Archive for January, 2009

CSI India IT 2020 Conference: Workshop On Collaboration Techniques

Friday, January 23, 2009 15:10 1 Comment

I committed to my friend M. D. Agrawal that I will do a workshop at the CSI India IT 2020 Conference in Mumbai on Collaboration Techniques and Tools.
When I signed up about six months back, I did not know much about this subject but was generally curious. I find that committing to prepare a tutorial [...]

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Tech Companies Adapting To The Changing Business Climate: Observances From My Recent US Visit

Thursday, January 22, 2009 16:14 2 Comments

I had a hectic two week trip to the US to meet our customers.  During this trip, I visited New York, San Jose, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin TX, Naples FL and Boston. Overall, the business climate is tough! People are waiting for the bold moves promised by President Obama.  Since it is not [...]

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The Satyam Fraud: Hard To Believe!

Monday, January 12, 2009 12:21 8 Comments

The Satyam saga is really shameful. It is hard to believe that a fraud of this magnitude was happening at Satyam Computers for so long.
I sincerely hope that we get to the roots of this and the guilty are punished.
- Anand

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2009: Spring Is Around The Corner

Friday, January 2, 2009 10:45 No Comments

I’d like to wish all my readers a very Happy 2009!! I hope this year brings peace, good health and cheer in all our lives.
As we step into the new year, I’d like to take inspiration from nature.  We know that after every cold winter, the spring is around the corner. Every dark cloud [...]

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