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What if there was HGTV for the IT Industry?
by Paul Hogg | June 15th, 2017Okay, so let’s all come forward and admit it: every once in a while, checking out the latest trends on HGTV can be a guilty pleasure. Whether it’s a new deck, new kitchen, or complete home renovation, the trials and tribulations of everyday life paired with new trends can be somewhat captivating. Now, picture that […]
In the age of the customer, the CIO is between a rock and a hard place
by Paul Hogg | May 18th, 2017Today, customers drive business and battle lines have been drawn. Organizations are now obsessed with their customers and are competing as never before to win, serve, and retain them. According to Forrester, by 2020 every business will be either a digital predator or a digital prey; in other words, as prey a company will be […]
What does “Private” really mean?
by Paul Hogg | May 3rd, 2017Internet privacy in the new age of deregulation When it comes to internet privacy, there are only two schools of thought: the naive approach, thinking that your data is private and secure, and the approach the rest of us take, thinking that it’s a post-apocalyptic wasteland of fear and insecurity. So, with that, how does […]
From “At Your Service” to “As a Service” could result in a lack of service
by Paul Hogg | April 18th, 2017Why XaaS could be detrimental to your business Oh look, another IT acronym: what a shock. I swear, even with an entire career in the world of IT it never ceases to amaze me how many ridiculous acronyms seem to crop up daily. In this particular case, XaaS, meaning “anything as a service.” But what […]
The Internet of “Things Are Alright”
by Paul Hogg | April 11th, 2017How IoT is set to connect the future of business and the world A decade ago, it used to be an interesting observation to see how many people were connected 24/7 through a mobile device—after all, the smart phone 10 years ago was simply in its infancy. In fact, 10 years ago the ability to […]
No, DWDM is not an Indie 1990s rock band—but you need to listen anyway
by Paul Hogg | April 6th, 2017All joking aside, our industry is not immune to a ridiculous number of acronyms, and even more so technology with its acronyms that can perplex the best of us. So, when I see our industry promote technology such as DWDM, exclaiming how fantastic it can be for business, my first reaction is always, “Okay, but […]
This isn’t a Star Wars Pun
by Paul Hogg | March 16th, 2017The dark side of IT product ownership and how YODA is here to save us all When it comes to owning IT hardware, many can never fathom the idea that their own property may have legal restrictions on how it can be sold, leased, or even given away—after all, what part of “what’s mine is […]