Over my past 32 years in IT I have encountered one major difference in dealing with Women versus Men when it comes to technology.

Women seem to try harder then men....

I just completely dumped one telecommunications company (Internet and home phone) because of lousy service and told them exactly why in clear specific reasons. However, I doubt that they...

Unfortunately we don't audit as much as I'ld like due to how auditing is implemented in our ERP system.

We audit a few basic fields on certain transactions, but...

I like the "Click here if you have a problem" button right on the user interface screen. No doubt you will get a bunch of crap in a public...

wildh (7/22/2010)

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This actual case goes to demonstrate that in certain projects self service BI allows users to manipulate figures to their own benefit which can lead to misinformaion, discrepancies, conflict...

So, is anyone training them, or helping them learn how to use the tools effectively?

If not, why...

It's not always just putting their mark on it. It's speed.

Sometimes as a result of an issue that just popped up they need immediate answers on, sometimes...

#1 worst assumption I keep having to overcome:

That what we knew yesterday still applies to or answers today's problems.

Having worked in mostly small shops, it is also very high risk.

If you've...

Maybe a lot of us have been sort of working "in the clouds" and just not thought of it that way.

The company I work for is located in New Orleans....

The discussion is the valuable part.

Perhaps re-published material should include an intro that explains why it is being republished.

Hmm interesting. I read the article thinking it is current because it showed up this morning in my email.

Instead it turns out to be 18 months old!

I'll grant you...

Welcome to the madness of "Nawlins."

Bourbon Street can be a bit rough on the body, but there is some really fine dining to make up for it.

If you...

I like the free limited capability idea, especially if the limited capability is all I need at the moment.

For heavy duty testing, I like the hybrid, but I wish...

Hmm. Since TCA is a component of TCO and not the other way around, I think I'd still be more concerned with TCO.

Problems with TCO begin when people start...