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Survey spotlights need for IT overhaul
A global survey of almost 1,000 technology professionals reveals IT operations need significant overhaul.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 19 August 2008
Companies fear IT systems failure the most
It is probably no surprise to learn that companies fear the collapse of their IT systems far more than floods or earthquakes, yet, says a report, they do not manage IT risk effectively.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 28 June 2007
Russian market business outlook improves
Most of 455 executives surveyed about perceptions of business risk and opportunity in Russia think the outlook there is significantly better than that of several other leading emerging markets.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 15 June 2007
Japan is world's most innovative country
A study aimed at analysing the importance of innovation, then determining which countries innovate the best and why, has highlighted Japan as the world's most innovative nation.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 17 May 2007
Only one in ten businesses monitor carbon
Although only one in ten businesses are monitoring their carbon 'impact', a report says that more have plans to do so and that many seek guidance from their governments.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 15 May 2007
Asian countries advance in e-readiness rankings
While strong government role promotes the upward adoption of e-readiness in Asian countries, Denmark, the US and Sweden remain on top.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 27 April 2007
Human 'capital' risks threaten manufacturing
Human 'capital' risks are seen by a report as the most significant threat companies face, yet few firms have effective practices in place to mange the threat.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 26 April 2007
Lack of planning threatens mobile usage
While employees' use of mobile technology has provided tangible productivity benefits, but could be enhanced if senior managements planned their usage in a more systematic way, said a report.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 19 April 2007
CEOs enthuse over Web 2.0
More CEOs than middle managers enthuse over Web 2.0 and around 80% of corporations believe Web 2.0 has the potential to increase revenues, said a report.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 April 2007
European technology funding sent eastwards
The eight east European EU member states that joined in 2004 - along with Bulgaria and Romania - are set to receive a huge amount of technology financial support from the EU in 2007-13.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 10 April 2007
Engaging customers gives competitive advantage
Instead of only relying on customers' loyalty, to achieve business success companies must engage customers by establishing a deep connection that endures over time.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 30 March 2007
Private investors see a bright Russian future
Although there are risks and challenges facing Russian industry, an intelligence reports says that the medium-term outlook for private investment is quite bright.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 8 March 2007
A 24h IT failure would threaten survival
A survey into business resilience said that unplanned 24h downtime of information technology systems could jeopardise the survival of nearly half of businesses interviewed.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 6 March 2007
Booming China may face rising labour costs
While manufacturing executives' confidence in China remains high, concerns about rising labour costs there are growing, reports a recent business confidence index.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 16 February 2007
IT can cut business management costs
According to a recent report, IT can help boost top-line growth while continuing to slash costs by improving the customer experience and helping develop new products and services.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 12 February 2007
Talent lack will bar firms from emerging markets
The single greatest barrier to growth for firms that operate within emerging markets over the next three years will be a lack of available local talent.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 January 2007
Are you monitoring investment risks?
Recent report finds that while operating risks are managed before making an investment, less that half continue monitoring those risks on an ongoing basis.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 17 January 2007
Emerging markets drive global growth
Emerging, 'more exotic' markets are driving global growth - particularly China and India - while offsetting a less exciting performance in developed economies - like USA, Japan and Germany.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 20 December 2006
Protectionism is on the rise, warn executives
Annual global growth rates could drop by one percentage point as a result of rising market protectionism, warn business executives around the world.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 22 November 2006
Collaboration key to corporate survival
Collaborative partnerships will be key to corporate survival, reveals a new survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 November 2006
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