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Why the cloud operating system is a myth
Insight perspective Emergence of the cloud operating system is nonsense that just feeds the hype and confusion, says F5 Networks executive.
Tags: Operating systems, Cloud computing, CPU, provisioning, Cloud computing, Server, network, marketing, Internet, Operating systems
IT: Set your sights high
Insight perspective In a depressed economic climate, IT should raise its sights and help the business generate revenue, says analyst.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Infrastructure/architecture management, IT Governance, IT Budget, CRM, IT-spending, Sales, software, marketing, revenue
Are your systems falling down on resiliency?
Insight perspective Few outside IT realize just how much effort goes into ensuring systems don't fail. If more board members understood that, we might see a greater business emphasis on robust systems, says analyst.
Tags: Software engineering/development, Business applications, IT Governance, Business, IT Professional, Software Failure, software, financial, knowledge, information technology
Five common unified communications pitfalls
News With the hype about unified communications, industry experts discuss some mistakes firms may make when deploying such projects for the first time.
Tags: VoIP/IP telephony, Bandwidth, Communications, Security, Aspect Software Inc., software, unified communications, China, information technology, strategy
Closing the door to Microsoft Vista
News A number of companies are opting not to embrace Redmond's latest operating system and, like General Motors, are waiting for Windows 7 instead.
Tags: Windows Vista, Business applications, Microsoft Corp., Bank Of America Corp., Security, Google Inc., IT Budget, Microsoft Windows Vista, Cerner Corp., software
Poll: More APAC firms looking green
News update Some 97 percent of Asia-Pacific companies are assessing their green efforts, with budgets for environmentally friendly initiatives rising among these firms.
Tags: Security, Survey, Asia-Pacific, Japan, phone, Hardware, Symantec Corp., security company, software-as-a-service, strategy
Fosters picks Wipro for IT outsourcing
News Australian alcohol giant Fosters Group is planning to outsource most internal IT work to Indian outsourcer Wipro, according to multiple sources.
Tags: Data Management, IT outsourcing, Wipro Technologies, Chief Information Officer, Outsourcing Company, Spokesperson, Indian Company, IT outsourcing, outsource, enterprise architecture
Qantas plans slimmer, friendlier IT dept
News Qantas CTO David Hall's vision for a more streamlined IT department, may save the the airline US$83 million over the next financial year.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, IT outsourcing, IBM Corp., Outsourcing, Supplier, Australia, Qantas Airways Ltd., CEO, Fujitsu Ltd., financial
IT essential for businesses' green success
Insight perspective IT is becoming ever more closely linked with organizations' environmental impact. An analyst offers energy-saving tips for IT managers.
Tags: Green IT, IT Governance, Accommodation, Storage, Hardware, IT administration, data center, program director, user behavior, IT Governance
Cloud computing: Build vs. buy?
Insight perspective Although barrier to entry for outsourced services seems to be lower now than in the past, Scott Lowe cautions on need to perform due diligence and complete analyses before jumping in.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Outsourcing, Security, Scott, Product, Microsoft Corp., Information Technology, Solution, Business Strategies & Functions
Why CIOs are saying no to Macs
News It's not so much a judgment on the performance of the Mac OS itself, but rather a recognition of the prohibitive costs involved in making a change.
Tags: Desktops, Notebooks and tablets, Apple Inc., Operating System, Michael Silver, Information Technology, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, CIO, Hardware
Give workers a say in corporate IT
Insight perspective Don't fear employees' involvement in workplace tech, according to an analyst. Just learn to manage it appropriately.
Tags: IT Management, Handhelds, Personal Computers, Security, Mobile Device, research director, workplace, online application, Web, PC
S'pore firm not gaga over Google Apps
News Google launches marketing campaign to drive adoption of office suite, but one Singapore company has concerns over security and lack of formatting capabilities.
Tags: Cloud computing, Google Inc., Cloud, DSC, Microsoft Corp., CEO, software, Cloud computing, Wong, e-mail
10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs
Techguide Estimating what a project will cost is only half the battle; controlling those costs during the project and after delivery is equally critical.
Tags: IT project management, Project management, Cost control, Baseline Cost, Business Unit, Benchmarking Exercise, Information Technology, Project, IT-spending, Cost
Revealed: CIOs' biggest challenges this year
News In 2009, CIOs are challenged to do more with less and proving how vital the IT department is to businesses, new study shows.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, IT budgeting, Cost control, ITIL, IT Budget, Survey, business skill, CIO, Silicon.com, U.K.
