As much as change is an integral part of our personal and professionals lives, many people would rather avoid it at all costs. Not surprisingly, our inherent aversion to change can be a major stumbling block to managing a successful business or department. Change is a necessary step to continually grow and prosper. In no industry is that more true than information technology.Continue reading

Regardless of what side of the fence you fall on, Wednesday January 18th was a monumental day. The sheer volume of information at our finger tips in this Age of Information was never questioned, nor the speed in which we can communicate globally. But the impact of the anti-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) online movement will be felt by internet users, writers, artists, and content providers for years to come.Continue reading

In the professional services industry, certifications play a critical role in differentiating one professional from another. Determining the most skilled and well-suited IT specialist for a project is vital; particularly in these difficult economic times.Continue reading

CNN Money and Payscale.com recently published survey results for the top 100 jobs in the country. The survey compared relative pay levels and job growth, and the #1 spot is taken by “Software Architect”. Software architects are creative, high-level software designers who oversee application development, rather than perform coding work themselves.  They manage and oversee how a software solution will work within the overall business context. Continue reading