MIS.tech: research
Myths busted
25 Apr 2008 | MIS | Beverley UtherDespite perceptions of uneasy relations, Fairfax Business Research's recent survey of both CIOs and CFOs reveals a good deal of mutual interest and a positive working relationship, Beverley Uther writes.
CIOs: Branding enterprise IT attracts talent
07 Nov 2007 | MIS.Online | Alex Cullen with Laurie Orlov and Tim DeGennaroEnterprise IT has a brand - a mission and reputation - that can help attract recruits, which is increasingly important in today's more competitive hiring marketplace. CIOs should hone that brand to invite prospects whose skills and career aspirations align with the culture and direction of the organization.
Australia and New Zealand IT Services Investments and Attitudes
13 Sep 2007 | MIS.Online | Tim Sheedy, Forrester Research, Inc.Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) enterprises will continue to aggressively use all IT services, from consulting and systems integration to support and outsourcing services.
Primary drivers of storage technology
26 Aug 2007 | Research | Sal Capizzi, vice-president and senior analyst, Ideas InternationalJust what is driving the development and proliferation of new storage technologies? While scores of variables are involved, we believe the five primary drivers are: storage growth; data protection; data security; regulatory compliance; and global access. This article discusses each of these drivers and summarises the storage technologies and vendors emerging in their wake.
My view - web 2.0 and the CEO
20 Aug 2007 | Research | George F. Colony from Forrester ResearchSix things about marketing in the world of Web 2.0 that the CEO should know. I often get to sit down with large company CEOs to talk about new technology. These days, the topic of conversation frequently turns to Web 2.0 ? how to sell insurance, or aircraft parts, or cars when the 30-second TV spot and the one-page newspaper ad are dying. Here's what I tell them:
Asia Pacific IT leaders' agenda survey
13 Jul 2007 | MIS.Online | Fairfax Business ResearchThe July 2006 survey of IT leaders in six Asia Pacific countries
Blade servers reach maturity
12 Jul 2007 | Research | Jim Burton, VP and Senior Analyst, Entry Servers and BladesBlade servers have made remarkable gains in popularity since they were introduced in 2000. Compared to the traditional rackmount server architecture, the blade architecture provides superior density and simplified server management. By employing shared components such as power supplies, cooling fans, and backplane connections, engineers are able to package blade servers into much denser enclosures than traditional servers, and at the same time provide better reliability, serviceability and efficiency.
CIOs: Branding enterprise IT attracts talent
07 Nov 2007 | MIS.Online | Alex CullenEnterprise IT has a brand - a mission and reputation - that can help attract recruits, which is increasingly important in today's more competitive hiring marketplace.
