From the latest issue of Computerworld magazine
Smartphones Await Dual-Core Chips
User demand for increased smartphone performance should be somewhat satisfied early next year, when manufacturers are expected to release devices based on new dual-core processors. Users Advise HP on CEO Search
As Hewlett-Packard looks for a new leader after the sudden departure of Mark Hurd, customers offer their thoughts about how the company should move ahead. Doctors Warming Up to Mobile Devices
Smartphones, tablet PCs and the mobile Internet are on the verge of transforming health care delivery. Before We Get to 2020, Let's Look at IT Today
Things are messy, and if history is any guide, they will get even more messy, not less. Patricia Calkins
Patricia Calkins, vice president of environment, health, safety and sustainability at Xerox, sees the IT world evolving toward a more conscious effort to reduce waste, and to measure, track and provide feedback on green practices and behaviors. Study Questions Focus on Speedy Patch Regimens
A Verizon study of 2009 data breaches says hackers are increasingly exploiting configuration errors -- not the software holes that are plugged by vendor patches. Report: Cloud IT Ideal for Testing Innovative Ideas
Cloud computing offers a speedy way to set up experimental testbeds to accelerate business innovation, according to a report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Job Market Many IT Staffers Planning to Jump Ship
A new survey indicates that many IT professionals, irked at their employers and growing more confident about the economy, are thinking about jumping to another company. Imagining the Shape of the 2020 IT Workforce
By the year 2020, says columnist Thornton May, the IT workforce will be drastically altered by cloud labor. Just as servers, storage and desktops have been virtualized, so too will the labor component of IT. When Gen Y Runs the Show
Expect to see a reshaped work environment when the next generation steps into management roles. These IT leaders of the future will give their staffers more flexibility and more opportunities to be challenged. 20:20 Vision
Whether you're just starting out or are hitting the midway point in your IT career, the fast-changing nature of the profession means only the agile will thrive. Here are some ideas to help you set your career on the right path for the next 10 years. 5 Indispensable IT Skills of the Future
In 10 years, workers in every part of the organization will have technology skills. But certain IT talents, including data analytics and risk management, will be in demand. IT Leaders: Master the Upcoming Culture Change
The IT organizations that will thrive in the year 2020 will be adept at building systems that deliver business value and developing a workforce with excellent human relationship management skills, says columnist Paul Glen. The Rise of the Chief Architect
Many companies now employ chief IT architects whose job it is to develop enterprise technology blueprints and ensure that all divisions, no matter how far-flung they are, operate in sync with that blueprint. IT Job Seekers Need Not Apply
Many companies are no longer looking for people who want to work just in IT. They're seeking business professionals with tech expertise who are interested in multifaceted careers. IT Careers 2020
Cloud computing will extinguish the traditional IT department in the next 10 years. In this new order, it will be the IT-savvy business experts who thrive.
User demand for increased smartphone performance should be somewhat satisfied early next year, when manufacturers are expected to release devices based on new dual-core processors. Users Advise HP on CEO Search
As Hewlett-Packard looks for a new leader after the sudden departure of Mark Hurd, customers offer their thoughts about how the company should move ahead. Doctors Warming Up to Mobile Devices
Smartphones, tablet PCs and the mobile Internet are on the verge of transforming health care delivery. Before We Get to 2020, Let's Look at IT Today
Things are messy, and if history is any guide, they will get even more messy, not less. Patricia Calkins
Patricia Calkins, vice president of environment, health, safety and sustainability at Xerox, sees the IT world evolving toward a more conscious effort to reduce waste, and to measure, track and provide feedback on green practices and behaviors. Study Questions Focus on Speedy Patch Regimens
A Verizon study of 2009 data breaches says hackers are increasingly exploiting configuration errors -- not the software holes that are plugged by vendor patches. Report: Cloud IT Ideal for Testing Innovative Ideas
Cloud computing offers a speedy way to set up experimental testbeds to accelerate business innovation, according to a report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Job Market Many IT Staffers Planning to Jump Ship
A new survey indicates that many IT professionals, irked at their employers and growing more confident about the economy, are thinking about jumping to another company. Imagining the Shape of the 2020 IT Workforce
By the year 2020, says columnist Thornton May, the IT workforce will be drastically altered by cloud labor. Just as servers, storage and desktops have been virtualized, so too will the labor component of IT. When Gen Y Runs the Show
Expect to see a reshaped work environment when the next generation steps into management roles. These IT leaders of the future will give their staffers more flexibility and more opportunities to be challenged. 20:20 Vision
Whether you're just starting out or are hitting the midway point in your IT career, the fast-changing nature of the profession means only the agile will thrive. Here are some ideas to help you set your career on the right path for the next 10 years. 5 Indispensable IT Skills of the Future
In 10 years, workers in every part of the organization will have technology skills. But certain IT talents, including data analytics and risk management, will be in demand. IT Leaders: Master the Upcoming Culture Change
The IT organizations that will thrive in the year 2020 will be adept at building systems that deliver business value and developing a workforce with excellent human relationship management skills, says columnist Paul Glen. The Rise of the Chief Architect
Many companies now employ chief IT architects whose job it is to develop enterprise technology blueprints and ensure that all divisions, no matter how far-flung they are, operate in sync with that blueprint. IT Job Seekers Need Not Apply
Many companies are no longer looking for people who want to work just in IT. They're seeking business professionals with tech expertise who are interested in multifaceted careers. IT Careers 2020
Cloud computing will extinguish the traditional IT department in the next 10 years. In this new order, it will be the IT-savvy business experts who thrive.
