Blog Description en-us Sat, 23 Jan 10 00:30:00 UT Sat, 23 Jan 10 00:30:00 UT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Marqui 6.0 Greg Matthews System Administrator http://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/five-tips-for-a-successful-crm-software-selection.aspxFri, 12 Mar 10 18:30:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/ciscos-cr3-router-streaming-media-players-drool.aspxThu, 11 Mar 10 19:45:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/top-5-ways-to-ensure-successful-it-sourcing-management-and-vendor-management-collaboration.aspxWed, 10 Mar 10 19:30:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/one-key-reason-why-72-of-erp-system-implementations-fail.aspxERP system implementation. Although the numbers improved relative to our 2008 study of hundreds of ERP initiatives across the globe, the data still shows that most ERP software implementations fail.]]>Tue, 09 Mar 10 19:15:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/what-are-the-pitfalls-of-code-generators.aspxEnterprise irregulars) about the capabilities and the pitfalls of modeling and code generation -- something that's been dear to me since the 1980s. We have definitely moved the ball toward the goal, but there is still a long way to go.]]>Mon, 08 Mar 10 16:45:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/need-quick-savings-look-at-software-optimization.aspxFri, 05 Mar 10 20:00:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/lessons-from-startups-on-improving-sales-productivity-despite-uncertainties.aspxSales Performance Report notes that in 2009 the percentage of reps making quota dropped to 51.8% from 58.8% a year earlier. The response? Most firms have increased quotas for 2010, seemingly hoping that an improved economy will be the tide that raises performance. In CSO Insights' view, it's a risky approach prone to fail unless other things occur.

]]>Fri, 05 Mar 10 00:00:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/certification-program-information-posted-by-onc.aspxWed, 03 Mar 10 18:00:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/future-legislation-of-location-based-information.aspxon this post, it looks like the US congress is looking at how location based mobile device information is used. "The relatively brief joint hearing served as a preliminary discussion about location-based data and its usage for targeting information and advertising to users of mobile devices. While nothing concrete emerged from the discussion, the potential is clear: impending comprehensive privacy legislation could regulate."
]]>Wed, 03 Mar 10 01:30:00 UThttp://www.backbonemag.com/Backblog/it-and-the-closing-ceremonies.aspxOlympic IT. But “it’s not over until it’s over,” particularly when billions of viewers are counting on our Commentator Information System (CIS).  During the Closing Ceremonies, our CIS is used by thousands of international media who provide their viewers with live commentary and background information about the show and its performers. All that broadcaster knowledge comes from facts, data and surprising factoids we load into the CIS so viewers at home get to hear it.]]>Mon, 01 Mar 10 18:30:00 UT