How often do you use words like Cloud, Internet of Things, and even WiFi? According to one security expert, you may be part of the problem. Frank Downs, a Defense Department-trained professional, says buzzwords obscure what computing terms actually mean. Downs recalls first hearing the term “Cloud” and not knowing its implications. He was working at the Department of Defense …
5 Greatest Myths at the Start of Tech Rollouts
The first third of a technology project is by far the most critical. Decisions and groundwork laid here will impact the rest of your project. In many cases, it can be impossible to reverse a project’s early direction once it’s established. Here are the five most prevalent myths that impact a project’s first third. Myth 1: You can reach consensus on …
5 Ways Not to Save Failing Tech Projects
It’s an unfortunate reality of technology, and of life: You are going to encounter failure. How often does this happen? More often than you think. Companies rarely advertise their technology bungles. Unfortunately, this means others can’t learn from them. As a technology consultant, I get called in at these times, when projects such as software development, platform rollouts, and systems …