Blog Entries for jmottl tagged 'CIO'

Business Chiefs Aren't The Social Animal They Should Be

judymottl@optonline.net — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

A new study out shows that a good portion of CEOs aren't using, or benefiting, from all the great social networking tools in play.

According to Reuters this morning, a study from UberCEO.com reveals that just two of today's top 100 company leaders are using some form of social networking and 81 percent didn't even have a Facebook page. Not one used a blog, and just 13 have a LinkedIn profile.

That's despite the fact, as CIOZone reported this week, that social [...]

Players See Big Market For Netbooks, But Will CIOs Bite?

judymottl@optonline.net — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This past week saw nearly a half dozen new netbooks hit the market from leading players including HP and Toshiba, with nearly all under $500 and some great 'starter' options in the $300 range.

Vendors seem to be adjusting everything from battery options to displays to processing power to offer up the 'perfect' business accessory and alternative for lugging the laptop to every meeting and through every airport .

But what is the reality today of a com [...]