Should You Be In The Cloud?

By Thursday, December 23, 2010 0 Cloud Software, Uncategorized Permalink 0

Recently the big technology companies have taken to using the term “cloud” as a way of marketing SaaS to non-tech users. From Microsoft putting “your photos” in the cloud to Cisco pushing “cloud meetings” the advertisers are having a field day. Why? Could it be because “cloud” is easier for consumers to get their heads around than “software as a service”. But is “cloud” software the right solution for business.

The following articles speak to the debate:

http://channelnomics.com

http://www.economist.com

http://www.brighthub.com

We are interested in your thoughts about this debate.

DO NOT – 9 Things NOT TO DO if you want to succeed

By Monday, November 22, 2010 0 Cloud Software, Considerations No tags Permalink 0

You should do this, you should do that, but more importantly if you want your business to succeed:

1. Do not answer unrecognized phone calls

2. Do not e-mail first thing in the morning or last thing at night

3. Do not agree to meetings or calls with no clear agenda or end time

4. Do not let people ramble—forget “how’s it going?” and embrace “what’s up?”

5. Do not check e-mail constantly—“batch” and check at set times only

6. Do not over-communicate with low-profit, high-maintenance customers

7. Do not work more to fix overwhelm—prioritize

8. Do not carry a cellphone or iPhone 24/7, seven days a week—make evenings and/or Saturdays digital leash-free.

9. Do not expect work to fill a void that non-work relationships and activities should

10. Don’t sign up for eStudio

Managing Multiple Locations By Using Cloud Software

By Thursday, September 30, 2010 0 Cloud Software , , , , Permalink 0

Follow these 4 tips for better extra-office communication between your office-based staff and other office locations.

1. Schedule weekly web meetings for your various working groups to keep everyone on the same page.

2. Use those web cams so your group members can see each other.

3. Don’t assign tasks randomly to your associates. Use project management software to organize routine tasks within a central project. The more automated your processes are the more harmonious

4. Have the management visit each remote location on a regular basis. Not possible- have the boss hold a quarterly web meeting with each location. Clear the air by using cloud software.

Computer Outlook Radio Show

By Friday, September 10, 2010 0 Uncategorized No tags Permalink 0

A Conversation about Same-Page was part of Computer Outlook Radio Show “What’s New – What’s Best and What’s Next” in the computer and I.T. industry. The program broadcasts on the internet Tuesday thru Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time and “LIVE” on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The show can be accessed through computeroutlook.com and is simultaneously streamed over the internet by Tech Outlook Central Internet Network techoutlookcentral.com.

http://www.computeroutlook.com/_computeroutlookrts/z_station-CO.php?date=082610