Computerworld: Scot Finnie

Scot Finnie: The continuing evolution of Computerworld

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Computerworld's editor in chief bids farewell to the print edition of the magazine and announces the imminent arrival of a new digital edition.

Scot Finnie: Career doors are opening wide everywhere for IT pros

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:30:00 GMT

At many organizations, there's no longer a linear career path to a senior IT position. The trick is to not shy away from new experiences. Embrace change. Immerse yourself and get up to speed. Look at change as an opportunity to grow.

How Apple is playing hardball with Microsoft

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Tucked in amongst Apple's several hardware debuts last month was word that the company will stop charging for OS X and iWork. Why is Apple willing to forgo this small revenue stream? How might it affect IT buyers? The move is interesting on several fronts.

Scot Finnie: Can Microsoft make a comeback after Ballmer?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Whoever becomes Microsoft's new CEO needs to create a culture that encourages employees to voice ideas.

Scot Finnie: Is Apple OK?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:00:00 GMT

It has stumbled under Tim Cook, and 2013 has been mighty thin in terms of product launches. Can it still do amazing things?

Scot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?

Scot Finnie: This year's Premier 100 honorees are entrepreneurial leaders

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT

They use many tactics and strategies, but some of the most important involve analytics, business process, shrewd investment and management.

Scot Finnie: 5 tips for developing successful mobile apps

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The world has endured the release of a whole lot of mediocre, or even useless, mobile apps. It's time to consider some best practices for app development.

Scot Finnie: Personal data syncing to the cloud is broken; let's fix it

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The vendors behind sync services seem to be more interested in positioning their wares against competitors than in delivering solid services that integrate with a variety of platforms.

Scot Finnie: Where will IT be in 5 years?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Most IT predictions are two-dimensional, featuring forecasts in which the big trend of the day takes over and completely changes IT.

Scot Finnie: What needs to change in the mobile market

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

It's a dysfunctional industry reliant on a triad of supporting companies with their own priorities. Insider (registration required)

Scot Finnie: The real CoIT

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The consumerization of IT is about much more than just BYOD.

Scot Finnie: Stuxnet was a wake-up call, but don't fall back asleep

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT

It's clear that U.S. businesses and infrastructure operators haven't even begun to prepare to defend against cyber-espionage and sabotage.

Scot Finnie: Playing the wrong hand with Windows 8

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is gambling its reputation with its upcoming operating system.

Scot Finnie: Are tablets inevitable as PC replacements?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Tablets are making huge inroads, but PCs aren't even close to being dead yet

I dumped my iPhone 4 for the Android Galaxy Nexus

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:46:00 GMT

I like a lot of things about my iPhone 4, but I don't like the way Apple seems to be closing its ecosystem again. So when the Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrived, I got rid of the iPhone and moved to Android.

Scot Finnie: Premier 100 are calculated risk-takers

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Scot Finnie says the members of this year's class of Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders understand their companies' business needs and are willing to take risks to put their companies ahead.

Scot Finnie: The lure of mobile is immediacy

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Smartphone usage is exploding. That creates challenges for enterprise IT shops that have to adapt to BYOD policies, but competition could bring welcome change to the mobile industry.

Scot Finnie: Getting a running start on 2012 in IT

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Scot Finnie offers his predictions of developments we're likely to see in IT in the coming year.

Steve Jobs' indelible mark on the computer industry

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:22:00 GMT

Steve Jobs' passing is a profound event for Apple, and for the entire tech industry, says Computerworld editor-in-chief Scot Finnie.

Scot Finnie: This is no time to skimp on security

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Security threats have changed in recent years, with one fundamental difference being that the motives for breaches have multiplied.

Scot Finnie: IT is not in Kansas anymore

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT

If you are drifting along with the current of technological change, are you spending any time drawing conclusions?

Scot Finnie: IT needs to be ready for the invasion of tablets

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Forrester estimates that half of the first 15 million iPads sold are commuting to the office every day. Your IT department should get ready to deal with an influx of tablets.

Scot Finnie: The Premier 100 Class of 2011 faces down economic adversity

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The motto of Computerworld's latest class of the Premier 100 IT Leaders might be 'Full speed ahead!'

Hands on: Should you get the Verizon iPhone 4?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:46:00 GMT

While the new Verizon iPhone 4 has better signal strength, especially in certain areas, it may not be faster than the AT&T version.

Scot Finnie: In 2011, the clouds will be rolling in

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:14:00 GMT

Yes, cloud computing has been hyped to the max, but there is genuine interest in it still, for a variety of reasons.

Scot Finnie: Looking back -- and forward to a better year

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:46:00 GMT

This will be better year than 2010 was, both for IT and tech products.

Scot Finnie: Getting IT set for mobile

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:00:00 GMT

New research by Computerworld suggests that IT shops are moving to address mobility issues.

Editor's note: Should you become an Insider?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:05:00 GMT

Computerworld, working with sister publications CIO, CSO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World, is rolling out its Insider content program.

5 significant trends for 2011

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Some of the things that could be transformational for IT in 2011.

The new IT

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The old way of running IT is not coming back -- ever. What is the profession going to look like?

The rise of consumer tech

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The consumerization of IT is a big deal, but how many enterprises are really aware of the trend and ready to deal with it?

Early predictions mean New Year's in September

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Editor in chief Scot Finnie asked Computerworld's editorial staffers to put on their pundit hats early, so their predictions and analysis won't get lost in the year-end holiday cheer.

Get ready for a cloudburst

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Cloud computing is emerging as a real possibility, and not just hype, says Scot Finnie, and some vendors are forcefully addressing the issues that concern IT executives.

Opinion: Time to get smart about smartphones

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Scot Finnie says mobile is no longer the future; its time is now.

Opinion: Premier 100 are the best of IT's best

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In a year of tight budgets, this year's Premier 100 IT Leaders were forced to be creative to fund important projects, says Scot Finnie.

Opinion: 5 reasons Twitter makes sense for business -- and IT

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Scot Finnie makes the business case for Twitter.

Opinion: Questioning the netbook phenomenon

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, Apple COO Tim Cook dissed netbooks and their 'cramped keyboards, terrible software, junky hardware [and] very small screens.' But can any computer maker, including Apple, ignore the trend completely?

5 ways Steve Jobs' absence isn't all bad for Apple

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Jobs' absence from Apple might not be such a bad thing, writes Scot Finnie.

Opinion: The new MacBook is Apple's stealth business notebook

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Scot Finnie thinks Macs are going to start showing up in more and more enterprises, even if that's not the intention of either Apple or the user companies.

Opinion: Apple's new MacBook is a stealth business notebook

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time ever, a Mac notebook is at least the equal of top Windows enterprise notebooks on price and performance.

Editor's Note: Google Chrome and the next wave

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Google Chrome is the first shot fired in a war over platform dominance, and it's a clear marker of things to come.

Opinion: Microsoft faces a turning point

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Would buying Yahoo bring Microsoft into near parity with Google, or is the software giant trying to bite off more than it can chew -- a couple of years too late?

Firefox 3 for Mac: Is it time to switch from Safari?

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Performance improvements and a pleasant user interface in Mozilla's Firefox 3 mean that Apple's Safari 3.1 is no longer the de facto standard. But is Firefox the clear choice?

Review: Apple's newest iMac packs a wallop

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Computerworld's Scot Finnie gave the new Penryn-based 24-inch iMac the "family test" and had to fight the kids to get any time with the machine.

Opinion: From cell phone 'Luddite' to iPhone lover

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Last summer, Computerworld's Scot Finnie told iPhone newbies to get over their iPhone lust. Then he bought one for himself.

The verdict: Leopard spanks Vista, continues OS X's reign of excellence

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Apple's return volley to Microsoft's Windows Vista is a more ambitious release than Tiger. Is it enough to win over Mac and Windows users alike?

Apple takes a pass on the enterprise prize

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in decades, Apple has a chance to compete in the corporate computing marketplace. But does the company have the chops to take on Microsoft?

Ding! Mac vs. PC cost analysis, Round II

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

In June, our editor performed a side-by-side cost analysis of Mac and PC hardware. This month, he takes on Mac and PC software and costs out the ever-elusive price of reliability.

Review roundup: Slim is in for Windows desktop firewalls

scot_finnie@computerworld.com (Scot Finnie) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

You don't have to buy big, bloated software from a well-known security company to get solid protection from a firewall. In fact, many of the biggest names offer less protection than simpler, lesser-known security products.