Internet Evolution - Steven J. Bandrowczak - The Changing Role of the CIO - The Diigo Meta page

• 05 Sep 08
  

  Bertrand Duperrin

  A recent survey Nortel Networks Ltd. (NYSE/Toronto: NT) completed with IDC reports that in less than five years up to 40 percent of the workforce will be hyperconnected, demanding everywhere, all-the-time communications. Not only will these individuals be emailing colleagues or using IM while on the go, they will also be tapping into social networks and online communities such as blogs, wikis, and online forums to improve business communications.

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  • In order to compete in the global marketplace and take maximum advantage of this new “culture of connectivity,” corporate management and IT executives need to re-examine their current IT investments and business technology strategies.  They must find ways to leverage tools, such as unified communications, and modify personnel policies, security regimes, and overall business practices to turn the challenges of hyperconnectivity into opportunities that drive bottom-line results.
  • These workers, whether they are in or out of the office, will expect 24/7 access to information stored on the company’s enterprise server and multiple devices, such as PCs, laptops, and PDAs. Access to these new communications solutions, such as secure wireless Internet access, virtual meeting and telepresence capabilities, and Web 2.0 applications, will become a strong determining factor in their decision whether or not to accept the job.

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