Target CIO resigns in wake of massive data breach

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	Target CIO resigns in wake of massive data breach Target CIO Beth Jacob has resigned following a data breach at the retailer that may have affected as many as 110 million U.S. residents. Read More WHITE PAPER: Accellion Enterprise Mobility Management: A Data Security Checklist Secure file sharing, syncing and associated productivity requirements impose pressing technical and operational challenges on organizations. This document presents a checklist of features organizations should review when evaluating a data security solution as part of an enterprise mobility management strategy. Read now! In this Issue CIO not the only one to blame for Target breach CIOs grappling with software bloat More top-tier Microsoft execs head to the exit A CIO who masters disasters 15 non-certified IT skills growing in demand Preston Gralla: Steve Ballmer's temper tantrum over Nokia buyout led to his firing, says report WHITE PAPER: LogMeIn Selection Criteria for Remote Support Tools This guide details the factors that impact the purchasing decision of a remote support tool and provides a checklist for use as you work through your remote support solution selection process. Learn More CIO not the only one to blame for Target breach That someone had to take the fall for the massive breach at Target is neither surprising nor unexpected. The only question is whether more heads will roll in the aftermath of one the biggest data compromises in retail history. Read More CIOs grappling with software bloat More and more corporate IT departments around the world are straining under the weight of unnecessary software applications, according to a survey by systems integrator Capgemini. Read More More top-tier Microsoft execs head to the exit Two of Microsoft's top executives will leave the company, including its head of marketing and the former CEO of Skype. Read More WHITE PAPER: Collaborative Consulting Developing Big Data Capabilities The explosion of Big Data represents an opportunity to leverage trending attitudes in the marketplace to better segment and target customers, and enhance products and promotions. Learn More A CIO who masters disasters John Halamka, the CIO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, doesn't let any crisis go unused as either a teachable moment, or as a chance to lead IT into new directions. Read More 15 non-certified IT skills growing in demand Whether you're a senior IT executive evaluating staffing needs and preparing budgets or an IT pro deciding where to invest your time to gain new skills, knowing what technologies are in demand should be a key part of your strategy. Read More Preston Gralla: Steve Ballmer's temper tantrum over Nokia buyout led to his firing, says report Steve Ballmer's famously volcanic temper was the last straw for Microsoft's board, and eventually led to his firing after he berated them so loudly about their not backing his Nokia buyout plan that his shouts could be heard outside the closed doors of a conference room. So reports Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Was there more to it than just Ballmer's temper tantrum? Read More
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