it projects
'Don't just outsource the problem when you outsource IT'
News Local council IT departments' tendency to outsource problematic tech functions means their outsourcing projects are rarely successful, according to a new report. The report, from consultants Deloitte,... [10 Nov 2009]
Naked CIO: Is IT responsible for workers' output and errors?
Comment My suggestion is for CIOs to assess the impact of projects on existing working practices, accountability and current job roles and to advise and encourage business leaders to properly assess and account for these as part... [10 Nov 2009]
Photos: Emerging tech from location-based services to social networking
Photo AT&T Labs in San Francisco opened its doors on Thursday to show off its Emerging Devices division, as well as some research projects around location-based services, social networking, and medical devices of the future. [09 Nov 2009]
Will 'citizen developers' shake up IT development?
News The analyst reckons the rise of citizen developers is good news for the IT department as it will free up in-house techies to work on projects they've previously been too busy to get... [23 Oct 2009]
Keeping IT green in tough times
News Green IT projects that require a significant capital expenditure are the ones that have been hardest hit by the recession. She added she has seen organisations use money saved through the scaling back of... [22 Oct 2009]
Going green: A guide for CIOs
Comment Research from the CIO Executive Board shows that the theme of treating green IT projects no differently from other business initiatives continues in execution. Faced with the immaturity of strategic... [21 Oct 2009]
Cost saving drives unified communications projects
News Proponetns point to a number of benefits from such implementations: for example UC projects can allow businesses to consolidate the number of communications suppliers they are paying for their various communications... [20 Oct 2009]
Smart Metering for Electric and Gas Utilities
White Paper Oracle's staff of utility experts can provide extensive advice and guidance on smart metering pilots and projects. Utilities are seeking ways to keep electricity affordable despite rising demand that creates upward price... [19 Oct 2009]
Revealed: The anatomy of an internet scam
News One of problems in the way this crime is organised is it's not like mafia command and control, these are people that agree to work together on certain projects. Scareware is bad for your PC and your... [19 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: The five things you need to be thinking about now
News Begin migration projects now With the launch of Windows 7 just a week away, many businesses will already be thinking of how to shift their PC estate to the new OS. According to analyst house Gartner, there are a number... [15 Oct 2009]
Increasing Return on Investment with Data
White Paper It will describe the technical benefits of a data services implementation within the context of initiatives to promote business process management (BPM), service-oriented architecture (SOA), portal... [15 Oct 2009]
It's down to you to save the world, IT industry
News Some projects need physical presence from the leadership… so it's a case of working out where the non-travel options are most appropriate. The ICT industry must lead the way in conserving energy and... [13 Oct 2009]
Jimmy Wales
AS Profile Another of Wales' online projects is Wikia - a free web-hosting service for wikis funded by adverts. Jimmy Wales, co-founder of the free encyclopaedia Wikipedia, is a familiar face on the Agenda Setters list and one... [08 Oct 2009]
A Quick Primer on Data Center Tier Classifications
White Paper Today, a number of companies are either consolidating their data centers or implementing new data center projects. Their decisions are often based on the appropriate "tier level" of the IT facility. The... [06 Oct 2009]
Time to polish up your CV: The IT job market is getting better
News Tech jobs have been harder to come by during the recession as organisations have cut back on non-essential IT projects and cut costs wherever possible. If you've put your job hunt on hold during the... [05 Oct 2009]