Platform Indifference
In 25 years, I’ve used a lot of technology. In fact, more than I can remember without really sitting down to think about it. It’s curious, then, when the rare and obsolete question of “Mac or PC” comes up. In… Continue Reading
Technology
Migrating File Servers to Dropbox, Box, Google Drive or any other Cloud Storage Service
Some of my customers love their Dropbox/Box/Sharefile/Sharepoint/OneDrive as a file server replacement. Others, not so much and have gone back to their trusty file servers after a failed leap. Many would like to have it, if it weren’t for the other… Continue Reading
The Data Silos are Back
Ten years ago in AEC technology, we were talking about trying to find ways to get data out of ‘silos’ – that is, storage and dissemination systems that didn’t integrate with each other. Files and data were strewn about in… Continue Reading
But what does it cost?
You can look at a carton of eggs and do the math – $3 for a carton divided by 12 is a quarter per egg. Better yet, eggs are sold by the dozen. The math is already done for you.… Continue Reading
Caught in the Middle: Subscription Software
Software Subscriptions can feel like a vampire. They lurk on your OpEx ledger, claiming a value proposition for each month, hour or mile you use them. Gone are the opportunities to squeeze extra value beyond the design intent of the software.… Continue Reading