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Corporations want employees to "think big." Some want them to "think many," as well. Servers, that is.

2008 will be remembered for the classic battles between Obama and Clinton and McCain and Obama, but political wonks will also note the historical nature of this presidential campaign because of the profound impact that the Internet and social media have had on the dynamics of the race.

To many participants at the recent Digital Smart Services Leadership Summit hosted by Qualcomm in San Diego, the phrase "smart services" is digital by definition.

Anyone who's ever watched a jazz ensemble jam knows it's a fluid process. Players have to listen to each other, yield the stage sometimes, take the spotlight every now and then and always stay in sync with the group.

Self-service technologies, which automate routine interactions between companies and customers, are a source of convenience and efficiency to both parties -- until something goes wrong and the customer cannot make the system work.

Collaboration is not a new concept, and companies have no trouble imagining the gains to be had from collaborating within the firm, with suppliers and with customers: creativity, productivity, profits. The technology tools already exist to make it happen. But how do you get started?

The next big upgrade to your corporate systems department may be something you will use but never see -- "cloud computing," the next step in the evolution of software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology.

Collaborative technology can advance business through innovation if it can be managed, translated and used creatively. At the "Achieving Innovation through Collaboration" symposium, hosted by the Center for Advancing Business through Information Technology at the W. P.

Collaborative technology is continuing to evolve -- fostering innovation, connecting experts and creating relationships, between companies and their customers.

In late 2006, hackers stole information concerning 45.7 million debit and credit cards from the parent company of discount retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.