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Why CMO, CFO Rule | GM Bets Big On U.S. Tech Talent

Why CMO, CFO Rule | GM Bets Big On U.S. Tech Talent
July 10, 2012
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Between The Lines Columnist General Motors' Big Bet On U.S. Tech Talent
By Chris Murphy
In an IT overhaul, GM plans to create new U.S. software development centers. Manufacturers Ford and GE recently made the same move.

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As disruptive forces reshape IT's role, some CEOs are already asking why the CIO position needs to be part of the executive team.

Anonymous Hands WikiLeaks 2.4 Million Syrian Emails
Hacktivist group claims credit for data breach; turned to WikiLeaks to help process the emails.

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Microsoft CEO Ballmer says Surface sales will only represent a small portion of the 375 million Windows tablets and PCs expected to be sold in the next 12 months.

DNSChanger Still A Threat
DNSChanger server shutdown on Monday didn't cause a significant disruption, but the danger is not over yet, security experts say.

Cloudability Sheds Light On Cloud Spending
Cloudability's subscription online service adds more detail for teams keeping an eye on cloud costs, including identification of project teams and business group costs within an aggregated, company-wide cloud billing report.

Here Comes Corporate Brain Drain
If IT organizations don't get their act together, there's going to be a massive brain drain, and we're all going to be in trouble.

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"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -- Thomas Alva Edison

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• Virtual Event: EHRs: Beyond The Basics

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Posted By MyW0r1d:
"The difference between the CMO and CIO should not be in selecting the technologies to use but in understanding how they are implemented for optimum benefit."
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Research: Innovation Mandate: Take II
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Microsoft Surface Tablet: 10 Coolest Features
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Drive-by downloads on the web are nothing new--these attacks exploit a user's browser to distribute malware and steal data. Join Richard Wang, Director of Threat Research at SophosLabs to learn how hackers are using Blackhole and ZeroAccess together to compromise your security. It happens Thursday, July 26, 2012. More Information & Registration

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