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IT Sustainability: Passive vs Active Gains
In the 20 odd years that I’ve been following developments in ‘Green IT’, the industry[...]
The convergence of OT and IT
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Observability and Security: Thoughts on the Cisco-Splunk Acquisition
The tech world is now trying to work out exactly what the news of Cisco’s[...]
Mainframes and workload placement: Time for a dose of objectivity?
When Tony Lock and I interviewed Reg Harbeck, Chief Strategist at Mainframe Analytics Ltd, it[...]
Digital Transformation
Canon comes out of the closet on information management
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Breaking Free From Vendor Lock-in with Managed Services
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The IT Sustainability Paradox
IT leaders today often find themselves grappling with a perplexing situation. On one hand, they[...]
Why laptops and other edge devices are being AI-enabled
Why do we need dedicated AI engines in laptops, and especially in the ultrathin laptops[...]
End User Computing
Generative AI tooling: Is the user the weakest link?
One of the challenges I’ve had with generative AI is figuring out where the real[...]
IT transformation fatigue? Time to bust those big bang blues
As an industry analyst, you always want your questions answered openly, confidently and convincingly when[...]
Challenging the traditional boundaries between IAM and UEM
It’s always refreshing to engage with vendors who aren’t bound by the rigid category definitions[...]
Why laptops and other edge devices are being AI-enabled
Why do we need dedicated AI engines in laptops, and especially in the ultrathin laptops[...]
Data & Information Management
Canon comes out of the closet on information management
When I received an invitation to attend another Canon industry analyst event, I was in[...]
Observability and Security: Thoughts on the Cisco-Splunk Acquisition
The tech world is now trying to work out exactly what the news of Cisco’s[...]
IT Governance for Today and Tomorrow: Minimum Viable Principles
Introduction The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to IT governance, particularly in relation to data, is becoming[...]
From Barcode Scanning to Smart Data Capture
Time for a more intelligent approach
Intelligent Systems
Generative AI tooling: Is the user the weakest link?
One of the challenges I’ve had with generative AI is figuring out where the real[...]
Mitigating AI Risks: 5 Essential Steps for Secure Adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are finding their way into industries worldwide as[...]
The Untapped Potential of Liquid Cooling in Modern Data Centres
Ever since IBM sold off its x86 business to Lenovo back in 2014, I’ve been[...]
What does “Investment in Generative AI” actually mean?
I’ve found myself in a number of conversations recently where the discussion has turned to[...]
IT Risk Assessment
Mitigating AI Risks: 5 Essential Steps for Secure Adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are finding their way into industries worldwide as[...]
Challenging the traditional boundaries between IAM and UEM
It’s always refreshing to engage with vendors who aren’t bound by the rigid category definitions[...]
Making IT sustainability more objective and actionable
I’ve heard a lot of pitches from technology companies on how they can help customers[...]
The politics and practicalities of sustainable IT
A senior leadership perspective
IT Strategy & Planning
IT Sustainability: Passive vs Active Gains
In the 20 odd years that I’ve been following developments in ‘Green IT’, the industry[...]
Mainframe skills; time to flip the telescope around?
The more I learn about the world of mainframes, the more I find myself drawn[...]
Breaking Free From Vendor Lock-in with Managed Services
As organisations become more intertwined with their key IT vendors, they may find themselves in[...]
S/4HANA Migration: Is Selective Transformation the Answer?
The last big market survey carried out by Freeform Dynamics on SAP migration was completed[...]
Software Delivery
Mainframe skills; time to flip the telescope around?
The more I learn about the world of mainframes, the more I find myself drawn[...]
S/4HANA Migration: Is Selective Transformation the Answer?
The last big market survey carried out by Freeform Dynamics on SAP migration was completed[...]
From clipboards to smart data capture; how software-defined scanning is changing the game
When I first heard about ‘smart data capture’, I couldn’t help thinking back to a[...]
Taking the next step in mainframe observability
Despite their frequently less visible role, mainframes remain indispensable in supporting the critical operations of[...]
Internet of Things
The convergence of OT and IT
Having worked in both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments for years, I’ve[...]
From Barcode Scanning to Smart Data Capture
Time for a more intelligent approach
Beyond the Barcode: Smart Data Capture
The emerging business imperative for richer, smarter data collection
Why Intel has joined the race for the AI-enabled laptop
A new AI battlefield is opening up, not among all the GPU ‘farms’ in data[...]
For Vendors and Service Providers
What are you doing to ensure your IT suppliers work for you?
Navigating the Complex IT Supplier Landscape in 2024 It is a truism that IT evolves[...]
Making supplier management work better
68 IT leaders provide their insights
Optimising your supplier base for 2024
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Getting the most from your key suppliers
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Freeform Comment
Generative AI tooling: Is the user the weakest link?
One of the challenges I’ve had with generative AI is figuring out where the real[...]
IT Sustainability: Passive vs Active Gains
In the 20 odd years that I’ve been following developments in ‘Green IT’, the industry[...]
The convergence of OT and IT
Having worked in both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments for years, I’ve[...]
Canon comes out of the closet on information management
When I received an invitation to attend another Canon industry analyst event, I was in[...]