Robert L. Mitchell

The language is known for its scalability, performance and mathematical accuracy. But as the boomer generation prepares to check out of the workforce, IT executives are taking a fresh look at their options

At many companies, the problem is that processes are immature or even chaotic, so throwing automation at a bug-ridden process will only yield more of the same

IT leaders are being urged to use cloud computing to lower costs in the data centre. But is speed the real payoff?

When considering strategic business intelligence needs, would you put your faith in the cloud? Profiles of two companies draw a clear line between where the nascent BI-as-a-service offerings fit -- and don't fit -- in business today.

Want to extend the life of your data centre? Here's 12 ways to make the heart of IT operations a cooler place to be

Here's why a bunker mentality can be helpful for data centre security, backup and business continuity

Worried that Google might be snooping on you? There's no need to drop Google apps. Instead, bone up on your privacy rights and take advantage of privacy controls that Google offers

Online dating services have privacy policies that offer some assurances about how your personal information will be used and not used, but they don't necessarily delete your data after you've canceled your subscription and moved on