How Available Is Your Private Information Online?

Just a few years ago, the concept of buying something online was more than a little terrifying. People held their credit cards close, stating they would never release such personal information into the land of …

4 Laws Of Technology and How They Impact Your Business

We live in a world in which laws define and describe the way things happen every day. They control how we operate as a country; and they control the way we function as a society. …

Changing Up Your Technology Toolbox

I travel quite a bit. When I meet someone new and they find out what I do, invariably they ask a question or two about technology trends. “What’s your favorite app? or “What program will …

Make Yourself

Remember when you were young and asked, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”  At that age, you saw no boundaries: you could be anything! But something happened on the journey of …

The four IT personalities: part 1, the technology administrator

This is the first of a four-part series describing the main IT personalities. The intent of this series is to assist organizations in defining and hiring the right IT staff for their needs. In categorizing …

The dual role of IT: Transforming businesses and processes

I meet with a lot of companies and still the two most-asked questions I hear are: “What is the value of IT?” and “How come my IT group can’t offer strategic value?” The nature of …

Sitting by the pool: A practice in mental retreat

Photo courtesy of Martin Abegglen, twicepix I wanted each of these posts to provide my readers with a unique insight or call to action. I hope that through my writings I can motivate some of …

Seeking freedom from intrusion

Ding. Ding. Another text. Another e-mail. Oops – there goes the phone. Even if ignored there’s still the nagging buzzing of a voicemail left behind. All of these intrusions impact our ability to stay focused on ...