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  • Blog Post: Bruce Cowper, Part 2 - Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Rickster-CDN [MSFT]
    :00:31: Can you give some comments or tips on each of the following: Authentication, Phishing and counter-measures, Click-fraud, The human factor in security, Cryptography, Network security, Protocol design? ":00:43: Authentication: ...Authentication is one of the fundamental components that helps...
    on 28 Nov 2008

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - Blaine Bey

    Ruth Morton
    Blaine Bey is a senior consultant with Sierra Systems in Victoria. ( www.SierraSystems.com ) He has 27 years of experience in the analysis, design, development and implementation of financial systems including most major ERP applications. He has experience at the senior level in: Gathering of business...
    on 18 Jun 2007

  • Blog Post: Kevin Brown Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Ruth Morton
    :00:54: While you were serving as Chair of the CIO of the Conference board what were your key priorities and do you see these key priorities continuing on today? "....A key priority is to serve as a medium for our members to exchange experiences, knowledge, and ideas relating to information technology...
    on 22 Jul 2008

  • Blog Post: Key Lessons From Their Own Experiences

    Ruth Morton
    <Previous Next> Q6: What key lessons can you provide taken from your current research and work experience? A: Never be afraid of crossing expertise boundaries when pursuing the truth. The system is a system; you can't pay attention to the signs that say "you must be THIS qualified to...
    on 7 May 2008

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - Stuart R. Crawford

    Ruth Morton
    My name is Stuart Crawford. I love to help people achieve the success that they want to achieve. My focus is on Information Technology and how IT help you achieve your personal, company and lifestyle goals. I am a Certified Coaching Practitioner specializing in Information Technology. What does that...
    on 15 Aug 2007

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - Val Matison

    Barnaby_Jeans
    Val Matison is the CIO of business intelligence experts Info3 , based in Toronto, Canada. With nearly 30 years of business analytics experience, he is recognized as an expert in creating actionable information from data. He has presented sessions on data warehousing, data mining and analysis services...
    on 15 Mar 2006

  • Blog Post: Nick Corcodilos Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topics

    Ruth Morton
    00:035: You started headhunting in 1979 in California's Silicon Valley. Can you describe your work at that time? "What headhunting is about is helping people to form connections..." 04:02: How has your work evolved and can you profile the services you currently offer? "What I try to teach people is...
    on 5 Dec 2007

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - Don Spencer

    Ruth Morton
    Don Spencer is an IT professional based in Kitchener, Ontario. He is co-founder of the Waterloo-Wellington IT Professional User Group ( http://www.wwitpro.com ) and is the owner of Artifax Applications, a custom software development business that has been operating in the K-W region since 1993. Don...
    on 12 Mar 2007

  • Blog Post: Rick Kempiners Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Ruth Morton
    :00:42: What is the outlook for unified messaging? "....It's going to become part of the building foundation upon which we start to recompose business processes in order to better leverage concepts like digital collaboration and workflow...." :03:49: What value is returned by enterprise content management...
    on 12 Aug 2008

  • Blog Post: Challenges and Solutions for Government

    Ruth Morton
    <Previous Next> Q7: In your current role, what do you see as the biggest challenges in government at all levels and their solutions? How does this relate to business overall? A: Rather than my opinion, let me give you the experts. The Institute for Public Administration of Canada has surveyed...
    on 7 Aug 2007

  • Blog Post: Sharing Lessons From Major Projects - Electronic Medical Records System, Fraud Management System, CRM/ERP, Strategic Planning

    Ruth Morton
    Opening Comment: David, you bring an enviable record of extraordinary accomplishment with notable contributions in business, technology, innovation, and leadership. Considering your demanding schedule, we thank you for finding the time to do this interview. A: It's my pleasure Stephen. As the world...
    on 22 Jul 2007

  • Blog Post: Top Software/Platform Issues and Best Resources

    Ruth Morton
    Q7: What are the top software development and platform issues that need to be addressed in business? A: The two things that are top of mind for me are the rate at which technology is changing and the nature of software development work. As I stated earlier, many software development professionals...
    on 22 Jul 2007

  • Blog Post: IT/Business Alignment and Future Trends

    Ruth Morton
    Q9: From the IT leader perspective, how do you see technology integrated into business performance, strategy, goals, and objectives? What would be your key priorities for ensuring business and IT alignment? A: Too often, I have watch business and IT evolve like two separate civilizations living within...
    on 22 Jul 2007

  • Blog Post: Practical Suggestions for Improving Network Security

    Ruth Morton
    <Previous Next> Q3: What are your practical suggestions for improving security in networks? A: Network security should start with developing a security policy that specifies both the requirements and responsibilities related to network security, and sets the framework for implementation....
    on 20 Nov 2007

  • Blog Post: More About Dr. William Miller

    Ruth Morton
    In 1968 Dr. Miller also played a role in the founding of the first Mayfield Fund (venture capital) as a special limited partner and advisor to the general partners. As President and CEO of SRI International Miller opened SRI to the Pacific Region, he established the spin-out and commercialization...
    on 2 Oct 2007

  • Blog Post: Guest Bloggers

    Barnaby_Jeans
    As the list of guest bloggers is growing, I feel it is now time to provide some more information about some of our regular contributors. Adam Cole DJ Dunkerley Graham Jones Val Matison Mitch Tulloch Jacqueline Hutchinson David Canton Jing Chen If you are interested in...
    on 15 Mar 2006

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - Graham Jones

    Barnaby_Jeans
    Graham’s formal education is a degree in Chemical Engineering from the UK and an IT Diploma in Canada. He is a registered P.Eng in BC, has passed the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, achieved the MCSD designation (pre .NET) and passed MOS exams. Graham has had a very varied 40+ year career...
    on 15 Mar 2006

  • Blog Post: Guest Blogger - David Canton

    Barnaby_Jeans
    David Canton is a business lawyer and trade-mark agent with a practice focusing on technology issues. David practices with Harrison Pensa LLP in London Ontario, and has been quoted in publications including the CBA National magazine, Law Times, Canadian Lawyer, Toronto Star, and National Post. David...
    on 19 Jun 2006

  • Blog Post: Cathy Shaughnessy - Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Rickster-CDN [MSFT]
    : 00:34: Cathy, we can learn from your long history of successes. Can you profile how you got to your present position and what your current role entails? "....I often tell people that what I do is 'to help leaders get from intention to action'. That's primarily what I do on a day to day basis and I...
    on 5 Dec 2008

  • Blog Post: August Kelly Gotlieb - Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Rickster-CDN [MSFT]
    :00:35: Before we get into your substantive contributions to IFIP and CIPS, can you provide background of what triggered your interest in non-profit society work? :02:35: Can you share background about your link with E.F. Codd? :03:28: You were involved with two successive conferences at U of T...
    on 4 Nov 2008

  • Blog Post: Paul Kent Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Ruth Morton
    :00:028: Paul profiles some of his key roles and shares valuable insights and career lessons gained. "...It's a world where talented people can do very well, but it's also a world where simply possessing technical competencies simply doesn't cut it. It's a world where an employee comes competent to the...
    on 29 Jan 2008

  • Blog Post: Markus Jakobsson Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic

    Ruth Morton
    :00:41: As a Principal Scientist at Palo Alto Research Center, what does your work entail? "....I'm in charge of trying to figure out the trends, to understand fraud online, and to develop countermeasures...." :01:14: Markus explains the catalyst for the security startup RavenWhite? "....We had a...
    on 26 Aug 2008

  • Blog Post: Terry Linkletter - Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topics

    Rickster-CDN [MSFT]
    :00:48: Terry shares the catalysts that led him into computing. :01:58: Can you profile your current role at Microsoft? "....I think I've got the best job in the world. I get to work with some very brilliant people and give them some pointers (thorough and well documented) on how they can make their...
    on 31 Mar 2009

  • Blog Post: Top Recommended Resources

    Ruth Morton
    <Previous Back to Beginning > Q9: Which are your top recommended resources and why? A: Slashdot: a good way to keep up with the latest applied systems work (and related legal and public policy developments) The RISKS Digest: it's good to be continually reminded of broader, real-world...
    on 7 May 2008

  • Blog Post: Network Design Tips for Managers

    Ruth Morton
    <Previous Next> Opening Comment: Diane, you bring a lifetime of proven experience and accumulated valuable insights to our audience. Considering your impossible schedule, we thank you for doing this interview with us. A: It's my pleasure, Stephen. Q1 : There are a high percentage of business...
    on 20 Nov 2007