CIOZone^TM Update for Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Latest excerpts on IT and business topics

What Is Nicholas Carr Saying Now?
In this one-on-one with CIOZone, the best-selling author discusses his new book, 'The Big Switch,' and why utility computing will fundamentally shift the nature of IT and the role of the CIO.

Virtualization: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Huntsville Hospital needed to roll out a new application that couldn't run on its existing desktops. Virtualization delivered triple benefits: cost, power and compliance.

IT Spending Forecasts: How Low Did They Go?
Two of the most respected IT budget watchers, Forrester and IDC, yesterday lowered their 2008 technology spending forecasts citing worsening economic predictions.

Why You Need To Tap Workers' Informal Networks
McKinsey studied social and informal networks and was surprised to discover how much information and knowledge flows through them and how little through official hierarchical and matrix structures; organizations now need to learn how to manage this dynamic work environment.