January 9, 2012 12:13 AM
Posted by: James Murray
communication with c-level managers,
IT Consulting,
Modern Network ArchitectureDoes technology have anything to do with business? There are a lot of technology experts that feel their only job is keeping the technology running. Among many technologists there is very little understanding of how the technology they are managing is benefiting or hurting the organization. ...
January 9, 2012 12:02 AM
Posted by: James Murray
Cloud architecture,
Collaboration,
Collaboration Technology,
IT Consulting,
Modern Network Architecture,
Technical ArchitectCollaboration is becoming more and more of a buzz word. Marketers of the cloud and cloud technologies are describing collaboration as a major feature for moving into the cloud. Yet from a technical standpoint what is collaboration?
January 3, 2012 1:23 AM
Posted by: James Murray
Cloud Network Architecture,
IT Consulting,
IT services,
ITIL,
Modern Network Architecture,
MOFITIL and MOF are two strategies that help manage the complexity and sometimes chaotic processes internal to many IT departments. When I started in technology, if you were any good, you were probably a cowboy. Cowboys were great
December 26, 2011 1:32 AM
Posted by: James Murray
It consultant,
Modern Network Architecture,
MPLS,
seattle IT ServicesOne of my collaboration partners is a local (Seattle area) cloud provider. I like working with this provider because in addition to providing a infrastructure, platform and/or software as a service this company provides MPLS services. I've worked with multiple MPLS providers for years
December 18, 2011 10:22 PM
Posted by: James Murray
IT Consulting,
IT services,
Modern Network ArchitectureYou may not have noticed but technology is changing very rapidly. 18 years ago I was still using DOS and beginning to use Windows for Workgroups. Three MCSE certifications later and cloud infrastructure is about connecting business...
December 11, 2011 10:58 PM
Posted by: James Murray
IT Consulting,
IT Hostage,
It Projects,
IT services,
Modern Network ArchitectureIn my conversations with clients this week something came out. That something was one of those unmentionable subjects that many business owners are uncomfortable talking about. There are three forms of political power in any business. I'll call them authoritative, charismatic and technical. ...
December 4, 2011 9:41 PM
Posted by: James Murray
Cloud,
IT Consulting,
Modern Network ArchitectureI was talking with a potential client about SEO. As the owner of an IT Consulting Company I have lots of conversations with clients. In the conversation I mentioned that I was an expert in IT.
November 27, 2011 8:14 PM
Posted by: James Murray
business transition,
IT Consulting,
Modern Network ArchitectureIn my first article on business transition (Business Transition -Pre-Sale) we talked about the way a Savvy business buyer or business seller might quickly improve profitability in the business. In that article I said I like business transition work because the work is so interesting.
