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New Year, New Blog
Monday 16th January 2012
Well, along with the gym thing, alcohol consumption and other worthy items, being punctual with The Blog seems to have gone the way of all New Year’s Resolutions!
Software sprawl
Friday 25th November 2011
It’s oft said but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true – most businesses seem to run on one or more MS Excel spreadsheet(s). It’s amazing how many organisations I meet, with sophisticated technology departments, expensive software products and high-profile risk management, that still have that all important spreadsheet (or perhaps an MS Access database or similar).
And we're back!
Monday 14th November 2011
Apologies for the gap between Blogs (perhaps we should call this a Bloggage or Blogjam ?). In fact, it’s been for a very positive reason. Stream Group and its sister company, JCN Solutions, held a stand at the eCommerce Expo in Olympia 2 weeks ago and we have been busy with follow-up meetings, proposals and new projects ever since.
Constructing Software
Monday 19th September 2011
The fuss in the news about lack of housing and the attempt to reduce the complexity of planning regulations led me to think (once again) about software and the usual comparisons it suffers from with other engineering disciplines. I’m sure you’ve all read the “what if Microsoft built cars” type jokes….
Rugby World Cup
Thursday 15th September 2011
Well, it’s coming round again … and as a keen spectator, I’m sure it will be the usual rollercoaster for fans of whichever country you happen to support. There’s something about team sports; the passion of the players and fans and the difference between teams with great individual stars and teams which work well together and understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
