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Develop Without Borders for over $160,000: Contribute your ideas and talent to WIN FOR YOUR CHARITY
Canadian IT Managers
There is no greater service than for community and charitable causes. Develop Without Borders is all about community outreach to ensure the success of a charity . And, I know from working with you these past 30 years, there is no greater group than IT professionals, with big talent and great ideas, to...
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There's Often a Price to Pay for Lowest Cost
Canadian IT Managers
David Canton (London, ON., Lawyer) When negotiating an agreement for the purchase of goods or services, some buyers try to get the vendor down to the lowest possible price. That may not be the best approach, however, because it can affect the quality of services you receive and may end up costing more...
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16 Jul 2007
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XNA Game Studio Express - Windows and XBOX Gaming: Energizing Computing Science Curriculum
Canadian IT Managers
The Challenge of Declining Computer Science Enrollment I participated in a special meeting with the largest computer societies globally where CIPS [Canada’s association and community of IT professionals] received an invitation. It is interesting how there are common challenges such as declining enrollment...
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24 Aug 2006
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Empowering IT: Part 2/3
Canadian IT Managers
You often see customer relationship management software in reference to business outreach and customers however it’s useful for IT operations too. I was interviewed this year on this topic. As with most 3 rd -party interviews, parts are summarized and truncated. There’s value in sharing the full answers...
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31 Aug 2006
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Dangers of Wireless
Canadian IT Managers
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...
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7 Mar 2006
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Running a Computer User Group
Canadian IT Managers
As an IT Manager how much do you know about your local User Groups? Do you know what takes place at meetings? Do you know the value that they provide? Do you know how UG’s are run? Do you know any of the UG officers? Do you know if any of your employees are members of UG’s? Do you encourage...
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2 May 2006
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We all have a responsibility to help take back the ground....
Canadian IT Managers
Every day we hear about some new internet scam defrauding people of their hard earned money. It isn’t like crime is a new phenomena by any means. As long as there are people there will be a fraction who endeavour to make money the easy way; by preying on others. Unfortunately the ubiquity of email, wireless...
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22 Jan 2007
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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program (MVP) Biggest Challenges / Solutions: from Nestor J. Portillo, Regional Manager, Americas Region MVP Worldwide, Microsoft Corp.
Canadian IT Managers
This is the continuing series of special interviews appearing first here in the Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum from top-ranking business and technology leaders. Earlier this week we began our discussion with Nestor J. Portillo, and provided Nestor’s rich history in the industry. Today I put these questions...
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14 Jun 2006
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Crafting a Business Case for IT Survival or New Projects: Part 1/2
Canadian IT Managers
This is old news now! You can’t make an IT purchase or investment without a good justification for it. Making purchases merely for possessing the latest computing innovation is a retired theme. Unfettered, unplanned technology was considered the panacea to marketplace domination and growth. This concept...
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10 Oct 2006
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Computing Canada (CC) “Blogged Down” – Dr. Norm Archer: Professor Emeritus and Leading International Authority on eBusiness
Canadian IT Managers
There's a new editorial feature, Blogged Down (BD) , in Computing Canada (CC) which features an upcoming interview that appears here in the Canadian IT Managers forum (CIM) . Computing Canada (CC) is the oldest, largest, most influential bi-weekly business/technology print publication with an audience...
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10 May 2006
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[Guest Blogger] ITIL Silliness - a little levity for an oh-so-serious season
Canadian IT Managers
Don Spencer (Waterloo, ON, IT Manager of Pano Cap Canada ) I guess I deserved it. Last week, I pulled a few pranks on family, friends, and colleagues on April Fools' Day (I even convinced a few colleagues that Microsoft had patched operating systems to change the value of the mathematical constant...
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9 Apr 2007
Blog Post:
Global IT Skills shortage fact, or fiction? -- Part 3 of the series
Canadian IT Managers
Margaret's March 20 th and March 28 th blogs, " Global IT Skills shortage fact, or fiction? " triggered discussions both inside and outside the CIM forum: - Most Wanted: a Multi-Specialist with Business Acumen or I.S.P. - What’s a Versatilist - Multi-IT Specialist with Business Acumen=A Versatilist...
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3 Apr 2006
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Career Management: When to Skip Out for a Better-Paying Job
Canadian IT Managers
Oh joy, oh bliss, today an angel from heaven called and sang sweet poetry on your voicemail. That is to say, a headhunter left a message hinting that somebody thinks you are a marvellous person and is willing to pay you more money because of it. But oh, where is that insistent pricking coming from? Good...
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5 May 2006
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[REPOST] Interview Stu Mackay, Dean, Yukon College, a leader in innovative educational programs and advanced delivery
Canadian IT Managers
[Editors Note] This post originally appeared December 1, 2006 . The full series will follow this week. This is the next interview in the continuing series of Computing Canada’s (CC ) Blogged Down (BD) which is featured here “first” in the Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum. In this blog series, we talk...
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3 Jan 2007
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Are We There Yet?
Canadian IT Managers
Graham Jones (Surrey, BC - IT Professional) Leading VANTUG I have written here several times about running User Groups and the important part that I believe that they play in the IT Community. When I took over as Leader of VANTUG a little over 6 years ago I had absolutely no clue how to run a User Group...
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Human Resources Planning and Allocation in a Project Environment (Part 3 of 3)
Canadian IT Managers
Graham Jones (Surrey, BC - IT Professional) Keeping Things Current As already stated in part 1 the quality of the data is paramount. Keeping the resource plan up to date requires organization and discipline. The frequency for doing this may vary by project timescales and organization but probably shouldn...
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27 Nov 2007
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Interview: Ross Mayfield—Founder and CEO, Socialtext.com
Canadian IT Managers
I feel there is an online revolution in social collaborations through services such as blogs, RSS, and Wikis. This Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum is a great example of what is to come - more interaction, more community, and ultimately a fine vehicle for working together. There is also the Mix06 conference...
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14 Mar 2006
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Project Management: Why Stupid Procedures Should Be Followed (Most of the Time) – Part 1/2
Canadian IT Managers
On Friday I talked about the fine Professional Development Conference sponsored by CIPS Vancouver and hosted at BCIT. I had a chance to dialogue with session speaker, DJ Dunkerley, and invited DJ to share his thoughts here. DJ is a Business Analyst and Project Manager with more than 10 years experience...
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27 Feb 2006
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Roger Hart, Associate Partner with Deloitte - shares his views on the IT Skills Shortage
Canadian IT Managers
The IT Skills Shortage is an area that demands immediate solutions. Today I talk with Roger Hart, I.S.P., P.Eng., about ways this can be addressed. Thank you, Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS, I.S.P. DISCUSSION SI : Roger Hart is an Associate Partner with Deloitte and is the Board Director of Professionalism...
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6 Oct 2006
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Dr. A. Joseph Turner: Top Software Issues and Resources; Future Trends; Globalization--one size doesn't fit all; Shortage of IT skills - Input from Business to Academia; Globalization--Harmonization of Credentials.
Canadian IT Managers
This is the next interview in the continuing series of Computing Canada’s (CC ) Blogged Down (BD) which is featured here “first” in the Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum. In this blog series , we continue our talk with Dr. A. Joseph Turner: internationally regarded computer science authority and educator;...
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10 Nov 2006
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Gordon Ross: The Necessity of Internet Filtering; Internet Child Safety
Canadian IT Managers
This is the next interview in the continuing series of Computing Canada’s (CC ) Blogged Down (BD) which is featured here “first” in the Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum. We began this blog series on September 15 th , 2006. I continue my talk with Gordon Ross , Internet Filtering Pioneer, Biometrics ...
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21 Sep 2006
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Five Predications of Future Trends, their Implications and Business Opportunities: from Mervyn Adrian, Senior VP, Forrester Research
Canadian IT Managers
This is the continuing series of special interviews appearing first here in the Canadian IT Managers (CIM) forum that are highlighted in Computing Canada’s (CC ) Blogged Down (BD) editorial columns . This week we talk with top-ranking executive, Merv Adrian, Senior Vice-President of Forrester...
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7 Jun 2006
Blog Post:
Is it all in the genes?
Canadian IT Managers
I recently added a comment to Stephen Ibaraki's post 'Develop Without Borders for over $160,000: Contribute your ideas and talent to WIN FOR YOUR CHARITY' ( http://blogs.technet.com/cdnitmanagers/archive/2006/07/10/440999.aspx ) offering further encouragement to get involved and help. In that comment...
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14 Jul 2006
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People-Ready - Thoughts from Phil Sorgen
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Yesterday we outlined our company's vision called "People-Ready". It is a major step for us and I thought it best to have our president Phil Sorgen say a few words about it. Without further delay, here's Phil... -------------------- Yesterday we announced our "People-Ready" business vision and...
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17 Mar 2006
Blog Post:
Don't we all love surveys!
Canadian IT Managers
Just recently I was asked to distribute a survey to all of the VANTUG members. It was made clear that this survey was very important by the requester. Being a loyal and compliant :) UG leader I duly obliged, again emphasizing the importance. OK, stand up all of you who love surveys! OK, don't all...
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