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Banks Face Internet Challenge Head On
The Ninth Annual Survey of Community Bank Executives by Grant Thornton found that new sources of revenue will be key to future banking success, including planned expansion in electronic bill payment, insurance, and online loans. Nine-out-of-ten (86%) community bank executives said that developing new sources of revenue is important to their bankâs continued success.
April, 2002
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The Dust Settles on Hewlett-Packard’s Acquisition of Compaq (April 2002)
Shareholders have voted and the Hewlett-Packard/Compaq merger is a go. HPâs acrimonious takeover of Compaq will long be remembered not only because of its significance to the IT industry but also because of the amount of money involved and the bitter fight between the opposing camps. On one side we had HPâs CEO Carly Fiorina, aided by Compaqâs chairman Michael Capellas, and on the other Walter Hewlett along with other heirs of the HP founders. Fiorina personified the cool, professional manager with her eye strictly on the bottom line, while Hewlett sought to shoot down the merger and then replace Fiorina with someone more in tune with his view of what HPâs business focus should be.
April, 2002
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Wireless LAN Choices Abound (April 2002)
The availability of several IEEE-approved protocols for wireless LANs (WLAN) is making the decision of which to select for what applications difficult. Not only do the standards differ in data rate, frequency spectrum, performance, and cost but they also impact the design and administration of the hardwired network to which the WLAN connects. Additionally, there are other WLAN protocol options such as Bluetooth and HomeRF as well. This thorough look at each of the IEEE 802.11 protocols will provide IT managers with the understanding they need to begin planning their organizationâs WLAN implementation.
April, 2002
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Wireless Projects on the Agenda (April 2002)
An Evans Data Corporation survey reveals that 46.1% of development managers at large corporations plan to develop applications for wireless devices in the coming year, beating out other planned projects, such as security enhancements and business-to-business e-commerce. In fact, enterprise developers are leading this phenomenonâanother recent Evans Data survey of the general developer population found only 38% planning to develop wireless applications.
April, 2002
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Physicians Going Mobile (April 2002)
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are helping physicians to provide better care through timely, relevant information and boosted productivity, according to a recent survey of 3,482 physicians conducted by AvantGo.
April, 2002
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Web and Video Conferencing Up as Travel Worries Remain High (April 2002)
According to Meetings in America IV: The New Road Warrior, a national survey released by WorldCom, one in four business travelers has reduced air travel since the events of last September. Instead, 55% of these meeting goers have adopted audio, video, or web conferencing as a means to conduct business; 62% expect to conference more in the future.
April, 2002
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Most Travelers Okay With Trusted Traveler ID System (April 2002)
In a February 2002 survey, almost 3,400 Travelocity.com members who have traveled since Sept. 11, 2001, responded to various questions regarding airport security.
April, 2002
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Help Wanted: Tech Savvy Leaders (April 2002)
Despite widespread workforce reductions in the United States during the last several months, the war for talent continues, with leadership and management leading senior executivesâ lists of the most-sought-after skills for 2002. These are among the key findings in a survey of Fortune 1000 companies released in March 2002 by Accenture.
April, 2002
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Demand for Fiber Optic Access (April 2002)
A Yipes Communications survey of more than 800 IT professionals in the United States indicates that the rapid adoption of advanced Internet applications is driving businesses to demand access to fiber optic networks at their office sites. The survey was conducted in the fall of 2001. A large majority of those surveyed said their businesses are willing to pay a premium for office space served by high-speed data communications infrastructure, and more than half said they might consider relocating to new space if such infrastructure does not become available.
April, 2002
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ISPs Don’t Make the Grade (April 2002)
Many customers rate their Internet service providers (ISP) poorly, according to a new survey of over 14,000 Internet users by the National Regulatory Research Institute and BIGresearch conducted from October 25 to November 3. Almost one half (47 percent) of those surveyed have complained to their ISP about the quality of service.
April, 2002
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Welcome to Domain Name Hell (April 2002)
The worldâs top brands hold an average of just over 1,000 domain names each, according to research from NetNames. A number of companies including Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company both hold over 3,000 top level domains (.com, .net, .org and .uk suffixes). Other companies on the list, such as Nokia, Ford, and Coca-Cola each hold between 200 and 1,000 domains within their portfolio.
April, 2002
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How Can You Improve the Odds for Successful ERP Implementation?
ERP failures are generally not due to failure of the software but a breakdown in how such projects are managed. Top managers often fail to grasp that they are putting their organizations on the line. ERP projects fail primarily because the organization either does not define business processes at all or does so in a haphazard manner.
March, 2002
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Network Cable Installation and Material Costs
This report shows the current hourly rates in U.S. dollars for cable technicians. It also lists the typical cost in U.S. dollars of cable installation materials.
March, 2002
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E-Business Challenges: Corporate Perspective
As organizations maneuver their way through e-business projects, many issues are still unclear. Companies continue to struggle with implementing the most cost-effective technologies, automating business functions, and creating a unified e-business effort throughout the organization. Most importantly, less than half of over 500 organizations in a recent Computer Economics survey are earning a positive return on investment for their e-business projects.
March, 2002
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Planning for Wireless Data Communications
As wireless data communications becomes a reality in today's ever-shrinking world of business and commerce, enterprises should evaluate the technology and begin formulating a plan for adoption. Wireless data solutions are a vital facet of remote access technology for companies with an increasing number of mobile or remote employees. Enterprises have the opportunity to deliver high-speed voice, video, and data traffic to employees carrying personal communications services (PCS) systems at their side.
March, 2002
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