Bill Gates offers the world a physics lesson
newsmaker In an interview, the Microsoft chairman talks about why he spent his own money to make a series of classic physics lectures available free on the Web, and shares on Project Natal, Google's Chrome OS and more.
Paper still has a place in digital world
perspective Despite rise of digital communications, many businesses still rely on paper documents. An analyst explains how to keep them under control.
Indian outsourcing trainees feel heat of recession
perspective Outsourcers such as Infosys are packing graduates off to training centers, using education to maintain their edge in challenging economic times.
More energy must go into making devices efficient
perspective Technology exists to make devices far more efficient, but a number of factors are standing in the way, says ARM executive.
Canon sees big attraction in 'Victi'
newsmaker Company's regional chief Satoshi Kimura seeks out opportunities in Vietnam, India, China, Thailand and Indonesia, collectively coined "Victi".
Think you're not ready for cloud?
perspective Your business may already be getting to grips with the fundamental practices needed to bring cloud computing to life, says analyst.
Jordan's Internet minister on piracy, open source, outsourcing
newsmaker Bassem Al Rousan talks about his plan to transform a resource-poor Middle Eastern country into a home for software, hardware, and Internet companies.
RFID has role protecting human health
Alongside collaborative tools, radio frequency identification can help manage emergency efforts such as recall of contaminated food and notification of affected parties.
Is your business run by chance?
perspective The discipline you apply to managing your business' underlying processes can make all the difference, especially when times get tough, says analyst.
Do virtual servers really mean lower costs?
perspective Assumptions about virtualization cost savings need to be put on a firmer footing, says Gartner analyst.
How to come up with big ideas
perspective For a company to get ahead, it's got to innovate. An IT director offers some ways to encourage fresh thinking in business.
Five steps to reduce outsourcing risk
perspective Outsourcing relationships carry some inherent uncertainty but there are ways to lower potential damage to your business. One lawyer offers some advice.
Why virtualization is struggling to keep up
perspective The relentless increase of processors per chip will rapidly reach a point well beyond the levels for which key software has been engineered, says Gartner analyst.
Is offshoring to blame for job losses?
The recession has brought on an offshoring backlash. But an industry watcher argues other factors are harming U.K. IT careers even more.
Firms can gain from proper BPM deployment
perspective Business process management, or "process for processes", helps CIOs anticipate processing issues and optimize efficient processes.
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