The other day, this Tech Innovator was meeting with a group of CIOs and IT entrepreneurs from Baltimore. One colleague said he was concerned that the Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC) had changed. “Remember their big monthly meet-and-greets?” he said. “Why did they stop doing those?” I...
Read MoreToday’s question comes from a conversation I recently had with a CIO of an enterprise that had embraced employee smartphones as productivity improvement tools, but things weren’t going so well. The CIO’s chief concern was security. He said that his employees were using the Drop-Box app...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator, I’m a CIO for company that supplies electronic parts to a large defense contractor. While I understand that cloud computing has significant advantages for us, I am concerned about the security of the data of my users and customers when we move...
Read MoreMy family had guests in town recently. We took them to one of our favorite local tourist attractions, the National Aquarium in Baltimore. As one who values worthwhile experiences, this Tech Innovator appreciates the thought-provoking quality of the exhibits of the National Aquarium. We saw many...
Read MoreDad, why is math so important? ~ the Tech Innovator’s son. My son is 8 years old and in 2nd grade. The other night, after he finished his homework, I said, “Let’s do some extra homework – let’s do division.” He said, “Dad, why do you...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator – I run a 50-person IT services firm in Rockville, Maryland. At a technology innovation event recently, I heard you comment that large and small companies are starting to use Big Data Analytics. Can you give some examples, so I can figure...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator – I saw you at the first Columbia Tech Breakfast as one of the sponsors. I liked all the presentations, especially the one by QRHook. We want our site to be easy to access, and yet very secure. Do you think technologies like QRHook...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator – I am a CIO of a mid-size company and am considering whether I should pursue an MBA or some other IT-related course to enhance my skills. What is your opinion? ~ Walter P. Walter, this Tech Innovator has been impressed with the...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator – I have a startup in Maryland and love meeting other entrepreneurs working on innovative product ideas as well as experts in emerging technology and innovative CIOs of enterprise companies. Can you recommend a networking group? ~ Victor F. Victor, This Tech Innovator shares your passion for networking with...
Read MoreHey, Tech Innovator – I am the new CIO of a large software product development in Virginia. I am very passionate about trying new things – even if that means failing. I’d like to see us adopt Lean and Agile techniques for some of our...
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