The role of the IT department is changing, moving away from cost savings and towards business strategy, according to Phil Warren, head of technology at the National Computing Centre. In a video interview with Silicon.com, Warren said: "Technology...
Microsoft did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment. Netscape Communicator bundled its web browser with an email client, a web authoring tool and newsgroups, among other applications. The new email product could be positioned as a...
The study said successful US companies are cutting IT costs through careful strategic planning and outsourcing while keeping critical R&D spending in-house. At the same time, they're keeping crucial information management investments on knowledge...
Global 2000 organisations should utilise the temporary lull to develop and deploy human capital management processes to enhance long-term retention, such as non-monetary employee recognition and strategic learning.
Other drivers for demand for technology products will likely include product development and improving return on invested capital. Offshore outsourcing will grow. Overall, tech companies will not spend inordinate amounts of time unveiling new...
While outsourcing may not be appropriate in many circumstances, used well it will remain a valuable tool for many businesses," he said. Insourcing will continue to emerge as a new trend this year as businesses seek to reverse bad outsourcing...