Issue 4 Summer 008
Perspectives on technology
Summer 2008 issue: Content Outline
04
Open Source: Software as a commodity
John McCreesh explores the opportunity to create competitive
advantage through commodity computing, providing insights on
the benefits of Open Source Software as well as highlighting some
of the challenges.
08
Quantum Leap: Cryptography of the future
Embryonic quantum technologies offer the potential of colossal
computing power which will render some of today’s security
defences obsolete. Craig Hilton outlines the evolution of quantum
technology and the emerging trends in quantum cryptography.
12
Presence Management: Simply connecting people?
Presence enabled applications can now identify the right people
with the right knowledge and facilitate engagement with them
through their preferred channel in real time. Jane Marr explores the
benefits – and the very real challenges – of presence management
technologies.
16
Interview with Dr. Stephen Brobst, Chief Technology Officer,
Teradata – The right time for right decisions
(also available in DVD format)
Stephen Brobst discusses the trends in decisioning services with
Brigid Whoriskey and outlines the key issues facing financial
services. He shares his views on the importance of real time and
right time information – and paints his vision of the future.
22
Microfinance: A new model for emerging economies
Microfinance, underpinned by its enabling technologies, is
becoming a mass market financial model with transparency at
the centre of its success. Andy Agnew examines the role of data
gathering and presentation as a fundamental building block for
growth of financial services in emerging markets.
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