Information technology is more than just maintaining networks and computers, and extends far beyond just lights-on support. IT plays an integral role in many corporations today and can offer solutions to any […]

I didn’t always back up my hard drive, but mostly because I never had an external hard drive for a long time. Once I finally got one, I try to do my best to back it up every month or two, not always successfully. […]

As companies look to improve efficiency and with globalization becoming the norm, the importance of information technology is paramount. When used effectively, IT can connect, support, and even enhance the […]

I think Zakaria has a point. It seems like over the last several decades, America has gone from a manufacturing-based economy, to an ideas-based one. Other countries like Japan, South Korea, Germany, Israel, […]

It sounds like, from the article, either most NASA employees are unaware that the LLIS exists, or are totally disregarding it. Regardless, despite program requirements, it is not being used or maintained. Either […]

I use Wikipedia all the time, and really like the site. It’s a great way to find general information, quickly. Most of the time, I actually find my wife or I has a random question about an actor or band, or […]

In the case of SaveOnBrew.com, I think if relying 100% on crowdsourcing data would certainly prove unsustainable. If that were the case, all five of the pitfalls would likely surface sooner or later. If the site […]

Digital cameras are quick and easy devices to capture any memory, especially at such a tiny size and weight. Many potential users even prefer the built-in digital camera on their smartphone, instead of carrying a […]

In comparing Apple’s iPad and iPhone with Amazon’s Kindle eReader, both companies’ devices clearly stand as the leader in their respective markets. Although many competitors exist, it was Apple and Amazon’s […]

My wife and I do not subscribe to magazines or newspapers. Though, now that Dr. Johnson mentioned it above, we do pay an arm and a leg to Comcast and AT&T every month. I’ve never been too keen about paying for […]

A lot of the time, setting priorities seems to happen so intuitively that people may forget the actual importance of doing so. Walking the dog, washing the clothes, cooking meals, etc., are all built into the […]

Both “Customize the platform to suit your business needs” and “Invest in ongoing ERP software training” are very important points. At CHOP, our software vendor sells a very useful, but general, suite of products. […]

Before I get to the question, let me just say that I HATE self-checkout. It always looks so enticing, with its short lines, but it always seems to freeze when a bar code looks at it the wrong way!

GPS is a […]

Generally, I think Tufte has a good argument. I’ve definitely sat through my share of classes and business meetings that cause my eyes to glaze over from the never-ending stream of slides. However, I don’t […]

My wife and I live in Horsham, PA with our ridiculous dog, Murray (a pointer). I have worked for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for 4.5 years, with the last 2.5 in the Information Services department […]