Recent articles by Matthew JC Powell

Tim Cook proves he’s up to Steve’s job

Tim Cook proves he’s up to Steve’s job

Evidence the Apple CEO has the mettle.
Matthew JC Powell Apr 10 2014, 10:40AM Hardware
Satya, why did you let Gates look over your shoulder?

Satya, why did you let Gates look over your shoulder?

Microsoft's new CEO had the chance to get out from behind Bill Gates’ shadow.
Matthew JC Powell Mar 17 2014, 10:00AM Software
Waiting for Apple's wearable play? Don’t 'watch' this space

Waiting for Apple's wearable play? Don’t 'watch' this space

The buzz around the iWatch says more about Apple’s mindshare among rivaks.
Matthew JC Powell Feb 10 2014, 9:46AM Collaboration
TV can either catch up or lose out

TV can either catch up or lose out

If broadcasters don't seek out their own iTunes moment, the alternative is bleak.
Matthew JC Powell Jan 12 2014, 8:41PM Strategy
The squeeze is on for BlackBerry

The squeeze is on for BlackBerry

The embattled phone maker needs to realise there is no "interim".
Matthew JC Powell Nov 27 2013, 9:00AM Mobility
If Android is ‘open’, it is in a very closed sort of way

If Android is ‘open’, it is in a very closed sort of way

Let’s look at the facts
Matthew JC Powell Nov 8 2013, 9:00AM Mobility
CEO wanted, experience not required

CEO wanted, experience not required

Is the opening at Microsoft the job of a lifetime or a poisoned chalice?
Matthew JC Powell Oct 8 2013, 9:00AM Software
Memo to Microsoft: stop reading the comments

Memo to Microsoft: stop reading the comments

Give a wide berth to the path to madness.
Matthew JC Powell Sep 5 2013, 9:04AM Hardware
Powell: Why Apple should buy BlackBerry

Powell: Why Apple should buy BlackBerry

Apple needs to buy BlackBerry. Fast.
Matthew JC Powell Aug 8 2013, 1:41PM Collaboration
Powell: My life as a pirate

Powell: My life as a pirate

Coming to terms with TV piracy.
Matthew JC Powell Jul 9 2013, 10:36AM Security
Powell: Apple's retail miracle

Powell: Apple's retail miracle

Learning from the Apple Store.
Matthew JC Powell Jun 7 2013, 10:33AM Strategy
Microsoft's Messenger is a mess of confusion

Microsoft's Messenger is a mess of confusion

Who still remembers their ID?
Matthew JC Powell Feb 7 2013, 11:03AM Software
Successful execs will continue to be sacked in 2013

Successful execs will continue to be sacked in 2013

Doing well at your job? Pack your bags.
Matthew JC Powell Jan 22 2013, 2:41PM Security
Splitting shares: the top of the PC game

Splitting shares: the top of the PC game

Does it matter if the numbers are so close?
Matthew JC Powell Oct 29 2012, 12:08PM Hardware
Don't be stupid online

Don't be stupid online

Treat security the same as the real world.
Matthew JC Powell Oct 3 2012, 2:37PM Strategy
Mobile devices won't kill you

Mobile devices won't kill you

But using them in hospitals will inspire the death stare.
Matthew JC Powell Aug 29 2012, 9:38AM Strategy
A matter of degree

A matter of degree

At some point, successful people who lied about having university degrees should think about removing them from their CVs.
Matthew JC Powell Jun 14 2012, 11:14AM Strategy
Steve Jobs: the crazy one

Steve Jobs: the crazy one

Matthew JC Powell reflects on the passing of one of the most intriguing figures in the technology industry.
Matthew JC Powell Oct 6 2011, 3:03PM Hardware
Vapourware clouds the issue of thin clients

Vapourware clouds the issue of thin clients

As the industry makes another stab at network computing without the PC, Matthew JC Powell ponders whether it’s more of a cycle than a revolution
Matthew JC Powell Jul 14 2011, 6:54AM Software
Online privacy? It’s a using game

Online privacy? It’s a using game

When one online giant accuses another of abusing users’ privacy it’s a bit rich. But then, some people don’t care . . .
Matthew JC Powell Jun 24 2011, 5:58AM Strategy

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