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Acquire Software, Goals, IT Solutions, Objectives, without a goal it’s difficult to score
Identifying the real objectives We’re all tempted one way or another to look at technology as an end rather then a means to an end. For some organisations it does make sense to put technology as an objective per-se, for example a company might want to look avant-guarde and therefore it justifies the need forContinue Reading
Written on November 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm, by Stephen Zammit
Continue ReadingAutomation, when to stop?
Automation is desirable most of the time at least when effort and costs are involved. Automation drives production costs lower, reduces repetitive tasks, maintains quality levels, and provides other benefits. IT (information technology) and computing in general is all about automation. We use computers and software to make things easier. That gives us more timeContinue Reading
Written on November 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm, by Stephen Zammit
Continue ReadingWhat is your IT worth?
Most organisations will quickly list their expenses, initial and recurring to come up with a value, but it is not necessarily so. You can have thousands of euros invested in computers, hardware, training and support and yet it could be adding nothing to your bottom line. Consider as an example an expensive IT system thatContinue Reading
Written on November 13, 2011 at 2:23 pm, by Stephen Zammit
Continue ReadingKeep it simple!
A key strategy in every solution we aim to provide is the “Keep it Simple” (many know it as KISS, the last S standing for Stupid – be we actively omitt the “stupid” part). Like every other services company we’re tempted, pushed, asked, begged, requested, … to include all sorts of features in our solutions.Continue Reading
Written on November 11, 2011 at 1:17 pm, by Stephen Zammit
Continue ReadingCustom Application or a Ready Made Product: which one shall I choose for my organisation?
This can be a difficult choice for most of us, but infact it’s really straightforward and simple. The decision should be based on your knowledge of your requirements and what is out there. Most people focus on the costs but nowadays, with so many open-source applications and cheaper and faster software development tools, the gapContinue Reading
Written on November 11, 2011 at 11:14 am, by Stephen Zammit
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