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.
A Fresh Perspective on Executive Compensation levels in the Finance industry
March 8, 2010
US Financial Firms' Top Executive Bonuses Up 17 Percent in 2009 | www1.voanews.com
We are justifying enormous compensation packages in the Finance Industry particularly to "purchase" a business risk insurance caused by the impact of technology and the outdated organizations that have an over concentration of risk in key individuals and roles. Management's false argument is that they have to do it to retain key talent.Because internal equity is a key element of compensation design the senior management have a vested interest in the people working for them being highly paid.
A fresh perspective of Executive Compensation Levels and Business Risk
January 20, 2010
SIMFA Guidelines for Compensation | www.sifma.org
Executive Compensation has become such an emotive issue that the key points are being missed and shareholders are confused about the logic behind reasonable compensation. Investors need to look not only at fundamental incentive compensation practices and their impact on risk taking, they need also to be looking at the concentration of business risk in key individuals, indicated by the justification for excessive compensation levels.
ADP's Midmarket HRO Business Heats Up
December 12, 2009
ADP Delivers Breakthrough Integrated Workforce Management Solution | www.ebizq.net
Experts agree that the two leading suppliers in midmarket HR outsourcing today are ADP, which has 43 clients with an average of 9,200 employees each, and Ceridian, with 25 clients that have an average of 4,000 employees each. But the competition is increasing. On one hand, professional employer organizations, which typically target companies with fewer than 500 employees, are moving up-market.
What is the Future for the US Health Care Industry?
October 15, 2009
Facts on Healthcare | www.nchc.org
What is really going on in our Health Care Industry is being blurred with emotion, politics and self interest propaganda. Any of the other major industrial countries would provide regulated quality Universal Healthcare for more than $1 trillion dollars less than we are spending now. This waste is draining about $500 billion of our tax dollars, $300 billion of corporate expense and $200 billion of consumer spending. The key question is, "is Regulating the Health Care Industry inevitable?"
Bank Tech Companies - who will be left standing?
September 29, 2009
Mergers: Conflicts Becoming A Core Reality | www.banktechnews.com
7,000 US banks and credit unions represents a lot of customers for the banking technology companies. While banks may be hurting, their technology needs only increases. With so many recent mergers are there too few providers left? Who has the advantage banks or the providers?
Dell/Perot, HP/EDS what's the difference?
September 21, 2009
Dell to buy Perot Systems for $3.9 billion | money.cnn.com
Dell, buying into the notion that hardware is now a commodity and they have already optimized that business, believes they need to diversify. So they buy a large business/technology consulting firm. Do they now bring any more value to the Perot business?
Microsoft launches competition for Google Apps.????
September 20, 2009
Will You Use Microsoft's Office Web Apps? | www.microsoft-watch.com
1. Will Microsoft's launch of a web-based office suite undermine their current office products?2. Does Microsoft know how to deliver web applications?3. Can Google reach the enterprise?
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