CIOZoneTM Update for Tuesday, 03 March 2009
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Top 10 Trends in Mobile Computing
The next three to five years will see radical changes come to the field of mobile computing, making smartphones, netbooks and yet-to-be introduced gadgets even more indispensable parts of our lives. What are some of the developments that will power this next phase of evolution? CIOZone presents the Top 10 Trends in Mobile Computing.
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Software Leads Battle for Mobile Customers

Mobile Apps: The Tipping Point for CIOs
Yes, mobile applications are gaining momentum, but are they at a "tipping point" where they can no longer be ignored by CIOs? In his blog, Laton McCartney looks at the latest developments in mobile and what it will take to reach that tipping point.
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Doing Whatever It Takes to Combat the Recession

Improving Business through IBM's Smart Energy and Environment Policy
Faced with increasing pressure to develop policies that are both good for the planet and good for business, companies are looking to their CIOs to quantify and reduce energy use and environmental impact across their organizations. Download IBM's Energy and Environment whitepaper to learn how IBM can help CIOs create cost savings and sustainable growth.

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Spotting Weak Managers
Over the past several weeks IT Management blogger Bob Lewis has generated controversy by suggesting companies get rid of underperformers and replace them with exceptional hires available as a result of the recession. Now Lewis takes aims at managers, saying this is a good time to apply a tough measuring stick.
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Recognizing Exceptional Applicants

Avoiding Broken Windows at Ferrari's Data Center
In a tour of the Ferrari data center in Italy, David Carr was surprised to hear former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani cited as an expert on data centers. Well, in truth, it was a theory Giuliani has about fixing broken windows and how that applies to data centers. Read on in CIO Conversations to see why it makes sense in this setting.
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Five Blogs CIOs Should Read


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