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Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.

Most mobile apps ask us kindly to agree to all kinds of data sharing up front. We do, assuming the app won't work if we don't (it will).

Today's headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.

The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.

The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.

Cloud apps are usually available 99.9+%. Robots are available all but 4000+ hours per year. Human are unavailable 6,880 hours of every 8,760 hours.

The role of chief marketing technologist hasn't even reached its tenth anniversary. Yet it's already starting to change. Why?.

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

It is amusing to see the marketing currently attempted by using an offshoot of the phrase 'Internet of Things'.

Gartner warns against the data lake hype, highlighting risks from lack of governance to security concerns in the information management sphere.

Analyst Gartner predicts Apple's iPhone 6 will “set the world on fire” and dominate the market, with demand for a larger screen also driving sales.

We like to think that IT is cranking out new technology faster and faster—but it isn't. It's twenty years or bust....

The Internet of Things is a curious name for what happens when objects other than computers, start to become electronically networked.

Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.

By 2015, over half of CEOs will introduce a senior digital leader, marking the rise of Digital Risk Officers to navigate new digital business risks.

There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.

Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.

Edward Snowden's revelations prompt data residency debates, stalling tech innovation, says Gartner VP Carsten Casper.

New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.

Microsoft has made it clear that the future of Office is in the cloud, with all significant innovations on Office 365.