Archive for February 22nd, 2007
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
Are the “Google Apps” a Viable Small Business Tool?
As I’ve discussed before, IV uses Google to host its email and it works like a charm. In addition, I have been using Google’s set of “Apps” for collaborative word processing, excel and calendar functions for the past eight months or so (perhaps closer to a year).
This morning, Google announced the official release of Google [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Google, IV General Posts, Microsoft, Outsourcing, Productivity, Software by Jake Carey-Rand
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
Microsoft “Vista Approved” Applications
Microsoft announced today its list of 800 “Vista Approved” third-party applications. Some items not listed on this list may still work, however good luck getting any support from Microsoft on their compatibility. You can view the full list and announcement here.
However, please note some of the more important omissions from this list. According to computerworld.com, [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in IV General Posts, Microsoft, Software, Technology Planning, Technology Upgrades, Vista by Jake Carey-Rand
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
“Judging by the list, toddlers with speech impediments are naming startups these days.”
I loved the above statement so much I had to share it with y’all. Seriously, I think the latest game is to think of the most bizarre way to misspell common words (or combine random ones for a random meaning) and somehow think this is a good way to express the meaning of your company. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in IV General Posts, Lists, Media, Startups, Web2.0 by Jake Carey-Rand
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
Asset Management: Risk vs. Bigger Risk
Jon Oltsik, Senior Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group and contributing writer for CNET’s News.com, wrote a great article this morning on the prevailing lack of proper asset management and tracking strategies in corporations. He even sites the Department of Homeland Security’s inability to properly document its technology infrastructure:
“If you think that I’m exaggerating, check [...]
