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• Lucille Wood
• cell phones
• December 27, 2022
• 0 Comments

Become A Cell Phone Master With These Top Tips

Cell phones can often be rather tricky if you’re not know how to use it the right way. Many people use cell phones, many don’t realize their full potential. The article will help you understand all the wonderful things your cell phone is capable of.

Be careful if you stream videos using your cell phone out of wi-fi range. Your phone plan may have a data allowance for the month. Video goes right through the allowance and you might end up getting charged more. If this happens consistently, you’re on the wrong plan.

Don’t always rush out and buy the latest phone. It’s not worth it. Look at reviews to help you make your decision.

If you are like most smartphone users, you are probably utilizing the device quite often. A restart clears up memory issues and slow downs. You will surely notice an improvement in operation if you start powering off a few times a week.

Does your battery go dead easily? Weak signals could drain the phone’s batteries.

Take your time when it comes to purchasing extended warranties.These costs are typically unnecessary. If they are going to occur, it is usually apparent during the first year in which the manufacturer’s warranty is still valid. Plus, a lot of individuals get new phones on a yearly basis, so the warranty that’s extended really isn’t worth it.

Cell phones get slower with time. That is why updating is harder as time goes on. There are some times where you will need to choose.

Be absolutely sure you actually need a smartphone before you buy one. Smartphones are quite expensive, but they do a lot of things. The problem comes in when you really only issue is that there are lots of folks who could do with far less. This could end up not a good choice for you.

Don’t get your phone get wet. It is very common for cell phones by getting them wet. Keep the phone far away from hoses and faucets. Accidents will eventually happen all the time.

Don’t hesitate to give other brands a try even if you’ve always utilized a particular brand in the time. Although you might be used to using a particular screen layout or interface, trying out new things is never a bad idea. Taking a glance at what kinds of phone are out there can lead you feel more functionality from cellphones.

Ask the people you know for cell phones before you buy. This will help you get the right decision.

Don’t buy a smartphone if you only need a phone to talk to others. Smart phones are great for folks who use the phone to connect to the Internet and to send email or go online via their phones. Since smartphones cost much more than plan cell phones, you want to invest a smaller amount in a regular cell phone if you’re just going to be talking and texting.

Try not to allow your phone battery completely drain before it is completely dead. Cell phone batteries are designed to be recharged from time to time. They lose some of their ability to hold a charge if you frequently let the battery go too low constantly before recharging. Try getting your cellphone’s battery earlier.

There is a lot to learn when it comes to cell phones. This article has provided you with the a foundation on which to build. Always learn more and research about your device. This will make you pro with your cell phone quickly.…

• Lucille Wood
• keywords
• optimizing
• September 24, 2022
• 0 Comments

Optimizing Your Resume With Keywords

Long gone are the days where employers review all resume submissions manually. And even if there are still a few who are doing that, their eyes are quickly scanning over your resume for keywords that align with their view of the position.

A majority of today’s employers rely on scanning technology to go through the enormous volume of resumes that come in to their offices for each open position. It is a process similar to how websites and search engines operate. If your resume contains the right keywords and is “keyword rich” according to what the employer enters for the scanning technology, your resume has a greater chance of getting to the top of the stack for review.

So, regardless of how qualified you may be for the position, your chance at an interview will likely be missed if the scanning technology or human eye does not see keywords that tell them you are relevant for the job.

There are simple ways to figure out what keywords should go on your resume.

Review the job posting. The job posting typically tells you the title or position, specific experiences, skills and education desired or required of a candidate. Highlight all these keywords and work them into your resume in context.

Job description. Conduct searches on career or job board websites for job descriptions of the position you are applying for. You will notice common keywords coming from each of the job descriptions that you can also use in context for your resume.

Company/Organization website. Review its website. You will notice there are field or industry specific terms that are commonly used that should also be applied to your resume in context.

If you are applying for a job as an experienced professional in the same field, your resume may very likely already contain a few of the appropriate keywords. Your relevant experience and the professional lingo you have come to know has helped you apply it to your resume when describing your previous work experiences, but make sure you take the opportunity to optimize every section of your resume with keywords. Consider the following:

Positions/Titles. Employers are searching resumes that contain a matching title for the open position or a level below the position to secure candidates with the relevant experience and skills. Whether you are applying for an “Administrative Assistant,” “Marketing Manager” or “Software Engineer” position, detail your previous experience with relevant titles you have held. If you happen to have a title that is unique or a less commonly known term, change it to reflect the common term employers will understand and that is the functional equivalent to the position you held.

Previous experiences and technical skills. While detailing specific achievements and accomplishment with each of your previous positions, include keywords that relate to skills or programs that the employer desires. Employers want to know that you are familiar with certain methods, approaches and programs that are critical to the success of the position.

Education/Training. Certain employers seek candidates that come from specific institutions, earned a specific degree or studied in a particular field. Utilize the “Education” section of your resume to plug in the appropriate keywords. It’s also helpful to include specific certifications you have received from training.

Summary of Qualifications. This is a category typically found at the top of resumes to indicate to employers what you have to offer and how you have the experience and skills to qualify for the position. Others may prefer to use “Areas of Expertise” or “Professional Profile.” Whatever you choose, it is a section on your resume that provides the opportunity to include important keywords within context. Play with words to include different variations or terms, such as “sales,” “business development,” “strategic alliances,” “channel development,” “regional expansion,” and “market development”. Also use common acronyms as well as the full description, for instance “PR” for “public relations” or “M&A” for “mergers and acquisition.”

The more often keywords in your resume match with the requirements of the scanning technology, the greater the chance your resume will be reviewed and considered. Keywords may also be ranked. So even if you have a lot of matches, it does not replace the value placed against higher-ranked keywords. Make sure you give this the focus that is needed to get to the top of the stack. Thoroughly review the keywords that need to be included in your resume before applying for the job.

Also, keep in mind that after the resume is scanned and selected with technology, it goes through a review by the human eye. You don’t want to pack your resume with keywords to the point that your sentences do not make sense or effectively demonstrate your qualification for the job. Keep the use of keywords in context. Good writing and overall …

• Lucille Wood
• projects
• technology
• August 4, 2022
• 0 Comments

The Four Truths of Technology Projects

As a long-time public sector Chief Information Officer I have always focused on building community-not just building bedrooms. Several years ago, we identified three goals. The first was to lay out a plan that would bring our city onto the playing field with the top “connected” cities in the nation. The second was to create increased competition among technology providers in our metropolitan edge community. And our third goal was to position homes in the city for a future of ultra high-speed Internet, futuristic digital and high definition television and entertainment and mobile communications.

The result included one of the most comprehensive municipal technology projects in the nation. Our projects addressed a broad range of community technologies including broadband, Wi-Fi, digital television and cellular wireless. By looking at the total community technology spectrum, we are not trying to get a point product (such as Wi-Fi) to meet all our citizens’ needs. We are looking for multifaceted solutions to meet a wider range of citizens’ needs.

Over the years we developed some leading edge technologies (for their time). We were one of the first cities in Arizona to convert to a total VOIP (Voice over IP) converged communications system, we embraced key technologies such as a internally developed electronic permitting system, and we developed a state of the art data center. We developed many citizen oriented services such as providing information about their address from multiple public data sources. And we provided an extensive look into our financial systems provided by public monies. Many of our initiatives were designed to fulfill our goal of providing citizens and our employees with advanced technology and communication in the medium of their choice.

In the middle of our innovation binge (now tempered with a struggling economy), I asked myself a few rhetorical questions: Why are leading-edge projects so hard to understand? What does it take for staff and other management see the light? Why does everyone (or so it seems) fight the project? As I looked back across my 25+ years in IT some of my more innovative initiatives-large and small, successful and failed-I identified some common patterns that I call

“The Four Truths.”

Truth #1: Innovation is change

Change and innovation walk on the same path. Change and innovation threaten the status quo and upset the apple cart. The American public loves innovation, except when it surfaces in their own backyards. My own staff was uneasy with some of the projects and how it might change their roles. They were fearful that a project would be thrust at them on top of their already burdensome workload. As we rolled out some of the larger projects, we started to understand how our role would be one of oversight rather than hands-on in the trenches installation. Change management would continue to be an educational process, not just from the tactical and operational aspects, but also from the strategic value that such a project would bring to the City.

Truth#2: The road will be blocked

Every innovation effort includes a series of roadblocks that attempt to keep us from our stated goals. It is too easy to listen to the naysayer’s and critics. Successful project managers are those who forge a path over, around or through the roadblocks.

Truth #3: Innovation without implementation is merely a dream

Our quest for innovation has taught me that many visionaries have great dreams, but few can bring those dreams to fruition. Some of our projects were hard to implement, but perseverance and hard work by a team of brilliant technicians led to completion. Many of the projects had to bring diverse stakeholders together and I sometimes find that keeping a project in focus and on track is harder than actually doing the project.

Truth#4: Innovation without marketing is soon be forgotten

Marketing is not just about selling a product; it’s about selling a concept. It’s about convincing stakeholders that you can see their future and that the idea will satisfy their needs and enhances their lives. As CIOs we have all seen superior products fall by the wayside because marketing was weak or ineffective or because the competitor’s marketing was superior.

Marketing must be pursued throughout the entire innovation process. You must market the idea in order to bring it to the table. Once the idea is introduced, you market to the stakeholders and customers, and then to the press and the media. After roll-out, you must continue marketing to the customers to make sure the products or services deliver on your promises. Communication of the project vision has its ups and downs. Sometimes, our senior management team had to be convinced how their departments could be impacted by the project.

When it comes to innovation, there’s one foundational trait underlying all these truths-persistence. Bertrand Russell said “No great …

• Lucille Wood
• cloud
• companies
• March 26, 2022
• 0 Comments

Ranking the Top Cloud Computing Companies

Cloud computing companies are on everyone’s minds nowadays. From Wall Street to Main Street, it seems as if everybody is raving about “The Cloud” and the tremendous prospects for growth enjoyed by firms that are experts in this revolutionary technology. Giving their customers the option of fulfilling their business computing requirements with a “pay as you go” service instead of through buying or licensing computer software and storage, these vendors are redefining traditional business models in a manner that makes them both more adaptable, and cost-effective at the same time.

The Top Cloud Computing Companies

Because the market for cloud computing services is extremely competitive and new, it’s not easy for most business owners to differentiate between its large number of players. With demand expected to explode for this industry in the years ahead, the volume of vendors figures to only increase.

So, which companies are considered to be the leaders in this industry you may ask? The ten companies shown below were commonly regarded as the top cloud computing companies as of late 2011.

Amazon Web Services

The cloud computing industry frontrunner in the opinion of most experts, Amazon has consistently outranked the competition both in innovation and customer service over the last couple of years.
Verizon (CloudSwitch and Terremark)

By adding former rivals CloudSwitch and Terremark to its already-massive cloud services infrastructure over the past year, Verizon is in position to threaten Amazon for the number one spot in the industry.

IBM (Smart Cloud)

The introduction at the beginning of 2011 of its new Smart Cloud service is the fruit of IT giant IBM’s renewed efforts to position itself as a player in the tough market for enterprise consumers.

Salesforce

By acquiring Heroku and its strong Platform as a Service expertise, put the remainder of the cloud industry on notice that it wasn’t content to rest on the popularity of its CRM software.

CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)

The debut of BizCloud, CSC’s cutting-edge service that enables customers to integrate their legacy IT systems with the latest Infrastructure as a Service software packages, reinforces the company’s reputation as the industry’s best in IT integration technology.

Rackspace

Ranking second only to the potent Amazon in cloud-based earnings, Rackspace is poised to remain among the big boys with its recent acquisition of cloud management technology expert Cloudkick.

Google

The undisputed king of the search engines spent the first six months of 2011 adding more attractive features to its Google App Engine service in a bid to earn a greater piece of the enterprise business.

BlueLock (VMware Specialist)

One of the hottest competitors to appear in this year’s cloud services market, BlueLock joined the world’s leaders in VCE by pioneering a breakthrough modification in vCloud resources.

Microsoft Cloud

One of the industry leaders in the market for social networking firms, web-based businesses, and mobile providers, Microsoft routinely receives high grades for its popular Azure cloud service.

Joyent

Truly setting itself apart with its private cloud technology solutions, Joyent partnered with Dell to jointly develop a revolutionary out-of-the-box cloud infrastructure solution for clients.

Which of the Major Cloud Computing Companies Best Fits Your Needs?

Because there is so much specialization involved with regards to services offered, there clearly isn’t one cloud computing provider that can unquestionably be called “the best choice” for all customers’ needs. Instead, each firm tends to specialize in either Cloud Management, Infrastructure as a Service, or Platform as a Service. Determining which cloud computing companies best meet your home or business requirements isn’t hard, but it does help if you have a clear view your particular needs.…