Monthly Archives: March 2010

Outsourcing and the Cloud

By Jeff Moad | Published: March 4, 2010

Business process outsourcing providers are gearing up a new generation of cloud-based offerings.

Posted in Enterprise Applications, Systems & Integration | Tagged business process outsourcing, cloud computing, Infosys, Oracle, SaaS, SAP, software as a service, Wipro | 8 Comments

Asset Management: A Convenient Truth

By Stephanie Neil | Published: March 2, 2010

Former Vice President Al Gore says IBM's Smarter Planet concept 'feels right'.

Posted in Operational Excellence | Tagged Al Gore, enterprise asset management, manufacturing assets, sensors, Smarter Planet | Leave a comment

Hedging Against Supply Chain Disruption

By Chris Chiappinelli | Published: March 1, 2010

In many ways, manufacturers are hamstrung by rising commodity prices, but they can fight back through some meaningful — and profitable — tactics.

Posted in Supply Network | Tagged Chile, commodity hedging, commodity prices, earthquake, energy efficiency, futures markets, oil, price hikes, raw materials, supply chain continuity | 1 Comment

A New CMO

By Stephanie Neil | Published: March 1, 2010

If wireless is becoming a big part of how you do business, you may need a Chief Mobility Officer.

Posted in Enterprise Mobility | Tagged chief mobility officer, mobile enterprise, wireless infrastructure, wireless security, Yankee Group | Leave a comment

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