June, 2007

I love that two of Stephen's latest interviews of industry leaders have been interviews with women. Both Teresa Hennig and Barb Bowman have established themselves as experts in their areas and are great role models for young women contemplating a career in technology. And heaven knows there certainly isn't any great surplus of female role models or mentors in this field! When I went through for...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

I'm quite excited about EnergizeIT 2007 since CIPS, Canada's Association of IT Professionals, was there in force. A multitude came by our booth to talk about connecting with a trusted community, being supported, and enhancing their careers through the Industry-Canada chartered, CIPS . As CIPS, we represent the 4C's: Canadian and internationally recognized and respected (a beacon for the IT community...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an internationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an internationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen...

Graham Jones (Vancouver, President of VANTUG) About 25 years ago I became involved in 3D Computer Aided Design of process plants using a product called PDMS (Plant Design Management System) which is now marketed under the company name Aveva . I was the typical young (well fairly young) “enthusiast” and I was going to show people how their lives were going to be so much better by using a computer...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Stephen: You have a history...

Graham Jones (Vancouver, President of VANTUG) In a recent blog here I wrote about JDQ’s nomination for the 2007 BCTIA Technology Impact Award for Leadership in Social Responsibility. The awards dinner was on June 6 th and I had the pleasure of being there to see them take home the “tia” in front of a sellout audience of over nearly 1000. Jon Morris, President of JDQ, accepted the award on behalf...

[update: fixed issue with pictures not appearing] Whew - what a weekend! EnergizeIT was a smashing success. It's definitely a different event than our usual TechNet tours. There were a wide variety of speakers and several different tracks. For those that wanted to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, there were hands on labs, where attendees could try our Forefront and Systems Centre Operations...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Barb Bowman . Barb is an i nternationally acknowledged home networking and device authority; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows Networking and Windows XP Media Center. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP "Technology...

If you missed my last post about this, let me just give you another reminder: This Saturday we'll be holding what is becoming an annual one day only event for all the geeks and geeks at heart out there. It's our EnergizeIT event and it's going to be a blast. It's all about taking a look at the newest technology while meeting field experts and having fun. It's a day that no designer, developer, IT...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Teresa Hennig. Teresa is an international authority on MS Access, a top user group leader, a best selling author and a recognized and profiled MVP. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP The Secret of Success Stephen : You seem to enjoy and are quite...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Teresa Hennig. Teresa is an international authority on MS Access, a top user group leader, a best selling author and a recognized and profiled MVP. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Balancing Work Priorities Stephen : You seem to...

This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this series of blogs, I have an exclusive interview with Teresa Hennig. Teresa is an international authority on MS Access, a top user group leader, a best selling author and a recognized and profiled MVP. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS , I.S.P. , MVP Life Beyond Access and IT - A Passion for Spinal Cord Research...