| 211 | How To Bridge The Digital Divide Preview: How To Bridge The Digital Divide GIVE THE GIFT OF COMPUTERIZATION START A COMPUTER CLUB AT YOUR BANK TODAY The digital divide is the space in our society between the computerized and the non-computerized. The digital divide is dangerous, yet can be made safe if we all just work together to build a bridge to cyber freedom. When the problem is a... (more) Published By: J. Nayer Hardin Submitted: 01 November,2002 |
| 212 | Choosing a Long Distance Plan Preview: Long Distance rates are on the rise! Have you ever said to yourself, "Some companies charge a monthly usage fee and I don't have to pay a monthly usage fee with my ten cents a minute plan. Why would I want to switch?" Let's break this down a bit for you: .10 cents a minute times 200 minutes per month = $20.00 a month .045 cents per minute ti... (more) Published By: Alyice Edrich Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 213 | Fast Forwarding your Business with Instant Messaging Preview: Instant Messaging is rapidly becoming accepted in the business community as a viable communications tool and process - it's faster than e-mail, free on the client side, even a novice user can easily grasp the interface in just a few minutes and it enables remote workers and business partners to "talk" and share files and information effortles... (more) Published By: Lee Traupel Submitted: 19 November,2002 |
| 214 | Microsoft And Peru Preview: Wired magazine recently reported (on July 27, 2002), "Afraid that Peru may adopt a bill decreeing the use of open-source software in all government systems, Microsoft apparently enlisted the American ambassador in Lima to help try to convince the Peruvians to kill the legislation." Many people have stated they feel it was wrong (even evil) fo... (more) Published By: Richard Lowe Submitted: 26 November,2002 |
| 215 | Bug Tracking Points to Consider Preview: A bug tracking system is central to a successful quality control process. The strategic importance of the purchase becomes clear when you consider the impact the data can have on your enterprise. Here are a few points to consider when selecting your bug tracking solution. 1. Not all bug tracking solutions are alike. Some bug tracking solutions ... (more) Published By: Seapine Software Submitted: 26 December,2002 |
| 216 | AMSOIL Synthetic motor oil, the best in synthetics Preview: AMSOIL was the first to make synthetic motor oils, and is the only company that recommends a 25,000 mile 1 year drain interval. Since I have been using AMSOIL motor oil in my cars, I have noticed a real difference in their performance. My 1994 Nissan Sentra LE with 81,000 miles on it had a smoother idol and acceration, with a more quiet ride al... (more) Published By: Sgt. Robert McGee /USMC Submitted: 13 February,2003 |
| 217 | Effective Software Development Process Preview: There is never a guarantee of project success when endeavoring to build a sophisticated application. However, there are established steps to follow that will ensure a clear, concise scope, support for the team involved, and a solid opportunity for successful deployment. Previous experience has shown many project and technical teams that the keys... (more) Published By: Blane Warrene Submitted: 13 February,2003 |
| 218 | Information Security Policy Preview: Businesses that do not have clearly written Information Technology security policies and practices in place run the risk of being named in legal actions in the very near future. Although no current court cases exist, many security experts are warning that if you lose or expose confidential business or customer data, unknowingly distribute viruses ... (more) Published By: Blane Warrene Submitted: 13 February,2003 |
| 219 | Cars: What makes them go? Preview: Sutton Park in that delightful industrial Mecca that is Birmingham always makes me think of seeds. Sutton's Seeds. I lack the fundamental basics when it comes to knowledge of cars, their engines, what makes them go. I put the key in the ignition, I turn it and if it doesn't work, I'll calmly get out and try the key in another car's ignition. On... (more) Published By: Holmes Charnley Submitted: 15 May,2003 |
| 220 | Thumb Drives - Great New Technology! Preview: Thumb Drives - Great New Technology! The ability to easily move data from PC to PC with minimal inconvenience is just another benefit computers have brought to the current business world. Over the past few years, the different options to save and move data have multiplied dramatically. Usually the floppy disk (with it's 1.2 MB limitation), ZIP d... (more) Published By: Mike Burstein Submitted: 31 May,2003 |
| 221 | Lasers and high-performance cutting Preview: When is a balloon not a balloon? When it’s a technical problem, a design challenge, and an inspiration for the development of new and more efficient cutting equipment. EdgeWISE Tools founder Pat Momany www.ewt-inc.com — didn’t start out at the high-tech edge of the fabric cutting industry. Problems that need solving get his inventive juices flo... (more) Published By: Carolyn Griffith Submitted: 11 July,2003 |
| 222 | What is a Customer Service Record or "CSR"? Preview: No telecommunications audit or cost-reduction study is complete without a thorough review of local service records - commonly referred to as the "Customer Service Record" or "CSR". While a simple review of telecom bills can reveal cost-saving savings opportunities, Customer Service Records contain very specific information and data. Most supplie... (more) Published By: Robert Potter Submitted: 11 July,2003 |
| 223 | Understanding Regulated and Non-regulated Charges to Your Phone Bills Preview: Unfortunately the subject of taxes as it applies to your telecom bills is broad enough to warrant a lengthy discussion. In Part 1 of this subject, we'll take a close look at the regulated and non-regulated charges to your bills. In Part II, I'll cover a few "rules of thumb" of just how taxes are applied to these charges, and a few tips on how t... (more) Published By: Karen Thatcher Submitted: 11 July,2003 |
| 224 | Understanding the Taxes Imposed on Your Telecom Bills Preview: This issue contains the second part of a two-part article on regulated and non-regulated charges and taxes placed on them. Unfortunately the subject of taxes as it applies to your telecom bills is broad enough to warrant a lengthy discussion. In Part I, we covered the regulated and non-regulated charges that will appear on your bills. This issue... (more) Published By: Karen Thatcher Submitted: 11 July,2003 |
| 225 | A Mass Customization Revolution Preview: The Industrial Revolution The great social and economic changes due to the introduction of machine and power tools and large-scale industrial production began in 1760. Through the first 70 years of this century, the US was the industrial giant of the world. In 1960 the words "Made in Japan" was thought to be a joke. By 1980, those same words had ... (more) Published By: Patrick Momany Submitted: 14 July,2003 |
| 226 | Software Integration for SMEs Preview: The Problem Software integration aims to solve a problem that started when large companies automated processes that had previously been manual; such as finance or human resources. This in itself was a very successful idea, and sent costs tumbling. However, finance developed an application to fit their needs; HR developed another (incompatible) ap... (more) Published By: Thom Leggett Submitted: 04 September,2003 |
| 227 | Migrate to ASP.NET Preview: If your business develops solutions in ASP, you could significantly cut your development time and improve the quality, security and performance of your applications by migrating to .NET. This article outlines some of the main benefits of this new technology. Migrating from ASP to ASP.Net ASP was released to work on NT Server 4.0 in 1996 as a s... (more) Published By: Adrian Lewis Submitted: 04 September,2003 |
| 228 | The future of mobile gaming Preview: Nokia recently released their long awaited N-Gage, putting it head to head with existing devices such as Nintendo's GameBoy Advance, a product that has sold over one hunderd million units and has a huge stock of available games. In contrast the N-Gage launches with a handful of games, none of which are original, most of which are based on formats... (more) Published By: Charles March Submitted: 05 November,2003 |
| 229 | 13-Point Business Development Plan for IT Professionals Preview: Here is a thirteen-step business development plan for IT professionals and consultants. It will help you become the expert in your field and attract all the clients you need: 1. Identify your niche. Without a niche, it is impossible to aim your business development efforts effectively. You waste time and money chasing too many prospects. On the o... (more) Published By: Andrew Neitlich Submitted: 13 November,2003 |
| 230 | Information Technology Professionals: How to Charge Higher Fees Preview: I feel sorry for IT professionals who compete on price. I hope you are not one of them, because this is what you will face: - A reputation as a cut-rate consultant or, if you own a firm, a reputation as a "body shop." Clients assume they get what they pay for, and will therefore assume that you must not be very good. - Projects that are of margi... (more) Published By: Andrew Neitlich Submitted: 13 November,2003 |