Just Because It’s Cliché, Doesn’t Mean It’s Wrong
“Work smarter, not harder.” Who hasn’t heard this phrase? In fact, it’s become a cliché. But just because it’s a cliché doesn’t mean it’s...
IT Is The Nickleback Of Your Company
Remember the band “Nickleback?” They were a hit band in the late 90’s early 2000’s. But for whatever reason, it became “cool” to hate on...
Adaptability Can Be Terrifying
Have you ever had the chance to head up into the St. Louis Arch? It’s a wonderful experience, with one giant caveat. Don’t go if it’s too...
Perfection, Not Progress. Wait…What?
Remember the old adage “progress, not perfection?” When did that stop applying to enterprise IT departments? Anymore, the prevailing...
Good, Fast, Cheap
When it comes to projects, most of us have heard of the old saying: “you can have it good, fast, cheap…but only pick two!” There’s a...
The Straw that Broke the Engineer's Back
Skilled, talented, and specialized IT engineers are in short supply– and sometimes it seems as though they have even shorter patience....
Black Swans and Outsourcing
Ever heard of a “black swan event?” If you haven’t, here’s a quick definition: it’s a surprise event that has a major impact, and those...
Partnering with a Managed Service Provider is an Asset, Not a Threat to Engineers
IT engineers don't need to fear the managed service provider (MSP)– they just need to adapt. Managed service providers and IT engineers...
Capable Doesn't Mean Qualified
Is your team qualified, or merely capable? Simply possessing the ability to complete a task doesn't necessarily mean you have the...
How IT is like Kramer from Seinfeld
Jerry may be the title character of the popular 90's sitcom Seinfeld, but we're betting Kramer was your favorite. Today, we've got 5...
