Fingerprint sensors on laptops bring "single sign-on" into the users control
July 10, 2010
There is a new wave of fingerprint scanners coming to the market. But this time they are being brought with software to leverage the capability. There is even now a solution by HP for the corporate environment. This emerging trend is worth watching for CIO's and business users.
Call center heading to the cloud?
July 3, 2010
1. Call center usage is rarely constant which provides an advantage to being the cloud.2. Call center volumes can spike which leads to the strength of cloud computing
Solid State drives brings new life to older Laptops
June 28, 2010
1. Solid state drives can make older computers run faster2. Extending the life of laptops reduces the over cost of supplying computers in the enterprise.3. Management focus can be put to more strategic uses.
Cloud confusion – Too many choices and too little vision
June 22, 2010
1. Reviewed three different cloud platforms2. Google is wide open, Microsoft is doing the same, but in the cloud, Salesforce.com is driving for new territory and has the most experience.
SAP Will Acquire Database and Mobile Software Vendor Sybase
May 17, 2010
SAP to Acquire Sybase, Inc. | www.sap.com
o SAP's pending acquisition of Sybase provides SAP with strong mobile and database software technology.o The acquisition will have a negative effect on Oracle whose database currently supports the plurality of SAP implementations. o The acquisition will strain SAP's relationship with database vendor partners including Microsoft and IBM.o In general, it makes SAP a stronger software vendor and continues the company's product evolution.
Does iPhone OS 4.0 pose a threat to RIM?
April 11, 2010
Apple raises the bar on mobile devices | brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com
With the ability to run multiple applications and the enhance enterprise security, this could create a significant threat to RIM. Most users prefer the iPhone once they get used to using the keyboard and with the applications available for the iPhone, it is becoming the phone of choice. With the ability to create corporate applications, the iPhone just may have finally created a serious threat to RIM's hold on the enterprise.
What happens when the speed to the internet is as fast as a local network?
March 27, 2010
Cities, towns go gaga to gain Google's super-fast networks | www.computerworld.com
1. A LAN speed network to the home means remote users look the same as office users.2. Additional services will be added to remote users and managed by corporations
iPad will provide another category of endpoint on the corporate network
March 9, 2010
Global CIO: Why Apple's iPad Will Be A Great Business Device | www.informationweek.com
1. A full screen note taking device with easy to use applications will expand computing use.2. Portability without the need of deskspace will be a difference maker.3. Software platform will open up applications we have yet to dream of.
Sales of New PCs will Fuel Intel's Continued Growth
January 22, 2010
Intel Stuns Wall Street With Nine-fold Increase In Profits | www.itproportal.com
o The October 2009 release of Microsoft Windows 7 will drive PC growth. o The majority of PCs are powered by Intel processors. o Intel will almost certainly benefit from the pent-up demand for both business PC refreshments and home computer demands.
IBM's Acquisition of Guardium Augments its Information Management Portfolio
December 10, 2009
IBM buys database security firm Guardium | www.reuters.com
o With its acquisition of Guardium, IBM obtains augments its already strong information management technology portfolio. o Guardium's technology is used for protection and real-time monitoring of database access; it is useful for security and compliance purposes.o The acquisition provides further evidence of the on-going industry consolidation as well as IBM's willingness to acquire companies in order to obtain technology that complements its own information management capabilities.
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