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CIO Columnist How To Scare Off Your Best IT People
By Jonathan Feldman
We put so much into our communications with customers, yet we spend comparatively little time communicating to "our most important resource."

The Internet Of Pointless, Perilous Things
Network-aware appliances and everyday objects may be inevitable, but they should be developed and deployed with some of the smarts they supposedly possess.

CES 2013: 5 Dumbest Ideas
CES launches some of the coolest gadgets on the planet. But with more than 3,000 exhibitors this year, not everyone could be a winner.

Long-Term Outsourcing Contracts Gain Favor
More IT leaders lean away from multiple outsourcing suppliers and short-term contracts, in search of stability and control, Ovum says.

2013: The Year Of Engagement
Engagement is the big marketing buzzword for 2013, says Geoffrey Moore, the king of chasm crossing. How will CMOs do it?

Vertical Social Networks Focus Interactions
Whether you're a doctor, an IT pro or a cat lover, there's a specialized social network to serve your interests and security needs.

Oracle Fixes Zero Day Java Flaws: Patch Now
Java 7 update, released Sunday, fixes bugs widely targeted by crimeware toolkits. Other critical bug updates coming later this week from Oracle and Microsoft.
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• Agile Development: Three Pillars of Success
• 2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted

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CES 2013: 7 Standout Technologies
What happens at CES 2013 doesn't stay in Vegas. From giant tablets to $20,000 televisions, take a peek at a few early standouts for gadget lovers.

CES 2013: 5 Dumbest Ideas
CES launches some of the coolest gadgets on the planet. But with more than 3,000 exhibitors this year, not everyone could be a winner.

10 Best Android Apps Of 2012
Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps.

CES 2013: 9 Cool Gadgets
Consumer Electronics Show is a tech smorgasbord. Here are nine products that attest to the show's overwhelming variety.

Apple Cuts iPhone 5 Part Orders In Half
Apple, responding to weak market demand, has sliced orders for iPhone 5 parts by as much as 50%.

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Agile Development: Three Pillars of Success
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2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted
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