In Pictures: 10 Microsoft research projects
An early look at cutting-edge technology being developed by Microsoft
Stories by John Brandon
Beyond Meritocracy: 6 Ways IT Employee Performance Evaluations Are Changing
Neither employees nor their managers look forward to annual performance reviews. That's why experts suggest using methods and tools that provide valuable, real-time feedback on how employees are doing.
3 Free Alternatives to Windows for Desktop PCs
It's an increasingly mobile world -- and the mobile future of Windows is dubious. To better accommodate end users, CIOs would be wise to consider these three alternatives to Windows on the desktop -- Chrome, Android and Ubuntu.
When tech titans join forces: The verdict on 6 big mergers
Some things go together like peanut butter and jelly. Others are more like peanut butter and motor oil. The joining of tech titans is no different. Here we discuss whether six high-profile mergers have made a tasty combination or a gross one.
5 Data Center Gaffes in Popular Hollywood Movies
Hollywood isn't afraid to bend the truth to tell a tale. The data centers depicted in five popular movies prove this point -- as do the ways characters get into them and steal data from them.
In Pictures: 8 iPad apps that are complex, powerful and advanced
Most people don't think of the iPad as a high-end computing device. These eight apps prove otherwise.
4G Data Service in Cars Offers Amazing Potential, Familiar Challenges
Audi plans to introduce 4G to the 2015 A3. Other carmakers are sure to follow. This will provide better vehicle diagnostics and analytics (along with better Wi-Fi for passengers), and though there are obstacles, they will sound familiar to anyone who works in IT.
7 More Things NSA Could Be Watching, According to Security Experts
We know the National Security Agency monitors emails and social networks. What else could the NSA be monitoring? Security experts offer their (scary) thoughts.
Three smart tablets for business pros on the go
Tablets are taking over the enterprise. According to a recent IDC report, PC sales will drop by an all-time year-over-year record of 10.1 per cent. That's a nose dive by any standard.
3 Powerful Laptops Built for Serious Business
Looking for a laptop with serious processing power? CIO.com put three high-end laptops -- the Soni Vaio Flip 15, the HP ZBook 15 and the Acer Aspire V3 -- to the photo- and video-editing test to see which offers the best bang for the buck.
4 Tech Innovations That Improve Data Center Scalability
In today's business environment, companies are expected to grow quickly. This means their data centers must grow quickly, too. These four technological advances will help firms scale up -- and down, when necessary -- so growth doesn't turn into a bad thing.
In Pictures: 8 iPad Apps That Are Complex, Powerful and Advanced
Most people don't think of the iPad as a high-end computing device. These eight apps prove otherwise.
In Pictures: 8 cool heat maps that help visualise Big Data
Big or small, data can be difficult to visualise. These examples use heat maps to put massive data sets into a context that's easy to understand.
5 world problems too big for big data
Despite advances in computing power, storage and analytics technology, some challenges are still too big for big data. Here's a look at five such problems -- and what it will take to solve them.
6 IT Security Innovations to Keep You Ahead of Attackers
Hardly a day goes by without a new security threat emerging. Traditional security tools aren't always up to the task of keeping sensitive business information in safe hands. These six innovations will help you stay a step ahead.