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In theory, the two methodologies don’t mix. In practice, they almost always have to. Here are four tactics to make these opposites work together.

Fundamental operational changes required for DevOps.

Editor's Note: President Obama's executive order on immigration announced last night included several implications for H1B visas. Commentator Gary J. Beach, former publisher of CIO.com and CIO magazine and author of "The U.S. Technology Skills Gap," shares his opinions on why the H1B visa debate is a scapegoat for a much broader challenge facing the United States.

Are you happy with your recently-purchased computer? If not, you're in good company. Consumer satisfaction with laptops and desktops has been sliding for a couple of years now, and PCs made by Hewlett-Packard are drawing the most ire, according to the latest edition of the University of Michigan's American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter's approach.

IDG Communications CEO Michael Friedenberg dips into the history of the once-thriving ice industry to put today's period of business transformation in crystal-clear perspective.

When it comes to IT professional services, using the DOD sourcing method called Lowest Price Technically Acceptable is ludicrous, because it disregards the value of expertise and experience.

What makes a great CEO? Why do many star at one company yet fail at another? Why do some lose the magic as the company expands? The answer, of course, is different situations require different types of CEOs. To help identify the multiple characteristics of executives in this leading role, here are eight 'CEO types' and when to cast each one.

Here are some things that IT management can do to identify problems in a timely manner.

Premier 100 IT Leader Doris Peek also answers questions on the value of education and of learning about the business.

Forrester analyst Peter Burris says CIOs will need to work on two tracks: internal IT operations and the business systems focused on the customer experience.

Premier 100 IT Leader Stuart Kippelman also answers questions on career growth.

The world of fast food is getting faster - and redefining the future of mobile payments. Just look at what several US fast food retailers, including Taco Bell and Chipotle, are doing.

When two parties are in conflict, they don't have to agree in order to respect and learn from each other's perspective.

CIO's Publisher Adam Dennison doesn't buy the notion that CMO budgets for IT will outstrip those of CIOs in the coming years, citing new State of the CIO research to prove it.

You have probably read about the Queensland Department of Health payroll project, which ended in debacle with costs estimated at $1.2 billion. In the US, the Expeditionary Combat Support System project was cancelled after the US Air Force spent $1bn on its development.

David Williams is CEO of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services and a self-descibed data wonk. Here he describes his use of data and social media and offers advice to CIOs.

Devops aims to heal the often bitter divide between developers and operations, but delivering more and better solutions faster demands an enterprise-wide commitment

If software development teams can take the time they spend estimating how long a project will take and start to execute that project instead, they can go that much faster. But what does a world without estimates look like -- and what might it mean for the business?

As 'social sensing' analytics give HR departments reams of new employee data, IT partnerships are a key ingredient for success, says Maryfran Johnson