XP is good enough .... Why go to System 7
March 16, 2009
Who cares about Windows 7? | blogs.computerworld.com
1. We do not need another desktop operating system 2. IT will upgrade to System 7 because we will be forced into it.
BI vendors need to create Industry best Practices
March 9, 2009
Businesses Are Still Crazy for BI After All These Years | advice.cio.com
BI will mature when creating metrics becomes easier. Common measure across industries for best practice will improve business.
President Obama’s Impact on Offshoring
March 2, 2009
Can Obama reverse job offshoring? | blogs.computerworld.com
President Obama is following through on his campaign pledge to try to limit the movement of jobs overseas. If approved, his proposals will have an impact on offshoring. Perhaps the major result, however, will be changing the mind-set that India/China is a requirement for lean operations.
March 2, 2009
Oracle's Social Networking Plans? | www.informationweek.com
Oracle seems ready to dive into the social networking business. Collaboration is one of the big directions major IT vendors are taking today. Oracle has some experience in this area already, and seems ready to make a deep commitment. A product of this type would fit perfectly with the upcoming Fusion Applications.
Dell needs to create a unique value to regain leadership position
March 2, 2009
Dell's identity crisis | money.cnn.com
1. PC's continue to be commodoized 2. A unique value will draw customers to them and enhance all of their product lines.
February 27, 2009
Alteon deal worth just $17.65M, Nortel says | www.ottawacitizen.com
-May be enough to finally give Radware a push into profitability; -Nortel (Alteon) clients win; -Radware may increase their market reach. -Competition is already going after existing Nortel clients.
Beware of changes in Ownership
February 23, 2009
Radware to Buy Nortel's Alteon App Delivery Division | www.eweek.com
1. Software or hardware changing hands in a recession brings worry to customers. 2. It is important to review what the acquiring says and does in the first few months of ownership change.
February 23, 2009
Oracle: Prescient Purchases | seekingalpha.com
Oracle is one of the few companies with both the cash and the prescience to take advantage of the current economy by snapping up dozens of undervalued companies. When the downturn is over Oracle will emerge even stronger than before. Their direction is to cover the broad market as well as every small niche.
February 17, 2009
Cisco eyes acquisition to spur growth | www.iht.com
Prospects of an acquisition by Cisco will drive up any company’s market cap. The people who know Cisco’s intentions can’t talk, so the whole topic becomes a guessing game. The game continues because investors are desperate for good news, and an acquisition by Cisco in many cases is the only near-term hope.
CIO Business skills Can made a difference to your company in this downturn
February 16, 2009
Tech execs get sexy | money.cnn.com
1. Personal productivity tools have expanded over the last decade. 2. CIO's are best positioned to provide guidance on how to use these tools to move the company forward.
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