By David Howard on 1/8/2010 10:54 AM

Microsoft's UK website still touts Vista as the future of Windows - YIKES!

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By David Howard on 1/3/2010 10:15 PM

A recent article in the Washington Posts echos thoughts I have been having.  Are we too connected, but yet very disconnected?

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By David Howard on 12/29/2009 5:30 PM

SOX requires publicly held firms to put controls in place to certify financial reporting.  These are directly related to software assets and software development projects.  Read on for an overview of what is involved.

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By David Howard on 12/26/2009 11:15 AM

Gizmodo just published their list of the 50 worst products of the decade.  Check it out and see how many you remember, or even worse, actually had!

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By David Howard on 12/17/2009 6:23 PM

I read a book earlier this year named “Keep the Joint Running” from Bob Lewis, a favorite author of mine, and highly recommend it. In it he has one chapter in particular that every IT and business leader should join up to read and compare notes: chapter 11, “There are no IT Projects”. Being a representative of technology functions to business leaders, I get the opportunity to engage with them about how the business operates and how it can be improved. Many business leaders assume that because we represent technology, the only reason to engage our services would be in cases where the technology may come into play.    Conversely, they assume that a project led by IT and focused on something connected to that area, such as a new software application, phone system, or security policy is outside of their involvement and as long as it does not cost too much or cause any real problems, they would rather not be involved. 

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By Brandon Conrad on 12/17/2009 6:01 PM

Its finally here! Keystone's Holiday Tech Gift Guide!!

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By Brandon Conrad on 12/17/2009 5:37 PM

As the holidays creep closer and closer many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with all the options in the PC market. One of the newest toys to carve out a niche in that market is the Netbook. The temptation of a $300 computer leaves a lot of people asking “what is a Netbook?” and “what can I expect if I buy a one?”

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By David Howard on 12/11/2009 10:10 AM

Microsoft allows you to easily export Outllok contact records, but determining which ones are new and getting just those requires some hoop jumping.  Here are some steps to make it easier.

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By David Howard on 11/26/2009 7:58 AM

Microsoft is offering various sets of development tools for free, and they are the real deal, not just the always free Express Editions.

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By David Howard on 11/26/2009 7:14 AM

Sometimes organizations let domain names lapse, and experience potentially negative or even disastrous effects. 

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