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18/11/2008

Netbooks set to challenge laptops

From smartphones to Ultra-Mobile PCs and Netbooks, compact devices are emerging as a more shoulder-friendly alternative to traditional portable gear


17/11/2008

Microsoft's CIO on innovation, freedom and open source

How Microsoft keeps a balance between innovation and business driven priorities.


17/11/2008

Time to reappraise speech recognition systems?

Ten versions ago, they were telling us it could revolutionise the way we work. It didn’t, and the keyboard breathed a sigh of relief. But after 10 years of improvements, some say voice dictation software could finally be an overnight success


12/11/2008

Richard Sykes on the lessons of Moore’s Law

Gordon Moore’s dictum on unrelenting technological progress causes Richard Sykes to recall leadership styles in his ICI days


11/11/2008

Avoiding the tender traps

With many IT outsourcing contracts up for re-tender, it pays to look back for lessons and begin the process as early as possible


06/11/2008

Universal Orlando Resort CIO on understands the Universal customer

Michelle McKenna, CIO of theme park operator Universal Orlando Resort, challenges market assumptions of how to drive business in a shrinking economy


06/11/2008

Asos.com IT Director keeps a sharp eye on future trends

Gary Mudie, IT director at leading online fashion retailer Asos.com, has to keep a sharp eye on future trends both in IT and on the catwalk


04/11/2008

British Library's Richard Boulderstone sets out digital agenda for national libraries

The British Library’s director of e-strategy Richard Boulderstone is at the heart of a huge digitisation project that will make the organisation’s 150 million-document archive more accessible now and in the future

Andy Hayler: Bigger is not always better

The basics of software development best practice are being lost because we over-value youth and energy


31/10/2008

Citrix plans next revolution

After reinventing Windows computing, the software pioneer wants to make a splash in virtualising desktops and servers, says CEO Mark Templeton


31/10/2008

Mike Altendorf: Search will outshine KM

Enterprise search will be a new software layer that lets firms exploit their digital assets. And Microsoft has its foot in the door, says Mike Altendorf


29/10/2008

CIO’s Steve Ballmer interview transcript

Dek: Microsoft CEO on cloud computing, SaaS, Google, chimpanzees, Zune, Seinfeld (and reprising the ‘developers’ rant)


28/10/2008

PGA Tour IT chief Steve Evans uses BI to satisfy fans and players

PGA Tour IT chief Steve Evans relies on legions of golf-crazed volunteers, high-tech lasers and the input of golf pros to help him identify, manage and display the Tour’s critical data


28/10/2008

Frank Modruson, Accenture CIO is not just putting out fires

Accenture CIO Frank Modruson is surrounded by IT experts, but the part-time firefighter still finds time to think about new approaches to collaboration


24/10/2008

Flexible working legislation: What is the right to request?

Legislation will soon give all parents the right to request flexible working. CIOs need to act now to be ready for IT implications such as connectivity, support and security


24/10/2008

Preparing for the latest flexible working legislation

Legislation will soon give all parents the right to request flexible working. CIOs need to act now to be ready for IT implications such as connectivity, support and security


24/10/2008

Team GB and Accenture use profiling tools to win Gold

The big-money world of sport is starting to learn valuable lessons from the business arena, and Accenture’s partnership with Britain’s triumphant Olympic sailors is leading the way


22/10/2008

Forbes CIO puts project management in the cloud

Mykolas Rambus advocates Project Portfolio Management as clear view of the department


15/10/2008

CIOs to map the supply chain of the future

Data loads will shape the truck loads of the future


13/10/2008

Working with and communicating to the board of directors

CIOs discuss their tactical play in the boardroom


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