We need to develop smart new ways to deliver the computing power employees require while ditching the fat desktop PC with its replacement cycle treadmill.
Microsoft Offers Bing iPhone App
Microsoft is pushing its Bing search engine pretty hard into the mobile space. It already has distribution deals with the likes of Verizon Wireless, but now it is stepping into an interesting new realm. Microsoft has made a free Bing application for the iPhone.
Bruce Perens's GPL Beef
Those who egregiously violate open source software licensing agreements, like the GPL, are targets for legal action that's just as vigilant as those that defend proprietary software. But the most recent round of GPL legal action comes with a curious twist.
Oracle Outlook, Stock Price On Upswing?
As it prepares to release second-quarter results tomorrow, Oracle could be showing signs of improvement: EU approval for the Sun deal seems to be close, it's digesting $300 million in restructuring costs, and one influential analyst sees potential pipeline optimism due to "thawing in both database and middleware spending."
2010 Storage Trends Scale Out Storage
This time of year I am always asked what storage trends will take off during the next year. I often resist because it is very hard to get it right. What I try to do is see what is likely to gain traction in the coming year. Over the next few entries we will explore some of the 2010 storage trends that you ought to be paying attention to. One of those is scale out storage.
Global CIO: The World's Largest Private Cloud: Who's Number One?
Its 13 petabytes include archived data from the world's top banks and pharma companies, and it's growing rapidly. The owner's name starts with A -- but it's not Amazon.
Global CIO: The CIO's Christmas
A holiday poem, with apologies to Dr. Seuss.
Down To Business: The 'Jobs Summit' And The Role Of Government
Policy makers don't 'create' IT and other jobs without introducing a ton of waste. They do best when they grease the skids of output and trade.
Practical Analysis: 802.11 -- The Blu-Ray Of Wireless
While useful, 802.11n is unlikely to be game-changing technology in most enterprise settings.
Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers
Justin Rattner, chief technology officer at the chip giant, talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking.
Full Nelson Video: Cisco's 'Health Presence' Showcase
Cisco is applying its telepresence to healthcare in a compelling effort to lower costs and serve its employees, but it's also a bid to show a tangible business idea beyond its relentless messaging.
Global CIO: General Motors CIO On 4 Essential IT Skills
He'd like to hire people with all 4 into the new GM. But how can IT pros get this broad experience?
Global CIO: Building A Brand Takes IT Flexibility
There are fundamental differences in how marketing and IT see their roles, and the world. And it's bad for a company's brand when the CIO and marketing execs don't get along.
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 would let employers tap into unused visas from previous years.
Hiring for permanent IT positions is flat, but bright spots are seen for IT contractors specializing in security, BI, and SAP.
Competition watchdog says chipmaker illegally bullied PC makers into using its chips.
Its 13 petabytes include archived data from the world's top banks and pharma companies, and it's growing rapidly. The owner's name starts with A -- but it's not Amazon.
Web-based, analytic software tools help pharmaceutical firms keep patient recruitment on track for clinical trials.
The acquisition of Starlims, a provider of laboratory information management systems, aims to boost Abbott's position in the global diagnostics market.