IS 5800 -Group Assignments Current Topics in IS Blank Mind Group Rick Dana Darrell Jason Kuo-Luen 01/27/2010

ZDNet Overview According to Wikipedia, ZDNet began under the name "ZiffNet" as a webzine published by CBS Interactive in 1991.  At that time, the main focus of the site was technology.  In 2007, the site expanded its coverage to include politics, the environment, and global warming.  Today, while the main page focuses on hot topics in technology, there are also links to hot topics in all industries through CBS News.

ZDNet Overview Google: “Where Technology Means Business: ZDNet delivers the best tech news, and resources for IT hardware, software, and networking services.” CBS Interactive: “Expert Analysis & Insight To Stay On Top. ZDNet is where business tech leaders go for trends, news, and reviews.” Yahoo: “Product reviews, computing news, download, how-tos, developer guides, columns, and more.”

The most important for business managers Basic IT Knowledge News Trend Summary Consumer Feedback Benchmark

Why it is important for business managers Trend Summary Knowledge + News Creative Input Global Trend Social Tool New Concept New Skills Company strategy Downsize Save Budget Expert opinions Target Price Voice of end customers SWOT Benchmark Consumer Feedback

Usage Statistics The domain zdnet.com attracted at least 17 million visitors annually by 2008 according to a Compete.com survey. Monthly Site Stats: -5.2 Million Unique users -25.3 Million Page views -9.5 Million Sessions Monthly Engagement: -1.7 Million Newsletters opened -1.7 Million Business tools downloads - 233.000 Videos streamed -47,000 User Contributions

What is the new technology being showcased on zdnet.com?

ZDNet.com Homepage

Technology Today Section

As you can see the “hot” technology is clearly the iPad. Video of iPad