Saturday, January 23, 2010

Global IT spend to touch $3.4 trillion in 2010: - Gartner

BANGALORE: Worldwide IT spending would reach $3.4 trillion in 2010, a 4.6 per cent increase from 2009, IT research and advisory firm Gartner has
forecast.

A slow but steady improvement in the macroeconomic environment in 2010 should support a return to modest growth in overall IT spending, it said.

Although modest, this projected growth represents a significant improvement from 2009, when worldwide IT spending declined 4.6 per cent. All major segments (computing hardware, software, IT services, telecom, and telecom services) are expected to grow in 2010. continued

Sunday, September 20, 2009

No Social Media Fairy Dust

It never ceases to amaze me when friends, friends of friends and relatives ask for help with Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin social media, among others, and then react with amazement when they find out the details. When I spell out the specifics, they are shocked at the regular level of commitment that's needed on their part to make it happen. The typical comment is, "That's a lot of work. Where will I find the time?"

Because I'm a nice "guy" what I don't say is, perhaps you could watch one less TV program. Thus far, I've given these 30 to 45 minutes consultations at no charge in an attempt to help. I won't tell you what my hourly rate is, but it's far from inexpensive.

I could be spending this time on my own corporate social media programs. By the way, none of these people are any further along with social media because they won't make the commitment. And, I'm doing this because?

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

GS Lifestyles Riding High With A 136 Year Old Denim Love Affair










Approximately 450.000 million jeans are purchased every year in the United States which makes jeans the most widely produced piece of apparel in the U.S. It started during the gold rush era, when patent 139,121 was issued in 1873, and it's still producing "gold" in terms of corporate profits and popularity.

None of this is news to GS Lifestyles, a unique Western Outpost located on the web. In fact, the demand is so great, the company has just opened their new boutique in San Diego, CA.

GS carries a variety of brands including Lawman jeans fashioned from Lawman's World Class authentic denim with original designs and contemporary fashion blended with western tradition, sophisticated finishes, and unsurpassed quality.

Lawman also produces the popular Miracle Jeans line. Using the finest denim fabrics with the perfect blend of stretch, Lawman Miracle Jeans are a revolutionary design that accentuates the best features of your body. Lawman Jeans … for the ride of your life.

GS Lifestyles also features the California-inspired Petrol jeans and denim, Roper western footwear and clothing, Stetson apparel and boots, Minkerdoodles jewelry, a southwestern jewelry line with a modern flair, and Abba hair care products for great control and style…without the chemicals you don’t want.

GS Lifestyles has you covered from head to toe!

Visit on the web at: http://www.gslifestyles.com, or visit the new GS Lifestyles boutique at 12265 World Trade Drive, Suite #E, San Diego, CA 92128.