Month: February 2003

What Is a Digital Asset?

A digital asset is a computer file containing “unstructured” data—such as an image, a video or audio clip—or “structured” data—such as a document or spreadsheet—that

All Over the DAM Place

One of the biggest digital-asset management programs is under way at the world’s largest automaker. General Motors’ Media Archives Group is digitizing a century’s worth

The Skinny on the Total Cost of Monitors

Most operations and technology executives are aware of the advantages LCD (liquid crystal display) flat panels have over standard CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitors. They’re cheaper

Software Suppliers At a Loss

Consecutive quarterly losses for several major software companies now stretch back two, three, and—in some rare cases—six or seven years. The result: Large, medium and

Merger Minuet

As reports of earnings (or lack thereof) pour out of technology suppliers (see “Software Suppliers At a Loss“), merger talk inevitably splashes around. Only a

By the Numbers: February 2003

Web Sites: 1, Catalogs: 0 A shorter shopping period and perks like free shipping helped boost online sales last December, says AMR Research. The big