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CEOs Learn the Technology Ropes Burned by pricey projects with scant returns in the '90s, chief execs are now savvier and watch CIOs and IT spending far closer Telecom Tops Corporate To-Do Lists As businesses start exploring services like Wi-Fi and VoIP, experts say "tread cautiously" till this fast-changing tech settles down Tools for Execs on the Go Wireless devices and Wi-Fi access let road warriors tackle the e-mail deluge during free moments, easing their long days a bit Taming the IT Project Monster Getting the big technology jobs done that your company depends on takes a disciplined, clear-eyed approach. Here's a primer for execs The Let-Someone-Else-Do-It Strategy Outsourcing tech functions can be a big money-saver. Just don't ignore the hidden costs, oversight issues, and other pitfalls Privacy: What CEOs Need to Know If chief execs aren't up on the issue yet, they better learn fast: Customers won't stand for anything less Sneak Peeks at Tomorrow's Office From wraparound computer screens to "electronic assistants" that summarize data, here's what you have to look forward to A Post-Privacy Future for Workers Futurist Faith Popcorn says productivity-obsessed companies will soon monitor everything from your health to your emotional needs Info Security "from the Ground Up" With more threats and stricter laws, being "reactive" isn't enough. Now companies are building safety directly into their systems Hiring Techies Is as Tricky as Ever Although job seekers are everywhere, the top talent is still hard to come by, making creative recruitment a necessity | |
 INFO TECH/ONLINE EXTRA Former CEOs Should Just Fade Away The brawl between former Computer Associates CEO Charles Wang and his successor, Sanjay Kumar, offers lessons to companies everywhere (4/12/04) TECH KNOWLEDGE PC Buying: It's Business' Turn Consumers helped computer sales recover, but corporate spending is still muted. S&P expects it to pick up in the second half (4/2/04) DIGITAL MANAGER Trickle-Down Tech Customer-relations-management software was first embraced by Corporate America. Now, smaller outfits are riding the wave (3/31/04) SPECIAL REPORT: LINUX The Penguin Is Popping Up All Over Linux is fast breaking out of its original stomping ground in servers and into cell phones, cars, telecom gear, consumer electronics... (3/30/04) ASK THE CEO Citigroup's Magner on the Art of M&A Sandy Weill's protégé explains the secrets of a successful acquisition: A clear mission, no customer disruptions, and a lot of employee support (3/29/04) ASIAN BUSINESS Ban Outsourcing? Bad Idea Such legislation in the U.S. could derail India's moves to open its economy (3/29/04) NEWS ANALYSIS Lowering The Bar For Tech IPOs Risk is climbing back up as bankers push Silicon Valley startups to go public (3/29/04) | |
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