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• 5 Millennials-in-the-Workplace Myths Busted

  Forget what you think you know about Generation Y. A recent survey dispels many of the myths surrounding millennials and the digital culture. Turns out age may be nothing but a number.

• What's next for BlackBerry?

  The group trying to buy BlackBerry for US$4.7 billion will likely break up the company, wiping out its smartphone division while preserving BlackBerry's secure network services used by large enterprises. But one analyst said he hopes that's not the case.

• How to Build the Ultimate Fantasy IT Team

  In the spirit of Fantasy Football, technology pros share their insights, strategies and top draft picks for their dream Fantasy IT team.

• Decline of Digital Equipment offers lessons for Microsoft

  Microsoft has piled up so many stresses on its corporate body in the last 10 months that it must beat almost insurmountable odds to remain healthy and viable, a business strategist said today.

• 4 survival strategies for IT chaos

  CIOs across all industries are facing unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, from forces such as cyber attacks, consumer technologies, and changing global privacy rules and industry regulations. Here are four strategies for coping.

• At last! HR pros who understand IT

  Gone are the days of the clueless HR rep. These pros know and understand IT's needs, helping tech departments make better, faster hires.

• Blunders lead to Ballmer's demise

  The heap of blunders that piled up at Microsoft under Steve Ballmer may have led to the earthshaking announcement that Bill Gates' former right-hand man and heir, as well as Microsoft's fiercest cheerleader, will step down as CEO within a year.

• How Social Analytics Can Improve Enterprise IT Efficiency

  VoloMetrix's enterprise analytics technology uses social engineering to let CIOs quickly identify bottlenecks and pain points in their organization. Using that data, they can better allocate time, energy and resources. The only catch is they have to mine employees email to get that data.

• Why Bill Gates can't save Microsoft

  CEO Ballmer and his predecessor shared a vision of how Microsoft could stay on top by focusing on Windows.

• Career Watch: QA engineers are just about the happiest workers of all

  A survey puts QA in the No. 2 position when it comes to on-the-job contentment.

• Windows 8 stains Ballmer's legacy

  Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer survived the flop that was Windows Vista, but he wasn't able to do the same after the disappointment of Windows 8.

• The Grill: Scott Blanchette on building a professional services culture

  Scott Blanchette, senior vice president of IT services at Vanguard Health Systems, stays competitive with outside service providers by emphasizing transparency of pricing and delivering business results.

• Career Watch: Mentoring, from both sides

  A mentor and mentee explain what they have gained from their company's mentorship program.

• Chief Digital Officer: Hot new tech title or flash in the pan?

  Enterprises like Sears, Starbucks and Harvard are hiring Chief Digital Officers to help monetise digital content, better connect with customers and drive their businesses forward. But does every company need one?

• Does anyone in IT truly relax on vacation?

  That IT professionals work on vacation is as obvious as sand on a beach. Some see it as part of the job bargain, and maybe there's something to relish about being indispensable.