to release the device early last summer, AT&T will this Sunday finally become the final major U.S. carrier to release RIM’s top-of-the-line BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone. But is it too late?

Lesson From Steve Jobs: The Power of Inspiration

Art inspires. Humor inspires. Teamwork inspires. A greater purpose inspires. What are you doing to inspire your IT staff?

Sorry Siri, I Just Don’t Want to Converse with My iPhone

CIO.com’s Al Sacco is impressed with Apple’s new iPhone, but the new voice-activated “Siri” feature could prove to be more annoyance than assistance. Here’s why.

Forrester Survey Suggests Execs Driving Push for BYOT

According to Forresteru2019s u2018State of the Workforceu2019 survey, execs are driving the need for BYOT programs and greater mobility while the younger workforce is still largely tethered to the office.

First-Gen Design of Top Websites and Gadgets

What did YouTube look like in 2005? How ugly was the first BlackBerry pager in 1999? Remember Amazon.com when it just sold books? Even the greatest products have awkward beginnings. Let's take a look at your favorite websites and gadgets when th

Training to stem offshoring II: Look to IT of the future, not past

8 Ways to Make Peace With Your CMO

CIOs and CMOs may be the enterprise odd couple, but social media, mobile and Web-interaction models mean they really need to learn to get along. Business strategy depends on it.