Comment & Analysis Archive
BT's local loop: a bungled unbundling?
BT has finally had its high-speed hand forced. Not that the telco's too upset, judging by the way it's been acting, says Tony Hallett [09 Jul 1999]
Strategic Vision: Giga Information Group on convergence in interactive digital TV
While the IT industry is focused on one type of convergence - that of voice and data - it's easy to forget another kind which could have an equally huge impact on companies' new media strategies. Giga Information Group's Bernt Ostergaard looks at the future of interactive digital TV [07 Jul 1999]
Silicon.com: Making sense of IT, one year on
One year ago, Silicon.com was launched with a radical brief: to revolutionise the world of IT news and to act as campaigning force, giving IT professionals a voice at a European level. Senior reporter, Suzanna Kerridge looks back over a hectic 12 months [06 Jul 1999]
Y2K: Why firms should take the real-time test
As the millennium date change nears, time is running out for firms to put together contingency plans. And as Sarah Left highlights, businesses must test those plans in real time to be sure that Y2K won't leave them in a nasty mess [02 Jul 1999]
The IT girl: a dedicated follower of fashion
In the second instalment from her memoirs, high-tech PR executive, Tiggy Familiar, sits through a painful client meeting and ends up thinking about midgets. Some liken the IT industry to the fashion business - but not our Tiggy... [30 Jun 1999]
Networking in Focus: Gigabit Ethernet comes of age
Gigabit Ethernet has been on network managers' minds for some time - but in most cases hasn't progressed any further than that. But could the time now be ripe for more companies to plump for this technology? Dominic Maher investigates... [30 Jun 1999]
Telecoms vs datacoms: the battle is on for the converged high ground
With voice and data networks seemingly heading towards a convergent future, telecoms and datacoms firms are finding themselves in direct competition. Who will come out on top? John Oates investigates [25 Jun 1999]
Why IR35 is bad for business
In its IR35 proposals, the UK government is trying to close a tax loophole that allows freelance consultants to pay less than they should, and at the same time encourage sole traders back into full-time employment. But as Lisa Burroughes argues, the move could end up hitting end users the hardest [23 Jun 1999]
Can Madge change its spots?
Madge Networks has made an audacious leap into the emerging market for voice and data IP services. But will its reputation as a Token Ring vendor hold it back? Dominic Maher investigates [21 Jun 1999]
Transatlantic Cable: Let the great job hunt begin!
If you're thinking of emigrating to the US, be warned: as Silicon.com's US correspondent, Richard Baguley explains, the process of finding a job in Silicon Valley is rather different than in the UK [16 Jun 1999]
Golden opportunities in European online healthcare
The online healthcare market in the US is well-established, and already worth a fortune. Can the laggard European market ever catch up and provide innovative companies with a huge opportunity to cash in? John Oates thinks so [11 Jun 1999]
Strategic Vision: Giga Information Group on CRM
Customer relationship management (CRM) is one of the biggest buzzwords of the day. But is there any substance behind the hype? Giga's CRM expert, Erin Kinikin, looks at what it all means for the end user - and CRM's relationship with another three letter acronym, ERP [09 Jun 1999]
Novell hangs on - for the time being
With its second quarter revenues up 20 per cent, and the ink drying on a major contract with BT, Novell's future seems much brighter than it did a year ago. But is this a temporary lull in a turbulent period - or a sign that the once-mighty networking king it is holding on to its crown? Lisa Burroughes investigates [08 Jun 1999]
The IT girl: E-gad! It's an ecommerce launch
Public relations exec, Tiggy Familiar, joins the Silicon.com columnist line-up today, and in her first article sheds light on the workings of her very real PR world. Remember: these people influence your procurement decisions. Be afraid. Be very afraid... [02 Jun 1999]
A brighter future for European online investors?
Online share trading is enormously popular in the US but Europe - as usual - is being left behind. Could this be about to change? Tony Hallett investigates... [01 Jun 1999]
Directors' Cut: David Taylor on people power
In his first column, David Taylor says the real power of the IT industry is held by the vendors, but predicts that user influence is on the rise. However, ultimate success in business will have nothing to do this, or with lobbying muscle, or even technology: it will be decided by the imagination of your staff... [26 May 1999]
Linux Special: Case study - Powys County Council
A lot of the talk about Linux has been theoretical. But Powys County Council has found out that it's viable in real life. Lisa Burroughes looks at why one user implemented Linux in practice [25 May 1999]
Linux Special: Nice back end, shame about the interface
Linux is becoming well-established as a server platform, but its take-up on the desktop has been blighted by the lack of a decent GUI. That could all be set to change, as Suzanna Kerridge finds out... [21 May 1999]
Linux Special: A penguin on every desktop?
Silicon.com's poll on the suitability of Linux for corporate use provoked some passionate responses. Sarah Left analyses the feedback and finds that the arguments are set to run and run [19 May 1999]
Transatlantic Cable: Al Gore - the president of open source?
Some things, like stupidity, transcend national boundaries. In the first of a regular series of columns, Silicon.com's US correspondent, Richard Baguley, looks at how US vice president Al Gore is making a fool of himself in Silicon Valley [19 May 1999]
War of Words: Will Windows 2000 beat the criticism?
While Microsoft continues to publicise - and delay - the release of Windows 2000, the IT community is becoming impatient. But will the murmurs of discontent affect the software giant's profits? Dominic Maher listens in... [17 May 1999]
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