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RSS recessionWindows 7: Over 200 per cent more popular than Vista
News However, it's likely the global recession as well as the respective timing of the releases of the two OSes - January, when Vista was launched, is traditionally a higher volume month for PC shipments than October, when... [06 Nov 2009]
3 Strategies for Reducing IT Support Costs
White Paper To ensure a seamless transition into the post-recession market, however, slashing and burning is not recommended. As companies brace for more bumps in the economic downturn, many organisations are indiscriminately... [02 Nov 2009]
Green IT: Thrifty CIOs should make it a priority
News In a recent silicon.com survey, more than a quarter of respondents admitted green IT was off the agenda because of the recession. It's no surprise that for some companies green initiatives are dropping down the list of... [29 Oct 2009]
Why CIOs are saying yes to open source software
News While some CIOs are enthusiastic about the potential savings that can be made, others still warn of the hidden costs that can lie in wait for the unwary.silicon.com's latest CIO Jury came down strongly against the uptake of open source... [28 Oct 2009]
Open source? No good for cost cutting, say CIOs
News However, when asked if they had chosen open source software as a way of cutting their costs during the recession, just two of the 12-strong jury said yes. Despite tough economic conditions, CIOs have not turned to open... [23 Oct 2009]
Keeping IT green in tough times
News And in the midst of a recession, with cost cutting a priority, it's easy to let slide worthy targets such as becoming carbon neutral - especially if the choice is between a project to shrink the carbon footprint of IT... [22 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: Who's adopting it, when and why?
News However, despite the recession, moving from XP to Windows 7 could prove a cost-cutting exercise for businesses, according to Longbottom. With software spending down 16.5 per cent year-on-year, Windows 7's launch tomorrow... [21 Oct 2009]
Going green: A guide for CIOs
Comment Needless to say, they are among the first to be put on the back burner as the recession shifted executive attention to more fiscal priorities. In good times and bad, green IT deserves a spot on the CIO agenda. [21 Oct 2009]
Windows 7 to trump Snow Leopard?
Comment Apple reported record fourth quarter results this week, despite the recession and multiple reports of iPhone component shortages. There are far richer pickings to be had elsewhere, as it's proved with its... [20 Oct 2009]
Sainsbury's tech shopping spree revealed
News Technology has helped Sainsbury's keep the tills ringing throughout the recession. The supermarket giant is busy revamping its tech, from fitting stores with self-scanning technology to replacing its warehouse and supply... [09 Oct 2009]
Downturn means fewer outsourcing workers saying 'I do'
Comment The downturn has certainly diminished the matrimonial prospects of employees in a recession-hit outsourcing industry, and many are calling off searches and delaying wedding celebrations. The craze for a suitable software... [07 Oct 2009]
Grow Your Business in a Recession
White Paper This free whitepaper from Cisco offers top ten tips on how to grow your business in a recession. [07 Oct 2009]
How to grow tech businesses during a recession
Comment A big challenge for selling technology during a recession is that the ultimate customer spending decisions rarely lie with technically-literate individuals. Even in difficult economic times, technology develops rapidly... [06 Oct 2009]
Time to polish up your CV: The IT job market is getting better
News If you've put your job hunt on hold during the recession, it could well be a good time to start sending out your CV once again. Tech jobs have been harder to come by during the recession as organisations... [05 Oct 2009]
Why CIOs are saying no to Macs
News If IT departments were reluctant to move to Mac OS due to its associated costs before the downturn hit, their recession-squeezed tech budgets have made sure that any big hardware or software shifts are now even less likely. [02 Oct 2009]
