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Conventional wisdom suggests that enterprise IT should steer clear of start-ups, discourage the use of consumer technologies, and focus with razor-sharp intensity on ROI. In today's technology Read more...

Tough times for IT in recent years have generated a lot of disgruntled workers who have been secretly looking for new jobs for the past 12 months, experts caution. As employment opportunities start Read more...

In a move aimed squarely at Facebook, Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) says it will no longer allow the social network giant to tap into information from its Gmail email service. Instead, the search firm says Read more...

There's been a sharp decline in money available from venture capitalists to fuel new technology, according to the New York Times. Where would Facebook, Twitter and so many other IT initiatives be Read more...

Don't be alarmed yet. It's not going to happen overnight, but by 2015 some predict there will be plenty of regulations over the information technology industry. Much like the airline, pharmaceutical Read more...

Sometimes the best ideas come when you least expect them. Sunny Gupta got an idea for a new business from a Wall Street executive who told him she was having trouble managing the financial side of Read more...

Many companies are hesitant about embracing cloud computing. While the concept allows companies to store data off site, enabling startups to build their businesses without significant investments in Read more...

It's not all doom and gloom in the tech world these days. Despite the economic downturn, a few rich companies with plenty of cash in the bank are looking to snag innovative startups, according to an Read more...

The economy is taking its toll on Silicon Valley startups, forcing many to close their doors or sell out for a very low price. In recent weeks, Attune Systems Inc. and Reactrix Systems Inc. have Read more...

You are a programmer looking for work. What should you tell your prospective employer? Joel Spolsky, founder of Fog Creek Software, said programmers should emphasize coding on their resumes, Read more...