Robert L. Mitchell
Robert L. Mitchell is a freelance writer and editor. Previously, he was a national correspondent for Computerworld. He also served as an editor at Network World and BYTE magazine, and was part of the editorial team that launched TechBeacon.com.
3D printing makes its move into production
The use of 3D printing for finished goods is about to disrupt manufacturing and supply chains in a big way. Here's why, and here's how IT will be critical to that transition
Where your personal data goes when you're not looking
What businesses know about any given individual is a lot. But what are companies doing with that data? Not as much as you might think -- at least not yet. Companies are getting more sophisticated, however.
The Internet of things at home: Why we should pay attention
Some of the current consumer products could lead into important enterprise tools
Pirates, cheats, and IT certs
Cheating is on the rise, but IT certification programs are fighting back
Virtualizing Oracle software: Don't pay for what you don't need
Moving Oracle databases to virtual infrastructure may not result in software savings. Here's why, and what you can do about it
Fast, cheap and easy: 5 IT certifications that won't break you
Here's a shortlist of relatively easy-to-obtain and inexpensive certs that are valued by employers
Ad tracking: Is anything being done?
With online tracking on the rise and Do Not Track efforts moving ahead slowly, users and browser vendors have been taking matters into their own hands
The paranoid's survival guide: How to protect your personal data
Security experts offer tips about how to retain your privacy -- as much as possible, anyway -- and how to surf the Web silently, among other things
8 sure-fire ways to screw up a cloud contract
Cloud licensing's become so complex that it's easy to pay too much or get burned later on. Here's how to make sure you're getting your money's worth
Iris ID systems go mainstream
Iris recognition finally seems ready to break into the mainstream, particularly in banking and law enforcement, as prices drop and systems get easier to use
Why green IT is good for business
As these companies have discovered, when IT projects focus on operational efficiency, sustainability benefits usually follow.