knowledge economy
RSS knowledge economyISPs told to grasp the nettle on illegal porn
News There is a tremendous economy of scale in doing it through a central organisation like the IWF, rather than every ISP having to employ people individually. However, much of the material comes from across the world, argued fellow panellist Thomas... [23 Feb 2001]
Colin Powell: 'Open borders to skilled immigrants'
News Powell said: "The visa system in America makes it too hard for foreign students," adding they may chose instead to study in England and boost the economy and skills force over here instead. He also said companies and educators should foster... [11 Oct 2006]
Will it float or will it bob?
Comment Underlying this is a serious question about the role of venture capital in the new economy. They must have an interest in and knowledge of the business they are buying into. Today is likely to see the failure of another business-to-consumer web site. [25 Aug 2000]
BA business logic under scrutiny
Comment We have always been very positive about the role contractors from beyond these shores can play in the UK economy. It is about laying off contractors who have been working on projects for a number of years, who have built up unrivalled expertise and... [09 Jul 2001]
UK dismisses protectionist offshoring stance
News The UK government has dismissed the protectionist approach to offshoring, maintaining it is an opportunity and not a threat to the UK economy. Analysts have coined the phrase 'knowledge process outsourcing (KPO)' for the next wave of services that... [18 Jan 2005]
BT CEO: Offshoring is "better and cheaper"
News The BT boss told attendees that outsourcing has forced western businesses to compete with offshore workers on entirely new levels and that such competition can only benefit the global economy. That implies we have the knowledge, they have the cost... [02 Jun 2005]
Agenda Setters: Ellison talks up centralised computing
News Ellison is confident, however, that his own company will be able to ride the sea of change and transform his company to fit the e-economy despite a fall in quarterly figures. To see more on Ellison's views, you can see the full Agenda Setters... [03 Nov 1999]
The best of 'Reader Comments': Egg gets fried...and grilled
Comment No one would have any money and there would be no economy. Also, the first thing a criminal wants is knowledge of security systems in place! Egg's Passport security plan enrages silicon.com readers http://www.silicon.com/a48798 [02 Nov 2001]
Devil's Advocate: WorldCom affair raises broader question
Comment But many areas of the economy, especially in IT, are not readily amenable to this formula. When it became common knowledge that academics had a global network at their disposal, it was not long before everyone had to be admitted to the internet. [02 Jul 2002]
Ageism in IT: Employers must change their ways
Comment Because of the growing concern over this issue and the cost to the economy, the UK government has undertaken a campaign called 'Age Positive' to encourage employers to make decisions that do not discriminate against someone because of their age. [10 Jun 2004]
Offshoring: IT staff should stop moaning and skill up
News While some fears may prove to be unfounded, we believe that it is crucial that we take action now to develop a strong IT profession that meets future business needs and contributes to the well-being of the UK economy," she said in the report. [29 Nov 2004]
CRM on the comeback trail
Comment Gartner analyst Fabrizio Biscotti said at a recent CRM event in London: "The slow economy, combined with buyers' behavioural changes and priorities, has had a large impact on new licence revenue for CRM software vendors. [28 Sep 2004]
European business fails to get bang from the IT buck
News Several companies have jumped into the market for tools designed to make IT purchasing decisions easier as expenditures are more closely scrutinised in a down economy. At the same time, they're keeping crucial information management investments on... [06 Mar 2003]
Model Management: dot-coms rise from the ashes
Comment No doubt the faltering US economy and the holiday season have played their part in boosting both Expedia's and Priceline's fortunes, as consumers go online to find cheaper holiday deals. FTdynamo, the new management website from FT Knowledge, where... [21 Aug 2001]
The Weekly Round-Up: 04.03.05
Round-Up Microsoft technology has transformed business practices and his company has had a profound impact on the British economy. The acceptance speech was similarly off-target, illustrating perfectly exactly the kind of specialist knowledge we all pay our... [04 Mar 2005]
