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Geekend: Shocking the Brain Makes You Better at Math
David Wagner   5/17/2013   17 comments
A well-placed and painless shock will make someone better at math for at least six months.
Putting M2M to Work
Susan Nunziata   5/17/2013   4 comments
Machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions help some enterprises discover new business models.
'Honeywords' Could Signal Breaches
Aaron Weiss   5/17/2013   3 comments
A new strategy for early detection of breaches shows promise.
What You Need to Succeed With Big-Data
Andre Yee   5/17/2013   5 comments
Enterprises and CIOs often work on big-data projects in reverse.
Your Brain on DDoS
George Colombo   5/16/2013   7 comments
Mindful practice can defend your brain against mental DDoS attacks.
Lessons in Turnaround Leadership
David Wagner   5/16/2013   6 comments
Two leaders share their personal experiences of crisis management.
India Debates Preferential Market Access for 'Security Sensitive' Electronics
Sudha Nagaraj Bharadwaj   5/16/2013   Post a comment
The contentious policy decision to grant preferential market access (PMA) to domestically manufactured high-tech products in India has ruffled a lot of feathers.
What I Learned... From My First Use of the Public Cloud
Larry Bonfante   5/16/2013   4 comments
We learned six key lessons from our first use of the public cloud, and not all of them had to do with technology.
The Future of M2M for OEMs
David Wagner   5/15/2013   6 comments
The future of M2M will break silos and reach out beyond the enterprise.
Predict the Future
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/15/2013   13 comments
High-speed analytic engines are moving toward accurate prediction for business.
Traditional Hardware Refresh Cycles Don't Work Anymore
Andrew Froehlich   5/15/2013   4 comments
Quick changes in IT have made the refresh cycle a thing of the past.
What I Was Thinking... When We Moved to the Public Cloud
Larry Bonfante   5/15/2013   3 comments
What led the US Tennis Association to move all its back-end systems to the public cloud?
How Essay-Grading Software Should Be Used
Sara Peters   5/14/2013   34 comments
Essay-grading software might be very useful... just maybe not for grading essays.
The Interop Wrap-Up
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/14/2013   1 comment
Interop is over and the lessons are sinking in.
India's Enterprises Assess Big-Data
Sudha Nagaraj Bharadwaj   5/14/2013   18 comments
Do India's enterprises view big-data as an IT challenge or as a business opportunity?
Financial Markets Are Overly Sensitive to Hacks
Andrew Froehlich   5/14/2013   10 comments
High-frequency trades tied to news events can make and save a lot of money for financial services companies, but they can also be used against them.
Are CIOs Really CTOs?
Michael Beck   5/13/2013   9 comments
If you're not thinking enough about the business value of information, then maybe you should change your title.
Monday Comic: Budget Battles
Brian Moore   5/12/2013   17 comments
A laugh to start your workweek.
The Cost of Bad Security
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/10/2013   21 comments
Bad security might be cheaper than you think. Is there anything wrong with that?
Geekend: The Future of Clothing
David Wagner   5/10/2013   25 comments
Materials science will change the environment... and fashion.
What I Learned... From My Last Major Hire
Brien Posey   5/10/2013   36 comments
Another in a series of articles tracking the experiences of CIOs during major moments of their careers.
Managing Wireless Medical Devices
Susan Nunziata   5/9/2013   12 comments
How Henry Ford Health System learned to manage the 2,000 biomedical devices that were connecting to its WiFi network.
IT to Empower Middle Management
David Wagner   5/9/2013   4 comments
Middle management is the key to enterprise success, but is often overlooked by IT.
What I Was Thinking… During My Last Major Hire
Brien Posey   5/9/2013   13 comments
A continuing series trying to capture the thought process of CIOs during major moments in their careers.
The Innovation Culture
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/8/2013   8 comments
CIOs should help build an innovation culture for their enterprise.
And the Winner Is...
Sara Peters   5/8/2013   9 comments
Public Internet access defeats all other innovations in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
Poll Intro: 3D Printing’s Increasing Political Scrutiny
David Wagner   5/8/2013   8 comments
People are doing things with 3D printing that some people don't like. Will that bother OEMs?
Barcelona's CIO Shares Mobile, IT Strategy
Pablo Valerio   5/8/2013   6 comments
Barcelona is a city that has its focus squarely on the future.
What I Learned... After My First Day as a CIO
Larry Bonfante   5/8/2013   13 comments
Part of a series following CIOs through the biggest moments of their careers.
India's Government Procurement Policy May Have Effect on OEMs
Sudha Nagaraj Bharadwaj   5/7/2013   17 comments
Emphasis on local manufacturing may drastically alter the Indian OEM landscape.
What I Was Thinking... My First Day as CIO
Larry Bonfante   5/7/2013   11 comments
Part of a series following CIOs through the biggest moments of their careers.
Family Dollar CIO Working to Overcome Rural Connectivity Issues
Tony Kontzer   5/6/2013   12 comments
A lack of broadband in rural areas forces retailers to get creative.
Monday Comic: Identity Management
Brian Moore   5/6/2013   20 comments
A quick laugh to get you started on your work week.
Geekend: Weird Reasons Not to Hire Someone
David Wagner   5/3/2013   48 comments
Superstition still plays a significant role in hiring.
E2 Radio: Executive Interview -- Brian Lillie of Equinix
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/3/2013   9 comments
Executive editor Curtis Franklin interviews Brian Lillie, CIO of Equinix.
Indian OEMs Given an Extension
Sudha Nagaraj Bharadwaj   5/3/2013   4 comments
The Indian Government has given a three-month extension to rules around product testing.
Join E2 at Interop!
Curtis Franklin Jr.   5/3/2013   Post a comment
E2 is going to the Interop conference and expo.
E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries: Crown a Champ
David Wagner   5/2/2013   22 comments
The final vote in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
Top 10 Lessons From NASCIO
Sara Peters   5/2/2013   13 comments
The NASCIO mid-year conference provided great guidance and insight into state and federal IT objectives, and opportunities for change.
Windows 8's Easy Reinstall
Brien Posey   5/2/2013   10 comments
Reinstalling the OS is a common fix, but one that just got a lot easier.
Price Discrimination in Online Shopping
Pablo Valerio   5/2/2013   26 comments
Price discrimination is a tool you might want to give your CMO.
Social Proximity Is the New King
David Wagner   5/1/2013   9 comments
Social networking needs real-life amplification from proximity-based networking.
Overtime: NBA CIO Gives E2 More Answers
Sara Peters   5/1/2013   6 comments
Michael Gliedman answers some of the questions we couldn't get to in the April 17 live video show, "The NBA's Big-Data Slam Dunk."
Your DNS Server Is Helping DDoS Attacks
Andrew Froehlich   5/1/2013   5 comments
DDOS attacks are taking advantage of misconfigured servers.
What I Learned... From Our Last Major Capex Investment
Larry Bonfante   5/1/2013   4 comments
Part of a series of hard-earned lessons from CIOs.
Tiny Transformer
Curtis Franklin Jr.   4/30/2013   24 comments
A new advertising medium is the next step on the road to The Transformers in our world.
What I Was Thinking… During My Last Capex Decision
Larry Bonfante   4/30/2013   19 comments
A part of a series that takes deep looks into the thought process of E2's CIOs during major career decisions.
Innovation Fever Strikes India's IT Sector
Sudha Nagaraj Bharadwaj   4/30/2013   16 comments
The need to generate intellectual property has hit a common chord with all manner of tech companies in India.
E2 Radio: Executive Interview – Koos du Preez of K2
Curtis Franklin Jr.   4/29/2013   19 comments
Join E2 as we interview Koos du Preez, CTO of K2.
Public Clouds Aren't as Attractive as They Used to Be
Andrew Froehlich   4/29/2013   40 comments
The maturity of the private cloud will change our relationships with our providers.
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Susan Nunziata   5/17/2013   4 comments
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A Video Case Study – Translational Genomics Research Institute
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TGen IT: Where We're Going Next
7|11|12   |   08:12   |   10 comments

Now that TGen has broken new ground in genomic research by using Dell's storage, cloud, and high-performance computing solutions, the company discusses what will come next for it and for personalized medicine.
On the Case
Better Care Through Better Communications
6|6|12   |   02:24   |   12 comments

The achievements of the TGen/Dell project could improve how all people receive healthcare, because they are creating ways to improve end-to-end communication of medical data.
On the Case
TGen IT: Where We Are Now
5|15|12   |   06:58   |   5 comments

TGen is breaking new ground in genomic research by using Dell's storage, cloud, and high-performance computing solutions.
On the Case
TGen IT: Where We Were
4|27|12   |   06:45   |   10 comments

The Translational Genomics Research Institute wanted to save lives, but its efforts were hobbled by immense computing challenges related to collecting, processing, sharing, and storing enormous amounts of data.
On the Case
1,200% Faster
4|18|12   |   02:27   |   12 comments

Through their partnership, Dell and TGen have increased the speed of TGen’s medical research by 1,200 percent.
On the Case
IT May Improve Children's Chances of Survival
4|17|12   |   02:12   |   8 comments

IT is helping medical researchers reach breakthroughs in a way and pace never seen before.
On the Case
Medical Advances in the Cloud
4|10|12   |   1:25   |   5 comments

TGen and Dell are pushing the boundaries of computing, and harnessing the power of the cloud to improve healthcare.
On the Case
TGen: Living the Mission
4|9|12   |   2:25   |   3 comments

TGen's CIO puts the organizational mission at the heart of everything the IT staff does.
On the Case
TGen Speeding Up Biomedical Research to Save More Lives
4|5|12   |   1:59   |   8 comments

The Translational Genomics Research Institute is revamping its computing to improve speed, storage, and collaboration – and, most importantly, to save lives.
On the Case
Computing Power Helping to Save Children's Lives
3|28|12   |   2:13   |   3 comments

The Translational Genomics Institute’s partnership with Dell is enabling them to treat kids with neuroblastoma more quickly and save more lives.
Ivan Schneider
Clash of the Tableau 8: Release the Kraken!
5|17|13   |   2:42   |   No comments

Tableau 8 has some great data visualization and presentation capabilities, but it's best paired with a strong data analysis framework.
Tom Nolle
Using Virtualization – for Real!
5|13|13   |   2:10   |   No comments

There's a lot of hype about virtualization of networks, NaaS, and SDN, but there's a couple of proven applications that enterprises could adopt right now and potentially save money and improve operations.
Tom Nolle
Is UC Becoming Oxymoronic or Just Moronic?
5|9|13   |   2:12   |   No comments

Skype/Outlook UC integration means we're going to have competition and fragmentation of UC client architectures, but is that bad? Modern devices can support IM, email, voice, and video clients, so maybe it's the back end of UC we need to be worried about.
E2 Editors
Windows vs. Integrated Circuit CPUs
4|17|13   |   4:45   |   5 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
Radio vs. Public Internet Access
4|17|13   |   4:34   |   14 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
Mainframes vs. Servers
4|17|13   |   4:34   |   16 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
TCP/IP vs. Printing Press
4|17|13   |   3:07   |   5 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
BYOD vs. E-Commerce
4|12|13   |   3:12   |   11 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
Telecommuting vs. Outsourcing
4|12|13   |   4:19   |   7 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
Personal Computer vs. Mobile Devices
4|12|13   |   4:28   |   20 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
E2 Editors
Smartphones vs. Productivity Software
4|12|13   |   3:09   |   13 comments

The editors make their predictions about what will win the next match-up in the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.
Tom Nolle
There's More to Mobility Than the Mobile Worker
4|9|13   |   2:03   |   5 comments

Workers are now used to portable device support throughout their everyday lives. We should be looking at the policy of providing fixed-desk devices to support stationary workers. Could portable support be smarter?
Ivan Schneider
From Kim Jong-Un's Trackball to Nuance Voice Ads
4|5|13   |   3:21   |   9 comments

Input devices run the gamut, from the humble Missile Command-style trackball to advanced speech recognition. Unfortunately, these input devices can be used for evil as well as good. Case in point: mobile ads that want you to talk to them.
Tom Nolle
Data/Storage Wish List for Enterprises
4|3|13   |   2:19   |   1 comment

Enterprises want three things in storage systems: First is some speech-recognition way of capturing videoconference data for indexing; second is semantic/AI analysis of emails and IM for content indexing; third is a better system for managing hierarchical layers of storage.
E2 Editors
E2 Editors Go Mad! Episode 3
3|28|13   |   3:22   |   12 comments

March Madness: Susan and Curt face off in a battle over Microsoft Excel, and whether or not it deserved its own spot on the E2 Tournament of IT Revolutionaries.