Ex-Googler Jake Quist is debuting a new stealthy startup, called Zillabyte, that aims to disrupt the data analysis space. Quist explains that while he and his co-founder were engineers at Google, they were able to access a number of internal, extremely in-depth data analysis tools. But aside from being powerful, these tools were convenient for [...]
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The HP Way, Albeit Sideways
Anyone authoring a perspective on the topic of Meg Whitman’s appointment as CEO of HP is faced with a dilemma: observe the obvious wins and losses of her career and repeat what has been said hundreds (if not thousands) of times, speculate wildly about what she will mean to HP’s direction, value and viability, or [...]
Amazon takes the stage, and may steal the holiday tablet show
by Michael Voellinger, EVP, The CIO Global Forum This morning, Amazon launched a refreshed portfolio of Kindle products. The Kindle Fire – Amazon’s long awaited Android-based tablet, will feature a 7-inch IPS panel, WiFi, a dual-core CPU and a chassis that weighs 14.6 ounces. The device will have access to the Android Appstore, Kindle books, [...]
The 2012 CIO Global Forum Schedule of Events
Mark your calendars now for both the educational sessions and regional thought leadership dinners for 2012. Details and the agenda for each event will be published roughly 90 days prior to each date. CIO Global Forum Sessions October 12-13 2011, Fall Session, Washington D.C. April 25-26 2012, Spring Session, Napa California October 3-4 2012, Fall [...]
Kill Projects and Develop Agile Programs
Isaac Sacolick, CIO at McGraw-Hill Construction and veteran participant of the CIO Global Forum, has authored a fantastic series of blog entries on shifting from projects to programs. “Projects kill product development organizations. By definition, a project assumes a beginning and an end. The beginning requires deigning, justifying, and planning the project. The end assumes [...]
TechCrunch: Google Wallet Likely Launching Tomorrow
From TechCrunch: Last week, Google posted an awesome teaser video for Google Wallet featuring George Costanza. The implication: Google Wallet would finally be launching soon. Now we think we know when: tomorrow. Read the article here: http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/18/google-wallet-launch/
Facebook Shines In Nielsen Social Media Report
Nielsen’s new Social Media Report looks at trends and consumption patterns across social media platforms in the U.S. and other major markets, exploring the rising influence of social media on consumer behavior. Read more here: http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-shines-in-nielsen-social-media-report-2011-09 and here: http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/social/
A day of remembrance and honor
On this 10th anniversary of September 11 2001 please join us in remembering all of those who died, those who did everything possible to save lives, and all of the families who continue to grieve for lost loved ones. From the Bixby letter by President Abraham Lincoln: I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage [...]
CIO role now a stepping stone to top job – iTnews.com.au
From ITNews Ambitious executives with an eye on the CEO’s job are looking to a stint in IT as a means to acquire strategic technical skills and a competitive edge. As businesses become more dependent on technology, executives who once concentrated on learning sales, marketing and financial skills as tickets to ascension now see the [...]
