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We’re known for working with small businesses to create tailor-made websites and information systems. But lately, we’ve had a lot of people asking for pre-packaged, simple web solutions that can be launched in a matter of days. Start-ups and smaller firms sometimes just want to get online now, for cheap, then worry about building a “real” site later.

In keeping with our small business heritage, we’ve introduced Small Business Web Packages. They’re designed specifically for start-ups and smaller firms who need a quick, inexpensive solution to web presence. They are scalable solutions that include everything you need to get started – domain registration, web hosting, and a templated website. These aren’t full-blown custom sites. They’re packaged solutions that meet an immediate need. And they start at just $30/ month. Learn more

We do that. With so many opportunities, it’s difficult to develop a strategy that’s right for you. We can help. We’ll explain the differences and help create a plan that works for your business.

Common understanding dictates that theory and practicality don’t match. Often this type of argument is used as an excuse for the failure of a project. While I agree that theory and reality may be disconnected, I also believe that the two should be part of the same closed-loop system. In other words, as software engineers learn techniques and develop practices that prove to be successful, the resulting material should be pushed back to the theoretical side of learning. Professors should attempt to teach best practices as a hybrid of pure theory and proven successes.

I agree that a disconnect exists between best practices (theory) and what actually works. But I don’t agree that the disconnect must remain. Smart companies continually push feedback from the field to the sales side. Continue reading “Theory and Practicality: Software” »

“Convergence” is a popular term, used in several industries, and usually relating to the blending of two disciplines. In general, the popularity of the term is probably due to the fundamental need for people to gain multidisciplinary knowledge over time. Doing so helps both the company and individual become more competitive. In addition, ‘technology’ tends to be a generic term used to encompass many modern ideas. As business evolves, and naturally leverages technology-based tools, convergence occurs.

Information technology has rapidly become a tool used to increase the effectiveness of nearly all segments of business. Continue reading “Convergence?” »