Government has a thirst for creating and using spatial data for a wide array of uses. Traditionally, each government developed in isolation geo-spatial applications and tools for agency or mission-specific capabilities. This resulted in jurisdictions being unable to access data collected by other jurisdictions. With the advent of Web 2.0 type technologies and online mapping resources governments can now share spatial data and collaborate with multiple users across jurisdictional boundaries.
Social networking in insurance is it a fad or a serious new customer channel? In this presentation we will discuss the various facets of social media, their general purpose and potential impact on the insurance industry. We will highlight some of the recent case studies and share Gartners research findings how insurers can embrace social media both internally for the collaboration between employees as well as externally for the communication with customers, agents or brokers.
Telework is mainstream, but often practiced on an ad hoc vs. formalized basis. Learn about the policies, processes, security & management practices necessary to realize all of the benefits of telework.
The expansion of end point protection from traditional signature based detection and personal firewalls, to data protection and PC lifecycle tools is well underway. This session will examine what makes sense in an end point security package and which vendors are leading the way. We will also examine the converging roles of operations and security and list the top procedural changes that will enhance the security posture of endpoints.
Learn about the time horizons and composition of workforce planning and the roles of the CIO and HR in the process. Changes in leadership style and professional outlook are considered. The critical components of a people strategy are reviewed.
The news from the second-quarter earnings calls and SIA and SEMI reports all point to a rapid bounce off the bottom for the semiconductor industry. Inventory replenishment for back-to-school and year-end sales is driving orders as optimism improves. Recent announcements of capex increases at foundries and some memory suppliers are also giving renewed hope to WFE suppliers.
There is another generation of wireless broadband communication coming soon. Large carriersincluding Verizon, NTT DoComo and Telia Sonera are moving ahead with deployment plans, despite concerns about spectrum availability, infrastructure costs, service pricing, and the provision of voice services. So what are the advantages of another generation of wireless network, what will it cost, what will it offer, and what does LTE mean anyway?
Using survey data and examples from financial services and retail, we look at what providers need to do to win with consumers and how firms leverage IT to be more competitive and attract more customers.
The financial crisis took a heavily toll on the semiconductor industry in the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, producing record declines. But the second quarter of 2009 proved to be an outstanding quarter with 17% sequential growth! Market conditions are clearly improving, but will the improvements last all year and into 2010?
IT and related standards have taken on a more prominent role in supporting care delivery organizations' efforts to improve care, reduce costs and promote patient safety. Care delivery organizations benefit most from IT when they anticipate and plan for upcoming technologies and standards, rather than merely react to them. The Gartner "Hype Cycle for Healthcare Provider Technologies and Standards, 2009" assists care delivery organizations in assessing the maturity and value of these technologies.
