optimism
RSS optimismTelecoms worker? You're in demand. Techie? Not so much
News However despite fewer job openings in the technology sector, he said there is "some cause for optimism in the broader business sector". ICT workers looking for a new job should keep their eye on the telecoms sector. [14 Oct 2009]
Big isn't always better: Beware of growing up too fast
Comment This is where the atmosphere is agreeable and all employees, vendors and clients are rife with optimism and glee. As companies grow, cultures can become nasty and competitive. Gartner's Jim Sinur suggests how to avoid... [29 Jul 2009]
Hardware-hungry techies pack more than five PCs each
News There remains cause for optimism however - Gartner was initially predicting a fall of more than 10 per cent. Despite a PC market in freefall, it seems silicon.com readers are still packing a fair few pieces of hardware. [21 Jul 2009]
Cheat sheet: Project Canvas
Cheat Sheet Well, there are always issues around such collaborations that will need to be scrutinised but there appears to be optimism that Canvas won't suffer the same fate as Kangaroo. Are we talking painting or boxing here? [23 Jun 2009]
Weathering the Perfect Storm: How Executives and Boards Can Help Improve Large Technology Projects
White Paper The steady slide, as initial optimism about new technology projects fades to skepticism, followed by pessimism. For too many organizations, major information technology projects turn out badly. The demand planning... [07 Mar 2009]
Yahoo!: Exec gets a shakeup and brand gets a shine
News There's so much great energy and frankly lots of optimism. in an attempt to make the internet pioneer faster, simpler and more responsive to those who use its services. Bartz said in a blog post Thursday: "Today I'm... [27 Feb 2009]
Techies still hunting new jobs despite recession
News Despite the increasingly tough economic outlook, it seems IT workers are still hoping to land a new job. While high-profile tech companies are continuing to announce significant layoffs, nine out of 10 job-hunting techies aren't planning... [23 Feb 2009]
Can IT be a green hero?
News Speaking at an event in London this week, environmental activist (and member of the 2008 silicon.com Agenda Setters list), Jonathon Porritt, said there is some cause for optimism. Despite its power-guzzling nature, IT... [05 Feb 2009]
What does Ballmer worry about? "Google, Google, Google"
Comment Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arrived at the Consumer Electronics Show with his usual optimism but he also brought a sense of reality: The tech industry is in for some rough times. Ballmer sat down with silicon.com's... [09 Jan 2009]
CIOs still plan investment despite tight budgets
News While one head of IT put it bluntly - "Business should expect less" - others see some green shoots of optimism in the form of a chance for the IT organisation to prove its worth in a downturn. Forget fancy new technology... [05 Dec 2008]
Over 50? Worried about job prospects? Don't be
News Despite recruiters' optimism, older workers aren't convinced their prospects are rosy in light of the downturn. Tech professionals at the older end of the age spectrum shouldn't be concerned about their employment... [01 Dec 2008]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: How tech can solve the banking crisis
Comment All were fuelled by greed, fear and sublime optimism coloured by a total blindness to what was really happening and the certain outcome. Written on the Eurostar between Paris and London, and dispatched to silicon.com via... [20 Oct 2008]
Understanding and Communicating the Financial Impact of XML & DITA: How to Forecast and Measure Continued ROI, Cost Savings and Process Improvement in Content Creation, Localization, and Publishing
White Paper Any new investment or process improvement starts with infectious optimism, but ROI-focused executive teams need more proof than potential to give the green light - once the deal is signed and the work begins, how can one... [04 Aug 2008]
Frame Relay Over MPLS (FRoMPLS): Today, Tomorrow and the Future
White Paper The fast and wild days of unbridled optimism in the 1990's have passed, but the job of providing for growing data communication needs remains. Today's telecom marketplace is perhaps more interesting than ever. [18 Jul 2008]
The Naked CIO: Price of panic
Comment Once economic optimism falters, it's remarkable how quickly the emergency strategic meetings kick in. Capricious boardroom decisions based on the flawed thinking of panicky executives always end up with the wrong things... [03 Jun 2008]
