We’ve heard in one-on-one meetings with our clients as well as in association meetings with industry leaders that developing and managing an emerging technologies strategy—such as mobile and cloud computing—is becoming more and more of a business priority. Yet many of these same individuals are challenged by the struggle to find skilled experts who are experienced with these rapidly evolving areas.
Where would you put emerging technologies on your priority list? What’s been your experience with these new technologies? What skills do you see as essential to implementing an emerging technologies strategy?
With emerging technologies as one of our core competencies, Thompson Technologies is a go-to-resource for talent in cloud computing and mobile technologies. We provide IT professionals who are deeply skilled in these areas on a contract and direct-hire basis. We also have a great deal of thought leadership on the changing IT environment, and I invite you to review the following articles from CIO.com that sparked our interest and are sure to ignite yours as well.
The Latest from CIO.com on Cloud Computing
Interop: Cloud Security Raises Concerns for Auditors
Wed, April 28, 2010 - If you think meeting security audits is tough, try passing one if you’ve got your data in a cloud, Interop attendees were told today.
Before You Choose a Cloud Computing Vendor: 8 Questions
Tue, April 27, 2010 - When you're comparing cloud computing service providers, traditional IT product selection skills may not cut it. Consider these 8 questions for your working checklist.
Cloud Computing Doesn't Equal Hosting 2.0
Tue, April 13, 2010 - Build cloud apps, not apps in the cloud, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden. Here's a look at why if you treat cloud computing like hosting 2.0, you'll suffer.
The Latest from CIO.com on Mobile
Study: Users OK with Mobile Devices for Transactions
Thu, April 29, 2010 - Most mobile device users worldwide feel safe using their mobile devices for applications that involve highly-sensitive information, including accessing airline boarding passes; making payments in stores for low-cost items; or to access online banking, according to research conducted by Unisys Corporation. But acceptance levels vary by age, with younger users more comfortable conducting sensitive mobile transactions compared to older users.
Smartphone Management Becoming a Nightmare
Wed, April 28, 2010 - A survey of 475 Interop attendees pegged mobile device management as the biggest mobile concern, with 200 people saying that is their top worry.
Flash Memory Set to Benefit From Mobile Internet Explosion
Wed, April 28, 2010 - As the world becomes ever more connected through wireless Internet devices, and corporate users seek faster access to data, flash memory is expected to quickly take a more important place in the storage of information.
