Archive for July 2007
Well, it had to happen, folks. Just when you thought it was safe to take the family out for a steak or a burger, here comes a blogger with an article that implies that encouraging the beef industry to grow its products is tantamount to eco-terrorism!
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As a science fiction buff and a Mr. Wizard wannabe, I have in recent years become fascinated with the amazing theories of quantum physics.
I was a panelist during a session at the recent IASA conference, and our moderator happened to ask the audience (many of whom were IT people) how many of them had SOA projects going in their companies. Incredibly, not one hand was raised.
A recent survey of P&C insurers by Fiserv indicates that when it comes to technology, carriers are most concerned about things like core systems, agency interface, billing and claims, and business process management. That’s all well and good, but what I find shocking is that “data security” is missing from the list.
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