Profile of Shane O'Neill
Managing Editor, InformationWeek
Member Since: 11/15/2013
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Shane O'Neill is Managing Editor for InformationWeek. Prior to joining InformationWeek, he served in various roles at CIO.com, most notably as assistant managing editor and senior writer covering Microsoft. He has also been an editor and writer at eWeek and TechTarget. Shane's writing garnered an ASBPE Bronze Award in 2011 for his blog, "Eye on Microsoft", and he received an honorable mention at the 2010 min Editorial & Design Awards for "Online Single Article." Shane is a graduate of Providence College and he resides in Boston.
Articles by Shane O'Neill
12/29/2014
From Uber's dirty tactics to Silicon Valley's lack of diversity, look back at the year's biggest letdowns.
12/18/2014
Smart glasses like Google Glass get put to the test in the enterprise, while smartwatches slowly woo consumers thanks to the Apple Watch.
12/3/2014
How I learned to stop worrying and love Windows 8.1 and the Surface Pro.
11/24/2014
Microsoft Bing director and author Stefan Weitz discusses how sensors, wearables, and big data are changing search.
11/21/2014
Remember, this is Christmas, not Halloween, and this is a company event, not Vegas. What happens at the company party does not stay at the company party.
11/14/2014
You're probably familiar with H-1B visas and the annual cap on them. Their lesser-discussed cousin, the L-1, has no such yearly limit.
11/10/2014
Artificial intelligence is not the danger, says one futurist. Rather, it will save us from danger -- and a dreary existence.
11/4/2014
Myriad communications tools are available, but most of us keep falling back on email. Here's why that's a mistake.
10/27/2014
From caretaker humanoids to bomb detection vehicles, robots continue to move well past vacuuming. Check out new robots roaming the recent RoboBusiness conference.
10/21/2014
Wearables are great, but what good would Google Glass or the Galaxy Gear be without useful apps? Here's a sampling of the latest business apps for wearables.
10/13/2014
The value of the "Internet of Things" is mostly lost on consumers. Here's how companies selling IoT and wearables can win them over.
10/2/2014
Google Glass may soon transform the workplace, but the mainstream disconnect runs deep.
9/30/2014
Thinking of outsourcing with Infosys, Wipro, or Tata? Here are some points worth knowing about the IT services heavyweights.
9/27/2014
Interop New York spotlights innovative products covering SDN, BYOD, PaaS, data center management, and more. Take a look.
9/22/2014
Wearables innovation will happen first in the enterprise, but CIOs should brace themselves for security and integration challenges.
9/17/2014
Here's how adding another gadget actually might help restore order to our obsessive digital lives.
9/11/2014
The Apple Watch marks Apple's bold foray into the wearables market, but we were hoping for one more thing. Well, maybe five.
9/4/2014
Epson, Jawbone, and Oculus join the Salesforce Wear device ecosystem as ISVs begin churning out apps.
9/2/2014
Bachelors and bachelorettes of IT, don't be afraid to use your tech smarts to break the ice.
9/2/2014
Users are sick of their activity-tracking wearable devices. But the answer may be as plain as the ear on your head.
8/25/2014
Control freaks, blame games, and other misguided attempts at building a better business through IT outsourcing.
8/14/2014
Philadelphia taps Salesforce and Unisys to ensure its "Philly 311" cloud and mobile program stays on top of all nonemergency requests from potholes to noise complaints.
8/13/2014
An IT director changes his life by monitoring data from wearables and sensors, walking the line between self-discovery and tech obsession.
8/4/2014
How cloud is competing head-to-head with outsourcing more, and other developments to keep an eye on.
7/24/2014
CalCloud, the State of California's private cloud managed by IBM, aims to streamline services for 400 state and local government agencies.
7/21/2014
The US soccer powerhouse uses wearable devices and data visualization to analyze the fitness levels of stars like Clint Dempsey.
7/14/2014
Join Forrester analyst J.P. Gownder and InformationWeek editors on InformationWeek Radio to discuss how wearable devices and the Internet of Things are taking hold in the workplace.
6/13/2014
Could you use a data visualization lift in your life and work?
6/10/2014
Salesforce.com announces Salesforce Wear, a developer platform for wearable devices such as Google Glass and Samsung Gear.
5/21/2014
InterContinental Hotels Group's mobile app hinges on alliance between product and developer teams.
5/12/2014
Consider these three ways to honor user privacy while also giving customers a new experience via a wearable device.
5/1/2014
UX designers, data analysts in demand as IT and marketing departments become digital business buddies.
4/24/2014
Big Blue will manage combined IT environment for newly merged automaker Fiat Chrysler.
4/21/2014
Meet George Jetson: From wireless door locks to scales that measure more than weight, these connected devices take your domicile digital.
4/14/2014
Analytics managers from Macy's, Ford, and Google offer tips on how to integrate and inspire data scientists.
4/7/2014
Here's how to become the type of organization that lives in your customers' digital world.
4/2/2014
Raytheon, No. 4 in the InformationWeek Elite 100 ranking, uses CAVEs -- computer-assisted virtual environments -- to boost collaboration among engineers and with customers.
4/2/2014
We've singled out 20 InformationWeek Elite 100 winners whose IT projects have transformed their businesses. Use them to inspire creativity and advance your plans.
4/2/2014
EDEN system helps the logistics company shave time -- and money -- off dock operations. One of eight profiles of InformationWeek Elite 100 Business Innovation Award winners.
3/3/2014
Employers must tread carefully with activity trackers and devices like Google Glass. Wearables could take real-time personal data collection to unnerving new heights.
2/26/2014
Or does it just look like one? Here's how to tell the difference.
2/10/2014
"The Visual Organization" author Phil Simon discusses data visualization tools and their power to change business conversations.
2/5/2014
Most execs think digital business will change their industries, but only one-third think their companies are ready. It may be time to suit up an innovation team.
1/21/2014
Low-risk, incremental improvements aren't innovation, but that's where most companies focus, Accenture finds.
12/27/2013
From HealthCare.gov to the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, here are some of the year's biggest letdowns.
11/25/2013
Always-on social and mobile customers have the power to upend your company. Here's how to come out on top.
11/7/2013
Luke Skywalker had it right. Push away the screen and go with The Force from time to time.
10/22/2013
Mobile analysts debate whether Samsung should free itself from Android and use its homemade OS, Tizen.
10/2/2013
Microsoft must get over Apple envy and play in the real world of mobile. First step: Unchain Microsoft software from Windows.
9/19/2013
CIOs should prepare for an era of digital disruption where a decentralized IT department is spread across the company.
9/5/2013
Penske Truck Leasing, the No. 4 company in the IW 500 ranking, needed a used truck site that appeals to customers and search engines.
8/27/2013
IT innovators turn great ideas into action. Use these winning InformationWeek 500 projects to spark your creativity and advance your plans.
8/20/2013
Don't begin with an end in mind. Allow yourself to be surprised by what big data reveals.
8/2/2013
Microsoft is stuck beating the same drum to a public that has made up its mind about Windows 8 and Surface devices. Is it too late to make changes?
7/25/2013
Comedy. Tragedy. PEBCAK. Systems administrators know them all -- as evidenced by these tales from IT pros recognized on National SysAdmin Day.
7/22/2013
InformationWeek research shows a lack of confidence in big data analytics. You can push past the fear, but remember presenting the data is as important as finding it.
7/10/2013
Microsoft Surface devices can't find a home as consumers shrug and enterprises focus on Windows 7 and BYOD programs.
6/27/2013
When your CEO praises the company's readiness for digital disruption, don't believe him until he helps break down the walls that stifle innovation.
6/20/2013
Here's how CIOs can help break down internal barriers to help their companies stay ahead of the digital disruption curve.
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