Eric M 02/21/2012

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.

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Eric M 02/01/2012

Waterfall-style project management requires disciplined, deliberate planning and control methods. Managing an IT project in an orderly sequence, understanding the demands on people and resources in advance, and utilizing measurable, attainable requirements each step of the way is what traditional project managers have done for years.

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Eric M 01/23/2012

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.

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Eric M 01/16/2012

Whether acknowledged or not, social media is significantly impacting business in a multitude of ways. What was once strictly a playground for friends and family to share personal information has morphed into a legitimate business tool. Savvy professional services companies are utilizing social media to strengthen customer relationships, find quality people, generate incremental revenue, and reinforce their brand.

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Manju N 12/28/2011

Though cloud computing has been a viable business option for several years now, many IT professionals remain uncertain of how to define it, and how to quantify the cost savings, enhanced capacities and capabilities that cloud computing offers. Answering the question of what it means, specific to an individual and his/her company is not easily arrived at. 

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