Enterprise Applications

New Year’s CRM Resolution: Going on a Leads Diet

I've never met a sales rep who said they had enough leads, let alone too many. But I'm here to tell you that leads are the junk food of business. Time to go on a diet, consuming fewer leads...and only the right kind of leads.

How Waste Management’s CIO Turned Trash Into Treasure

Waste Managementu2019s new e-commerce site creates additional revenue streams for the company and gives its IT team sales quotas to fill

TripIt: Up to Snuff for Holiday Travel Plans?

Facebook Year in Review: 2011 Props and Flops

From new features to ongoing privacy concerns, this year was a busy one for Facebook. Here's a look at the best and worst from Facebook in 2011.

Microsoft in 2012: All Eyes on Windows 8

While Microsoft's Server and Tools and Business Divisions will remain strong in 2012, the pressure is on to improve in mobile and cloud. But Microsoft's biggest challenge is convincing businesses and consumers that Windows 8 matters, especi

Enterprise iPad App: A Deal Closer?

Can a new-fangled iPad app really change the way a 100-year-old energy company sells hydraulics equipment? Eaton Corp. says its new app has already led to more sales.

7 Free Siri Alternatives for Android

Android device owners have a number of voice-controlled personal assistants to choose from. Here are seven that you can chat up to do your bidding.

American Airlines CIO on Stepping Down Amid Bankruptcy

In this Q&A, CIO Magazine Hall of Fame member and soon-to-be ex-CIO of American Airlines Monte Ford talks about technology influence, cultivating future leaders and feeling sad.

Cloud UI Design Mistakes to Avoid

Great user interface design for cloud apps is harder than it looks. Here are mistakes we've recently experienced along with some possible solution strategies.

Apple iPhone, Meet Flipboard

Flipboard is wildly popular on the iPad. Can it bring the same magazine-like experience to the iPhone's small screen?