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Rob Enderle

February 2008

February 29, 2008

Windows Server 2008 Success More About the People than the Product

As part of the launch event for Windows Server , Visual Studio and SQL, I got a chance to sit down with one of the early adopters for this technology. The organization will be using this technology,... More >

February 27, 2008

The Broad Importance of Microsoft's 'Heroes Happen Here' Thinking

We are seeing the result of nearly a decade of internal change at Microsoft, and I think it means that the company we have come to know has been quietly replaced by one we probably will like better... More >

February 25, 2008

How Centralized Services Make Corporations Less Agile

There are some solid financial benefits initially to centralizing resources, but as companies grow and these organizations become mature, they tend to be more of an anchor then a help. This is beca... More >

February 22, 2008

Is Microsoft Sincere About Being 'Open'? Yes and Maybe No

Microsoft is in the midst of the biggest change it has undergone since it became a multi-national company, and I've been relatively close to this company or covered it competitively through much of... More >

February 21, 2008

Retirement/New Job Panic: Find Something You Love and the Mature Worker Myth

Every once in awhile, I get a note from someone wanting to make a career change and move into the tech market. Often, they've seen some TV show about how successful they can become after attending on... More >

February 18, 2008

SCO a Zombie, Not Microsoft's Latest Monster Deal

Last week I got a surprise call asking my opinion on whether the $100 million influx of funds was going to make a big difference in SCO's future. All I could think was: "Damn, someone brought SCO b... More >

February 14, 2008

Apple, Microsoft and the Smartphone Market

In Barcelona this week, one of the biggest cell phone shows in the world is being held. As is Apple's policy, it wasn't officially there, but I have little doubt that Apple employees attended. They... More >

February 12, 2008

Yahoo and Danger Acquisitions Emphasize Change at Microsoft

I find it fascinating that people generally view Microsoft through not only their own personal view of the firm, which most often has to do with Windows, but with a view based on the way the company ... More >

February 7, 2008

SaaS Model for Sales Compensation: Raving About Xactly Incent

I'm a CODIE judge again this year, and that gives me the opportunity to see some impressive products. One that stood out was an offering called Xactly Incent, which is a software-as-a-service sa... More >

February 4, 2008

Windows Vista as a Hedge Against Windows 7

I started this series by discussing how Windows 7 is starting to feel like a major event much like Windows 95 was , and I suggested that this move is likely one you'll want to take at your leisure... More >

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