Data and information management

The company showed off software that can virtualize a data center within minutes to dynamically meet business demand.

The insurer is seeking software developers, project managers and architects to round out its new Boston-based IT development center.

IBM’s Watson-type systems were inspired by science fiction, but until they can understand context, they will be flawed.

A practical development approach delivers skill and process enhancements as part of software development.

Hackers have grown adept at bilking institutions with mobile, social media attacks.

S&P maintains negative outlook as economy, sagging home prices will continue to drag on sector

A State Farm study finds drivers' top five Web-based distractions.

If you have inefficient processes or a creaky, hidebound management culture, don't expect technology to smooth things over.

Reinsurer estimates that insured claims, as a result of the earthquake, are between $6 and $12 billion.

Insurer says move is a major step toward repaying government assistance.

In annual shareholder letter, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman says “testosterone-driven” decisions have led insurers astray.

As financial app IT expenditures grow for banks, so does outsourcing. Insurers may want to take note.

Security expert: malicious behavior only part of data privacy problem.

With cost savings and business agility at a premium, insurers need to give serious consideration to cloud computing.

Insurers' need for cost savings and business transformation is driving many to look for specialized, long-term relationships in a maturing BPO space.

Carriers add straight-through processing to streamline quote and bind.

The technology and related processes are effective at improvement risk selection and pricing, which leads to greater profitability, notes Towers Watson.

By employing a 4-stage approach, insurers can mitigate some of the risk of service-based computing.

Scientists have built a system that lets you steer with your thoughts, but insurers will have a tough time rating drivers.

Guidelines issued by Lloyds reveal tightness of implementation timetable.