Before teaming with EMC, Dell tried to develop an advanced storage technology with StorageApps (a firm it helped finance) but quickly realized it was in way over its head, says John Webster, senior analyst with Data Mobility Group.

FORBES: Pulled in a New Direction

Ramon Llamas, a senior research analyst at International Data Corp.

WSJ: What's in Your Mobile Wallet? Not Much

Christina Warren, a senior technology analyst at Mashable talked about data-driven journalism, which is currently getting more and more fashionable.

FORBES: Big Data Is Hollywood's New Rising Star

The ability to have a pseudonym for Internet communications is a significant issue, said Abner Germanow, senior analyst for Internet Security for International Data Corp.

CNN: Zero-Knowledge launches anonymous access

Dissemination of information and the costs of year-2000 upgrades are hurdles for small businesses, said analyst John Gantz, senior vice president and chief research officer at International Data Corp.

CNN: Small businesses not forgotten in Y2K