Cloud Computing
Interview with Ralph Haupter, chairman of the board of Microsoft Deutschland
The international world of IT awaits this year’s CeBIT with excitement. Following several weak years, the industry in the meantime appears considerably more stable and that despite current crisis developments. Ralph Haupter, chairman of the board of Microsoft Deutschland and area vice president international, is convinced that the significance of the IT sector in Germany is underrated. more...
Interview with Frank Pörschmann, Head of CeBIT
CeBIT will be opening its doors again from March 6-10, 2012. With its motto “Managing Trust” and its focus on topics like Big Data, Cloud Computing, mobility, social media and digital lifestyles and drive styles, the world technology congress is once again putting its finger on the pulse of the times. ITN spoke recently with Frank Pörschmann, who will be taking up the role of CeBIT CEO from current head of operations Ernst Raue in April. more...
Economy
A mixed global economic outlook, high levels of volatility, weak consumer demand, and ongoing corporate uncertainty continue to impact outsourcing demand and consulting growth, according to the KPMG 4Q11 Sourcing Advisory Pulse Survey of KPMG field advisors and leading global business and IT service providers. more...