Top Ten Strategic Technologies for 2010


In this article, Gartner highlights the top ten strategic technologies that will be of importance to most organizations in the near future. Some of the technology trends are: Cloud Computing, Advanced Analytics, Client Computing, IT for Green, Social Computing, Mobile Applications, and more. This is important information for leaders to review when devising long-term business plans.

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Stay Ahead of IT Advancements


If you rely heavily on search engines to drive quality traffic to your company's website, this article may be beneficial to you. By reading this article, business leaders can learn where to find valuable information online about the latest IT trends and advancements. The articles describes the business knowledge one can gain by using these sites as resources: ClickZ News, Search Engine Watch, Search Engine Optimization, Inc., Tech Review, and Useit.


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Five CRM Strategies for Post-Recovery Growth

A recent press release entitled, "Gartner Highlights Five CRM Strategies That Cost Little to Nothing, but Will Generate Positive Results" described how companies using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies during the recession will fair much better than those not utilizing a software system for customer management. According to Gartner Inc., "Companies that fail to invest in CRM strategies because of the tough economic climate will delay perceived benefits by at least 12 months once the economy recovers, giving rivals an advantage in the market." Regarding the companies who focus on investments that promote customer retention and enhance the customer experience, Scott Nelson, Gartner's managing vice president stated, "CRM is a journey, not just a one-time and done strategy. If the right strategies are employed now, then companies will get a 'sling shot' effect going into the eventual recovery, putting them well ahead of the rivals who chose to wait and who equate CRM success with spending more money on technology."

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Make the Most of New Opportunities

In a recent interview, the co-authors of a new book entitled Discovery Driven Growth “…describe how firms tend to approach growth in ways that hurt them, and what they can do to make the most of new opportunities, even during the current downturn. They believe it is not “…failure that companies need to avoid ... but rather ‘failing expensively." The first dilemma they “…see in companies that causes them to fail so systematically is this presumption that you can be right in a world of massive uncertainty.” The second is that companies get in their own way by “…insisting on financial metrics that make no sense when they are looking at a new business.” One author is a Wharton faculty member and the other is a Columbia Business School faculty member. Each stresses that discipline should be the order of the day in attempts to take advantage of opportunities presented in the current business environment.

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Ten Free BlackBerry Apps You May Want

Today, many business executives carry a hand-held mobile device such as a BlackBerry. Software applications for mobile devices are growing in popularity. Within this article you may find a few applications, specifically designed for BlackBerrys that may be helpful to your business … & they are free! For example, Grid Magic, Where, or BlackBerry Currency Converter could aide executives while away from the office.

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Avoid Speeding Tickets

If you or your co-workers like to drive "in the fast lane" Trapster can alert your mobile hand-held devices as you approach speed traps. It may be a useful tool for avoiding costly speeding tickets.

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