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Salesforce bets on independent developers
As SAP gobbles up Business Objects, Salesforce took a dramatic step to position the company as a viable alternative to the traditional pillars of the enterprise software space. On Friday, Salesforce Read more...
ALSO NOTED: Microsoft to ship new version of Windows in three years; When should a CIO think and act like a VC?;
> Microsoft to ship new version of Windows in three years. Article > Acer responds to Read more...
Why VCs are good for your career
Don't overlook the venture capitalist community as you look to grow your career. And don't forget that it's a two way street: "CIOs have much to offer a VC in need of customer feedback on the Read more...
Innovating via the VC model
There are a number of choices when it comes to building an innovation strategy. One is taking a page from the venture capitalist (VC) playbook. The genesis is two-fold: make sure you assess both Read more...
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India city on track to become the next Valley
Bangalore is set to become the Silicon Valley of India, thanks to the thousands of tech workers, cheaper costs and enthusiastic venture capitalists eager to find the next great technology. The Read more...
How thinking like a VC can prove valuable
It may seem a bit contradictory to the nature of an IT leader, but taking the vantage point, and the strategy, of a venture capitalist when it comes to managing and deploying new technologies can Read more...