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BusinessWeek -- CEO Guide To Technology

BusinessWeek -- CEO Guide To Technology

BusinessWeek -- CEO Guide To Technology

New technologies are revolutionizing the way companies -- from Web startups to Dow titans -- manage their businesses. This monthly podcast series will highlight innovation in areas like next-generation Web applications, IT security, and even podcasting.

Augmented Reality on Smartphones

In recent months, dozens of new augmented reality applications have been created for mobile devices, particularly the iPhone 3GS. With these apps, mobile workers use their smartphone's camera to see the real world superimposed with digital information
1 month ago

The Smart Grid

Today many utilities are starting to modernize their electricity grids. These changes will eventually let both consumers and enterprise customers exercise more control over how they pay for and use power
2 months ago

The Outlook for Tech Jobs

The downturn has taken its toll on tech workers. Yet the rate of job losses appears to be slowing, and some experts see signs of stabilization. Looking forward, where will the jobs be?
08/28/09

Rural Broadband

Craig Settles talks about the challenges of handing out $7.2 billion in loans and grants from the economic stimulus bill to bring high-speed Internet to the hinterlands
07/31/09

Laptop Security

According to the security firm Symantec, about 66% of all identities exposed in 2008 were from the theft or loss of laptops, USB keys, and other backup devices. Rachael King interthe Ponemon Institute's founder, Larry Ponemon
07/06/09

Carbon Footprints at Work

Stephen Stokes of AMR Research says that companies are feeling pressure to calculate and manage their total greenhouse gas emissions. Some companies are using enterprise carbon accounting software for the task.
06/01/09

Your iPhone Can Work on the Job

The iPhone was originally intended for consumers but Apple is taking steps to make it more enterprise-friendly. Increasingly, CEOs want IT departments to support iPhones for corporate purposes. We'll talk about the benefits and challenges
04/28/09

E-Health for All Americans

In an interview with Lynne Dunbrack, BusinessWeek investigates the potential benefits and challenges of moving to computerized health records.
04/01/09

Intelligence Software for Business

Some companies are weathering the recession with the help of business intelligence software. BusinessWeek columnist Rachael King interForrester's Boris Evelson about the right approach to this tool.
02/27/09

Intelligence Software for Business

Some companies are weathering the recession with the help of business intelligence software. BusinessWeek columnist Rachael King interForrester's Boris Evelson about the right approach to this tool.
02/27/09

Intelligence Software for Business

Some companies are weathering the recession with the help of business intelligence software. BusinessWeek columnist Rachael King interForrester's Boris Evelson about the right approach to this tool.
02/27/09

CEO Guide to Tech

Gartner's Frances Karamouzis on what to do when your offshore provider melts down
01/29/09

Virtual Desktops

If you've ever wished you had access to your work PC without having to lug around a corporate laptop, then virtual desktops might be for you. Desktop virtualization lets you use your corporate software and documents from any computer.
12/22/08

Open-Source Software

Open-source software can be downloaded for free from the Internet. Analysts predict that companies will turn to open-source software to save money during this economic downturn.
11/26/08

Finding Bargains on Secondhand IT

At many companies, IT budgets are tight these days. But savvy buyers can find good deals on used gear. Excel Telecommunications estimates it saves 50% buying used routers and switches. Here's a look at where to find deals and what to know before you buy
10/31/08

Making Prototypes for 3D Printing

3D printing is the conversion of a 3D image-of a toy car or cell phone, say-into a 3D prototype using a special type of printer. It has been used mostly in large industrial companies. But prices are dropping, to 10,000 now and maybe 5,000 dollars next ...
10/03/08

Microblogging for Businesses

Consumers began microblogging in 2006 with the advent of Twitter. Recently, companies from JetBlue to GM have begun taking up the practice as a way to keep in touch with customers.
09/05/08

Corporate Cloud Computing

Corporations are starting to look at the potential benefits of cloud computing--computing power obtained through the Internet. But large companies have particular security and reliability needs. Here, a talk about cloud computing within the enterprise
08/01/08

Disaster Tech

Rachael King talks with InSTEDD Vice-President and COO Judith Kleinberg and CTO Robert Kirkpatrick about technology that can help when disaster strikes
07/07/08
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