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With artificial intelligence (and machine learning) showing up in numerous industries, it's no surprise they're gaining traction now in financial services. Coming soon to a banking chatbot near you....

The controversial H-1B visa program is seeing some changes that could smooth the visa application process – and proposed changes that could make it more restrictive. CIO's Sharon Florentine explains what's going on.

Google has added a new multi-tasking feature in Android Q: Bubbles, which will allow users to perform tasks across different apps without having to actually switch apps.

At its Frontiers event this week, Slack offered up tweaks to its popular collaboration platform – all aimed at helping users get their jobs done faster and easier. Most notably, the company is looking to connect Slack with email.

With the next version of Windows 10 set to appear soon, it’s time to take a look at what’s new and what’s changed in version 1903. (Not much, actually.) Computerworld contributing editor Preston Gralla explored just what that means for Windows in the years ahead with Executive Editor Ken Mingis.

Over the past few years, blockchain has grown and evolved as it’s taken hold in a variety of industries. And it looks like 2019 will be the year blockchain gets more enmeshed in financial services. Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and Lucas Mearian look at where the distributed ledger technology is going.

How much progress has been made in gender diversity in the IT field in the past few years? CIO writer Sharon Florentine, who frequently blogs about women in IT, talks with Juliet Beauchamp and Ken Mingis about companies that are leading the way.

This year's MWC was mainly about 5G networking. And foldable phones. In fact, foldables largely stole the show, according to PC World's Michael Simon. He and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis chew over both topics in this episode of TECH(talk).

Samsung kicked off a busy week for mobile devices with the Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up (just ahead of this year's Mobile World Congress). That makes it an ideal time to talk about the S10, foldable phones and 5G networking.

It's been more than six months since Android 9.0 (Pie) arrived. So why has it taken so long for device makers to roll the update out?

With smartphone sales slowing down (even for Apple), it's time to ask why – and how the industry can get out of its current funk.

It's been a busy January for several companies that make collaboration software. Here's what's been going on with Microsoft Teams, G Suite and others since the start of 2019.

Google's push into cellular networking, as an MVNO reselling wireless access, lets it offer service that can undercut rivals like AT&T and Verizon. Here's an explainer on what Google Fi is and does.

Some iPad owners found their new tablets were bent, but as far as Apple is concerned, it's a non-issue. Then the company announced that quarterly revenues would fall short of expectations. So what's going on?

Blockchain backers have long touted the distributed ledger technology as potentially more disruptive than the internet. If so, it's going to take a while. In the meantime, a variety of companies are testing it out.

In the span of a week, Apple's eagerly-awaited iPhone XR finally arrived and the company rolled out new tablets, laptops and even a Mac mini. Here's how to sort through all of the announcements.

The Pixel 3 is here and Computerworld's Dan Rosenbaum offers up insights and observations about using the new device after several days' hands-on experience.

Facebook and Google recently owned up to new data breaches affecting millions of users. It's not the first time that's happened. It won't be the last. CSO's J.M. Porup explains what's really going.

Given the way work gets done these days – in remote offices, by workers on the go, at global companies with employees scattered around the world – collaboration is more important than ever. Here's a look at where things stand, and what's coming next.

The next big feature upgrade for Windows 10 from Microsoft arrives in October. So it's time to discuss what's new – and talk more broadly about why the pace of OS innovation seems to be slowing.

Unified endpoint management is getting a lot of buzz when it comes to how companies should handle mobile (and even desktop) hardware management. But it's going to take a while for everything to work as it should.

Pie, the latest version of Android, is now rolling out to Pixel devices and will eventually get to other Android phones. Computerworld blogger JR Raphael details what users can look forward to, and why it matters.

Oracle has joined other major tech vendors by rolling out its own blockchain-as-a-service offering, and two smartphone makers plan to include the technology in new devices this year. Get the latest on the blockchain craze.

BlackBerry's newest smartphone sports a more-than-full-featured physical keyboard and is aimed at those who want to really want to get work done.

The organizations that make Computerworld's annual list of the 100 Best Places to work in IT go far beyond competitive salaries and healthcare benefits to snag and keep top tech talent. Here's what they're doing right.

At its 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled a variety of software updates, tweaks and new features for iOS 12, macOS 'Mojave,' watchOS 5 and tvOS. Here's a look at what's coming.

With the distributed ledger technology showing up in everything from global shipping to cloud storage and real estate transactions, it's no surprise that it's now seen as away to help companies trade and sell carbon credits.

The 2018 RSA conference focused on a number of cybersecurity topics –everything from blockchain to the looming GDPR rules. CSO's Steve Ragan was there and offers insights on what he learned.

The all-screen design of Apple's iPhone X necessitated a 'notch' at the top of the display for various cameras and sensors. So Android phone makers naturally followed suit. but why?

Google's Android operating system sometimes gets unfairly maligned as being weak on security. Computerworld blogger (and resident Android expert) JR Raphael explains why that's a misconception and details various ways users can stay safe.

With Apple finally joining the push for wireless charging in smartphones, the technology is gradually becoming more mainstream. So what's this ongoing debate that it'll kill your battery all about?

The next update to Windows 10 is expected to arrive soon, making it a good time to look at what's coming. Windows expert Preston Gralla has the details.

For many Android smartphone users, last year's Oreo hasn't even arrived, and yet Android P – Oreo's still unnamed successor – is already on the horizon. Android expert JR Raphael offers insights on what's coming, and why Android upgrades always seem to be late.

When it comes to expensive Macs, you can't get much pricier than the $4,999 iMac Pro – especially if you configure it for more power, storage and RAM. Does anyone really need that kind of horsepower? Apparently so.

When iOS 11.3 arrives, it will allow some users to more easily access and share healthcare data – part of Apple's ongoing push to connect patients and doctors. Here's what that means and why Apple might actually succeed.

While hardware announcements are always a part of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, attendees at this year's show are likely to hear a lot about 5G networking.

Blockchain continues to evolve and grow as more companies test out the distributed ledger technology. It's now seen as the heart of a new global shipping platform that could save companies billions of dollars and as the underpinning for a P2P cloud storage endeavor.

From Cisco's plans for intent-based networking to SD-WAN, IoT and 5G pilot programs, the networking industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Here's what's likely to be top of mind in the industry this year.

One of the biggest topics in IT right now involves blockchain, the distributed ledger tech that underpins Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here's a look at what it is, what it does, and how companies are already using it.

Alexa is the helpful voice in the Echo and Echo Dot that can play music, turn on the lights, answer questions or tell you the weather. But with a little coding, it can be made to do much more than that.

Apple's new iPhone X already has a lot going for it: cutting-edge Face ID security, an incredible OLED display and, of course, iOS 11 – making it a top-notch (if pricey) phone for enterprise users.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has officially arrived. Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis and Windows expert Preston Gralla look at two hits and two misses in the new OS.

Google's latest reference smartphone, the Pixel 2, is now available. Reviewer Dan Rosenbaum has the details on what it's like to use and whether it's good enough to tempt an iPhone user to switch.

Computerworld's Android blogger JR Raphael and Apple expert Michael deAgonia get into the weeds as they tackle the basics of which mobile OS is better when it comes to security, updates, app stores, customization and innovation. Can there really be one winner?

Android's latest version, Oreo, has been out since late August and Computerworld's Android blogger JR Raphael is on hand with the details about what's new, what's cool and what's really useful.

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone line-up, with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus available later this month (yay!). But the flagship iPhone X won't arrive until November (boo!).

The collaboration tool offers some unique ways of sharing information from various sources, but never gained traction. Now it's being killed off, though some of its features met yet show up in Office or other suites.

Apple's iOS has long had the reputation of being more secure than Android, but that may not be as true as it once was. Here's how to evaluate each side's claims about mobile security.

Your next corporate computer may well be an iPad Pro, Surface Pro or some other laptop/tablet combo. Here's why.

When it comes to tracking down the bad actors behind malware and ransomware attacks, cybersecurity firms are turning to linguists.