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Business leaders meet to discuss the future of a digital workforce

Who — or what — will take over your job? Will it be a contract worker or robot?

How forums and photos sell goods online

What stops browsers from becoming buyers online? Product uncertainty could be the culprit.

Information systems faculty shape research agenda at conferences

Taking on leadership roles at conferencesst is one way to highlight and promote the academic quality of the department. In November, professors will co-chair the Informs Conference on Information Systems and Technology in downtown Phoenix.

More than a PhD: Doctorate program rises above the competition

Award-winning research and top-notch faculty is just the tip of the iceberg. These benefits, coupled with good placement rates, and a high-ranking department, are producing exemplary PhD students. Learn more about the doctorate program, 

IT leader embraces discomfort

Alum Lindsey Perry, who lends her expertise to the Department of Information System’s Executive Advisory Board, shares what made her uncomfortable as a student — and successful as an IS executive, wife, and mom.

Playing for keeps with IT workers? Watch their online activity

Associate Professor of Information Systems John (Zhongju) Zhang recently correlated that taking part in virtual networks corresponds to both voluntary quits and internal promotions, and the way an employee participates foreshadows which of these results is more likely to happen.

Managing tomorrow’s threats today

To combat cybercrime, we need to stay one step ahead of hackers. That's why three new academic concentrations and certificate programs in cybersecurity will be added to our curriculum soon to give students the knowledge to fight back.

Using online referrals? Shoppers look for a fair share

What works best when you’re constructing an online referral program to attract new customers? One thing to watch is fairness, says Professor of Information Systems Yili (Kevin) Hong.

Preparing our children for the digital society

Information Systems Department Chair Raghu Santanam delivers his message.

Students volunteer in Millennium Girls event

Increasing the percentage of women in technology — including leadership positions — is one of the challenges schools and companies face today.