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

2. 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.

3. 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.”

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

5. 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

6. 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
Videos streamed
-47, User Contributions

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

8. ZDNet.com Homepage

9. Technology Today Section

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