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Mobile Device Standardization Winner
Standardizing on mobile devices required a little research. My non-profit sticks with Verizon Wireless (site) because we prefer paying more to be dictated to – it’s like a bonus. Admittedly Verizon’s network is one of the best. However, this limited … Continue reading
First Thoughts on Standardizing on Mobility
My organization is opening a new branch office with two people. It’s a small endeavor in a donated space. I’m building the computers now in the New York office to ship over while I come up with a smartphone/PDA solution … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
I wish you all a great Thanksgiving weekend – even to those not in the United States. I’ll write more next week. Have things to say about grant applications processes and mobilized workers. Enjoy the weekend!
Meanderings
At the crack of 8:15-ish I am out the door and on the subway. I change trains instinctively while reading a paper and ignoring the many thousands of my fellow New Yorkers I pass daily. I manage to get to … Continue reading
Revisiting Computer Equipment Rentals
In a previous post I spoke naively about computer equipment rental (post) for events held offsite, often in hotels. It’s a great idea to look for the bargain, but after speaking today with the event planners I realized that the … Continue reading
Documentation Matters
IT management requires one laborious task at its heart for the sake of organization and consistency: documentation. Creating documentation is tedious but not altogether horrible. It is the maintenance of those documents to reflect current conditions that requires monk-like discipline. … Continue reading
What To Do? Where To Go?
A week in Montreal helped clear the mind of its webs. Sometimes a break from all levels of routine is very much needed. The trip allowed me to evaluate my situation and goals from a less stress-reactive position. Firstly, the … Continue reading
Spooky Spooky! IE7 is Coming! Spooky Spooky!
Tomorrow is Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) day (info). Microsoft is planning to roll it out through automatic updates. Ooohh, Microsoft! Why must you induce IBS (info)? I did rant some time ago about how I thought auto updates were such … Continue reading
Wow!
The well-wishes have been very uplifting. But I was not expecting the job listings, offers to pass around my resume, and contacts. I’m stunned and grateful and planning on making the best use of all your help. Thank you, everyone! … Continue reading
Wasting My Time
Boss being how he is, no one actually wants to talk to him if it can be helped. As a result I’ve worked independently for a while, with little or no information exchange between him and me. Boss has decided … Continue reading