"What Are You Thinking?"

By Jami Miedema In a world of Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites, it is easy to stay in touch 24/7 with friends and family. E-mails have been replaced with “tweets,” and texting has become a substitute for phone calls. Remaining in the...

Be Different or Be Fired

By Todd Smithee In today’s environment of downsizing (let’s call it what it is:firing), it is natural to simply put your head down, keep quiet, and do your job. Unfortunately, this could be the fastest way to earn a cardboard box containing your personal...

April Learning

By Dean Whittaker This month I’ve been reminded of the frailty of existing technology, the value of friendship, and the importance of saying thank you. Let’s just say it has been an interesting time to learn new things (and to remember things I learned long ago)....

Graduation…Now What?

By Jami Miedema It is hard to believe that it’s May already!  It is the season when colleges and universities across the country are gearing up for graduation ceremonies, while students cram for the last exams of their undergraduate careers.  It is a time of...

The World of Data Centers

By Vidhan Rana As more and more people today watch videos, store their documents and pictures, and get their news online, the need for online storage capabilities has increased tremendously. As we hit the search button on Google’s search engine, Google servers...