November 08, 2009
Columns Index
IT Management: It's Organic, Not Digital
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published November 4, 2009
Effective tech management isn’t about machines, it’s about changing stupid processes and deranged corporate cultures.
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published November 4, 2009
Effective tech management isn’t about machines, it’s about changing stupid processes and deranged corporate cultures.
Top 200 Tech Blogs: The Datamation 2009 List
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published October 12, 2009
Tech blogs that are current and insightful, chosen from all the major categories of technology.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published October 12, 2009
Tech blogs that are current and insightful, chosen from all the major categories of technology.
7 Reasons Why Microsoft Should Make PCs
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 28, 2009
The company already sells Microsoft-branded keyboards, webcams and game consoles. Moving into the PC hardware market would boost its prospects for continued dominance.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 28, 2009
The company already sells Microsoft-branded keyboards, webcams and game consoles. Moving into the PC hardware market would boost its prospects for continued dominance.
In Defense of Steve Ballmer
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published November 3, 2009
An industry observer rebuts a recent opinion piece in Newsweek calling Ballmer’s tenure a “lost decade” for Microsoft.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published November 3, 2009
An industry observer rebuts a recent opinion piece in Newsweek calling Ballmer’s tenure a “lost decade” for Microsoft.
Are Software Developers Naturally Weird?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published October 18, 2009
Looking back at the strange software developer he’s worked with, one veteran coder asks the obvious question.
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published October 18, 2009
Looking back at the strange software developer he’s worked with, one veteran coder asks the obvious question.
Is Email Dying?
By David Strom | Columns Article Published October 20, 2009
In the age of IM, Friendfeed, Facebook, Twitter, podcasting, and webcasting, is email falling from favor?
By David Strom | Columns Article Published October 20, 2009
In the age of IM, Friendfeed, Facebook, Twitter, podcasting, and webcasting, is email falling from favor?
Do You Have 'Offline Stress Disorder'?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 14, 2009
Fueled by Facebook and the iPhone, Offline Stress Disorder is state of anxiety caused by knowledge that an Internet connection is not available.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 14, 2009
Fueled by Facebook and the iPhone, Offline Stress Disorder is state of anxiety caused by knowledge that an Internet connection is not available.
Is Microsoft Already Failing with Windows 7?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 7, 2009
There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 7, 2009
There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern.
Video Conferencing: Why Isn't It More Successful?
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published October 6, 2009
For video conferencing to be successful it needs to embrace social networking and foster higher quality personal interaction.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published October 6, 2009
For video conferencing to be successful it needs to embrace social networking and foster higher quality personal interaction.
The Future Has No Moving Parts (Or Hard Disks or Keyboards…)
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 1, 2009
All tech trend lines point to the total elimination of funky contraptions that use gears, wheels, spokes and other industrial-revolution technologies.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published October 1, 2009
All tech trend lines point to the total elimination of funky contraptions that use gears, wheels, spokes and other industrial-revolution technologies.
17 Notably Bad Products from Great Tech Companies
By David Strom | Columns Article Published September 24, 2009
As these products demonstrate, even the best tech companies can lay an egg on occasion.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published September 24, 2009
As these products demonstrate, even the best tech companies can lay an egg on occasion.
Why Microsoft’s ‘Courier' Tablet Will Never Exist
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published September 23, 2009
Despite the hype, there are at least six good reasons why the Microsoft tablet will exist only in the fevered imaginations of A-list bloggers.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published September 23, 2009
Despite the hype, there are at least six good reasons why the Microsoft tablet will exist only in the fevered imaginations of A-list bloggers.
Why Developers Get Fired
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published September 20, 2009
There are many reasons developers get fired. So take off the ear buds, close down your 20 Skype threads and take some time to think about what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published September 20, 2009
There are many reasons developers get fired. So take off the ear buds, close down your 20 Skype threads and take some time to think about what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.
HP, Intel, Greenpeace and Saving the Planet
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published September 22, 2009
The technology industry and environmentalists don’t always see eye to eye on all issues.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published September 22, 2009
The technology industry and environmentalists don’t always see eye to eye on all issues.
Gaming on the iPhone Stinks!
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published September 15, 2009
Sure, Apple claims otherwise, but the platform’s drawbacks are hard to paper over.
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published September 15, 2009
Sure, Apple claims otherwise, but the platform’s drawbacks are hard to paper over.
Should Employees Use Their Own PCs?
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published September 9, 2009
The trend toward employee ownership of PCs could provide benefits to both the employees and strapped IT organizations, if monitored properly.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published September 9, 2009
The trend toward employee ownership of PCs could provide benefits to both the employees and strapped IT organizations, if monitored properly.
Does Quality Software Code Really Matter?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published September 14, 2009
Taking steps to prevent bugs and unnecessary code complexity can sidestep tomorrow's maintenance headache. Why is it such a low priority?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published September 14, 2009
Taking steps to prevent bugs and unnecessary code complexity can sidestep tomorrow's maintenance headache. Why is it such a low priority?
Online 'Coworking': Up From Starbucks
By David Strom | Columns Article Published September 10, 2009
For mobile Web-based workers, there's a better solution than your local Starbucks.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published September 10, 2009
For mobile Web-based workers, there's a better solution than your local Starbucks.
85 Cloud Computing Vendors Shaping the Emerging Cloud
By James Maguire, Jeff Vance and Cynthia Harvey | Columns Article Published August 25, 2009
As cloud computing reshapes business and technology, these pioneering cloud computing vendors lead the way.
By James Maguire, Jeff Vance and Cynthia Harvey | Columns Article Published August 25, 2009
As cloud computing reshapes business and technology, these pioneering cloud computing vendors lead the way.
IT Career Crisis Management: Five Lucrative Areas
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published September 1, 2009
Five specialties within IT that are likely to remain in demand in the years ahead.
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published September 1, 2009
Five specialties within IT that are likely to remain in demand in the years ahead.
How Facebook Could Rule the World
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published September 2, 2009
Do you support these changes -- like one-button friending -- to the Facebook user interface?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published September 2, 2009
Do you support these changes -- like one-button friending -- to the Facebook user interface?
Information Workers Want to Be Free
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Maybe it's best to just get out of the way and let employees do what you hired them to do.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Maybe it's best to just get out of the way and let employees do what you hired them to do.
Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: A Marketing Battle Royal
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Expect a significant market share toward Mac unless Microsoft can shift promptly to the attack.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Expect a significant market share toward Mac unless Microsoft can shift promptly to the attack.
Why IT Operations is Like an Action TV Series
By Nir Livni | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Just as on TV, crisis arrives in the datacenter and in the heat of action you need the right tools.
By Nir Livni | Columns Article Published August 26, 2009
Just as on TV, crisis arrives in the datacenter and in the heat of action you need the right tools.
Need Help Finding an IT Job? Consider a Recruiter
By Dave Willmer | Columns Article Published August 25, 2009
IT recruiting firms have extensive networks in the business community and can help open doors to consulting projects or full-time jobs that you might not otherwise hear about.
By Dave Willmer | Columns Article Published August 25, 2009
IT recruiting firms have extensive networks in the business community and can help open doors to consulting projects or full-time jobs that you might not otherwise hear about.
The SMB IT Vendor Relationship Dilemma
By Scott Alan Miller | Columns Article Published August 17, 2009
IT vendors have far less rapport with SMBs than with enterprise clients – putting small business at a distinct disadvantage. It’s up to the vendors to change this and reap the gain.
By Scott Alan Miller | Columns Article Published August 17, 2009
IT vendors have far less rapport with SMBs than with enterprise clients – putting small business at a distinct disadvantage. It’s up to the vendors to change this and reap the gain.
How Geek Developers Can Learn to Socialize
By Sara Chipps | Columns Article Published August 14, 2009
Let's face it, coders sometimes need a little help when getting up from their PC to mingle with the human race. Here's some guidance specially designed to help developers expand their social network.
By Sara Chipps | Columns Article Published August 14, 2009
Let's face it, coders sometimes need a little help when getting up from their PC to mingle with the human race. Here's some guidance specially designed to help developers expand their social network.
How Apple is Causing the Death and Rebirth of the PC
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published August 12, 2009
Inspired by Apple, the Microsoft stores will offer a unified hardware-software product, greatly changing the PC market – and also impacting the enterprise market.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published August 12, 2009
Inspired by Apple, the Microsoft stores will offer a unified hardware-software product, greatly changing the PC market – and also impacting the enterprise market.
Hot IT Skills: Certified and Non-Certified IT Skills in Demand
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 29, 2009
A list of the IT skills that employers are looking for even in a down market.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 29, 2009
A list of the IT skills that employers are looking for even in a down market.
How IBM and Apple are Kicking Google’s and Microsoft’s Butt
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 28, 2009
A look inside the value of focus in the tech market – and how costly it is to lose it.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 28, 2009
A look inside the value of focus in the tech market – and how costly it is to lose it.
Why Is Everyone Picking On Google?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published July 29, 2009
Google's "honeymoon" is probably over. It's becoming a real company with real accountability, and the horrid month of July may be a taste of things to come.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published July 29, 2009
Google's "honeymoon" is probably over. It's becoming a real company with real accountability, and the horrid month of July may be a taste of things to come.
Software Development and The War on Muda
By Bill Curtis | Columns Article Published July 17, 2009
A huge problem in development is the need to rework, a concern that grows worse as the workload increases.
By Bill Curtis | Columns Article Published July 17, 2009
A huge problem in development is the need to rework, a concern that grows worse as the workload increases.
Are These Developer and IT Salary Figures Accurate?
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 14, 2009
A list of tech salaries, from Mac genius bar to Google software developer. But are the figures for real?
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 14, 2009
A list of tech salaries, from Mac genius bar to Google software developer. But are the figures for real?
Google Chrome OS: Desktop Linux's Last Chance
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published July 22, 2009
If Google’s Chrome OS succeeds, it changes the entire Linux community in one swoop and risks marginalizing other distros. But if it fails, it’ll be a strong indication Linux just doesn’t have what it takes to make it big.
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published July 22, 2009
If Google’s Chrome OS succeeds, it changes the entire Linux community in one swoop and risks marginalizing other distros. But if it fails, it’ll be a strong indication Linux just doesn’t have what it takes to make it big.
The iPhone Is a Disease
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published July 23, 2009
The psychological reaction to the iPhone is something that transcends geeky gadget preference, gadget addiction or even gadget snobbery. It's a full-blown personality disorder.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published July 23, 2009
The psychological reaction to the iPhone is something that transcends geeky gadget preference, gadget addiction or even gadget snobbery. It's a full-blown personality disorder.
5 Tips for Better PowerPoint Presentations
By Helen Bradley | Columns Article Published July 22, 2009
Taking care with layout, images and text will greatly improve your PowerPoint presentation.
By Helen Bradley | Columns Article Published July 22, 2009
Taking care with layout, images and text will greatly improve your PowerPoint presentation.
The End Of The Employee Programmer (Let’s Rent a Coder!)
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published July 15, 2009
Is the life of the average US-based IT employee beginning to look like a creek, a boat and no paddle?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published July 15, 2009
Is the life of the average US-based IT employee beginning to look like a creek, a boat and no paddle?
Can Social Media Help Discover Customer Preferences?
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 16, 2009
A 15-year-old writes a report about online media that shocks the financial industry. Why were his comments so surprising?
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 16, 2009
A 15-year-old writes a report about online media that shocks the financial industry. Why were his comments so surprising?
When Did the Browser Become the Next OS?
By David Strom | Columns Article Published July 15, 2009
In the 90s, a visionary called the desktop an operating system. His words have now become true -- but how did that happen?
By David Strom | Columns Article Published July 15, 2009
In the 90s, a visionary called the desktop an operating system. His words have now become true -- but how did that happen?
Inside Today's Falling IT Salary Levels
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 8, 2009
Experts note that some IT skills continue to be in demand, but overall the news is gloomy.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published July 8, 2009
Experts note that some IT skills continue to be in demand, but overall the news is gloomy.
Developer's Kvetch: The Rotting Stink of Corporate IT
By Sara Chipps | Columns Article Published July 9, 2009
At the intersection of budget and software development, quality sometimes takes an unfortunate turn.
By Sara Chipps | Columns Article Published July 9, 2009
At the intersection of budget and software development, quality sometimes takes an unfortunate turn.
How Companies Use Crowdsourcing
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published July 6, 2009
Crowdsourcing is project-driven outsourcing that makes a lot of sense in these tough economic times.
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published July 6, 2009
Crowdsourcing is project-driven outsourcing that makes a lot of sense in these tough economic times.
7 Cloud Computing Acquisition Targets
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published June 30, 2009
Today’s savvy new cloud companies will likely get gobbled up by the giants that will rule cloud computing in the years ahead.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published June 30, 2009
Today’s savvy new cloud companies will likely get gobbled up by the giants that will rule cloud computing in the years ahead.
Can Dell's Web Gadget Beat the iPhone?
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 2, 2009
Dell has a serious chance, but given the history of failed attempts on Apple’s crown, the odds favor Apple.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published July 2, 2009
Dell has a serious chance, but given the history of failed attempts on Apple’s crown, the odds favor Apple.
Surviving the Self Service Internet
By David Strom | Columns Article Published July 1, 2009
The Internet has replaced legions of service people we use to rely on. Which means quality customer care matters more than ever.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published July 1, 2009
The Internet has replaced legions of service people we use to rely on. Which means quality customer care matters more than ever.
Too Old To Write Software? Or Just the 'Wrong Era'?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published June 29, 2009
Rightly or wrongly, age is considered when hiring developers, yet a more important indicator is what micro-era in software history a programmer belongs to.
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published June 29, 2009
Rightly or wrongly, age is considered when hiring developers, yet a more important indicator is what micro-era in software history a programmer belongs to.
The Good and Evil of Proxy Servers
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 18, 2009
This Web technology plays a role in everything from Iran's recent election to a Microsoft lawsuit against alleged purveyors of advertising click fraud.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 18, 2009
This Web technology plays a role in everything from Iran's recent election to a Microsoft lawsuit against alleged purveyors of advertising click fraud.
Four Useful Tools for Social Networkers
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 25, 2009
Busy Web users can use these free services to communicate more efficiently.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 25, 2009
Busy Web users can use these free services to communicate more efficiently.
IBM's Revenge on Sun and Microsoft's Brush with Reality
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published June 18, 2009
Could IBM be the biggest beneficiary of Oracle’s acquisition of Sun? Plus: a poor review for Microsoft’s Web-based reality TV show.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published June 18, 2009
Could IBM be the biggest beneficiary of Oracle’s acquisition of Sun? Plus: a poor review for Microsoft’s Web-based reality TV show.
IT Salaries: Security Staff
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
The need for IT security staff never seems to lessen, creating healthy salary levels for these sought after professionals.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
The need for IT security staff never seems to lessen, creating healthy salary levels for these sought after professionals.
Six Perfect Tech Products Everyone Should Use
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 25, 2009
So good they can actually enhance your career and your relationships -- and your life.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 25, 2009
So good they can actually enhance your career and your relationships -- and your life.
Why Apple Should Dump AT&T
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
Thanks to AT&T's slow execution on support for new iPhone features, its horrible customer service, and its high and confusing prices, yet another iPhone launch has been compromised.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
Thanks to AT&T's slow execution on support for new iPhone features, its horrible customer service, and its high and confusing prices, yet another iPhone launch has been compromised.
Can Apple Survive its Move Toward Mass Market?
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
With the iPhone available for $99 and the Snow Leopard upgrade selling for a mere $29, Apple is on a slippery slope toward commodity status.
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
With the iPhone available for $99 and the Snow Leopard upgrade selling for a mere $29, Apple is on a slippery slope toward commodity status.
Is a College Degree Needed to be a Great Software Developer?
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published June 15, 2009
The question is complicated by today's tough job market, in which non-degreed applicants don't even land an interview.
By Eric Spiegel | Columns Article Published June 15, 2009
The question is complicated by today's tough job market, in which non-degreed applicants don't even land an interview.
Help! My Macs are Cranky
By Don Reisinger | Columns Article Published June 13, 2009
He's fond of Apple but this Mac user apparently bought two problem machines. Is it time to go back to Windows?
By Don Reisinger | Columns Article Published June 13, 2009
He's fond of Apple but this Mac user apparently bought two problem machines. Is it time to go back to Windows?
Who Killed Twitter?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
Statistics about Twitter usage show a far different picture than the media hype suggests. Why did Twitter jump the shark?
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
Statistics about Twitter usage show a far different picture than the media hype suggests. Why did Twitter jump the shark?
How SaaS Changes the Vendor-Customer Relationship
By Jeffrey Kaplan | Columns Article Published June 10, 2009
Software-as-a-Service shifts the responsibility of successfully deploying and maintaining software applications from the customer to the vendor.
By Jeffrey Kaplan | Columns Article Published June 10, 2009
Software-as-a-Service shifts the responsibility of successfully deploying and maintaining software applications from the customer to the vendor.
Google Wave: Faster Response Times
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
Google Wave represents a new way of thinking about how to work together.
By David Strom | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
Google Wave represents a new way of thinking about how to work together.
Does the Mac-Windows-Linux Race Ever Change?
By Emery Fletcher | Columns Article Published June 10, 2009
Looking back at a 1999 essay by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson suggests that humans change far slower than technology.
By Emery Fletcher | Columns Article Published June 10, 2009
Looking back at a 1999 essay by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson suggests that humans change far slower than technology.
Stop the Drivel: The 'Really Perfect' Tech Exec
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published June 8, 2009
Forget the fawning coverage, the truly perfect IT exec masters office politics better than tech.
By Steve Andriole | Columns Article Published June 8, 2009
Forget the fawning coverage, the truly perfect IT exec masters office politics better than tech.
Tech Follies: Laptop Batteries, Netbooks, and Investor Funny Money
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published June 4, 2009
A veteran industry analyst points out some of the follies in today's tech world.
By Rob Enderle | Columns Article Published June 4, 2009
A veteran industry analyst points out some of the follies in today's tech world.
Macs are Better Looking than Windows PCs (Not)
By Don Reisinger | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
After a period of catch-up, Windows PC's have all the aesthetic charm of an Apple machine.
By Don Reisinger | Columns Article Published June 11, 2009
After a period of catch-up, Windows PC's have all the aesthetic charm of an Apple machine.
Developer Salary Levels, 2004-2009
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published May 19, 2009
For developer salaries, the last five years have brought good news and not so good news.
By James Maguire | Columns Article Published May 19, 2009
For developer salaries, the last five years have brought good news and not so good news.
Microsoft vs. the EU: When Antitrust is Anti-Competitive
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 4, 2009
Microsoft is being unfairly harassed by European Union regulators, argues a tech industry observer.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published June 4, 2009
Microsoft is being unfairly harassed by European Union regulators, argues a tech industry observer.
Windows 7 Review: Why I Like Windows 7
By Andy Rathbone | Columns Article Published May 18, 2009
The pros and cons of Windows 7, from the author of the popular Windows for Dummies guidebooks.
By Andy Rathbone | Columns Article Published May 18, 2009
The pros and cons of Windows 7, from the author of the popular Windows for Dummies guidebooks.
The Trouble with Real-Time Search
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published May 21, 2009
You can expect Google to embrace real-time search. But don't expect that search to be anywhere near as useful as good old-fashioned regular Google searches.
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published May 21, 2009
You can expect Google to embrace real-time search. But don't expect that search to be anywhere near as useful as good old-fashioned regular Google searches.
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