IT Business
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Top 10 Cloud Computing Myths Busted
In this article, we dissect and bust the top 10 most common cloud computing myths.
Why, As a Woman, I Almost Wrote Off a Tech Career
'I almost wrote off a tech career.' How a tendency to self-blame can make it tough to claim power over a thing as fickle and finicky as...
How Mobile Computing Changed Business Strategy
In response to the growing demand for mobile, tech companies are realigning their approach to products. So how far will the mobile...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Data Backup Costs Behind Big Data
With big data, backup has become big business. This infographic claims that the problem is how much companies are paying to recover it.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Benefits of Big Data Marketing
Seventy-one percent of marketers plan to implement a big data analytics solution within the next three years. What that means is that we...
The Simple Answer to Many Major Security Breaches? Thumb Drives
Many of the biggest security breaches occurred through a USB stick. Find out how companies are protecting themselves.
5 Warning Signs of a Critical Equipment Failure
Reducing downtime through meticulous advance planning might mean the difference between business growth and decline. That's where mean time...
Why Cloud Computing Could Mean Major Economic Growth
The cloud’s projected growth over the next five years could make it the next big thing for the business economy.
How to Become an IT Director: Tips from the Top
When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder in business, education, experience and certifications are only the beginning. Learn about...
4 Top Tech Companies That Failed, Survived (and Even Thrived)
These tech companies suffered major setbacks and managed to overcome them. Find out what they learned.
INFOGRAPHIC: Would You Rather Work at Google or Facebook?
Forget about getting coffee for minimum wage: Google and Facebook treat interns like one of their own. Which one would you choose?
INFOGRAPHIC: IT Jobs With the Highest Pay and Fastest Growth
Thanks to some pretty shaky job markets, training and searching for a career has become more strategic than ever, even in IT fields. This...
Video: Kate Crawford of Microsoft on Big Data Vs. Data With Depth
Principal researcher at Microsoft Research Kate Crawford makes the case that while big data is essential to many business applications,...
Will Bitcoin Win the Race to Become an International Currency?
In an age where banks are not looking as trustworthy, many are wondering if Bitcoin can take their place.
The Craziest Tech Interview Questions - and What They Might Mean
Tech companies have become known for their off-the-wall interview questions. We look at some of the oddest questions and why companies are...
An Introduction to Transaction Processing
Many different types of businesses invest in a transaction process system as part of IT merchant services or other parts of the software...
9 Cool Ways Companies Are Using the iPad
In 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook famously said that nearly every company in the Fortune 500 was testing iPads. Now, evidence is mounting that...
Raiding the 'Headquarters' of Click Fraud Operations
Click fraud may be a virtual crime, but its effects are becoming increasingly real for consumers and businesses.
4 Ways Small Business Owners Can Impact Their IT Budgets
Here are four ways small business owners can impact their IT budgets to remain viable in the coming year - and beyond.