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CIO Insight Weekly Report, May 7, 2008

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KNOW IT ALL
By Ed Cone
Organizing Online, Nile Style

The use of Facebook to organize anti-government protests isn't too different from what we've seen here.    
PARALLAX VIEW
By Eric Chabrow
Is Tom Friedman Wrong About the Flat World?

The rise of nationalism is countering the foundation of the New York Times columnist's best-selling book.    
BIZTECH 3.0
By Brian P. Watson
The Trouble with Emerging Tech ROI

Different tools bring different results. And it's already hard enough proving their value. What's a CIO to do?    
READER'S VIEW
Should Customer Success Decide CIO Pay?

That's what one reader thinks. But is the right idea? 




Recent News
Free, collaborative, hosted products, once the darling of the grassroots, are posing a serious threat to traditional vendors like Microsoft.
Smartphones and other toys stifle innovation and threaten the Internet's security, says Jonathan Zittrain of the Oxford Internet Institute.
Instead of hiding personal lives from bosses, research suggests users and employers should use social networking to their advantage.
Following the collapse of the proposed Yahoo deal, the software giant put out merger feelers to the social network.



British telecom firm's new device offering features broadband connectivity.
The pontiff's youth strategy involves daily text messages, digital prayer walls and a new social Web.
Next-generation wireless merger includes investments from Intel, Google, Comcast and others.
As analysts turn to see past the failed deal, the firm's co-founder and CEO signals a more open stance toward Microsoft.
Newspapers, pushed by the explosion of Web news, will turn to more commentary and slash prices, a survey finds.
After the weekend collapse of the proposed Microsoft deal, Wall Street looks at Yahoo's other options.
Retailing giant calls New York law for forcing out-of-state firms to collect Empire State taxes vague and unconstitutional.
The Oracle of Omaha says banks will continue to feel pain of write-downs and losses.
Under threat of proxy battle, Yahoo reportedly enters talks to reach a friendly deal.
Payrolls at IT services firms increased by 10,200 in April, the biggest increase in two years.
The tech giant is expected to announce soon whether it will continue pursuing Yahoo or just walk away.
Economists expected the employment cuts to be four times the amount actually lost.
The discovery, about 40 years in the making, could lead to computers that don't have to boot up.
New products measure power consumption and reduction across energy-hungry data centers.
Search giant's video unit to unveil products aimed at producing operating revenue.
Some major investors say economy will worsen and then bounce back, but have dire predictions to the financial sector.
Workers planned protest during IBM's annual shareholder meeting over changes to pay structure.
Women still make less than men in most industries, but the gap is tightening in technology jobs.
Chip maker steps into desktop arena, selling to small and medium-sized businesses—directly against some of its own biggest customers.
Search giant says partnership with competitor would pass regulatory tests because of non-exclusivity.
Federal judge orders White House to more closely preserve e-mails after CIO seen making potentially misleading statements.  
Published report says carrier AT&T has concerns about call quality, delaying the release as Apple preps its own high-speed wireless iPhone.  
Company says it won't boost offer and may go hostile if progress isn't made in coming days.  
Microsoft hints at keeping the older operating system around longer, if customer feedback heads in that direction.  
The country claims to have surpassed the U.S. in Internet users, topping 221 million through February. 
The stealthy programs have become the weapon of choice of data thieves, spammers.    
Computer for large data hubs will be available next month after being tested by firms like Yahoo.  
Top regulator cites investigation into the service provider's user-restriction tactics.
Tech giant CEO says Yahoo's quarterly results won't change his company's view on takeover offer.  
The battle for the struggling Web firm goes on, as Rupert Murdoch suggests more potential activity.  
New research finds online networks may help job hunters in coming years, but one expert cautions them to use traditional methods as well.  
Software giant begins test run on subscriptions instead of one-time licensing fee.  
Despite some glitches, chip maker expresses confidence in new high-speed wireless standard and Taiwan's commitment to it.  
UK entrepreneur, now at Harvard, looks to the Internet to fight malaria.  
Salaries and location are important criteria for IT job seekers, but the size of the department may be just as telling.  
Agency plans to scrutinize how providers manage networks, make good on promised speeds. 
Positive outlook on emerging ad deal comes just after Microsoft's chief joked about his company's bid for the struggling Web firm.  
At a conference, Microsoft chief jokes after seeing how few attendees use Yahoo for search. 
Sources say Yahoo is about ready to turn over Web search advertising to its biggest competitor.  
One group says a concerted effort could help shutter hundreds of abusive sites.  
Global leaders call for a stronger front against threats, though some question their potential.  
Calls emerge over concerns of advertisers collecting customer data, tracking Web movements.     
In the IT environment, business analysts occupy an odd role, and most co-workers don't understand it.  
A program through Walter Reed Hospital prepares injured veterans for careers in IT and tech support.  
Big-name handset and equipment makers agreed to work on licensing framework for Long Term Evolution technology.
SaaS leader integrates products with search giant's free tools.  
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