26 April 2013
The success of USB technology has faced many challenges during its climb in the last 15 years, however the key to its market acceptance lies with its original goal to solve a basic problem while delivering tangible benefits to both buyers and sellers in the markets it has served. Today, with over 10 billion USB devices in circulation, Ajay Bhatt understood from day one that his invention would only succeed if he can convert the market drivers of the very complex technology sector that his concept will reduce suppliers’ costs while solving the basic end user problem of complex connectivity
18 April 2013
As we increasingly become more dependent on the internet to access information and conduct our daily activities, security needs to become an central element to our collaboration strategy. Recently, cyber attacks have become more far reaching especially with recent DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks that flood sites with insane levels of traffic grinding their service to a halt. With this new level of attack, I’ve recently read an article that discusses the potential of these cyber attacks to actually cripple the internet as a whole. The conclusion was that it would be practically impossible due to the security measures
4 March 2013
In the latest in tech news, Groupon CEO and co-founder Andrew Mason was recently laid off adding to the already Management issues that has been plaguing the internet giant since its IPO in 2011. As a product idea, Groupon’s volume discount business model launched in 2008 caught on like wild fire. Groupon delivers huge coupon discounts to restaurants and retailers to its audience with the strategy of pooling like-minded consumers by leveraging the Web and social media. Consumers get a great deal and in return businesses benefit from the volume in sales. By 2010 the internet business exploded into a
22 February 2013
The “Hollywood” sign is one of those iconic structures that conjures up images of celebrity, fame and the American dream. As a symbol of the entertainment industry, the Hollywood sign is recognizable around the world. What most people do not realize, is that the sign’s original intent was quite mundane. In fact, it was the extraordinary birth and changes of the entertainment industry in the surrounding area that raised the sign to its iconic status as we know it today.
25 January 2013
Finally after a 113 day lockout by management the NHL is back in business and players are ready to battle “the good battle” entertaining hockey fans around the world. In the end, the massive labour dispute left both sides compromising and a shortened season in which fans hope to get double the pleasure in practically half the time.
You do not need to be a multi-billion dollar organization like the National Hockey League to experience deadlock decisions. In fact, it is not unlikely to see buyers of project management and PPM software facing similar circumstances. With hundreds of options at your
18 January 2013
Through the recession and the increasing globalization of the economy, projects have become more difficult. Many companies are dealing with a highly complex business environment that is characterized by unusually intense and fast cycles impacted by unforeseeable risks. Project managers are facing problems, which they apparently cannot solve and are overstrained by the complexity of issues inherent to their projects. Best practices and strategies are often not helpful and force project managers to come up with alternatives to move things along to avoid a project from coming to a standstill. For project managers, the stalling of a project is probably
18 December 2012
To continue on the tradition of last year’s top ten list focused on projects, I came up with a topic more focused on you – the project manager. So the category is the top ten signs you are not ready to be a project manager. Here we go…
12 December 2012
As we continue full force into the shopping holiday season, online shopping has become a dominant force to be reckoned with. Recently, I read an article that offered 7 tips to safe online shopping. The bottom line – online shopping has moved beyond the PC and now is being conducted over multiple mobile devices. Consequently, these different platforms raise multiple safety concerns around eCommerce and the sharing of sensitive information. With that being said, these new methods of shopping provide the benefit of convenience and increase of revenue for retailers, at the same time raising the possible danger of opening
30 November 2012
Recently, there was story in which an NYU student mistakenly hit “Reply All” in an email sent to his mother in which 40,000 students received his message. With a single click, the entire student community was instantaneously connected showcasing the power of today’s technology and its growing connection to our daily personal and professional lives. In this same vein, the business world has recognized this reality and has consequently embraced the best technology as a matter of survival. With that being said, cloud computing has dominated the discussions of businesses, solution providers and industry insiders. For many software vendors aimed
19 November 2012
Although the Porsche 911 will celebrate its 50th anniversary in a few months, it definitely doesn’t look its age! It is an absolute classic among sports cars and its timeless design never goes out of style. In the world of Project Management, the Porsche 911 is certainly a flagship project. According to German magazine “MotorKlassik” only 10 prototypes were built prior to its release in September 1963. This fact alone, is almost unbelievable, compared to today’s mass-production manufacturers who can burn through 100s of prototypes before a product launch.
