March, 2006

I received the follow post from Adam Cole and thought that it might be interesting from an IT Manager point of view. In reading through the document that Adam provided, I found that there were several shortcuts that didn't know about and certainly made it quicker to navigate around some of these programs without having to resort to the mouse. This might be something you want to share with your teams...

See part 1 on this valuable series posted here March 8th and part 2 on March 10. Here's the final piece from Paul Bassett... __________________ Curing Software Engineering’s Chronic Concerns: Part 3/3 My previous blog delved into the nature of frames, and how frame technology enables us to move from traditional craft techniques to a more mature, asset-management style of building systems...

There is a series of podcasts that are running in the Globe and Mail from now until March 13th. These podcasts address some great topics dealing with Productivity in the Canadian market. Last week's podcast addressed IT Security and Productivity , this week's discussion is around Collaboration . Listen each week for IDC's Perspectives on Productivity and look for the printed supplement in the...

See part 1 on this valuable series posted here March 8th. Here’s the next post from Paul Bassett… ____________________ Curing Software Engineering’s Chronic Concerns: Part 2/3 My previous blog introduced you to frame technology, explained how it dramatically amplifies conventional manufacturing techniques, and made some rather strong claims about FT’s potential to...

I have blogged about Laura's work before. This is the third interview in the series Blogged Down with Computing Canada (CC). Laura is very candid and "open" in expressing her views which I found refreshing. Laura provides many useful and "practical" security insights/practices for IT managers/pros. I encourage you read this interview and click on the links she provides. I have included an index at...

How can we make your work as IT Managers and IT Pros easier? One answer: by collaboration and sharing the expertise of top-ranking professionals. I was talking with the noted computer science authority, Paul Bassett recently about dramatically increasing productivity, and he agreed to provide this three part blog series on “ Curing Software Engineering’s Chronic Concerns. ” However...

I was talking [virtually] with Pat over the weekend and she shared this blog post… _____________ Interesting article from the New York Times online – Technology section (you may have to register free in order to read it): " Hey Neighbor, Stop Piggybacking on My Wireless " By Michel Marriott -- Published: March 5, 2006 The article talks about the proliferation of home wireless networks...

Last year, CIM co-host John Oxley initiated an innovative program by providing this open forum for Canadian IT Managers. Then he invited everyone to participate and share. The common theme is community and collaboration with IT Managers and IT Pros and to support your efforts. It is this kind of thinking, from the ground-up, that places Microsoft now in the top-ranks in reputation. Recently reported...

There's a new editorial feature, Blogged Down (BD), in Computing Canada (CC) where editor Patricia MacInnis features an upcoming interview that appears here in the Canadian IT Managers forum (CIM) . Computing Canada is the oldest, and largest bi-weekly business/technology print publication with a large audience including more than 40,000 IT decision makers in medium to large enterprises. The next...

I’ve just noticed a post over on the Regulatory Compliance blog entitled “ Regulatory Compliance and the IT Manager ”. There are a couple of suggestions that might be of interest to an IT Manager. Additionally, the team that runs that blog (Microsoft Solutions for Security and Compliance) are soliciting feedback on what are your “ Biggest Compliance Headaches ”. ...

Learn how to build server systems pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 to small business customers. Microsoft-based tools for System Builders help automate many of the repetitive tasks associated to building servers, laptops, and desktops. Find out more about the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC), a newly created program designed for technology partners who...

I was talking with Laura Chappell about useful security tips since she "lives and breathes" security. As a bit of background, last year, she received the international Award for Professionalism founded by the NPA and given out at the Interop Conference in Vegas. Some of you may have caught her packed sessions at Microsoft TechEd conferences or HP Enterprise Symposiums. I know from my talks with some...

The team over on the Exchange Blog ( You Had Me at EHLO… ) have just posted a podcast interview of Terry Myerson talking about Microsoft's decision to only offer Exchange 12 on 64 bit. Direct links to the podcasts ( mp3 ) ( wma ). Previously published blog post regarding Exchange 12 and 64 bit: http://blogs.technet.com/exchange/archive/2005/12/29/416613.aspx . I hope this helps you as you...

I found it entertaining and still informative from an "overview" perspective. Something you would want as an IT manager - enough technical depth to give you a picture of the issues without getting bloated with the details. So how about adding the 1/2 hour show, " The Code Room " to your viewing schedule. The internet TV program exposes you to the latest tools and technologies for tackling real-world...