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Why Tech Projects Fail: 5 Unspoken Reasons
Today's IT groups make too many ROI guesstimates and have too little accountability, says this financial industry IT exec, in his debut column for...
Automation Is Good For The Business And IT's Career Prospects
Rather than dismissing the idea of automating processes like failover, embrace it. The alternative is more interest in IaaS.
Why Your Data Center Costs Will Drop
Here's how to take advantage of the latest technologies to boost server efficiency as well as performance.
Social Analytics Isn't Just For Social Networks
Broadly applied across all company functions, social analytics can focus attention on the most pressing internal performance issues.
New Face Of IT: Line Of Business Execs
Without a CIO or a corporate IT staff, Jennifer Trzepacz deployed cloud-based tools to help LivingSocial grow by 4,100 full-time employees in one...
HTC Profit Sinks On Smartphone, Tablet Woes
HTC reports 58% profit plunge, blames patent litigation and weak consumer demand. But its overall strategy may be the problem.
Microsoft Ad Business In Doubt After $6.2 Billion Write-Off
Admission that its multi-billion aQuantive purchase has flopped prompts speculation Microsoft may exit digital ad market.
IT As Profit Maker
In defining your company's core operations, is IT one of them? Many non-IT companies have patented, trademarked, or copyrighted at least one tech...
Facebook's Advertising Problem
GM says Facebook ads don't work. While search was made for advertising, social will be harder for marketers.
Barnes & Noble Deal Shows Microsoft's Patent Power
Bookseller could have continued expensive court battle with Microsoft over Android-based Nook, or cut Redmond a sweetheart deal. It chose the latter.
IT Spending: Innovation Talk Vs. Survival Walk
Today's IT spending figures reveal much maintenance work. Has innovation stalled because IT is playing catch up after a long winter of spending...
The High Cost Of Cool
New bells and whistles on your favorite technology are exciting, but sometimes they're just noise.
When To Pick Up Cloud As A Tool
If you use infrastructure-as-a-service like Zynga and DreamWorks now do, it can be a good deal.
Start 2012 Like You Have A New Job
CIOs and IT leaders should take a first 90 days mindset to start the year on the right track. Define a clear vision, get connected, and inspect.
How Defense IT Will Cope With Billions In Cuts
The Pentagon is betting that spending on technology can save money and help it meet huge cuts in the defense budget that have been ordered and...
Licensing Headaches: Is VMware Or Microsoft Worse?
Recent VMware pricing controversy shows that software vendors are from Mars and IT is from Venus. But don't let emotion cloud your software plans.
Apple, Samsung, HTC To Dominate Cellphone Sales
Second-quarter earnings reports are expected to reflect big changes in the handset market, with Nokia and LG declining and Android phone makers on...
Enterprise 2.0 Innovators Must Bridge To The Laggards
If you're feeling frustrated that your boss, your executives, your peers aren't "getting it," it's not them; it's you.
CIO Risk Takers, Rain Makers
When CIOs take calculated risks, choosing emerging technologies from less established companies, the payoff can be enticing. We take you inside...
Practical Analysis: Oracle Vs. HP -- Who's Got Your Back?
Customers should opt to keep the vendor that's keeping their interests in mind.
Budget Ax Threatens Key Federal IT Initiatives
Taking the Congressional hatchet to funds for cloud computing, data center consolidation, transparency, and IT oversight is risky business, and...
2011 Spending Rise: Social, Private Cloud, Mobile?
IT executives continue to say that IT spending will increase in 2011, but what will they spend their budgets on? What growth initiatives will they...
How To Get Paid Like Michael Dell
Reversing the cash flow cycle so customers pay you up front can fuel growth and minimize your need for external funding.
How To Turn A $200 Gadget Into A Million Dollar Business
Developing a video library of customer testimonials is an important asset that can demonstrate the value of your company to potential acquirers....
8 Steps For Leveraging Technology To Build A Business You Can Sell
Want to sell your business one day? Follow these eight steps to build a business you can sell.
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6 Tips: How To Speak C-Suite
May 22, 2013To get better results in budget and project negotiations and make career path progress, IT pros must learn to speak less tech and more "boss."
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Does London Tech Scene Need More Money?
May 22, 2013British investor timidity -- in contrast to U.S.'s "appetite for risk" -- is hurting Britain's chances of becoming another Silicon Valley, say...
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Apptio Wants To Be 'Workday Of IT'
May 15, 2013Apptio is pushing into Europe with its software that helps CIOs manage IT operations and monitor costs of IT services, backed by a $45 million...
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BT Increases Profits, Broadband Market Share
May 10, 2013Ambitious fiber broadband investments appear to be paying off, as 51% of British broadband users are now BT customers.
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Health IT Investments Approach $500 Million In Q1
April 19, 2013Venture capitalists plug a record $493 million into healthcare technology, with consumer-focused companies receiving the lion's share.
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Cloud Prices: Race To Bottom Begins?
April 17, 2013Channel partners ponder the question of how service provider price reductions are likely to impact the future profitability of their cloud-related...
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Why Tech Projects Fail: 5 Unspoken Reasons
April 08, 2013Today's IT groups make too many ROI guesstimates and have too little accountability, says this financial industry IT exec, in his debut column for...
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Automation Is Good For The Business And IT's Career Prospects
February 20, 2013Rather than dismissing the idea of automating processes like failover, embrace it. The alternative is more interest in IaaS.
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IT Cost Control Measures Pay Off For U.K.
January 29, 2013Ambitious plans to reform government technology purchasing are making a positive impact, netting $496 million in savings last year, says...
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Education Tech Investments Surpassed $1 Billion In 2012
January 25, 2013As venture capitalists pour money into educational technology companies, some wonder whether they are just building a new bubble.
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