Joe McKendrick

Telematics and four other big benefits of increasingly popular data-driven projects, outlined in a new report.

IT hiring booms tend to align with large-scale government mandates, and this year we saw the biggest of them all.

10 examples of how a company becomes increasingly at risk of suffering a data breach as data moves around the enterprise.

Gartner analyst says IT strategies can only go so far in advancing the business—digital strategies are what take you where you want to be.

Insurers' agent networks provide a natural edge in social networking.

More than eight out of 10 P&C executives say their current systems are not able to embrace new opportunities. The question is, what will replace them?

Given the allure of tech startup culture and the increasing importance of IT in all aspects of the enterprise, hanging on to tech talent is more difficult—and more important—than ever.

How business process as a service and smart process applications will become the norm.

Analyst firm predicts a tough year ahead for any insurers not making magic happen between IT solutions and business needs.

By applying two buzz words to each other—social media and alignment—insurers may be able to solve the enigmatic elements each holds.

The rise of Big Data means demand for new analytical and IT skills. Are insurers ready to compete with other industries for this talent?

Advice from more than 1,100 executives on what it takes to satisfy business needs while taking advantage of in-house talent, big data resources.

New survey outlines the core roles mainframes are assuming within emerging private cloud and big data projects—as well as the challenges of this new role.

Here's why selectivity, modeling, trust, IT support and education are essential to reaping big data's value.

Will touchscreens offering rapid access to new enterprise apps become the norm for insurance carriers?

Here's why cloud security liability should follow the model established by the scenarios of ultimate responsibility from car accidents.

Every insurer wants to join the app parade, but is it worth the trouble?

Despite the fact that social capabilities have been talked about for years, many companies struggle with enterprise integration.

The insurance industry relies on mainframes, but who will be running them?

As insurers turn to big data for answers, Oracle offers up six tips for easy integration.