jeffcerny, Author at TechRepublic

jeffcerny

Bio

Jeff Cerny has written interviews with top technology leaders for TechRepublic since 2008. He is also the author of Ten Breakable Habits to Creating a Remarkable Presentation.

Latest from jeffcerny

Cloud

Security and reliability: 10 questions with ownCloud CEO, Markus Rex

ownCloud cofounder and CEO Markus Rex shares his insights about today's cloud computing model, data ownership, and the choices companies are making to achieve secure, cost-effective storage.

SMBs

A look at a federal model of IT innovation for SMBs

When a contractor is working on one or more of these protected programs and attempts to transition to mid-size status, can technology innovation be a tool for greater competitiveness?

Cloud

Automating business processes with cloud services

How does the enterprise deal with TMI (big data)? One approach is to automate processes through dynamic case management. Jeff Cerny interviews two executives at Eccentex.

Mobility

Ten questions on BYOD in the enterprise, with Peter Price, CEO of Webalo

Jeff Cerny talks with Peter Price, the co-founder and CEO of Webalo about the effect of BYOD on the enterprise.

Microsoft

What does the enterprise expect from Windows 8?

An interview with Kevin Gemmel, whose job it is to move people from Windows 7 to Windows 8. He talks about platform integration, the closing windows for XP support, and the hurdles those migrating to Windows 8 will face.

CXO

Making the law accessible: 10 questions with LegalZoom’s Tracy Terrill

Tracy Terrill fills a complex and challenging role as CIO of LegalZoom, overseeing projects, systems, infrastructure, and new product development, as well as participating in defining and implementing company strategies.

Enterprise Software

Scaling that mountain of data: 10 questions on records management with Kon Leong

Kon Leong, CEO of ZL Technologies, shares his insights on the biggest changes and trends in the rapidly escalating area of records management.

CXO

Bending the failed expectations curve: 10 questions with NetIQ’s Jay Gardner

NetIQ president and GM, Jay Gardner, discusses the challenges of helping technology end users avoid diminishing benefits and gain incremental value from their IT investments.

Virtualization

Virtualizing your reality: 10 questions with Mark Egan of VMware

VMware CIO Mark Egan recently offered his perspective on a variety of timely issues, including the speed and agility gains of moving to a virtualized environment, the evolving challenges of data protection, and the relationship between virtualization and cloud computing.

CXO

10 questions on cloud computing: An interview with Accenture’s Jimmy Harris

As cloud solutions gain traction in the enterprise, new challenges are emerging. Accenture's managing director of cloud computing looks at how businesses should address these challenges and how cloud technologies are changing the role of IT.

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