Tag Archives: Business
Forget consumers, gigabit networks are ready for business!
Consumer applications have driven the rapid take up of faster broadband services in the U.S. in the last decade as people downloaded iTunes songs and apps and watched streaming movies via Netflix. But as Google and others build gigabit networks … Continue reading
Want to build a business? You need an IT ecosystem.
Just thirty years ago, innovation in almost any category was measured in years, but today it’s measured in weeks or months. If you were to focus on information technology specifically you could even argue that change can occur in days … Continue reading
7 steps for business success with big data
No longer the new technology on the block, big data continues to generate significant buzz. Â Technologies such as Hadoop and HBase are seeing rapid growth, analysts are experimenting with new techniques and approaches, and business leaders are adapting their business … Continue reading
Companies get SaaS-y with business intelligence
In what is probably not a shocker, new research shows that more companies are turning to SaaS-based business intelligence over traditional on-premises BI. Business intelligence, or analytics software from such companies as BusinessObjects, MicroStrategy or Oracle  (which bought Hyperion for … Continue reading
Passing Marriage Equality Legislation is Good for Business and For the State’s Economy
Microsoft joins other Northwest employers in support of Washington State legislation recognizing marriage equality for same-sex couples. Microsoft PressPass, Information for Journalists – Press Releases