@SmallBizCIO:
A blog aimed at the SMB, written by a long time IT enthusiast turned IT professional.
"Jack of all trades, master of none,
Certainly better than a master of one"
These are my personal opinions.
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Sizing up Connected Real Estate
Sizing up Connected Real Estate – Does size really matter?
Today, I’d like to explore how to size the connectivity aspect when exploring the decision to offer (or just use) Connected Real Estate for a Real Estate Project.
Defining the needs of the target market
When considering Connected Real Estate, it is important to understand what the target market is and what their requirements for technology are, now and in the future. Are they expected to be international companies that can be expected to rely a lot on international communications? These companies are likely to be interested in VoIP (Digital Telephony) and video conferencing. Are they
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Checkvist story: List reset and multiline task import (with mobile) →
It really takes time to make a noticable change.
Despite all excitement of working on the next big thing (more on this in a separate blog post), the ongoing maintenance and bugfixes should also take place.
Type ‘reset’ to reopen all tasks in the list
Some people have the same set of tasks to…
Source: checkvist
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The person who knows ‘how’ will always have a job. The person who knows ‘why’ will always be his boss.
– Diane RavitchSource: inc.com
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"Too Old For Technology?" - Network Connectivity in vintage real estate →
This is a guest post I did for the Construction Connection newsletter and Blog.
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Cas Mollien in front of 600 Brickell, by Jeffery Newbury.
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– Robert A. HeinleinA human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, design a building, conn a ship, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve an equation, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects.
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Generalist or Specialist: What does your SMB need most?
One of the things that I have always seen as a strong point, is being a Jack of all Trades. It has always surprised me how society in the US is determined to pigeonhole who you are and what you do - If I talk about my experience or drop my resume at an employers desk, there is often confusion about where I fit in.
In other parts of the world it is normal that an IT guy has knowledge of everything including the kitchen sink, as long as it has an IP address. But in the US, specialism is the norm.
Source: fourhourworkweek.com
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Thinking Cities - ICT is changing the game →
This is a brilliant piece by Ericsson on what smart cities do for everyday people. It explores some of the possibilities and in its simplicity, create a window where the regular person can catch a glimpse of life in tomorrows city..
It is 17 minutes long and worth watching.
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Hands-On Pics of the Cisco Cius “phone”
I was in the fortunate situation earlier this week, to play around with the Cisco Cuis. Unfortunately, the device was not fully connected yet but it is a very interesting development.
The Cisco Cius is an “IP-based communications end-point”. Blah. What this essentially means is that Cisco sees the device as a phone first, and everything else later.
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The hidden costs of PCs and how to reduce them.
Have you ever considered the cost of computers being left on? It is a subject that rarely gets touched but the figures are just staggering. In a world that is becoming more and more aware of green efforts, the calculations are often made on a large scale - referring to environmental impact.
But let’s bring it a bit closer to home and apply this to the cost of running your business.
Source: vimeo.com
