Monthly Archives: July 2013

Do you really need a tablet?

Apple, Microsoft
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In the last quarter the shipments if iPad cratered. Microsoft lost a billion dollars so far ordering Surface tablets that nobody seems to want and about everyone that needed a cool Netflix interface either already has one or has options … Continue reading

If you spell checked this maybe people would take Vladville more seriously

Blogroll
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From the fanmail: Hi Vlad, I hope you read this in a positive light. I love your blog and you have a lot of insight that isn’t available anywhere else. You’re obviously a smart guy so why not proof read … Continue reading

What is the value of on-premise mail server?

Cloud, IT Business
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I’d honestly like to know. If you’d like to see why and what we’re doing (disclaimer: this is a vendor event skewed towards ExchangeDefender and what we do)  feel free to join us. In particular, when dealing with small business … Continue reading

The Demise Of The American Small Business Employee

Boss, IT Business
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It’s been a busy week at ExchangeDefender so I’ve slacked off on Vladville. Gonna make it up right now: Many of you are new to Vladville (readership keeps on growing or the botnet keeps on spreading, not sure which) so … Continue reading

Windows 8 Tablets: Premature Consumerization

Gadgets, Microsoft
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People love their iPads. So much so that Apple is selling more tablets than the entire PC industry is “shipping” personal computers. While Microsoft’s attempt at Windows 8 both in software (Metro) and hardware (Surface RT, Pro) is aimed at … Continue reading

Message to the old SBS guard

IT Business, SMB
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As Eminem said: It’s over. Let go. Nobody wants to build servers no mo. At least not in the SMB space. Those are facts, like them or not. Unsurprisingly, The League of Extraordinarily Unreasonable IT Gentlemen begs to differ. (you’ll … Continue reading

Food for Thought

IT Business
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Interesting times in the MSP industry. If you’re paying attention it seems that the MSP industry these days is more about the mismanaged MSP vendors than the MSP companies that make up their rapidly disgruntled client base. I had a … Continue reading

Biggest Failure, Biggest Success

Boss, IT Business
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I was chatting with a friend the other day about the typical regrets, wishes, hopes and so on when it comes to work satisfaction. I kind of approach this from a different angle because I mostly see my value / … Continue reading

Career in IT? Part 1

Boss, IT Business, IT Culture
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No, not talking about Microsoft killing the TechNet subscription service – and ultimately signaling the end of life for IT Professionals who aren’t Developers – but the career in technology that involves managing servers, services, switches, hardware, software and so … Continue reading