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Naked CIO: Cloud computing more expensive than we thought?
Comment Most bonuses and incentives are based on operational performance and if IT is adding operational expense on projects, applications and hardware which traditionally have never been operational, inevitably there will be fallout - and you... [19 Nov 2009]
Does your business really need an office?
Comment If a worker actually makes something, it's a fair bet Starbucks isn't the ideal place to do it. For Company X, my bet is managing its business would become rather painful, rather quickly. Richard Leyland... [17 Nov 2009]
Wondering Why Strategy Is Not Producing Results?
White Paper And you can bet your business that our software can take your company's execution to the next level. Execution is the differenceÂ. It is the critical success factor. While every company has a strategy, most also have a... [15 Oct 2009]
IT Service Management Metrics Metrics That Matter: Four Key Benchmarks for Improving IT Performance
White Paper One can bet real money it's not! Does one think great IT performance is achieved through luck or chance? High performing organizations have figured out which processes and controls really help them achieve their... [06 Oct 2009]
Xerox snaps up ACS in $6.4bn deal
News The move is a big bet to transform Xerox into a services company that does everything from collecting tolls and installing government systems to retooling business processes and information technology outsourcing. [28 Sep 2009]
BT trial: Broadband goes further than ever
News The telco said the Broadband Enabling Technology (BET), currently being trialled in Scotland, can take a 1Mbps connection up to 12km both up and downstream, compared to the standard 5km for ADSL. BT hopes its... [16 Sep 2009]
Minority Report: Why Apple was smart to OK 'iTunes killer'
Comment You can bet Apple will be watching how successful Spotify is in signing up and retaining customers to the subscription model. Though Apple has rejected many iPhone apps that may threaten its business, it's approved a... [03 Sep 2009]
Gamesys Finds a Safe Bet With Its Balanced Warehouse Solution From IBM
White Paper Founded in 2001, the Gamesys Group has rapidly built a profitable online entertainment business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide audience. Despite its rapid growth, in an increasingly competitive market,... [01 Sep 2009]
Can Yahoo! facelift help it ditch the 'peanut butter'?
News is placing a long-term bet on the attractiveness of its services and content, making sure the basics are new enough to attract the digerati but simple enough for the masses is no small undertaking. finally got to the... [25 Aug 2009]
Facebook, Twitter coming to budget mobiles in emerging markets
News Mital stressed OneApp is an adjunct to Windows Mobile, which is still the company's bet for smartphones, and is largely aimed at emerging markets, rather than developed ones. The software, known as OneApp, is due out... [25 Aug 2009]
There's just one problem with tablets: No one wants them
Comment Geeks might like it, and buy them as living room couch web-surfing computers, but for families looking to address real technology needs, a netbook like a $200 Acer Aspire One offers a better bet: it has a real keyboard,... [05 Aug 2009]
Photos: Apple tablet: What's on our wish list
Photo If there's one thing we're willing to bet on, it's that plenty of people will want to use the Apple tablet as their main computer. With a seemingly blank canvas, there's plenty of room for industry watchers to stamp... [05 Aug 2009]
Minority Report: Will Apple open up to 'iTunes killer' Spotify?
Comment However, given that Spotify is being referred to in some circles as an 'iTunes killer', you might bet against it getting Apple's stamp of approval. Given that Apple is expected to block the Palm Pre's access to iTunes,... [29 Jul 2009]
Cheat sheet: Project Canvas
Cheat Sheet This all sounds pretty nifty but I bet the regulators are taking a close look… Are we talking painting or boxing here? Neither - it's a broadcast industry initiative around TV over broadband. It was announced in December... [23 Jun 2009]
Evolution or Revolution: Either Approach to Core Banking Investment Requires Proper IT Risk Mitigation
White Paper Yet to meet project goals and achieve the promised benefits, most institutions do not have the rigorous approach to Enterprise IT Management (EITM) that such a "Bet the bank" investment requires. The banking industry in... [11 Jun 2009]
