Archive for February, 2009
Web 2.0: It feels like 1999 all over again
Posted by Jim Haughwout on February 28, 2009 · 5 Comments
Obviously the world has changed from an economic, geopolitical and security perspective in the last ten years. However, much of the Web 2.0 world is feeling very much like Web 1.0 did in 1999. New web technologies have widely penetrated the consumer space. However, promised “transformational and disruptive” change has NOT been realized in the enterprise space. People are asking for or questioning business model (especially regarding “audience, reach, and eyeballs.”) The build-it-yourself toolboxes (and toolbox wars) have now arrived as well. Here is what I think is next for Web 2.0…
Don’t build technology, build business services
Posted by Jim Haughwout on February 26, 2009 · 2 Comments
If you run an enterprise (business, government agency, non-profit, etc.) your purpose in life is to advance your mission. Unless you are running a technology enterprise, your mission is not to buy or build technology. Why then, are technologists wasting your time by pushing technology?
A chat with Gartner: Moving beyond social software
Posted by Jim Haughwout on February 15, 2009 · Comments Off
This week I had the pleasure of sharing information on my company’s approach to developing and delivering enterprise social networking services to three of Gartner’s experts on social media (Anthony Bradley, Nikos Drakos and Jeffery Mann). We had a chance to discuss in detail one of the main philosophies about technology I have followed since 1992…
Why ASP alone is not enough
Posted by Jim Haughwout on February 9, 2009 · 1 Comment
Many intermingle the terms “Application Service Provision (ASP)” and “Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).” However, these can be very different. It is important to confirm what your getting when you buy and ASP-based solution to ensure you avoid surprise costs…
What it takes to successfully implement enterprise COTS apps
Posted by Jim Haughwout on February 5, 2009 · 2 Comments
The launch of the enterprise application market was a great step forward for software. It significantly reduces the risk of using software to enhance enterprise operations and provided much-needed standardization that allowed CIOs and CTOs to acquire knowledgeable staff and adopt best practices. However, it takes a careful approach — and a lot of work — to achieve the desired internal rate of return (IRR) on these programs. Here are my thoughts based on experiences on $590 million dollars worth of off-the-shelf enterprise programs over the last decade…
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