Hybrid IT Service Delivery
This post sponsored by the Enterprise CIO Forum and HP. Today’s users expect IT services and response to be immediate,…
Key Trends in Cloud Computing – Mid-2011 Update
As we round the bend half way through 2011 (the year of cloud computing), we’re seeing some interesting trends emerge…
5 Benefits of Managed Cloud Computing
In previous blogs I wrote about the benefits of private cloud computing and the benefits of public cloud computing based…
I Haven’t Trusted My Toaster for 15 Years
Our Nation's Greatest Strategic Thinkers Are Published at NDU Fifteen years ago three national security strategists published a paper which…
Consolidation in the Social Software Market Continues: VMware Acquires SocialCast
I have to admit that Tuesday's announcement from VMware was a bit of a head scratcher for me, at least…
Do Customers REALLY Want to Know What’s Inside the Black Box?
From politician salaries to calorie counts on restaurant items, “transparency” is a key buzzword in government and business circles. However,…
Mobile BI Isn’t Only About Mobile
It’s an unspoken assumption that mobile BI extends normal BI: almost all the coverage so far emphasizes the usefulness of…
Predictive Analytics World New York City Conference Announces Speaker Line-Up
New York City, NY – Predictive Analytics World, the business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, today…
Netsuite SuiteWorld 2011, Making ERP Social
I spent time this week in San Francisco with the Netsuite team and a good cross section of customers and…
Less Wrong: Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Budgeting
Last week Grant and Tadd (co-owners at CAN) presented their insight on the concept of being “Less Wrong” on day…

