The Global Business Library
Blog 
Global IT Articles, Opinions, Analysis
IDG Connect’s blog includes topical features from third party experts, our opinions on the global business and IT market, plus your diverse experiences from around the world.
Email our editor if you would like to submit an article or if there are any topics you would particularly like to see covered in future. The editorial calendar (on your right) highlights the areas we will be addressing over the next couple of weeks.
Search results
Steve Cochran (Global) - Applying Supply Chain Best Practices from Other Industries to Healthcare
Posted by CompanyGHX 05/16/2012
Driven by healthcare reform and economic pressures, healthcare executives are viewing the supply chain as a strategic asset to meet operational, clinical and financial goals. This has not always been the case. For years, the supply chain was seen as little more than an ancillary function. The supply... Read more
Srini Addepalli (South Africa) - To South Africa and Beyond - Barriers and Opportunities for Investment in Emerging Markets
A recent study entitled Connected World highlights the growing influence of developing markets in the global economy. The extensive independent research commissioned by Tata Communications and Neotel surveyed 1,600 business leaders from ten emerging and developed markets, challenging some preconceived... Read more
Keith Tilley (Europe) - The Olympics: Is the UK Prepared for the Ripple Effect?
Posted by CompanySunGard Availability Services 05/03/2012
At times, it can seem like everyone in the UK is focused on this summer’s Games. With over 800,000 spectators and 55,000 athletes and officials expected on some of the busiest days, it will be a spectacular few weeks. While London 2012 is expected to contribute an additional £21 billion to the UK... Read more
David Vine (Europe) - UK Expenses: Companies can Plug Holes in Finances
Posted by CompanyConcur Technologies 04/24/2012
With international economic predictions remaining unstable and erring more towards a pessimistic outlook, it looks to me like it’s another year where costs need to be kept under strict control, cash conserved and more achieved in business with fewer resources. Now, more than ever, businesses should... Read more
George DeBono (Global) - Is Your Mind Open to Open Source?
Posted by CompanyRed Hat 04/20/2012
For me, beginning a piece like this, it is customary to set a framework, and with open source software, the best place to start is with answering the question, “What Is It?” For the answer I always go to my favored source, Wikipedia, which defines it as:- “Open source software (OSS) is computer... Read more
Search blog
What you're Saying
Srini Addepalli (South Africa) - To South Africa and Beyond - Barriers and Opportunities for Investment in Emerging Markets
Dear Sir, It is refreshing to notice your optimism in forecasting SA future economic growth but looking form the perspective of technical education...
Raluca Pauna 05-07-2012
Si Kellow (Global) - Encryption: Is it Useful?
The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster....
Firozali A.Mulla DBA05-04-2012
IDG Connect Soundbite
Global: Supply chain lessons the healthcare industry needs to learn http://t.co/IwkFRRGv
News: Flipboard integrates audio capabilities http://t.co/ZWySTJLz
Global: What will drive the next wave of mobile innovation? http://t.co/fJ5ft09n
South Africa: How smart companies retain top talent http://t.co/lqXdGiuD
