Netbooks will be the next computer on your network and could expand your company's business
February 2, 2009
Netbooks could be the next hit cell phones | money.cnn.com
1. IT will need to support another technology. 2. New uses for computing may be found. 3. Challenges to the network security will need to be addressed.
Work connections now have a Face(book)
January 26, 2009
In battle for Friends, Facebook now twice as popular as MySpace | www.computerworld.com
1. Facebook becoming the new "water cooler". 2. Communication to employees can be managed thru Facebook
Sreamline the IT organization to deliver more to the business
January 13, 2009
The CIO Squeeze | www.forbes.com
1. Focus on process efficiencies in IT. 2. Cost containment and business alignment can go hand in hand.
Apple: Playing a More Open Tune at its iTunes Store
January 12, 2009
Apple Changes Tune on Music Pricing | online.wsj.com
o Apple's new three-tiered pricing structure will enable it to more effectively market its music based on consumer demand. o The elimination of its digital rights copy protection will facilitate the ability of users with non-Apple music players to use iTune Store music. o In the long-run Apple's iTune Store revenues should increase, even if the elimination of digital rights copy protection leads to some additional fraudulent behavior.
Obama plan to increase broadband can increase worker productivity for all businesses
January 6, 2009
Tech memo to Team Obama | money.cnn.com
1. Increased boradband will increase productivity. 2. Increased broadband could allow for a more flexible workforce and reduce travel and office costs.
December 8, 2008
Open Source: The Model is Broken | www.businessweek.com
Novell product vs. profit
The virtualization hangover - What to do once the savings have been realized?
December 1, 2008
Virtualization's Pain Points | www.forbes.com
1. Virtualization strategies can make management complex. 2. New applications require experience before proper placement of the virtualized application.
Software Maintenance - A Necessary Expense for Enterprise Software
November 24, 2008
Enterprise Software Vendors Now Vulnerable to Maintenance Payment Reduction | seekingalpha.com
o The current economic conditions are causing organizations to take cost cutting measures such as deferring capital expenditures and reducing IT costs. o While companies will be looking for ways to reduce IT costs, eliminating maintenance on mission-critical enterprise applications is not a realistic option. o Organizations can try to renegotiate maintenance costs and attempt to get their software vendors to make other cost concessions. However, eliminating maintenance on mission-critical applications is a tactic that is "penny-wise and pound-foolish." o Software acquisitions should be evaluated relative to their total cost-of-ownership and software maintenance must be included in the equation.
Microsoft Azure: A Cloudy, But Blue, Sky Ahead?
November 4, 2008
Azure: Can Microsoft Meld Windows with the Web? | www.businessweek.com
o Recognizing the potential of off-premises hosted computing, Microsoft is moving to establish its place in the cloud. o Despite any drawbacks, the desktop landscape is still dominated by Microsoft Windows; Azure will allow Microsoft to leverage the pervasiveness of Windows to integrate its desktop strength with cloud computing. o While Microsoft is usually not the first vendor to enter an emerging market, once it is convinced of the market's potential, it will attempt to establish a leadership position. o The pervasiveness of its Windows platforms and developers' familiarity with Microsoft Visual Study and Microsoft .NET will should provide Microsoft with an advantage over competitive cloud initiatives.
Solid High tech companies to gain technology advantage during recession
October 29, 2008
Big tech goes bargain hunting | money.cnn.com
1. Strong Technology companies like Cisco, Oracle, Apple, and Amazon will gain new technology in Recession. 2. Will we see anoher I-POD like device?
Three steps to make social media sell
February 10, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011