6 traits of up-and-coming IT stars

Computerworld This Week October 26, 2015 6 traits of up-and-coming IT stars (with video) What qualities put IT pros on the fast track? We talk to five rising stars -- and their CIOs -- to find what sets them apart (and what you can do to make your star rise, too). READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER How the Internet of Things shakes up jobs, improves efficiency 2. 10 Start menu tricks for Windows 10 3. INSIDER Surefire ways to enhance meetings for remote teams 4. Video: Women in computing speak up -- and out -- at Grace Hopper 2015 5. Microsoft Surface Book Review: It really is this good 6. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: This great tablet has Skylake, a better keyboard and more competition 7. INSIDER 11 hidden tips and tweaks for Windows 10 8. You are your smartphone 9. Can the iPad Pro take on the Surface Pro at work? 10. INSIDER Penn Medicine's big data system triggers early detection of life-threatening infections : Dell Inc 'Digital-First' Transformation Businesses are investing heavily in three core technologies - mobile, cloud and analytics - to support their digital transformation initiatives. This Tech Dossier will look at the most powerful or effective ways to leverage these technologies across an organization to enable a "digital-first" business. Learn More INSIDER How the Internet of Things shakes up jobs, improves efficiency Energy and utility systems may be among first to show IoT success, but some IT executives remain skeptical. READ MORE 10 Start menu tricks for Windows 10 The latest Start menu has few Windows 7-era customizations -- but many new tricks worth knowing. READ MORE INSIDER Surefire ways to enhance meetings for remote teams Three businesses describe how the right hardware and software help them conduct efficient meetings with their remote workers. READ MORE Video: Women in computing speak up -- and out -- at Grace Hopper 2015 Energy was high and ideas were flying at the recent 2015 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and US CTO Megan Smith leading the charge. READ MORE Microsoft Surface Book Review: It really is this good Microsoft's Surface Book reboots what you'll think a laptop should be. READ MORE Resource compliments of: House ads Talent Management in the Customer-Centric IT Organization Join Maryfran Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, CIO magazine at CIO Perspectives Houston on November 12 ofr a special discussion on how IT leaders need to transform their departments from an inward-focused mindset toward a more consultative, customer-focused role. Learn more and register at http://www.cioperspectives.com/HOU15/NL Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: This great tablet has Skylake, a better keyboard and more competition Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 improves inside and out, but new Windows tablets are lurking in the wings. Can it keep its 'best-of' crown? We'll see. READ MORE INSIDER 11 hidden tips and tweaks for Windows 10 Here are the best and most useful modifications you can do to your Windows 10 system, plus some valuable tips about using the new OS' features and tools. READ MORE You are your smartphone Welcome to the new identity. An increasing number of services don't care about your password, your signature or even your mailing address. If you've got the authenticated phone, you're you. READ MORE Can the iPad Pro take on the Surface Pro at work? From the get-go, it was inevitable that the iPad Pro would be compared to Microsoft's Surface Pro. For companies eyeing both tablets, here's what to consider before buying. READ MORE INSIDER Penn Medicine's big data system triggers early detection of life-threatening infections Insights drawn from a massively parallel computer cluster loaded with vast amounts of data help doctors develop new approaches to patient care. READ MORE White Paper: Open Text Transactional Data: Are You Ready for Customer Demands? An IDG Research survey reveals that customers want access to their transactional data from any device, any time. Letting customers access and interact with their transactional data from any device is complex. Here are some insights for IT leaders who are ready to create a strategy. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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