* IT budgets bigger, but not big enough * CIOs wary of IBM-Lenovo deal, says Merrill Lynch * Optware seeks U.S. vendors to adopt holographic storage * OSDL Panel: Challenges ahead for utility computing * Network managers dating network managers * Looking for start-up stars * Today on Layer 8
We surveyed about 400 readers about their IT budgets, and we got some mixed results. Almost half said their budgets will be up this year – but there’s the other half who said their budgets will be the same or down from last year. And those who got increases didn’t get much. How does your IT budget measure up? IT budgets bigger, but not big enough http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/013105budgetsurvey.html?net
We surveyed about 400 readers about their IT budgets, and we got some mixed results. Almost half said their budgets will be up this year – but there’s the other half who said their budgets will be the same or down from last year. And those who got increases didn’t get much. How does your IT budget measure up?
IT budgets bigger, but not big enough
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/013105budgetsurvey.html?net
CIOs wary of IBM-Lenovo deal, says Merrill Lynch
Speaking of surveys, Merrill Lynch asked CIOs whether they would switch PC vendors because IBM is selling its PC division. The results might surprise you.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0203cioswary.html?net
Optware seeks U.S. vendors to adopt holographic storage
Japan’s Optware Thursday announced a detailed roadmap toward commercialization of its Holographic Versatile Disc technology. It has also set up an alliance to promote HVD and will later this year set up an office in the U.S. to promote the technology with major systems integrators there, it said.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0203optwaseeks.html?net
OSDL Panel: Challenges ahead for utility computing
Utility computing may be one of the hottest topics in the technology industry these days, but there is much work to be done before it will ever achieve widespread acceptance, a panel of industry experts agreed Wednesday.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0203osdlpanel.html?net
Network managers dating network managers
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re looking for network administrators in love who are willing to tell their stories. Does your significant other keep the same crazy hours and deal with the same headaches you face in your job? Do you share work-related victories and frustrations, or do you have a “no shop talk” clause in your relationship? Please contact Network World reporter Cara Garretson at mailto:cgarretson@nww.com if you’re up for sharing your story.
Looking for start-up stars
Don’t miss your chance to submit your favorite corporate newbie as a start-up to watch in ’05. The deadline for this annual Network World package is Friday, Feb. 4. The nomination form is available at:
https://www.mblast.com/workspace/buyersguide/invite.asp?GUID=BG38829%20
Today on Layer 8, where you’ll love your bailiwick:
Microsofties love Steve Jobs; Sanyo asks employees to buy Sanyo gear; if you’re looking for a new job, we’ve got a place for you; and gifts for your technosexual Valentine; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
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