Did we hear someone mention that their
Vista PCs either won't boot or that the systems simply keep cycling
through the boot sequence without pause? Are the reports of computers
from “way back” in December 2007 not working correctly actually
true? What if the computer systems that your company relies on for
its very survival were—are?!—using this reportedly cutting
edge operating system to...well...operate? If you manage tech systems
acquisitions and the systems you paid good money for do not work
correctly, who do you suppose will take the immediate and
job-threatening heat: you or Microsoft?
"I can still hear the MS rep on the
phone a couple years ago when she told me, 'We do not take
unsolicited suggestions from the public.' And, yes, she
specifically told me it was OK to quote her. Does anyone consider
customer needs over corporate profits anymore?"
Gregg
Keiser's article in ComputerWorld contains the following
downright scary quote from Microsoft's Vista program manager, Nick
White in the MS Vista blog, "So far, we've been able to
determine that this problem only affects a small number of customers
in unique circumstances...” (From The Network!: “We sure
hope that your company isn't one of those unique companies.”)
White goes on to say: “Microsoft has
not yet produced a fix for users whose machines either won't boot or
reboot constantly.” (From The Network! “Because, if you
are a Vista user with “issues”, you've probably been living with
systems that simply refuse to boot for over three months. Of course,
that won't impact your company bottom line, will it?”)
If you are an information technology
asset manager (ITAM or TAM), this unfortunately common “type” of
new operating system defect report should serve as a serious
heads-up. There is another perspective of the article above HERE
by Trisha Leibert at TechRepublic. You should read it. When it
comes to technology asset management or enterprise asset management
(EAM), your abilities to clarify to executive management why your
company isn't playing with the latest and greatest tech toys could
easily spell doom or boom for both you and your company. Read on for more...
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Alright. Let's try something different.
My friends tell me that I'm always way too serious about the
technology games. So here's a tongue-in-cheek blog item about new
tech. Try and grin just a bit as you read. I'm trying to see the
humorous side of this one...
We love ya, Bill (well kinda), but many
of us are a tad nervous. OK: We're a LOT nervous. Let's see... A voice activated synchronizing (please don't say control)
system for automobiles...? As in built into vehicles traveling at 65+ miles per
hour...? That would be a closing speed—or potential impact speed—of
130 MPH, or so... Oh, goodie. Now we can converse with—maybe even argue
with—our car. At speed. For that matter, should we all still be a bit concerned
even if the other guy might only be clipping along at 20 miles per hour? That's still a potentially
big—and downright costly—dent in yonder fender.
Only four more short paragraphs--read on, if you will...
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Would you like to save money without
spending money? Want to get in on a little-known secret for personal
& professional success? Would you like to amaze your supervisor,
serve your business more effectively, and—while you are at
it—enhance your resume? Businesses of today want to see results.
If you constantly deliver measurable results you will become a more
valuable resource for your company. Here is a simple way to change
your entire outlook on success.
You need to learn to Quantify,
Baseline, Change, & Measure what you accomplish. If, for
instance, you want to improve your internal purchasing process, you
first have to establish and place a value on where that process
stands—right this minute. Stop right there! I know what you are
thinking. You probably hate the concept of statistical analysis as
much as I do.
“Unfortunately, the vast majority of
companies, especially small companies, tend to over-complicate nearly
every new idea they discover."
Quit trying to force perfection through
increase complication. Don't make the process improvement concept
confusing—it doesn't need to be. Try these very basic success ideas to change your range.
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This is the SECOND in a six-part series covering how you can recover from a disaster. When you have to begin building a new technology infrastructure, these tips can save you a bundle.
Let's face it, disasters happen.
Sometimes they're of natural origin—sometimes, they have a more
human-generated source. Those who study 20th century
history are well aware that, very frequently, businesses in countries
that have been pounded by war or other disastrous events tend to make
incredible come-backs. While we definitely don't want to minimize or
trivialize the tragedy of the disaster, the bottom line is this: When
it comes to disaster recovery, the modern aftermath can frequently be
sculpted into an entirely new potential for competitive advantage. If
you have accessed this material, the chances are excellent that
you've survived the most difficult part of the disaster—You made it
through in one piece. Now you have to decide how to rebuild your life
and—probably—your business.
Here is our value message to you: This
time around, invest a little more time in establishing your
technology infrastructure so that it is designed around your genuine
business needs—not merely around the most easily available “stuff.”
Check out this business technology consumer Knowledge Briefing How Can You Turn a Disaster into a Competitive Edge? It's the second in our series and
can easily help your business not only recover from a disaster but
thrive in the aftermath.
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