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Managing Information Technology for a UK based Small/Medium Enterprise - With a bit of real life thrown in for good measure.

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42 things about Web 2.0 in 2008, part 2 of 3

May 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Introduction to Part 2
Delving into the world of Web 2.0 we have discovered that Web 2.0 incorporates a number ideas and concepts including social activities, information re-use, interoperability, accessibility, usability, innovation and trust which were explored in Part 1. To realise these ideas and concepts several technological developments were required - these are explored [...]

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Technology and working from home

April 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I am preparing a new technology series on things to consider when working from home - some of the initial ideas and considerations include:

Health and Safety (monitors,ergonomic chairs, foot rests, eye breaks, pat testing, hazardous substances)
Environmental Factors (humidity, temperature, air, and noise)
Communications (Internet, Phone, Fax, Separate Phone Line, Remote Access and VPN)
Layout (Sun Spots) Curtains/Blinds [...]

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42 things about Web 2.0 in 2008, part 1 of 3

April 14th, 2008 · 6 Comments

The idea of Web 2.0 has been germinating for quite a few years and these days the term “Web 2.0″ seems to be used commonly to refer to almost any Internet activity that needs a new spin, but in 2008 what is Web 2.0, what does it mean and should we care? Here are 42 [...]

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42 more … are on their way

March 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Following on from the success of 42 ways to enhance and improve your network I am almost ready to post a new set of 42 things about [watch this space]. Not only that but it will also be presented, following several email requests, as a PDF download for easier offline reading. As soon as the last few [...]

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