Tech Talk: The Controversy Over Twitter's Value, Why No Job Is Beneath You, and More
CIO.com readers weigh in on Twitter's business value, the importance of ERP, taking a lower-level job and other hot topics in the tech world.
Fri, March 20, 2009
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1. Wake Up People! Forget Twitter and iPhone Apps, and Focus on SAP and ERP Apps
Consumer electronics and smartphone apps and Facebook are irrelevant. They are nothing more than a costly distraction, stealing your attention from the massive problems that you, your company and the business world now face.
By Thomas Wailgum
User Comments
"All too often, social media is seen as a distraction, the new solitaire. What you fail to see, is that social media is online conversation on a vast spectrum of topics."
"A well written article, but consider that SaaS and cloud computing could very well be the thing that reduces the IT workforce within a business."
"Thank you! I have been in the software industry for for over 20 years and mostly in marketing. This is the best article I have read in a long time."
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2. Should You Take a Lower-Level Job?
Many career experts warn job seekers against taking lower-level jobs. But in this economy, taking a lower-level job might actually be a smart career move. Here's why.
By Meridith Levinson
User Comments
"Not a single experience was wasted and not a single moment that I earned compensation for my effort (be it $5.00 or $500.00) did I consider myself to be taking a step backwards in the progress of my career or my life."
"Professionally it is is irresponsible for these 'experts' to tell people to pass on job offers unless they can back them financially. Which we all know they are not willing to do."
"If one had to take a stint [at McDonalds's] while looking for their next move, so what? I'll bet they would be a better leader in the future as a result.
CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE AND MORE COMMENTS >>>3. 16 Ways IT Can Do Less with Less
Tough times call for tough measures. Layoffs and cutbacks are rampant. Even if your IT budget is relatively stable, you will probably be asked to do more with less.
By Dan Tynan
User Comments
"Great piece - the title really says it all about the current state of IT affairs. We all need to think more tactical. "
"One thing I have to disagree with: the statement that switching to open source would save money. I would like to see a coolheaded apple-to-apple comparison between open source and several proprietary platforms. I still did not see even one."
