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As Editor At Large, Mary heads up coverage of enterprise software at InformationWeek. She tracks the software companies that are most important to businesses, and writes about emerging models, including software-as-a-service and cloud computing. She talks often with CIOs about such issues as software maintenance costs, new approaches to software, and IT innovation, and meets regularly with high-level industry executives. Mary analyzes her findings via in-depth articles, breaking news stories, and blogs. Mary has been with InformationWeek since 1994 in a variety of writing and editing roles, and has covered, or has managed reporters covering, nearly every key area of IT.
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Microsoft Lands UK Cloud Deal
InformationWeek, November 24, 2009 CSC will support 30,000 U.K. postal service employees using cloud versions of Exchange and SharePoint. BMC, CA Join Salesforce.com Cloud InformationWeek, November 20, 2009 Salesforce.com's challenge will be to convince even more CIOs and developers that it's no longer just a CRM company. Salesforce Adds Enterprise Social Networking InformationWeek, November 18, 2009 Chatter brings Facebook- and Twitter-type capabilities to applications running on the Force.com cloud computing platform. RFID Makes Slow And Steady Progress InformationWeek, November 13, 2009 RFID isn't changing the world, but it's being used strategically in government and business to track animals, stock products, and tag documents. Why Jaguar Land Rover Chose Google Apps InformationWeek, November 12, 2009 A customer success story spotlights the pitched battle among online apps. Gartner Downgrades SaaS Forecast InformationWeek, November 09, 2009 Software-as-a-service revenue is projected to rise 17.7% in 2009, fueled by growth in CRM and office suites. Microsoft Offers Free SaaS To Salesforce, Oracle Customers InformationWeek, November 03, 2009 The offer for six free months of Dynamics CRM Online came a day after Microsoft dropped prices for cloud versions of Exchange and SharePoint. Microsoft Drops Prices Of Cloud Apps InformationWeek, November 03, 2009 Exchange Online's monthly price drops from $10 to $5, and storage increases to 25 Gbytes, matching Google Gmail. MicroStrategy BI License Revenues Up 39% InformationWeek, October 30, 2009 The business intelligence application vendor's performance is in striking contrast to the broader software industry. SAP, Nokia Partner On Mobile Security InformationWeek, October 27, 2009 With the joint venture's technology, prescription drugs, software, and other goods could be tagged with smart barcodes to protect them from counterfeiting. IBM Intros BI Tools For Unstructured Data InformationWeek, October 27, 2009 Content Analytics is a set of business intelligence tools designed to analyze e-mail, blogs, reports, and other external data. Why Follett Runs Some Stores On 3G Networks InformationWeek, October 24, 2009 To get up and running faster, it finds wireless the right short-term network solution. Google Inks Jaguar Land Rover Apps Deal InformationWeek, October 23, 2009 The automaker has purchased 15,000 seats for Google Apps, incuding Gmail. Google, Workday Outages Show SaaS Isn't Perfect InformationWeek, October 21, 2009 Software-as-a-service lets CIOs pay only for what they need, but CIOs need to make sure they get the system performance they've paid for. Former GM CIO Szygenda Joins Compuware Board InformationWeek, October 16, 2009 Ralph Szygenda takes a board seat as the application performance management firm prepares to acquire Gomez. SAP, HP Integrate BI Tools InformationWeek, October 12, 2009 Improved integration between SAP Business Warehouse and HP Neoview could help stave off competition from Oracle/Sun's Exadata 2. Alternative IT InformationWeek, October 10, 2009 CIOs are more receptive than ever to new software models -- and not because they're trendy. Compuware To Acquire Gomez For $295 Million InformationWeek, October 07, 2009 The move will enable Compuware to offer peformance management to customers with apps in the cloud. Salesforce.com, Cisco Team Up On Cloud Offering InformationWeek, October 05, 2009 Customers of Salesforce.com will have access to Cisco's Unified Contact Center technologies for customer service. Mercedes-Benz Launches iPhone App InformationWeek, October 05, 2009 Customers using the app can make car payments and view account information from iPhones and iPod Touches. Salesforce.com Helps Launch SaaS Company InformationWeek, September 30, 2009 FinancialForce.com, a startup providing financial and accounting software as a service, is getting a minority investment and on-campus office space from Salesforce.com. NetSuite Offers ERP iPhone App InformationWeek, September 24, 2009 The app, which provides access to NetSuite's on-demand enterprise-resourcing planning and CRM suite, is another example of business SaaS going mobile. Oracle To Offer SaaS To Midsize Customers InformationWeek, September 23, 2009 Mid-market software-as-a-service will include the option of subscription-based pricing, the software company said. Microsoft Acquires Midmarket ERP Products InformationWeek, September 22, 2009 The software giant wants to pick up divisional business from large companies standardized on Oracle or SAP ERP. IW500: Q&A With SAS Institute CEO Jim Goodnight InformationWeek, September 15, 2009 SAS Institute CEO Jim Goodnight talks cloud computing, education, and software industry consolidation with InformationWeek. IW500: Amazon CTO On Software Licensing, Cloud Security InformationWeek, September 15, 2009 Werner Vogels says EC2 customers should talk with software vendors about licensing -- something Amazon itself is already doing. InformationWeek 500: SaaS Leader Salesforce.com Lives Cloud Computing InformationWeek, September 15, 2009 Move into the cloud has brought profound changes to IT organization. InformationWeek 500: Collaboration Is Key To Increased Efficiency In Manufacturing InformationWeek, September 15, 2009 Global support and development also given high priority at these companies. IW500: Coke, Harrah's, Chevron Discuss Innovation InformationWeek, September 14, 2009 IT executives at the InformationWeek 500 conference tell about innovative uses for RFID and touchscreen technology. SuccessFactors Spins Business Execution Suite InformationWeek, September 10, 2009 New strategies by SuccessFactors and Taleo show how SaaS vendors plan to maintain strong growth. Salesforce.com, RightNow Embrace Social Networking InformationWeek, September 09, 2009 Cloud computing-based customer relationship management software is particularly suitable for integrating with social networking sites. Businesses Respond To Gmail Outage InformationWeek, September 03, 2009 Enterprises using Gmail don't expect 100 percent uptime, but they do expect communication and transparency regarding outages. Wipro Offers Cloud Computing Service InformationWeek, September 01, 2009 The IT outsourcing company has teamed with Oracle to offer a platform service that software companies can use to join the SaaS industry. Cast Iron Offers Amazon EC2 Integration InformationWeek, September 01, 2009 The service lets customers integrate and move data between apps in Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud and their own data centers. Amazon Kindle's New Role: Script Reader InformationWeek, September 01, 2009 Lions Gate, the studio responsible for the film and TV hits "Crash" and "Mad Men," is using the Kindle e-reader to distribute scripts. Google, Microsoft Jockey For Enterprise Dominance InformationWeek, August 27, 2009 Microsoft and Google go head-to-head next year over online apps for business. Amazon Launches Private Cloud Service InformationWeek, August 26, 2009 Customers will create a VPN to bridge Amazon to their existing IT infrastructures and use their existing security systems to protect data. Salesforce.com Sees Rise In 2Q Revenue InformationWeek, August 21, 2009 The CRM provider announced a year-over-year revenue increase of 20% for its second fiscal quarter ended July 31. IBM's SPSS Deal May Spark BI Market Consolidation InformationWeek, August 20, 2009 SAP will likely acquire a company specializing in predictive analytics within the next year, Forrester Research predicts. IBM Turns RFID, Sensor Data Into Actions InformationWeek, August 18, 2009 Data collected from networked sensors on highways and across power grids can be used by governments and utilities to make decisions. Google, Apple Rank Highest With Customers InformationWeek, August 18, 2009 Despite its strong ranking, Apple was the only computer company to see its position drop since last year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. LinkedIn Tool Searches For SAP Talent InformationWeek, August 13, 2009 SAP joined several venture firms in funding social networking site LinkedIn with $22.7 million last fall. SPSS, IBM Negotiated For 6 Months InformationWeek, August 10, 2009 Two other companies talked to SPSS about an acquisition of the predictive analytics technologies firm, SEC filings reveal. Manufacturer Looks To iPhone To Help Boost Sales InformationWeek, August 07, 2009 Haworth, a $1.65 billion maker of office furniture, built an iPhone app and used Facebook and Twitter to drive customers into its showrooms. IBM Could Face Bidding War For SPSS InformationWeek, August 05, 2009 An analyst says Oracle, SAP, or HP may try to outbid IBM's $1.2 billion offer. iPhone A Hit With Consumer Companies InformationWeek, August 05, 2009 Pizza Hut, Kraft, and Whole Foods are looking to iPhone apps to grow revenues in a tough economy. Amidst The Gloom, How CIOs Are Driving IT Infrastructure Innovation InformationWeek, August 01, 2009 With growth projects on hold, now is the time to clean up IT operations and drive hard bargains with vendors. SAP Demos Commitment To Business ByDesign InformationWeek, July 30, 2009 Enhancements and testing of the software-as-a-service suite indicate that SAP intends to make the offering more broadly available next year. SPSS Gives IBM Advantages, But Can It Execute? InformationWeek, July 29, 2009 IBM's performance in the BI market has been sub-par, but the SPSS acquisition gives it a trump card against SAP and Oracle. GM Prepares For New CIO InformationWeek, July 28, 2009 Ralph Szygenda's incoming successor, Terry Kline, will have to prove he's a tough negotiator with IT providers, at a time when the troubled automaker is at its most vulnerable. |
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