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The Weekly Round-Up: 06.11.09
Round-Up However, despite more than a third admitting working outside office hours, techies still trail some way behind the most prolific cash-in-hand workers of all: the money-strapped, workaholic hairdresser. [06 Nov 2009]
Why are Indian outsourcing companies such bashful suitors?
Comment Despite the heightened anticipation caused by the cash on their balance sheets - Infosys for instance has $2.8bn on hand - not a single blockbuster, billion-dollar deal has gone through so far. Indian outsourcers... [06 Nov 2009]
Techies and hairdressers united in the moonlight
News This lands techies in the top 10 UK professions for moonlighting, although some way behind the most prolific cash-in-hand workers of all: the not-so-humble hairdresser. Almost half of survey respondents said they had... [04 Nov 2009]
Magic Mouse - Apple's best ever?
Comment The low form factor is not for everyone (although fine personally) and the edges can become a bit uncomfortable if you rest your hand on it too heavily. Seb Janacek asks: Can the new Magic Mouse change all that? [03 Nov 2009]
Green IT: Thrifty CIOs should make it a priority
News It's no surprise that for some companies green initiatives are dropping down the list of IT priorities. In a recent silicon.com survey, more than a quarter of respondents admitted green IT was off the agenda because of the recession. [29 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: Not perfect - but ready for prime time
Comment Even when we look at the hardware needs, Microsoft has managed to turn in a decent hand here. While Windows 7 solves most of the qualms about Vista, the new OS still has plenty of room to grow, says Quocirca's Clive... [28 Oct 2009]
UK software industry - alive and kicking
News The UK has played a vital role in the development of the software industry over its 40-year history, having had an early hand in many of today's most popular applications - from databases and email to computer games and... [23 Oct 2009]
Keeping IT green in tough times
News The government's deputy green IT champion, Catalina McGregor, told silicon.com: "Both industry and government are on a clear path to reduce, reuse and see where green ICT can help save money - they go hand in... [22 Oct 2009]
Cloud Computing— Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future?
White Paper Cloud computing frees up budgets hand-cuffed by IT expenses. Instead of purchasing software licenses and hardware for new employees and locations, businesses simply add accounts to expand computing capacity. [22 Oct 2009]
Revealed: The anatomy of an internet scam
News Needless to say, after victims hand over their credit card details, at best they receive useless software or nothing at all, and at worst, they download themselves a wolf in sheep's clothing - malware purporting to be... [19 Oct 2009]
Photos: Sony unleashes latest Vaios - from mini laptops to touchscreens
Photo Users can browse the internet using the touchscreen, following links by tapping the screen and toggling between browser windows by sweeping a hand across the screen. Shown above is a user spinning the globe using their... [14 Oct 2009]
Naked CIO: Put more business in IT education
Comment Academic theory, on the other hand, looks at data as a construct that is defined by distinct rules. What can be done to better train students for the IT workplace? The Naked CIO has some suggestions. After reading a... [12 Oct 2009]
Asian Paints enables growth through improved planning
White Paper Since the implementation, the company has reduced its average days of finished goods inventory on hand from 56 to 30 and achieved an 87-90 percent service levels for SKU sales at the location level, which puts the... [08 Oct 2009]
ONE Oracle News for Midsize Organizations - Issue 04
White Paper In this issue, we're taking a closer look at how cost control goes hand-in-hand with process flexibility. Midsize companies have their size and agility on their side. To make the most of your agility... [07 Oct 2009]
Photos: The phones of the future on display
Photo As the name implies, the phone is to be operated with hand gestures. The winner of the Fujitsu Mobile Phone Design Award 2009 was announced this week at the IT and electronics trade show Ceatec Japan, where finalist... [06 Oct 2009]