Three years ago, a close friend and I came up with an idea for an Internet start-up company based around the notion of using a map as an event calendar. The idea came about when we noticed that we would miss many events in our own neighbourhood because we didn’t know about what was happening [[...]
Archive for the ‘Information Technology’ Category
November 1st, 2011 - 10:58 am § in General, Information Technology
5-Lessons Learned from a Failed Start-up
October 13th, 2011 - 12:34 pm § in General, Information Technology
The “network is the computer” and what that really means
In 1996, I attended a presentation from Sun Microsystems about the future of computing technology. It was a memorable presentation to me as they explained the notion of the network, more specifically the Internet, becoming ubiquitous and as reliable as the dial-tone of a land-line phone. This wou[...]
October 4th, 2011 - 11:54 am § in General, Information Technology
Product Review: SaaS POS with Shopify Integration
Recently I was on the hunt for a point-of-sale solution (POS) for a small marine supply retailer. I was most interested in finding a SaaS solution that would integrate with Shopify.com, a hosted e-commerce solution. SaaS, or software-as-a-service, has been around for a number of years and continues [...]
July 18th, 2011 - 8:15 am § in General, Information Technology
Not getting good battery life on your smartphone? Change the battery
Smartphone technology is truly amazing however there is still one aspect of these devices that is frustrating – battery life. Batteries have certainly come a long way but rarely does a battery perform to the level that is advertised by the manufacture. This is usually because battery tests are[...]
March 24th, 2011 - 2:05 pm § in Information Technology
How to “un-follow” in Twitter and feel good about it
Twitter can be a powerful tool for keeping up with the rapid flow of information that hits us everyday. Using Twitter does, however, require some forethought. This article talks about some strategies to get Twitter working better for you.[...]
September 8th, 2010 - 10:45 am § in Information Technology
Who is a Municipal Website for?
After a nice summer break (that wasn’t actually long enough!) it’s time to get back to business . . . I spend a lot of time visiting local government websites not only professionally but because I like to keep up on what’s happening in the community where I live. Most local gover[...]
May 13th, 2010 - 12:04 pm § in Information Technology, Management
When minimizing risk hurts
Risk avoidance does not always lead to the best solution. By overemphasizing the potential risks associated with a proposed solution an organization may be missing out on opportunities to innovate and, often, provide a similar or better solution at less cost. [...]
April 27th, 2010 - 2:26 pm § in Information Technology
How to Assess Risk in IT Projects
Assessing risk is a key component of managing and IT project but also as part of the solution evaluation process. This post talks about the process of evaluating risk. [...]
April 12th, 2010 - 9:41 am § in Information Technology
Changing your password is a waste of time
Changing passwords frequently can be a waste of time and not necessary. This article highlights an article by Mark Pothier from the Boston Globe on the cost of tight password requirements.[...]
April 6th, 2010 - 7:46 am § in Information Technology, Management
What is an IT Strategic Plan Anyway?
Quite often, IT Strategic Plans are nothing more than a list of projects that are going to be undertaken in the coming years. A true strategic plan is set in context of business performance and links projects to specific objectives. Resulting outcomes are measurable and, in the IT context, not nec[...]
