The 'Internet of Things' or IoT as it has been abbreviated doesn't sound very technical and that is because it is not supposed to be. Humans have been interacting with technology for decades, however we are now in entering an era where human beings and technology start to get closer and merge. IoT is receiving a growing focus both in the workplace and outside of it and has the potential to impact how we live, how we work and how we make decisions. Without even realising, we
Going paperless is not just about the need to save the planet. It is about increasing efficiency and productivity. In the professional sense, I have been 100% paperless for the last 4 years and have never looked back. This post will provide an insight as to how I achieved this, as well as the benefits in day to day working life. Going paperless is easier than you think. The influx of applications in the Cloud has provided limitless opportunities to shift filing cabinets and
Larry Ellison, Oracle CEO once famously ranted: "What the hell is Cloud Computing?!" In fact, if you were to run a Google Search for "Larry Ellison Cloud" - it will be the first result returned, from almost 6 years ago. However, we should not be mistaken as his rant was not due to dumbfounded unfamiliarity, it was due to the fact the term "Cloud Computing" was starting to become the latest buzz word, used by many software companies, and ultimately its definition had become fu
With rapid adoption and migration to the Cloud, comes changes to how we run and manage our businesses. In this post, we look at changes for Cloud Vendors, and Reseller Partners as it relates to Consulting and Implementation Engagements for Multi-Tenant SaaS Applications. The key comparative areas being: The Cloud Subscription Renewal Model changes the game as far as Customer success is concerned. A customer centric approach is critical towards winning in the Cloud. "68% of co
"We have concerns about moving our applications to the Cloud" This is a statement I have heard countless times from businesses large and small. This post explores the key concerns, and addresses SAP's solution. Concern 1: "Is the Cloud as secure as hosting applications in-house?" Quite possibly the single largest concern about moving to the Cloud. The common myth with IT Security Leaders is that hosting software in-house, is more secure than hosting in a controlled Public Cl