This analysis tool compares the costs and benefits of continuing to purchase stand-alone desktop PCs with the costs of replacing them with server based virtual desktops. 

Many of us have seen, and been following, the story of Dell’s attempt to go private in a Leveraged Buyout.  This may be just another sign of turmoil in an already turbulent space, but what does it mean for the future of Dell?

The acceleration of demand for cloud-based tech skills will increase far beyond that of other IT niches, according to Microsoft-sponsored research conducted by IDC. 

Among U.S. board members, 16% have experience in IT. While IT is 5% or less in most budgets, it is still a large budget item for most corporations. This report addresses what board members need to know about their investments in IT.

I recently completed what I feel is an excellent book about executive decision making, project selection, and project portfolios. The book, A Fish in Your Ear, authored by Micheal Menard, provides an enlightening look into the subject of project selection and how the process can be improved.

The CIO journey from the technology leader to a fully bonafide senior business leader is well on its way… and will prove to be of value to the business leaders and CIO jointly.

We often hear that there is a great shortage of leaders. This shortage is in business, government, clergy and everyday life. While this is an unfortunate truth (yes, I agree with the statement), there is hope that evolutionary change in culture, daily practice and a life driven by trust will help us all in our journey for true leadership.

Anyone who thinks new technology isn’t going to keep changing the world has got their head in the sand. We are seeing progress every day online, and businesses are doing their level best to keep up and get ahead.

On October 3, HP held their Securities Analyst Meeting, which I attended in person at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco. This is a day, like all major public companies have, where senior management discusses their plans for the future with the major institutional investors.

While today’s businesses are challenged to meet and exceed the expectations of shareholders, Board of Directors, executive leaders and stakeholders (public and private); so are IT leaders. We hear, see and read many so called experts telling anyone that will listen, that IT leadership must assimilate in the business plan or die.