Author Robin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by Oniqua …delivering asset performance optimization and management Productivity can be looked at from two perspectives; the productivity of assets and plant and the productivity of employees. In asset heavy companies the first of these is by far the most important. In this paper we examine Asset Performance Management, the […]
Author Robin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by Zecurion Why Data Encryption is Effective and a Necessity In the world of IT security, the importance of encryption as a means of protecting against data theft has grown significantly in the past 3 years. There are two main reasons for this: 1. The problem of data theft has […]
Authors Sanjeev Aggarwal, Partner Laurie McCabe, Partner Sponsored by Campaigner Small Business Economic Outlook and Challenges This report, the first of two, highlights key findings from a survey conducted in July 2009 by Hurwitz & Associates, and is sponsored by Campaigner. The survey investigates how North American small businesses with 1-20 employees are succeeding today, […]
Authors Sanjeev Aggarwal, Partner Laurie McCabe, Partner Sponsored by Campaigner Email Marketing Adoption and Characteristics This report, the second of two, highlights key findings from a survey conducted in July 2009 by Hurwitz & Associates, and is sponsored by Campaigner. The survey investigates how North American small businesses with 1-20 employees are succeeding today, and […]
AuthorRobin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by ZecurionThe Realities of Data Theft The safest way to rob a bank is to use a computer. There are four compelling advantages to this approach: You don’t risk physical injury or personal harm. If you choose your target wisely, the likelihood of getting caught is low. If you pull off […]
By Robin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by GreenplumWhy the era of parallel database is upon us It was over 40 years ago that Gordon Moore of Intel suggested that, as chip designprogressed, “the number of transistors that would fit onto an integrated circuit would double every year.” A few years later, in the 1970s, he adjusted […]
Authors Judith Hurwitz, CEO Robin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by EMC The reality is that by combining SOA with virtualization in an intelligent way, we can address this complex customer requirement. Companies increasingly depend on their IT assets to strengthen their ability toreact to changing business conditions. This has been the reality for many decades,but now […]
Authors: Dr. Fern Halper, Partner Robin Bloor, Partner Sponsored by IBM Why there is a need, and how it works When is it important to ascertain a unique, dependable and conclusive identity? In many circumstances, when identity information is used, it isn’t important. If you sell goods or services to someone then the primary interest […]
Authors Dr. Fern Halper, Partner Robin Bloor, Partner Driving Business Value through End-to-End Analytics Business Intelligence can be defined as “the provision of timely and relevantinformation to the business from the data gathered by operational systems oravailable from external sources.” The goal of BI is ultimately to help anorganization use information to become more successful. […]
Authors Judith Hurwitz, President & CEO Marcia Kaufman, Partner The Need for Master Data Management (MDM) How often and in how many different ways does the same piece of data get used in your organization? Take something as basic as a customer’s name and address. One version of this information will appear on the purchase […]
