App pros cite their woes
Got Issues? Enterprise software sure does.
Outsourcing both to Eastern Europe and offshore to India has not grown as a result
A preference by companies in Western Europe for contract IT staff is cutting into the business of outsourcing companies in these countries, according to a report by Forrester Research.
Analysts predict on-demand business intelligence will outpace on-premise applications this year
Mounting evidence suggests that in 2010, the hottest segment in BI (business intelligence) software will revolve around offerings delivered from the cloud, thanks to increased product sophistication, strained IT budgets and other factors.
New analyst study claims users are looking for isolated and more specific applications
Despite platform improvements coming in Microsoft's SharePoint 2010 server, the software is likely to be overkill for users seeking to meet isolated and specific requirements, according to a study by Forrester Research.
They will have to build new expertise and expand globally, say analysts
The market for Indian outsourcers is on the mend, but these companies will have to build expertise in new technology areas, and set up operations in multiple locations to take advantage of market conditions, according to analysts.
Android phones will make significant headway in the smartphone market and 4G service providers will zero in on apps in 2010.
Android phones will make significant headway in the smartphone market and 4G service providers will zero in on apps in 2010.
Eighty percent of U.S. consumers would rather skip a news article online if it's not free, according to Forrester
Bad news for newspaper and magazine publishers hoping to boost their flagging businesses by charging for content: Most consumers in the U.S. won't pay for it.
Interoperability deal a particular boon to Novell
The alliance between Microsoft and Novell continues to bear fruit three years after it was first signed, say the two companies -- one the world's largest proprietary software vendor, the other one of the largest open-source companies.
Analyst group unveils new report on cloud technologies available
Businesses should recognise the different types of cloud computing before they embark on a cloud project. That's according to Forrester Research, which has just produced a report looking at the types of cloud technology that are available.
Windows XP still holds 86%, as grandchild Windows 7 goes RTM
The much-maligned Windows Vista operating system runs on almost one out of eight corporate desktops 28 months after its release, according to a Forrester Research report released today.
Enterprise and large businesses key cloud computing market
Enterprises with at least 1,000 employees are more interested in cloud-based virtual servers than companies with fewer employees, Forrester Research says in a new report.
But security concerns about SaaS are diminishing, according to a new Forrester study
Businesses in North America and Europe remain broadly worried about the security of open-source software, according to new data from Forrester Research.
However, 2010 could be a transitional year for enterprises to consider alternatives, an analyst said
Microsoft Office is still the most prevalent productivity suite among enterprise customers, but 2010 could see more adoption of competitive suites as companies ponder their next investments in this area, according to a new report by Forrester Research.
Interop and Forrester IT Forum shared why automation technology could help IT departments
Automation isn't new, but with few budget dollars and strapped IT staff, many enterprise network managers are turning to the technology to complete operational tasks and create a more efficient environment.
Businesses have just begun to leverage the real power of SaaS
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has gone from a curiosity to the mainstream in just a few years as businesses turn to the technology to take advantage of the inherent economies of scale. Yet that's only the beginning.
