Jeff and I had another chance to chat all things IT, and we tackled an all too common issue - complicating IT solutions, specifically Storage Area Network. Jeff begins by explaining that it is complicated enough when companies are looking at all the new SAN technologies on the market, and
What does it Really Mean to be an Expert?
Expert (n): Ex=has been ‘pert=drip under pressure. I had a friend that was absolutely convinced that he was a genius. He would brag about IQ test scores from Internet quizzes, and how great life would be if people could just recognize his genius! He heard about Mensa (the
Big Green IT – Our Philosophy on Business
In this week's audio blog, Jeff Rogers talks candidly with me about the ‘open door philosophy’ at Big Green IT. If you are interested in doing business with a passionate man who simply loves IT, let me introduce you to Jeff Rogers. He is simply happy to be in business! He loves what he does for a
Every Day CEO, CIO and CMO are Running – But in Which Direction?
“It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up you better be running.” - Abe Gubegna How is this relevant? Read on and come to your own conclusion! Last January, Gartner made a bold claim by stating that by 2017 the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will
Big Green IT Hits the Target for Red Hawk Casino Using Pure Storage
The Casino industry faces many challenges when it comes to information technology. In an ‘always on’ environment, there is little to no downtime. Consider some of the day-to-day issues: Usually operate in a 24/7 environment High levels of compliance required Multiple operations taking place
Ransomware is Not a New Fashion Statement – Vigilance is Key
Are you absolutely certain that you have done everything necessary to protect your company’s confidential data from security threats? Certainly in the IT world we are more aware of the inherent dangers of surfing the web, downloading files or inadvertently putting information at risk through an
Revealing the Cloud
Nobody ever tells you to ‘get your head in the cloud’ – in fact the reverse is generally true! Knowledge of cloud computing varies greatly, so for the benefit of those who are still roaming in the cumulonimbus of cloud awareness, join me as I turn the key to reveal the intricacies of the