What is human-centred design? A product framework that embraces empathy
HCD is a design framework centred around end-user desires and needs. Implementing it can help a company design and deliver high-quality products.
Stories by Sarah K. White
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What is a technology roadmap? A plan for managing digital transformation
With technology comes constant change — and that’s why it is more important than ever to have a solid technology roadmap to help plan for your company’s future.
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A deeper look at Samsung's Galaxy S8
While it's likely that Apple will still reign in the enterprise for a while longer, the Galaxy S8 is the first Android device to compete with the iPhone in the business world.
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How Microsoft rebounded to outshine Apple
As more consumers grow disenchanted with Apple, Microsoft has taken the opportunity to cash in on the growing popularity of Surface devices.
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5 reasons the Surface Pro 4 is fit for the enterprise
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the clear choice of hybrid for the enterprise -- and for good reason. Here are five features that make this device the best option for business users.
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Enterprise tablet wars: Galaxy TabPro S vs. Surface Pro 4
If you’re looking for a hybrid device that shines in the enterprise, Microsoft and Samsung both offer high-end Windows 10 tablets. CIO.com senior writer Sarah White compares the Surface Pro 4 and the Galaxy Tab Pro S to see which one fits best in business.
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iPad Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 for business supremacy
The Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro are both high-end, sleek and powerful hybrid tablets. But when it comes time to get down to business, which device offers the functionality you need?
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Microsoft beefs up its Surface Book and Surface Pro 4
Microsoft today announced new high-powered 1TB versions of its Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, along with a gold Surface Pen. The company also announced a recall for AC power cord adapters for a slew of its Surface Pro devices.
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How Big Data can drive employee engagement
Big Data has reshaped businesses in many ways, and now it's even changing the way HR monitors employee engagement to improve both retention and customer satisfaction.
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5 things we know about millennials in 2015
If you think you know what millennials want at work, you might be surprised by the answers to this survey.
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Are robots really going to steal your job?
It's a common theme of science fiction, robots rise up and take over earth, leaving humans as subservient slaves to their emotionless computer chip brains. But a recent report from Forrester suggests a very different future for robots at work.
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Electric cars: Their past, present and future
Spotting a fancy new Tesla on the road might seem novel, but electric cars are nothing new. And, of course, hybrids like the Prius dot the highways. But the emergence of electric cars dates back further than you think. The first ones go back as far as 1880, and they were common into the early 20th century.
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Why enterprises are embracing rogue IT
Rogue IT, a term used to describe something as commonplace as an employee bringing a smartphone to work or using a cloud-based service to back up files, exists for many reasons. Sometimes it's because the software offered by a company doesn't offer enough features -- maybe an employee can't send an attachment to a client so they turn to Gmail or Dropbox. Other times, it's simply a result of technology's place in our everyday lives -- most people don't think twice about using their smartphone on the company Wi-Fi.
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In Pictures: Inside the evolving world of wireless charging technology
Wireless charging is starting to make headlines, with companies like Samsung pushing the technology in its Galaxy line of smartphones. But did you know wireless charging goes back as far as the early 1900s?
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In Pictures: 15 screen-sharing apps for easy collaboration
Need to hold a virtual meeting complete with screen sharing? Or maybe you just need to remotely access a colleague’s computer to help him with a quick fix. Here are 15 ways to get the job done -- for free.
