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3 Reasons CIOs Need Scenario Planning

BY Daniel W. RasmusMon Dec 19, 2011

As the future seemingly becomes ever more uncertain, functions within organizations, not just the organizations themselves, need tools like scenario planning to help them think about a wide range of issues. READ»

TECHNOLOGY | Comment

Three Reasons CIOs need Scenario Planning

BY Daniel W. RasmusMon Dec 19, 2011

As the future seemingly becomes ever more uncertain, functions within organizations, not just the organizations themselves, need tools like scenario planning to help them think about a wide range of issues. In information technology, scenarios can help create better technology plans, drive innovation and provide context to fragile system.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

People And Culture Are The Biggest Barriers To Digital Transformation

BY David LavendaWed Nov 23, 2011

New research released by Capgemini/MIT shows that two-thirds of global enterprise companies are failing to evolve into digital enterprises--but using baby steps as opposed to overhauls can help them make the transition.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

What Private Sector IT Can Learn From Education IT

BY David GardnerMon Oct 3, 2011

Private-sector IT organizations are often known more for pushing back, wearing people down, and never quite achieving alignment with business needs; they'd do well to look to education IT for lessons in how to do it better. READ»

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | Comment

Your Genetic Avatar Could Help Doctors Craft Custom Health Care

BY Ariel SchwartzMon Jul 25, 2011

Now that we can sequence genomes, doctors now have enough complex genetic information to know what ailments you might encounter in the future and how best to treat them. The IT Future of Medicine project would help docs tailor care for individuals using genetically identical "virtual patients." READ»

SOCIAL MEDIA | Comment

6 Surprising New Findings About Social Media, Email And IT Usage

BY David LavendaFri May 6, 2011

Several recent university studies have exposed some surprising findings about social network, email, and IT usage.READ»

WANTED: HOME | Comment

Wanted: A Practical Laptop Pedestal

BY Chris DannenWed Apr 20, 2011

The A-stand is a rugged ergonomic stand for your laptop that packs flat, assembles fast, and boasts a little Danish design cred.READ»

WANTED | Comment

Wanted: Paperweights That Say Screw Work, Leave Early

BY Chris DannenMon Apr 18, 2011

MoMa Design Store makes your mess of a desk into a garden of bad attitude with these flower-like paperweights. Crumple up that TPS report and go frolic!READ»

CONSUMER PRODUCTS | Comment

Why PayPal Doesn't Care About NFC

BY Chris DannenTue Mar 15, 2011

Some of SXSW's hottest startups say they're here to help small businesses compete, but eBay execs say those merchants want something else entirely.READ»

TECHNOLOGY | Comment

Christopher "moot" Poole's Canvas Brings the Fun of 4Chan Mainstream

BY Chris DannenSun Mar 13, 2011

The founder of 4Chan took the stage at SXSW to explain how his new project, Canvas, could far exceed the hilariously filthy meme-factory 4Chan's 12-million-user popularity with Facebook-friendly appeal. READ»

TECHNOLOGY | Comment

Why Scvngr's "Chief Ninja" Is the Talk of SXSW

BY Chris DannenSat Mar 12, 2011

The Boston startup plans to disrupt Groupon and Foursquare by making a game that combines the genius of both, and imagines how the benefits of games can extend beyond business. READ»

NFC | Comment

NFC's Great, but Rumors of Credit Cards' Death Are Greatly Exaggerated

BY Chris DannenThu Mar 10, 2011

The fantasy of buying a Slurpee with nothing more than a dramatic wave of your iPhone 5 may be an inevitable future. But like hydrogen cars and hoverboards, electronic wallet technology has a long, long way to go.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Sleepy Kochi, India, Gets a "SmartCity"

BY Jenara NerenbergMon Mar 7, 2011

A 246-acre IT park is to be built in the Southern state of Kerala.READ»

WANTED: STYLE | Comment

Wanted: ZIIIRO Minimalist Watch

BY Chris DannenThu Dec 23, 2010

First unveiled as a concept this past spring, ZIIIRO watches cut out numbers, hashes, hands, and all. Now you can buy one.READ»

PALESTINE | Comment

Palestinian Tech Firms Fueled by Israel, Google, Cisco, Intel

BY Neal UngerleiderWed Dec 22, 2010

While peace talks are on the rocks, Palestinian tech firms have quietly been making business deals with Israel and the United States that include investment by Cisco, Google, Intel, and more.READ»

WANTED: STYLE | Comment

Wanted: The Simple and Smart Typography Book

BY Chris DannenMon Dec 20, 2010

Statistics show that exposure to typography from a young age can save the innocent from a Comic Sans-only existence.READ»

INDIA IN AFRICA | Comment

India Exports Knowledge, $250 Million to Develop Rwanda's Health and IT Sectors

BY Jenara NerenbergMon Dec 20, 2010

Rwanda is to get a dose of Indian medical know-how in the latest India-in-Africa investment.READ»

GRAPPLER FOR MAC | Comment

Wanted: the Mac App that Rips Songs from YouTube

BY Chris DannenWed Dec 15, 2010

Grappler for Mac lets you search all the songs and video on the Web and download what you like to your iTunes library. READ»

TECHNOLOGY | Comment

Foursquare Checkin Unlocks This Apartment Door, DIY Kits Coming Soon

BY Chris DannenTue Dec 14, 2010

A look into a geeked-out Brooklyn office reveals the beginnings of a product that every nerd in America would buy: a front door that unlocks when you check in.READ»

WANTED: STYLE | Comment

Wanted: Something Good and Grotesque From Kanye West

BY Chris DannenTue Nov 30, 2010

All right, so Kanye West has had a rough couple of years. He's aired his lunacies to millions on Twitter. He's a punching bag for TV journalists. And worst of all, the only things he's created are the Kanye Interruptus meme and one ...READ»