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Oracle’s Attitude Toward PeopleSoft Customers Revealed?
In a recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Oracle's Larry Ellison made an interesting, but telling, analogy in talking about Oracle's takeover bid for PeopleSoft. Ellison objected to the questioner's use of the phrase "hostile takeover."
September, 2003
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Linux Moves Deeper Into the Enterprise
Despite the pending lawsuits between IBM and SCO and the possible repercussions these actions (and others) may have on users in terms of licensing and cost of ownership, Linux continues to move deeper into the enterprise.
September, 2003
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2003 – A Dismal Year for IS Budgets in Large Organizations
Since 2000, the number of large organizations reporting declines in their annual IS budget has risen steadily. This year the number of large companies reporting declines took a very sharp upturn, according to Computer Economicsâ 2003 Information Systems Spending study. The annual study defines large organizations as having revenues of over $750 million.
September, 2003
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August 2003: Worst Virus Season Ever?
So far this month there have been more than 50 new Internet viruses that have surfaced that represent at least a minor security threat, and that number will probably top 75 by month end. That in itself is not news. Unfortunately, it is now common for IT security watchdog organizations to report dozens of new viruses each month. However, the potential threat and economic impact of a few of the viruses that have surfaced this August is unusually high.
August, 2003
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IT Spending Is Up, But Not Across the Board
In recent discussions with technology sales professionals, we are hearing mixed reports regarding corporate IT spending. The bottom line is that IT spending is picking up, but not in all areas. Here's the buzz.
August, 2003
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Midrange Computing Trends in Small Organizations 2000 to 2004
Since 2000, the number of small organizations utilizing midrange computing environments has experienced a slight downward trend. However, that trend is accelerating according to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study. The annual study, which has been published since 1989, defines small organizations as having revenues of under $250 million.
August, 2003
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New Milestone in Adoption of E-Procurement
Since 2000, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), in conjunction with Forrester Research, has been conducting a quarterly survey on the adoption rate of various e-procurement practices, and the most recent report shows a new milestone has been reached.
August, 2003
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Acucorp – COBOL Migration Case Study
Like many companies, Kelley-Clarke Seafood of San Diego, CA was struggling with an aging infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of lines of COBOL that represented their entire application portfolio. Facing a major migration, Kelley-Clarke evaluated their options and chose a path that would minimize costs and disruption but still allow them to migrate to a 21 century infrastructure.
July, 2003
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IS Staffing Outlook More Positive in 2004 for Large Organizations
Over the past two years many large organizations have experienced significant IS staffing cuts, according to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study. In the annual study, which has been published since 1989, large organizations are defined as having revenues of over $750 million.
July, 2003
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Key Concerns of CFOs Regarding Information Systems
On July 11, we delivered a presentation at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Conference in Las Vegas. The main topic of the discussion was ERP and process improvement. We began the presentation by asking the audience, comprised mainly of CFOs and Controllers, about their major concerns, issues, or interests when they think about information systems in their companies.
July, 2003
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Use of IT Contractors/Temporary Help Continues to Drop in Midsize Companies
According to research conducted by Computer Economics, the use of contractors and/or temporary IT help has experienced a steady decline since 2000 in organizations of all sizes. However, this trend is most noticeable in midsize organizations (those organizations having revenues ranging from $250M to $750M).
July, 2003
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Current PMO Implementation Trends
According to research conducted by Computer Economics, the use of contractors and/or temporary IT help has experienced a steady decline since 2000 in organizations of all sizes. However, this trend is most noticeable in midsize organizations (those organizations having revenues ranging from $250M to $750M).
July, 2003
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Many Companies Are Executing a Server Consolidation Strategy
According to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study, nearly half of all organizations have embraced a server consolidation strategy. Thirtyone percent of IS departments are currently implementing a server consolidation initiative, while another 18% have recently completed a consolidation effort.
June, 2003
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IT Asset Management Capabilities Can Vary Significantly
According to the latest study conducted by Computer Economics, mainframe acquisitions are on the decline in every industry sector. Our 2003 Information System Spending study, which benchmarks numerous IT spending and budget trends across every major industry sector, revealed that this trend will continue for the next several years.
June, 2003
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New Study Shows Mainframe Acquisitions Steadily Declining
According to the latest study conducted by Computer Economics, mainframe acquisitions are on the decline in every industry sector. Our 2003 Information System Spending study, which benchmarks numerous IT spending and budget trends across every major industry sector, revealed that this trend will continue for the next several years.
June, 2003
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