- Wed Dec 4 2002 Commentary: AOL's broadband bet
To ensure the success of its broadband aspirations, America Online should focus on usability and communications, not just proprietary content.
- Fri May 13 2005 Commentary: Microsoft's Xbox 360 spin
MTV debut of new game console issues a sharp challenge to Sony and marks a radical shift by focusing on consumers.
- Fri Apr 29 2005 Commentary: Will consumers hear Tiger's roar?
Apple's fan base is paying close attention to the arrival of Mac OS X 10.4, but the bigger base of consumers might not notice.
- Tue Aug 2 2005 Commentary: Gadget-happy, or gizmo-glum?
Consumers' attitudes toward technology govern what products they buy and when they buy them. Producers should pay attention.
- Wed Feb 12 2003 Commentary: Getting tech in sync
Don't perpetuate hit-or-miss efforts, Forrester says. To gain the most from IT investments, companies need to synchronize people, processes and technology.
- Mon Sep 22 2003 Commentary: IBM, Microsoft's Web services sing-along
IBM's Steve Mills and Microsoft's Bill Gates pledged allegiance to software standards. Is their commitment to Web services standards real? Yes. In fact, you can bet your career on it.
- Thu Oct 14 2004 Commentary: Google's new search terms
The new Desktop Search tool sets the bar high and moves Google squarely into Microsoft territory.
- Mon Jun 2 2003 Commentary: HP gains from Opsware inside
A deal between the two companies lends huge credibility to Opsware's capabilities. Its code will enhance the Utility Data Center package that HP has developed.
- Mon Jun 9 2003 Commentary: Oracle's bid is bad for all
PeopleSoft's shareholders over the next few weeks will decide the fate of Oracle's hostile takeover effort. What's clear is that if the bid succeeds, customers will lose.
- Thu Nov 7 2002 Commentary: Tablet PC, take one
Microsoft's tablet PC operating system is fine for early adopters and experimenters, but it needs better software and gear before it's ready for more widespread use.

