Hyperconvergence – what (the heck) is it?
zulfikar The latest buzzword in virtualization, yet for me the technology it describes is old hat (in the I.T. world old hat isn't all that long ago). Let me explain...traditionally a…
Understanding why Online Security is important
Understanding why Online Security is important I could dive into the usual do’s and don’ts of security but within 5 minutes most of you would have switched off or started…
Lync no more
'Skype for Business' is here. After Microsoft's acquisition of Skype 4 years ago this month they have been (slowly) integrating it with their own live communications offering Lync (previously 'Live…
Being told what to do…
...when those things are idiotic! One of those days. It started well, plenty of time to head down the M40 and get to Staines. Google Maps kindly estimated my ETA…
Activate the AD Recycle Bin
You've finally got rid of those Windows Server 2003, you're ready to upgrade your AD DS Functional Levels to either 2008 or 2012. Now you finally can and want to…
People who waste their own time…{Linked:In} Recruiters
It keeps happening and it is truly astoundingly annoying - and on their part amateurish. What am I talking about? I'm talking about Recruitment agents who contact me via LinkedIn.…
Help, Birmingham Council needs more Women!
Birmingham. The UK's 2nd City. Home to 1 Million people. More than half of whom are female. It's election time, although the attention is on seats in the House of…
Will Microsoft get it right with Windows 10?
Quick Background You might be surprised to hear there are a fair number of people out there who were/are very happy with Windows 8. You will be even more surprised…
CV Appraisal LinkedIn Scam – Global Resumes Alliance – Part II
This is part II, for details of the scam currently playing on LinkedIn please read part I first by clicking here Thanks to my kind readers I was able to…
Constructing a great CV/Resume: Part I – the ‘Profile’
It’s 2015 yet still a printable CV remains the king of recruitment. Although in many cases you never have to print it, it still needs to be in a format…
It’s 2015, coming soon to my blog…
Right, another year gone. Another already started. First I'd like to thank all those who have visited my blog, and especially those who have commented or provided feedback. I really…