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Exploring the Devil's Triangle

The Devil's Triangle describes a basic set of dysfunctional relationships that push many projects toward failure. Although I've written about this important topic before, today's post summarizes the issue succinctly. by Michael Krigsman

Tags: Devil, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2009-09-07

The ERP devil's triangle

The ERP devil's triangleRe: The ERP devil's trianglePerhaps Mr. Prosceno's experiences are different than my own, but I have not seen "the vast majority" of these projects turn out to be successful. Of course, I'd like to know how he defines success. In my experience, most systems eventually...

Tags: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), ERP, ERP devil, triangle, devil

Discussion threads 2009-05-30

The certification timebomb

I wish I had been a fly on the wall at yesterday's meeting between some of my Irregular colleagues and SAP's Leo Apotheker. I've been in some of those 'tense' meetings. While it was ongoing, Larry Skyped me to say that Vinnie Mirchandani was giving Leo a tough time. ...

Tags: Certification, SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, Devil, Allerton, Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-02-05

Chinese boy kills mother over Net cafe money

Chinese boy kills mother over Net cafe money"It seems"?If you're going to claim that as much as 80% of juvenile crime might be perpetrated by 'internet addicts', you'd better back it up with more than just "it seems"...parental murderApparently, China doesn't understand that the epidemic they are now seeing has...

Tags: INTERNET, media, heaven, addiction, devil

Discussion threads 2007-06-14

Haunted Journey Halloween Screensaver 1.0 (Windows)

Take the ghostly drive down the country. Encounter the devils as you go down the haunted journey. A free screensaver download.Enjoy this scary Halloween Screensaver. Download this Halloween Screensaver.

Tags: Devil, Journey, Screene, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2006-07-26

Microsoft, SAP get closer on Web services

Microsoft, SAP get closer on Web servicesGuessing with the new relationship withSun, we will soon see a Java.Net, that should make those that do not use C# happy if all they really use is windowsMaking deals with the devilThe Linux User Group that I go to - which my friend...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Web, Microsoft .NET, SAP AG, devil, Microsoft Corp., Web service

Discussion threads 2004-05-12

Additional Resources

Chrome OS: Some Early Preview Videos

google should move away from linuxI suppose they could easily take away all those messes of the current os by doing that. Haha! Crummy-um "Chromium OS and Open Source" video-- the guy is calling it Crummy-um! Sounds about right.RE: Chrome OS: Some Early Preview VideosAnd ZDNet falls hook, line,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ChromeOS, Chrome, Chrome OS, early Preview Video, operating system, Preview Video, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Why electronic health records have far to go

Look at Kaiser's ExperienceI agree. It took Kaiser a tightly integrated delivery system 10 years and $4 billion to get to their current state with health IT. It is unlikely to expect other delivery systems to do much better.I can tell you why it is taking so long.The...

Tags: Workforce management, training and certification, Tools & Techniques, HEALTHCARE, electronic health record, e-health, Learning, training

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

How we think, and perhaps lie, about the oil supply

Oil is naturally occurring...Scientist do not understand why oil wells that we'pumped dry' are now full of oil.So in other words, it has been proven to manyscientist oil is naturally occurring substance.It is all about greed and money, if people had commonsense and used their brain instead oflistening to politicians...

Tags: oil, Bakken

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Apple nukes Psystar

Why is this legal?What I want to know is *why* is it legal for Apple to say "OSX can only run on hardware we provide"? Wouldn't that constitute a monopoly on OSX since they stifle competition and someone else can't provide OSX software systems? Isn't that the literal...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar, hardware, OSX, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

Epicor's implementation cost drive: what does it really mean?

Epicor's announcement Monday that it has created a shared benefits program for implementations looks like a step in the right direction for those of us that want to see lowered implementation costs. On the face of it, the offer is compelling. According to the press release:...

Tags: Epicor Software Corp., Customer, Benefits, Roi/Tco, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Finance, Managerial Accounting, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-11

Golasso Golf Systems 2010 (Windows)

Golasso Golf Systems automates all aspects of the processing of golf tournaments, from assignment of tee times to calculation of skins winners and door prizes. Process events with as many as 200 players and maintain a permanent archive of 500 events. Calculate scores and rankings using over 20 different scoring...

Tags: Team, Event, Microsoft Windows, Printing, Golasso Golf Systems, Countback Wizard, Printing Utility, Team Management, Document Management, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Rescue Angels Free for iPhone 1.4 (Mobile)

In Rescue Angels Free for iPhone a naughty devil has bewitched some little angels and trapped them in a maze of bubbles. Your mission is to rescue them to safety. But, your ammunition is limited: just a few arrows. To shoot precisely, adjust the elevation and power, and let your...

Tags: Angel, Apple iPhone, Mobile, Arrow, xCube Labs, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-06

My Top Scary Technology Trends

The Most Terrifying:Google.Kills good companies by handing out "freebies". VERY scary.Machines replacing humansI thought they were tools to enhance our experience on earth.The worst is when customer is an AI telephone. "I'm sorry, could you repeat your last phrase. I did not understand". I thought the buttons were bad enough.RE:...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Google Inc., hardware, virtualization

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

What the DoD now says about open source

I could just see a commander in the field ....having to wait for procurement to get a simple map through bids while his troops are getting shot up even though it is publicly available (oh wait, isn't that how the Chinese embassy got accidentally bombed?)Always use the best tool for...

Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating systems, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, U.S. Department of Defense, open source, OpenBSD, attack

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Windows 7 security default worries experts

How many Windows 7 does it take...How many dribble articles about Windows 7 canthere be in one week.I heard Windows 7 is now helping the economy andit has changed global warming to global cooling.So the polar bears are now SAFE!!! Way to go Windows 7 it is like the messiah...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubunutu, Microsoft Windows 7, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Win7

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 puts Vista into perspective: Only a 'failure' in retrospect

The fault lies with MS and Driver manufacturersWe don't criticize macs because they are a package deal, with a price premium to match so they generally work just fine. We don't call for witch hunts of Linux distro's because we expect to have problems and tweaks with Linux, plus it's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, COMPANIES, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Linux Distro, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Microsoft exposes Firefox users to drive-by malware downloads

is this a part of - framework assistantI am using Firefox 3.5.3 and it has".net framework assistant 1.0" disabled,claiming that is not compatible with thisversion of the browser.what makes this different from the ?Windows Presentation Foundation"that was not disabled until i did it my self ?is one or both the...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Linux Distro, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Google Chrome, plug-in, malware, Google Inc., security, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

How to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS

Why does Apple persistI am amazed the game of cat and mouse Apple users must play to get a phone that they can do with as they please. The same people who openly criticize Microsoft for all and sundry, but the beloved Steve Jobs whom it appears must own their...

Tags: Smart phones, Pwnage, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., jailbreak

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

AT&T: Google has it in for nuns, mom, and apple pie

Ummm what?Ok let's start:Blocking ambulance services: Errrm would a call to this service always be without error? no.Blocking other numbers: ok they might have a case.Does the blocking of the other numbers prevent the User from contacting those numbers by not using Google Voice?... I think not.Does AT&T has...

Tags: Federal government, Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Sister Mary, pope, Google Inc., AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15