19 principles every IT leader should heed
Want to be a next-gen IT leader? Here are the most important principles for business leadership -- especially in IT
Don't let consumerization be the free lunch that eats you
When it comes to enterprise tech, price is almost an afterthought. So why let it dictate what you do in the cloud?
Don't believe the drumbeat against IT
Pundits predict a future of seamless technology solutions without need of meddlesome geeks. They're dead wrong
A parable of business change: Turning prey into predators
Every part of IT is optimized for the company you support right now. Change, however, is complicated
Big data's pitfall: Answers that are clear, compelling, and wrong
Doing big data right takes sophisticated techniques to ensure ad hoc results are reliable
Don't expect big-time results from big data
Big data is here, but barriers suggest success will be modest; for many companies, it may prove unsettling and disappointing
The realist's guide to BYOD and why it's a long-term trend
BYOD will continue to be a successful IT trend because there's nothing standing in its way
The realist's guide to cloud services and what they're good for
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS -- cloud computing comes in many flavors. Here's how to tell which one best fits your business
A holiday card to the IT industry, 2012
Windows 8? Ignore it. BYOD? BYOB. NoSQL? No worries. Keep your perspective and it's all good or at least more than good enough
How can IT compete with SaaS? Ask your mechanic
Take note, IT: Jiffy Lube lures customers by offering specific services without extensive overhead -- just like cloud providers
NoSQL: Shadow IT that could sink you
Get to know NoSQL before your CMO signs you up for an integration nightmare
Windows 8: Growing pains and marginal gains
Windows 8 isn't the disaster you've heard it is. Instead, think of it as a learning experience for Microsoft and users alike
Next-gen IT trump card: Trust
IT efficiency begins with effective decision making. Here, the card game bridge can be IT's guide
Features alone won't make Apple enterprise-ready
IT doesn't just buy products. It enters into relationships with vendors, looking beyond features to find the right fit
How management fads are killing IT
Even the best tech strategy can't survive foolish management. Here's one management fad that's simply not smart
Microsoft's meaningless RT license could sink Surface
Microsoft's boneheaded Office RT licensing strategy holds an essential lesson for improving IT decision making
Learn from Apple: Having fans means you're always forgiven
What lesson can IT take from Apple's new Lightning iPhone connector? That if someone is your fan, you can do no wrong
How much can your business trust Apple?
Apple's iPhone 5 connector calls into question the company's credibility in respecting specs business customers rely on
The best way to manage IT projects is to eliminate them
Stop wasting time and effort on IT project portfolio management and start focusing on release management instead
The ins and outs of IT project portfolio management
When managing the IT project portfolio, don't rank projects by priority -- either schedule them or reject them