While Google introduces its new Chrome OS (which I'm hearing will be widely available in one year? Did I mishear that?), IBM announced 10 new products today to help companies using IBM System z mainframe technology.
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The release of Microsoft's newest OS raises the question of the company's relevance in an era when Google dominates applications and search, and Apple runs circles around Redmond with its gadgets and user interfaces.
Industry initiatives and government stimulus funds are giving enterprise software vendors a great opportunity to help build out and manage smart grid technologies.
The US loses about $20 billion a year on pirated software, movies, and music. But public policy can help stem the tide of digital theft. For example, France has recently passed a 'three strikes and youre out' law, whereby if after two warning letters an individual continues to download pirated software then his Internet access will be cut off. US policy makers should consider adopting similar policies.
When Reiter gets incensed over incompetent Verizon FiOS order-taking and support, he broadcasts it via Twitter. Did it do any good? How should your company offer Twitter support? Watch this for all the answers.
The successor to the BlackBerry Bold 9000 the Bold 9700 will be available soon in the US. Is it worth upgrading? Reiter's got one, and offers advice.
In order for banks to grow, they'll first have to start by retaining their standing client bases. To do this will require better customer service and more transparency. Banks are meeting these needs through more automated commodity services and mobile banking applications.
Data is at the heart of any financial services firm, but analyzing that data in real time, and making decisions and predictions based on that data, is where the future is whether that is customer data, trading data, or even risk management data.