Don't Hire That Developer!By Eric Spiegel |
Columns Article Published August 11, 2010What’s more profitable for a developer: keeping a full-time job or working as a contractor?
How Google Plans to Beat FacebookBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published August 11, 2010Google’s forthcoming social media site has the potential to turn Facebook into MySpace.
The Web is Dead? Gimme a Break!By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published August 5, 2010Tech pundits are always declaring leading technologies -- like the Web, iPhone, mouse, even the phone call itself –- as “dead.” What’s up with that?
How Does Social Media Affect the Enterprise?By Sonny Discini |
Columns Article Published August 6, 2010By combining all of a staff member's friends, colleagues and family members into one cohort, social networks create new challenges.
Cloud Computing's Effect on the Hosting IndustryBy Jeffrey Kaplan |
Columns Article Published July 27, 2010The ‘cloud rush’ will result in an industry shakeout and many hosting companies will be swept away by the wave of new cloud computing services.
How Cloud Computing Helps Mine User DataBy Jeffrey Kaplan |
Columns Article Published June 23, 2010While alarming to some, cloud computing’s effectiveness at gathering user data enables managers to make better decisions.
How the EU Commission Made Microsoft StrongerBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published June 16, 2010By forcing Microsoft to improve application documentation, the EU Commission gave the software giant a competitive advantage.
Cloud Computing 2.0 and the Changing IT ManagerBy Jeffrey Kaplan |
Columns Article Published June 7, 2010Despite all the hype, tech executives are still grappling with the emerging cloud computing trend. Here’s a brief guide to what it means to today’s IT leaders.
Why Google's 'Smart TV' Will SucceedBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published May 19, 2010Though TV-PC convergence has often failed, Google’s Smart TV effort will likely succeed enough to redefine the term “app store.”
Apple's Recent Success A Harbinger of IT's Future: AnalystBy David Needle |
Columns Article Published May 10, 2010Predicting Apple will blow past $100 billion in annual sales in less than five year, an analyst details why he thinks Apple success will have wide implications for business as well as consumer technology.
Will Apple Buy AMD?By Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published April 22, 2010The smartphone and PC market’s trend toward vertical integration could prompt Apple to snap up AMD.
Is Google About to be Lawyered to Death?By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published April 21, 2010It is possible that a wave of litigation will highlight Google's incredible power to affect the success or failure of not only competitors, but all companies, organizations and people.
Developer Layoffs Are Never FairBy Eric Spiegel |
Columns Article Published April 12, 2010Why are some developers laid off while others keep their job? The difference between them might be essentially nonexistent.
The Business Case for Social NetworkingBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published April 15, 2010It's time to replace Soviet-style corporate mandated communication with American-style free-flowing innovation in the form of social networking tools from Google, Microsoft and others.
Does the Internet Need a 'No Jerk' Rule?By Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published April 8, 2010It’s well past time for there to be rules about abusive Internet commenting. But until then we may want to craft policies that keep these jerks out of our companies and off our Web sites.
Are Developer Certifications Worthless?By Eric Spiegel |
Columns Article Published March 15, 2010Some developers disdain IT certifications, yet in a tight job market they can make all the difference. A veteran project manager talks about his experience with a team of developers.
What's Next in the Google/China Struggle?By David Needle |
Columns Article Published March 24, 2010Analysts expect China to block Google's redirect of the mainland search engine to Hong Kong, so where does that leave the search giant in terms of Android and its other business interests?
Laptops vs. Lectures: Let's Ban Lectures!By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published March 12, 2010Few would argue with the idea that the Internet, PCs and mobile devices open up massive new opportunities to transform university education. So why the resistance to laptops in class?
Dealing with Unaccountable DevelopersBy Eric Spiegel |
Columns Article Published February 15, 2010It's an IT manager's dilemma: Developers who can’t make deadlines can be very nice people, but the fact remains that they cause some very serious problems for the development team.
The 10 Best Tech Products that Never ShippedBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published March 3, 2010Sometimes, the tech industry makes world-changing products. But often they manufacture hype –- including plenty of products that never see the light of day.
The World According to IntelBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published February 10, 2010A report from the annual Intel analysts’ event, with notes on various executives' presentations, suggests that the firm is in good competitive shape going forward.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Google BuzzBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published February 24, 2010Google Buzz is Facebook for smart people who have no patience for canned frivolity, it’s Twitter for people with long attention spans. Buzz is the future of intelligent social networking.
How to Fix Your Web Filter Failure (Stop the Flood!)By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published February 17, 2010Your Internet information overload is nothing more than filter failure. So do yourself a favor and follow these tips to mastering the art of filtering incoming information.
Why Google Buzz Isn't BuzzworthyBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published February 10, 2010Google Buzz’s list of features appears attractive, yet the actual implementation offers the worst of two platforms.
What Do the iPad and Windows Azure Have in Common?By Paul Rubens |
Columns Article Published February 8, 2010Both tech products, though wildly different in scope and intent, are offering a heaping helping of a previously successful offering. Will they succeed?
Why You'll Use a Tablet. Yes YOU!By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published February 3, 2010Touch tablets will come out optimized for operating systems ranging from closed (iPhone OS) to open (Linux) and everything in between. Take your pick.
Ten IT Trends for the Years AheadBy Kenneth Hess |
Columns Article Published January 25, 2010Mobile computing, cloud-based infrastructure, virtualization and other emerging trends are remaking IT.
Learning from Steve Jobs's SuccessBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published January 27, 2010Apple, as an aging company, still is taking necessary risks to assure its future.
For the Young, Reality is Already 'Augmented'By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published January 20, 2010Recent surveys reveal that young people are immersed in technology at an alarming level, and behavior patterns are expected to continue into adulthood. Where’s it all heading?
The Costs of Endpoint VirtualizationBy James Maguire |
Columns Article Published January 7, 2010Many enterprises wonder: Is getting starting with endpoint virtualization phenomenally expensive, or can we expect a return on investment in a reasonable period? An industry expert explains core principles.
RSS: the Most Unloved Technology of the DecadeBy David Strom |
Columns Article Published January 8, 2010In the ten years since Real Simple Syndication (RSS) has been invented, it's value has been enormous. Yet Rodney Dangerfield would say it "got no respect."
How the Apple Tablet Could FailBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published January 6, 2010Each of these possible challenges is based on things Apple or its CEO have actually said or done.
Time for a Revolution in IT: Five StepsBy Steve Andriole |
Columns Article Published January 4, 2010We're all tangled up in technologies, processes, standards, governance and deranged technology managers who report to paranoid business executives. Aren't we passed this by now?
2010: The Year and Decade of the CloudBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published December 30, 2009With players ranging from Apple to Google to EMC to IBM to Microsoft, the competition for the Cloud will be interesting.
20 Bad Tech Predictions for 2010By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published December 30, 2009Predictions for the world of technology that may seem unlikely now, yet might just come true nonetheless.
Book Publishers: You Can't Beat Amazon -- So Join 'EmBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published December 22, 2009Buffeted by technology and the Internet, major book publishers need to change or die. The solution is to stop fighting the self-publishing revolution and instead join it.
The Problem with Steve Jobs' CEO of the Decade AwardBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published December 17, 2009One industry observer suggests that the CEO of the Decade aware should have gone to a leader who has not only taken care of the company but also taken extra steps to make the world a better place.
Tech Comics: "Facebook, Twitter and Home"By Oliver Widder |
Columns Article Published December 18, 2009 Believe it or not, Facebook and Twitter aren't the only locations at which an individual may be found.
How to Survive in IT (the soft evil skills)By Steve Andriole |
Columns Article Published December 7, 2009It’s important to have good technical skills, but a variety of soft skills are also essential for success in IT.
Has Microsoft Become Bipolar?By Emery Fletcher |
Columns Article Published December 8, 2009The internal struggle between the company’s various elements produces some uneven results.
Is the Enterprise Google's Little Bighorn?By Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published December 1, 2009Success in the enterprise IT market isn’t about having the best product or even the cheapest product. It’s about truly understanding enterprise clients. Does Google get the enterprise?
The Wikipedia Exodus Is the Least of Our WorriesBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published November 24, 2009Given the unpredictable evolution of cloud computing and Web 2.0, many of the popular Web services we rely on could vanish in short order.
The 2010 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Columns Article Published November 17, 2009The 2010 IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech professionals, and also details IT salary levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets.
Why Your Vendor Doesn't Care About YouBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published November 20, 2009It is our extreme focus on getting the lowest price rather than the best experience that has resulted in the bad customer experiences we often get.
Who Killed Black Friday?By Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published November 11, 2009Sure, Black Friday is still a great day for deal, but the Internet has done away with the traditional “one day only” Black Friday concept.
IT Management: It's Organic, Not DigitalBy Steve Andriole |
Columns Article Published November 4, 2009Effective tech management isn’t about machines, it’s about changing stupid processes and
deranged corporate cultures.
7 Reasons Why Microsoft Should Make PCsBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published October 28, 2009The 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 BallmerBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published November 3, 2009An 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, 2009Looking 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, 2009In 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, 2009Fueled by Facebook and the iPhone, Offline Stress Disorder is state of anxiety caused by knowledge that an Internet connection is not available.
Why Microsoft’s ‘Courier' Tablet Will Never ExistBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published September 23, 2009Despite 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 FiredBy Eric Spiegel |
Columns Article Published September 20, 2009There 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.
Gaming on the iPhone Stinks!By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Columns Article Published September 15, 2009Sure, 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, 2009The 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, 2009Taking steps to prevent bugs and unnecessary code complexity can sidestep tomorrow's maintenance headache. Why is it such a low priority?
How Facebook Could Rule the WorldBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published September 2, 2009Do you support these changes -- like one-button friending -- to the Facebook user interface?
Information Workers Want to Be FreeBy Mike Elgan |
Columns Article Published August 26, 2009Maybe it's best to just get out of the way and let employees do what you hired them to do.
Need Help Finding an IT Job? Consider a RecruiterBy Dave Willmer |
Columns Article Published August 25, 2009IT 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 DilemmaBy Scott Alan Miller |
Columns Article Published August 17, 2009IT 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 SocializeBy Sara Chipps |
Columns Article Published August 14, 2009Let'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 PCBy Rob Enderle |
Columns Article Published August 12, 2009Inspired by Apple, the Microsoft stores will offer a unified hardware-software product, greatly changing the PC market – and also impacting the enterprise market.
