http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all Comment Feed for Ann All Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:43 GMT Clearspace 2.5.5 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2009-11-03T14:31:43Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/what-does-obamas-remark-on-offshoring-mean-maybe-nothing/?cs=10449#comment-33890 How long can American business erode away the very consumer that buys there services?  Sooner or later, this country won't be able to purchase the goods and services they hope to sell.     The reality is American business does not Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:43 GMT mark http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/what-does-obamas-remark-on-offshoring-mean-maybe-nothing/?cs=10449#comment-33890 2009-11-03T14:31:43Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/ibm-makes-bi-mashup-play-with-cognos-8-mashup-service/?cs=37163#comment-33871 Interesting article. BTW, IBM GM for Business Analytics name is Ambuj Goyal. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:15:24 GMT Tom http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/ibm-makes-bi-mashup-play-with-cognos-8-mashup-service/?cs=37163#comment-33871 2009-11-02T20:15:24Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/how-do-you-know-when-software-is-good-enough/?cs=37128#comment-33867 Interesting post. The idea of having a "Sudden Interrupter" to introduce a continuous third perspective, leans a lot like leaning towards an agile project management framework. You are correct that it would be best to have the Business owner be the SI, Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:24 GMT 13apples.com http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/how-do-you-know-when-software-is-good-enough/?cs=37128#comment-33867 2009-11-02T16:30:24Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/google-apps-premier-edition-fills-collaboration-gap-for-some-big-companies/?cs=30473#comment-33865 Hi Ann,   Great post on Google Apps. In the form of an update, I attended an event last week organised by Google (Google Atmosphere). The CIO's of both the Gaurdian and Telegraph newspapers formed part of one discussion panel and had some very Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:29:34 GMT Finbarr McCarthy http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/google-apps-premier-edition-fills-collaboration-gap-for-some-big-companies/?cs=30473#comment-33865 2009-11-02T12:29:34Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/it-can-help-productivity----that-is-if-it-doesnt-hurt-it/?cs=11608#comment-33833 In my opinion, IT absolutely NOT hurting productivity. IT will improve productivity scale on any aspect. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:49:42 GMT Global News http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/it-can-help-productivity----that-is-if-it-doesnt-hurt-it/?cs=11608#comment-33833 2009-10-29T19:49:42Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/is-computer-science-making-a-comeback/?cs=10317#comment-33831 I'm interested with the research data, Can you tell me where i can get the latest data? Since it would be important to make any other research or topic to discus just like this interesting topic. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:43:02 GMT Global News http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/is-computer-science-making-a-comeback/?cs=10317#comment-33831 2009-10-29T19:43:02Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/are-you-measuring-the-right-call-center-metrics/?cs=36262#comment-33822 The challenge seems to be in hiring knowledgeable, trainable call center agents with superior problem-solving, listening, and communication skills. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:49:27 GMT Call Center Observer http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/are-you-measuring-the-right-call-center-metrics/?cs=36262#comment-33822 2009-10-29T15:49:27Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/social-policies-ease-awkwardness-wont-eliminate-it/?cs=37058#comment-33821 Social sites have hard boundaries and are even harder to understand. It lends to a lot of uncomfortable situations in the work place. A good rule of thumb is to have rules for yourself and keep them all across the board for everyone. Or create a work Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:31:14 GMT thoughts dotcom http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/social-policies-ease-awkwardness-wont-eliminate-it/?cs=37058#comment-33821 2009-10-29T15:31:14Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33814 Good point bird brain Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:25:50 GMT Matt http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33814 2009-10-28T23:25:50Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/social-policies-ease-awkwardness-wont-eliminate-it/?cs=37058#comment-33813 Speaking from a Gen-Y perspective, I would completely understand if an employer had a set of social media guidelines. In fact, I think all companies ought to acknowledge social media exists. I feel some of them think, "Oh we don't have anything to do Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:18:28 GMT Eric Leist http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/social-policies-ease-awkwardness-wont-eliminate-it/?cs=37058#comment-33813 2009-10-28T21:18:28Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33808 bird only know twitter if not find the mega mega super mega  deal with Microsoft n Google n apple i mean apple cannot eat how to survive u think so much free lunch twitter can provide like the priest said ppl only go to church to look for free Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:35:46 GMT bird http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33808 2009-10-28T17:35:46Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/a-not-so-nice-use-for-twitter/?cs=37034#comment-33800 What you describe really isn't really "poaching" customers from competitors (I would also disagree with the use of that word specifically, as it implies and illegal, punishable act). In this case, customers are emotionally defecting because the company Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:55:04 GMT Michael Calienes http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/a-not-so-nice-use-for-twitter/?cs=37034#comment-33800 2009-10-28T11:55:04Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/sharepoint-vs-lotus-microsoft-ibm-go-head-to-head-on-collaboration/?cs=35827#comment-33792 Sharepoint expensive?   Its like 50$ an employee... ONE time cost.   Thats like one year of IBM support fees...   You people are nuts, there is no HUGE maintainence contract with MS.   Sharepoint crushes Notes on all points, face it Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:41 GMT mike http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/sharepoint-vs-lotus-microsoft-ibm-go-head-to-head-on-collaboration/?cs=35827#comment-33792 2009-10-27T17:34:41Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/ftcs-advertising-guidelines-apply-to-all-social-media-not-just-blogs/?cs=36472#comment-33787 Yes, I am agree with you points mentioned in blogs, i am also doing the social media optimizations and doing few thing among mention above by you and get benefits from it but since today i will try rest one.. thanks for sharing valuable Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:46:23 GMT sherya http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/ftcs-advertising-guidelines-apply-to-all-social-media-not-just-blogs/?cs=36472#comment-33787 2009-10-27T06:46:23Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/organization-not-collaboration-may-be-key-to-google-waves-success/?cs=36985#comment-33782 Very interesting take. I have been talking long and hard on my site (not affiliated with Google in any way btw) about what a powerful collaboration tool Google Wave will be for business. Web 2.0 for business, if you like.   But you take is a very Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:35:32 GMT David Cook http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/organization-not-collaboration-may-be-key-to-google-waves-success/?cs=36985#comment-33782 2009-10-26T19:35:32Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/smarter-than-your-manager-enter-innovation-contest/?cs=36962#comment-33772 supra vaider mbt m.walk pink Stylish Supra Thunder Hightop Shoes Cheap Supra Shoes Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:02:34 GMT wendy http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/smarter-than-your-manager-enter-innovation-contest/?cs=36962#comment-33772 2009-10-25T09:02:34Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33753 If you're in the sports, entertainment or lifestyle markets at all, we at Sports Media Challenge are monitoring and analyzing twitter and other social media conversations for clients significantly more each day. Just yesterday 2 D1A athletic programs, a Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:35:50 GMT khessert http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/twitter-search-deals-forget-what-you-think-you-know-about-seo/?cs=36926#comment-33753 2009-10-23T13:35:50Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/it-pays-to-consider-creative-cost-cutting-ideas/?cs=10314#comment-33745 TCO, ROI are always top of mind as you figure out how to manage your top and bottom lines. As a CIO looking to make a difference for your company, your IT desktop investments is surely one area to focus on, more so given your decisions on Windows 7 and Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:50:30 GMT Umesh Harigopal http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/it-pays-to-consider-creative-cost-cutting-ideas/?cs=10314#comment-33745 2009-10-23T05:50:30Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/windows-7-moves-microsoft-closer-to-the-cloud/?cs=36931#comment-33739 TCO, ROI are always top of mind as you figure out how to manage your top and bottom lines. As a CIO looking to make a difference for your company, your IT desktop investments is surely one area to focus on, more so given your decisions on Windows 7 and Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:27:55 GMT Umesh Harigopal http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/windows-7-moves-microsoft-closer-to-the-cloud/?cs=36931#comment-33739 2009-10-23T05:27:55Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/credibility-of-gartners-magic-quadrant-questioned-in-lawsuit/?cs=36845#comment-33737 I am not a fan of Gartner, but no one could have been DUMBER than ZL. When gartner made the report they had collected inputs from all other vendors. So clearly the visibility that Gartner had was not the same visibility that ZL had. Maybe ZL cannot cope Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:26:21 GMT Judy Sheets http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/credibility-of-gartners-magic-quadrant-questioned-in-lawsuit/?cs=36845#comment-33737 2009-10-22T22:26:21Z