Week in Review: CES is in full bloom this week. What should CIOs be paying attention to? Better tablets, the ultrabook evolution (not revolution) and 4G smart phones.

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The role of IT was never static. Technology changes alone bring about major changes in the role of IT and influence the future of IT.  This really should not be debateable since we see everyday how technology changes redefine various professions or business functions through automation and simplification. Yet, when you describe a future of IT that is less strategic people get upset and accuse you of being a contrarian just for the sake of it.

Before you left click that mouse to go to that other “work related” page, wait a few seconds while I explain what I’m talking about. While there is a ton of hyped up, blown out and super hyperventilated information out there about how the cloud makes your life better, reduces your workload and ultimately makes your coffee and butters your toast, not much is said about how the cloud can help your company save or make money. Real money…not that kinda-sorta-maybe-coulda money, but real put-it-in-the-bank money.

Last week I kicked off a series of articles on secure printing starting with “Laying a Foundation for Secure Printing.”  This week we continue the secure printing discussion with a focus on risks and solutions for addressing privacy concerns within an enterprise print environment.

Consider this scenario: Patient confidentiality - A prominent medical center