Data Center

How the Cloud Changed World’s Oldest Newspaper

Take a look at the all-in cloud strategy of the Telegraph Media Group. It's an instructive lesson in how rapidly the business world is changing and why IT must take an approach that supports it.

The Kin Debacle: A Prelude to Windows Phone 7?

Kin's death was proof of Microsoft's mismanaged mobile play and will weigh on peoples' minds as we wait for Windows Phone 7.

CIOs to Vendors: Forget One-Stop Shopping, Get to Know My Business

Vendors seem to think what CIOs want is a one-stop-shop solution. But what CIOs really want is something far more precious: Salespeople who actually understand the individual customer's business.

Microsoft’s Home of the Future: A Visual Tour

Microsoft's full-scale model home of the future may seem like science fiction, but interactive bedrooms, dishes that charge cellphones, sensors that notify you when plants need water, and kitchen counters that read your recipes may be close to r

How to Cut Time From CRM Projects

How to Cut Time From CRM Projects

CRM projects seem to take forever. What if you could cut project time by 30 percent or more?

CIOs Looking to Increase Business Value From Technology

Cost gets downgraded as Tesco inspires CIOs to lead customer understanding KPMG study finds.

Cloud Computing Support: Success Starts at Home

Amazon Web Services support has come under fire recently. But as CIO.com's Bernard Golden explains, many of the problems start when IT organizations make false assumptions about who's responsible for application scaling and maintenance.

Should Fuel Cells Power Your Data Center?

Fuel cells are highly reliable and environmentally friendly, making them attractive to companies that want a greener data center. But they aren't for everyone.

Office 2010 vs. Google Docs: Still No Contest, Even with Consumers

One analyst outlines why Office 2010 will continue to beat Google Docs with consumers, despite the obvious price difference.

Windows 7 Early Adopters Say Virtualization Key to Rollouts

Early Windows 7 adopters Expedia and Continental Airlines share rollout lessons learned. Here's a look at their secrets to smooth deployment, starting with smart use of virtualization.