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Naked CIO: Proud to be working in IT

When the Naked CIO lost his job, he received an unexpected - and most welcome - reaction from readers. In writing this column I have received many reader comments - both supporting and challenging my views. In some cases I have struck a nerve with the ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  26 May 2009

Naked CIO: Don't be petty

Learning to work with colleagues you don't like is good for you and your company, says the Naked CIO. Ever think about those tense relationships at work? Or those personalities you just can't seem to get on with? You know who I'm talking about - that ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  18 May 2009

Naked CIO: The problems with social networking

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter pose a host of difficulties for businesses and business people, says the Naked CIO. Personally I think the emergence of Facebook, Twitter and other forms of spontaneous social conversation within ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  11 May 2009
Related Topics: Facebook Inc.,  Twitter Inc

Naked CIO: It's time compliance quit crippling SMEs

The Naked CIO asks: could the banks' hard times lead to better times for smaller businesses? I know it is unkind to hit someone when they are down, however in this case I believe it is warranted. Over the last decade I have seen the power of the ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  5 May 2009

Naked CIO: Oracle and Sun - good luck

Integrating IT can make or break a merger or acquisition, says the Naked CIO. Here's how to get it right. Firstly, I recall the frustration I had as an executive running IT that I was not included in the 'need to know' circle when the consideration of ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  27 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Oracle

Naked CIO: Don't make a business guy a techie

When hiring, remember to focus on finding the necessary skills - no more, no less - to fit the job, says the Naked CIO. For each job I have been lacking something - an application, industry, business focus - that means I don't have the 'required' ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  20 Apr 2009

Naked CIO: Open source ain't cheap

The recession has led many IT leaders to search for ways to save money. But open source isn't one of them, says the Naked CIO. It still surprises me that open source supporters, activists and vendors make the argument that model is cheaper than other ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  14 Apr 2009

Naked CIO: Buy British

Offshoring IT jobs is bad for the UK, says the Naked CIO. And never has this been more real than in a recession. For a long time I have felt the trend of offshoring our IT foundation to India is not only disturbing but would have future consequences. ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  23 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Barclays

Naked CIO: The difference between vision and panic

Is now the right time to be cutting costs and cancelling projects? The Naked CIO has other ideas. With the recession in full swing, is it the time to cut back on projects and costs, or is this the time to take risks to become more competitive? The ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  9 Mar 2009

Naked CIO: Tech is my job, not your hobby

Why does everyone inside organisations think they know better than the IT department when it comes to technology? Asks the Naked CIO. Within modern businesses, technology is the only discipline that is both a profession and a hobby - and it's a ...

From NAKED CIO, Silicon.com,  3 Mar 2009

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