• Home
  • Blog
  • Who We Are
  • Contact
  • Sponsors
Enterprise Irregulars
Smart Thinking for the Smart Enterprise
  • Featured Posts
  • Business
  • Technology / Software
  • Trends & Concepts
  • Startup Lessons

Tech

Top Ten Cloud Computing Skills Recruiters Search For

Top Ten Cloud Computing Skills Recruiters Search For

By Louis Columbus on September 18, 2013

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Bewley and Rachel Ceccarelli of Dice.com regarding the trends they are seeing in cloud computing recruiters’ searched-for terms on their sites.  They’re seeing exponential growth in cloud computing-related job listings today and provided an analysis of the top ten cloud computing skills recruiters are searching for. […]

Posted in Trends & Concepts | Tagged Cloud Computing, Cloud computing jobs, Dice.com, Java, Linux, Linux operating system Chef Puppet Cloud, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Tech | 1 Response

IDC: 87% Of Connected Devices By 2017 Will Be Tablets And Smartphones

IDC: 87% Of Connected Devices By 2017 Will Be Tablets And Smartphones

By Louis Columbus on September 12, 2013

The latest round of tablet, smartphone and PC forecasts from IDC released yesterday in their smart connected device market forecast shows how rapidly tablets and large-screen (5+ inch) smartphones are redefining the market. These forecasts also underscore how the majority of enterprises need to better plan how to get the most out of mobility investments […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged Data Driven, enterprise software, Forrester Research, idc, Intelligent Tech, Louis Columbus' blog, mobile, Smartphone, tablet, tablet forecasts, Tech

Predicting Enterprise Cloud Computing Growth

Predicting Enterprise Cloud Computing Growth

By Louis Columbus on September 4, 2013

69% of enterprises who have separate budgets for cloud computing are predicting spending increases this year and into 2014. This is one of several key take-aways from a research study published today by TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research.  TheInfoPro Wave 5 Cloud Computing Study is based on research completed in the first six months […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged 451 Research, byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, Data Driven, enterprise software, Louis Columbus' blog, software as a service, Tech | 5 Responses

Where Cloud Computing Jobs Are Today

Where Cloud Computing Jobs Are Today

By Louis Columbus on September 3, 2013

Gaining insights into cloud computing hiring trends is invaluable to understanding the competitive landscape and direction of new application and platform development. It’s also invaluable for any company looking to recruit cloud computing professionals.  For qualified job seekers, staying on top of these trends can and does lead to well-timed career moves, higher salaries and […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged analytics, byline=Louis Columbus, CCNA, Cloud Computing, Cloud computing jobs, Data Driven, enterprise software, Louis Columbus' blog, Metropolitan Statistical Area, software as a service, Tech

Top 12 Sites For Free Cloud Computing & Enterprise Software Research

Top 12 Sites For Free Cloud Computing & Enterprise Software Research

By Louis Columbus on August 26, 2013

One of the most common questions I get from students is where they can find free cloud computing and enterprise software research. Few if any of my students work for companies who have subscriptions with the top analyst firms however.  A small group of students are working on a start-up on the side and want […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged Big Data, BMC Software, byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, customer relationship management, Data Driven, Enterprise resource planning, enterprise software, gartner, Infonetics Research, Louis Columbus' blog, Magic Quadrant, microsoft, software as a service, Symantec, Tech, VMware, Yankee Group | 3 Responses

451 Research: Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Fastest Growing Area Of Cloud Computing

451 Research: Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Fastest Growing Area Of Cloud Computing

By Louis Columbus on August 21, 2013

The majority of cloud computing revenue in 2012 was generated from vendors with sales over $75M (66%) and who are privately held (77%), with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) projected to attain a 41% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2016. Market Monitor, a service of 451 Research, is also predicting 36% CAGR in cloud computing, growing from […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged 451 Research, byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, Data Driven, enterprise software, gartner, iaas, Intelligent Tech, Louis Columbus' blog, PaaS, SaaS, software as a service, Tech | 2 Responses

Ten Ways Cloud Computing Is Revolutionizing Aerospace And Defense

Ten Ways Cloud Computing Is Revolutionizing Aerospace And Defense

By Louis Columbus on August 20, 2013

Synchronizing new product development, supply chain, production and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) strategies across Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers while reducing costs continues to make cloud platforms a viable option in A&D. With sequestration having an impact on these industries from both a budget and merger & acquisition (M&A) perspective, the economics of cloud […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense Cloud Strategy, DOD, Enhanced Position Location Reporting System, Louis Columbus' blog, Ronnie Hawkins, Tech, Teri Takai | 4 Responses

Citrix Sees Strong Cloud Sales Growth, Snaps Up Reuven Cohen As Chief Cloud Advocate

Citrix Sees Strong Cloud Sales Growth, Snaps Up Reuven Cohen As Chief Cloud Advocate

By Louis Columbus on August 19, 2013

Citrix (NASDAQ: CTXS) continues to successfully launch and manage products in the areas of cloud, desktop, mobile and networking, reporting net revenue of $730M for their latest quarter (Q2, 2013), up 19% from Q2, 2012.  Product license revenue is up 21% from Q2, 2012 to $227M for the latest quarter as well.  In the interest […]

Posted in Business | Tagged Citrix Systems, Cloud Computing, CTXS, enterprise software, Louis Columbus' blog, mobile, mobility, SaaS, software as a service, Tech | 1 Response

IDG Cloud Computing Survey: Security, Integration Challenge Growth

IDG Cloud Computing Survey: Security, Integration Challenge Growth

By Louis Columbus on August 14, 2013

IDG Enterprise recently published Cloud Computing: Key Trends and Future Effects Report, showing how enterprises continue to struggle with security, integration and governance while finding immediate value in collaboration and customer relationship management (CRM) applications. IDG’s methodology is based on interviews with 1,358 respondents, stratified across CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, ITworld, and Network World websites, in addition […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, CRM, customer relationship management, enterprise software, IDG, IDG Enterprise, Intelligent Tech, Louis Columbus' blog, SaaS, security, software as a service, Tech | 2 Responses

PRISM Projected To Cost U.S. Cloud Computing Industry $35B

PRISM Projected To Cost U.S. Cloud Computing Industry $35B

By Louis Columbus on August 9, 2013

U.S.-based cloud computing providers are projected to lose up to 20% of foreign market revenues or $35B over the next three years as a result of disclosures involving PRISM. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank published How Much Will PRISM Cost the U.S. Cloud Computing Industry? (free to download, […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged Cloud Computing, Data Driven, Germany, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Intelligent Tech, Jeff Nolan, Louis Columbus' blog, PRISM, security, Tech

Next »

feed mail facebook twitter linkedin

Partner Posts

zoho logo
  • How a time clock system enhances remote employee management
  • Here’s why HR software is important for your organization
  • The year in stats: the data we loved in 2020

EI Tweets

My Tweets

Popular Posts

  • Top 10 Tech Job Skills Predicted To Grow The Fastest In 2021
  • 76% Of Enterprises Prioritize AI & Machine Learning In 2021 IT Budgets
  • CRM Watchlist 2022: Yes, the Watchlist is back
  • Virtual conference best practices: 2020 in review
  • Partner Post: How AI, BI, and DevOps will shape businesses in 2021
  • UiPath will finally find its true path as IPO beckons. Now can its leadership develop some humility to embrace this incredible opportunity?
  • Three types of GUIs - past, present and the future
  • Beyond The Three V’s of Big Data – Viscosity and Virality

Archives

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Authors

  • Anshu Sharma
  • Bob Warfield
  • Brian Sommer
  • Dave Kellogg
  • David Terrar
  • Denis Pombriant
  • Dion Hinchcliffe
  • Esteban Kolsky
  • Evangelos Simoudis
  • James Governor
  • Jason Corsello
  • Jason M. Lemkin
  • Louis Columbus
  • Michael Krigsman
  • Naomi Bloom
  • Paul Greenberg
  • Phil Fersht
  • R "Ray" Wang
  • Raju Vegesna
  • Ross Mayfield
  • Sameer Patel
  • Sandy Kemsley
  • Susan Scrupski
  • Thomas Otter
  • Tom Raftery
  • Vijay Vijayasankar
  • Vinnie Mirchandani
  • Zoli Erdos
Sponsored by: