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Why Can't I Bring my Cloud-based Consumer Apps to Work?

Ric Telford | Posted 05.14.2013 | Technology
Ric Telford

If you're like most of us, you always keep your smartphone or tablet within arm's reach and have become accustomed to limitless access to information anytime and anywhere from an array of aesthetically designed, simple and user friendly apps.

Congressional Contrarians Pay a Political Price for Their Dissent, but Are Often Vindicated by History

Rich Rubino | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics
Rich Rubino

As 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson reminds us: "All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions."

Want to Grow Your Business? Give Back.

Dr. Sasha Galbraith | Posted 05.08.2013 | Business
Dr. Sasha Galbraith

Sadly, corporate philanthropy is a controversial issue (of all the issues we have to debate). But the reality is, money makes the world go round, and as the theory goes, if corporations have "extra" lying around, it should be reinvested or paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Calling All Companies: Military Veterans Bring Dedication, Motivation, and Leadership

Kathy Mulvany | Posted 05.06.2013 | Impact
Kathy Mulvany

Here in the United States, we lack enough trained people to fill the information technology (IT) jobs that are vital to every industry. At the same time, our returning military veterans need work, and they represent a valuable talent pool that can help meet a growing need.

Non-Interventionism Is Making a Comeback Within the GOP and Rand Paul Is Its New Messenger

Rich Rubino | Posted 03.22.2013 | Politics
Rich Rubino

Non-interventionism is no longer a fringe position within the Republican Party. It may in fact become what it was for a generation prior to the Cold War: mainstream thinking in the Republican Party.

IT Internships Provide Invaluable Opportunities to ITWorks Students

Tech Impact | Posted 04.13.2013 | Impact
Tech Impact

2012-11-13-jrlogo300x60.gifSince graduating from ITWorks, Jarell is close to completing his Associate's Degree as a CIS major while working in the Information Technology department at a prestigious and historic social club in Philadelphia, The Union League.

A Long-Term Plan for the Future

Tech Impact | Posted 03.31.2013 | Impact
Tech Impact

Brian graduated from the ITWorks program and is completing an extended internship with Independence Blue Cross. He is eager to start a full-time position, and has proven to be a hard worker and quick learner.

The People's Inauguration: A Drunken, Raucous Mess!

Rich Rubino | Posted 01.17.2013 | Politics
Rich Rubino

It was the beginning of a subtle shift in power away from the aristocratic elites of the establishment to the people of the frontier states. Finally, the ascendancy of Jackson gave true meaning to the phase "We the People."

Innovations and High-Tech Trends: Top Game Changers for 2013

Scott Steinberg | Posted 03.16.2013 | Technology
Scott Steinberg

You don't have to be a futurist to see tomorrow's hottest new technology and innovation trends before they hit -- just willing to click a bit further than "Best of CES" round-ups that focus on jaw-dropping products alone.

Valuing Our Values

Ian Monroe | Posted 12.27.2012 | Impact
Ian Monroe

We're all voting with our wallets every day, and information technology is now enabling you to see exactly what you're voting for. The power to shape the world you want to live in is literally in your hands.

Health Care + IT: A Brave New World

Eduardo Garcia | Posted 02.05.2013 | Technology
Eduardo Garcia

Over the past couple of years, a lot of attention has been placed on our health care system. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects t...

Global Programming Phenomenon "Coder DoJo" Gets Velocity (VIDEO)

Maura Kelly | Posted 01.19.2013 | Technology
Maura Kelly

On his electronic business card, James Whelton described himself as "CoderDojo Co-Founder, Hacker & Social Media Connoisseur." The tag line "Not another victim of conformity" comes next.

What Star Wars Teaches Us About Computer Security

Sean Michael Kerner | Posted 10.18.2012 | Technology
Sean Michael Kerner

Many have found inspiration and solace in Star Wars that can apply to the everyday real world, including data security. It teaches us that it is important to protect all the important data that you have with core access control.

The Next Frontier? The U.S. Needs IT Skills to Build a Smarter Planet

Colin J. Parris | Posted 12.09.2012 | Technology
Colin J. Parris

It was in the 1950s and 1960s that the "Space Race" inspired the world and captivated students everywhere. Today, the United States faces an even greater challenge if it hopes to lead the race in creating a Smarter Planet.

Who Moved My Job?

Mark Hillary | Posted 11.20.2012 | Business
Mark Hillary

One of the enormous changes in the past four years has been the growth in the use of social media. From 100m Facebook users in 2008 to almost a billion now, there has never been a better time for to tell my audience that I'm about to update an old book.

Why Republicans Are Wrong in Wanting 'No More Solyndras'

Rep. Mike Honda | Posted 11.14.2012 | Politics
Rep. Mike Honda

There is an urgent need for investment in new technologies in America. We must oppose the "No More Solyndras Act."

When "Security" Regulations Overreach

Robert Holleyman | Posted 09.08.2012 | Technology
Robert Holleyman

Cybersecurity has justifiably become a front-burner policy concern for governments around the world. But what happens when security regulations are effectively used to bolster the prospects of local firms at the expense of foreign competitors?

The New Wave of IT-Focused Trade Barriers, Another Case Study: Discriminatory Procurement Policies

Robert Holleyman | Posted 08.29.2012 | Technology
Robert Holleyman

Restrictions on procurement by government agencies and state-owned or state-influenced enterprises are part of broader set of IT-focused market barriers which are keeping global companies out of emerging markets.

The New Wave of IT-Focused Trade Barriers, a Case Study: Regulatory Obstacles to Cloud Computing

Robert Holleyman | Posted 08.22.2012 | Technology
Robert Holleyman

This week BSA released "Lockout," a report that shows how a new wave of IT-focused trade barriers threaten to keep global companies out of critical emerging markets.

New BSA Report: Lockout: IT-Focused Market Barriers -- and What to Do about Them

Robert Holleyman | Posted 08.21.2012 | Technology
Robert Holleyman

We have reached a pivotal new phase in the information technology revolution. The biggest centers of growth for IT products and services are no longer established powers like the United States and Europe, but emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil.

10 Tips for Hiring the Right Technology Consultant

Nelly Yusupova | Posted 08.20.2012 | Technology
Nelly Yusupova

Here are 10 tips for hiring the right technology consultant.

Using Partnerships to Tackle the IT Skills Gap

Todd Thibodeaux | Posted 06.26.2012 | Technology
Todd Thibodeaux

The dynamic, fast-changing nature of technology and a lack of training resources are the biggest factors contributing to the skills gap in IT. With workers in key industries like energy and advanced manufacturing approaching retirement age, the issue is starting to reach critical mass.

Obama's I.T. War Against Suppression

Michael Brenner | Posted 06.26.2012 | Politics
Michael Brenner

Barack Obama announced a new war on atrocity and genocide at the Holocaust Museum in Washington this week. There, he declared a renewed American dedic...

A Girl in a Tech World

Maura Kelly | Posted 06.23.2012 | Technology
Maura Kelly

Today, girls are excelling at sciences, but when it comes to career choice, they're opting for fields like medicine and bio-tech, rather than computing and technology.

Give Your Office IT People A Break, They Probably Need It

BusinessNewsDaily | David Mielach | Posted 04.23.2012 | Business

By: David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily Staff Writer Many people believe they have a stressful job, but a new survey shows that information technolo...