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Open source BI gets down to business
Open source business intelligence may not cost less to implement, but more funds can be spent on services rather than licensing, a proponent says, and that means more customized BI. News | 11 Apr 2006
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Special Report: How much is that SOA in the window? Part 1
The confluence of two major movements in the software industry -- service-oriented architecture and open source software -- is promising to cause a change in how vendors make money on technology, and how customers spend money on technology. News | 04 Apr 2006
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The real reasons vendors are moving to open source models
More vendors are adopting open source business models. Columnist Paul Gillin offers advice on how users can leverage this new vendor interest to their advantage. Column | 29 Mar 2006
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'Sandal and ponytail set' cramping Linux adoption?
The former Massachusetts CIO blames Linux's slow uptake in commercial environments on dress codes. He also suggests politics prevents some technology workers from going public about their support for open source. News | 29 Mar 2006
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Linux, virtualization help bank tackle downtime issues
A dose of Linux and VMware virtualization was all one bank needed to eliminate issues that plagued its older Windows-only architecture Article | 08 Mar 2006
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Expert advice: Voice your open source concerns now
The future of open source software is being debated right now -- according to columnist Paul Gillin, you should be involved in the discussion. Column | 07 Feb 2006
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Massachusetts names CIO to replace Peter Quinn
The appointment of a new CIO for Massachusetts comes with unambiguous support for the state's decision to adopt OpenDocument Format. Article | 31 Jan 2006
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Disabled advocates wary of march toward open source
In Massachusetts, the decision to adopt OpenDocument formats has led to nasty debates, one CIO resignation and a list of concerns issued by advocates for the disabled. Article | 27 Jan 2006
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Five open source factors for CIOs
SearchCIO columnist Paul Gillin offers five good reasons to adopt open source -- and five potential pitfalls to avoid. Column | 17 Jan 2006
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CIO primer: Virtualization basics
Virtualization is coming into its own -- and successful IT managers at companies of all sizes are figuring ways the technology can help them. Article | 04 Jan 2006