Collaboration news from FierceCIO

Cisco has figured out how to save money and keep employees happy--which is an unusual feat, in these tough economic times. It has counted more than $277 million in productivity savings by letting... Read more...

This week's Computerworld has some troubling advice--what to tell your CIO and what not to tell him. There are plenty of things you must do these days in any kind of IT position, but there is only... Read more...

Forrester Research has found high value in some virtualization technology, but believes not everything makes business or technical sense. It has found server and client virtualization mature enough... Read more...

Paying attention to the next generation An article at Networkworld.com tells how IBM is trying to close the IT skills gap, launching a web-based resource to better help prepare college students for... Read more...

Always seeking ways to find and develop new IT talent, IBM has expanded its web-based Academic Initiative by adding a new section for students that supplements the current program for faculties who... Read more...

There was a time when IT certifications were worth their weight in gold--evidence of special skills and a way to improve job security. No more. David Foote, a management consultant,tells eWeek there... Read more...

For CIOs who are seeking a change because of career stagnation, or find themselves heading out the door because of the weak economy, consulting may be the answer. Brian Kilcourse spent 10 good years... Read more...

There are many questions regarding the announced sale of EDS to HP, including what it means for their respective tech staffs, the direction of the new merged company and the new shape of global IT... Read more...

With the number of data breaches always a concern, CIOs must make sure their IT staffs are efficient and nimble in guarding against those who want to steal or destroy enterprise data and assets.... Read more...

After enormous time, effort, money and personal capital expended, it is often hard to come to grips with the realization that an IT project is not working and needs to be abandoned. Pulling the plug... Read more...