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The Hard Lessons Learned In Information Technology In 2011
What do you cite as the top IT lessons you learned 2011? I am talking about the hard lessons learned in IT management, administration, budgeting, buying, planning architecting and deployment last year? Based on those lessons what will you carry through 2012 and perhaps longer?
You Need To Check Out The New Ultrabook Computers
First there were the luggable computers in the early 1980s such as the Osborne I, Kaypro II and the Compaq. Then came the clam-shelled laptop computers like the first Toshiba and the Data General LCD screened battery powered units in the mid to latter 1980s. From then on laptops settled into the general form factors we see today, but then came the tablets and the netbooks about three years ago. The netbook form factor already seems to be waning as the iPad tablet is clearly dominating the market.
When Our Next One Hits Are You Prepared?
The 7.2 earthquake two weeks ago in Turkey got me thinking again about disaster preparedness and IT. It reminded me of the 5.9 earthquake that occurred on the U.S. east coast, a region that is not supposed to get earthquakes. I just did a couple of walk-throughs at two different client facilities. One had server racking very well secured at the top and bottom that looked like it would withstand a pretty severe shaking while the other site did not have any fasteners at either the top or the bottom of the server racks. I could have pushed the racks over myself by leaning on them.
Gartner Held Their ITxpo In Orlando…
Gartner is making some dire warnings including one of another recession. Gene Hall, Gartner's CEO says IT managers are facing a period of "unprecedented uncertainty." While Alvaka Networks is having a robust year with surging revenues, I have to agree. The cautious footing, one of being prepared for a new recession is a smart posture to take right now.
Larry Bonfante Says “Being A CIO Is Not About You.”
At the Best of Breed Conference on October 25-26th, I had the privilege of listening to Larry Bonfante, CIO of USTA discuss how the position of IT has shifted from utility provider to the role of "trusted advisor/business enabler.” He mentions how to utilize technology to drive brand, revenue, and engage consumers. This topic points to the fact that CIOs must be business leaders and just not technologists. So, how can you make a difference? He answers, “By understanding your
Here Are Some Interesting Statistics Just Sent To Me From A Market Research Firm
The average number of PCs per IT employee is 25.
• The average IT budget $$ per IT employee is $220,000.
• Average number of data center sq ft per IT employee ranges from 40-150.
• 80% of organizations with 500+ deployed PCs are managing 5+ TB of data.
• IT budgets range from 1.5% to 8% of revenue, depending on vertical market.
• Over 90% of organizations with 10+ IT employees are supporting 15 or more servers.
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