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The Shiny Object Trap: Don’t forego the basics
Software quality declines as leaders chase shiny features while ignoring basic reliability. Outlook fails at calendar imports. PowerPoint uses ancient tools. This complexity creates security risks. You must audit your core tasks and fix friction first. Do not add new code until the fundamentals work every time. Reliability is everything.
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This week’s highlinks – 26th Sep 2016
Another week in the crazy world of technology. Here are this week’s stories that stood out for the week starting 26th September 2016.
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Tech news round up – 19th Sep 2016
what took my eye in the world of technology this week, 19th September 2016
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Pandora, where did it all go wrong?
The company that prides itself on knowing what you want to listen to, stopped listening themselves.
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Buffer – Customer Service Award
Buffer.com go over and above to deliver an excellent customer service even for a free user.
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Amazon WorkSpaces – Hourly vs. Monthly
Amazon WorkSpaces is basically a remote Windows 7 desktop with a couple of billing options. Discover which works best.
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Cloud != Scale; Are you really ready?
How can you be confident your platform is scalable? As a CEO what questions do you need to ask your engineering team.
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How I travel Part 2: the software
Having discovered the hardware that keeps me productive on the move, what of the software?
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How I travel Part 1 : the hardware
With so much time spent travelling, discover what hardware I carry with me to make me productive.
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An “uber-fication” of the Internet
You hear a new word, you wonder how it got out there, or even what it means. Confused?
the legend that is, Alan Williamson.
For over 20 years, I’ve shared my thoughts whenever the muse strikes. It’s unpredictable, honest, unedited, and occasionally witty. I’m living the best years of my life, working harder than ever, and enjoying every second.
Alan Williamson 