October 16th, 2012

Legacy

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Legacy systems?

Duct Tape is Not the Answer.

The adage “Everything old is new again” may apply to fashion or even music, but for business owners saddled with outdated information technology systems, there’s nothing charming about a “retro,”  or legacy, IT system.  The truth is, legacy systems can slow business down and wrest away any sense of control in managing a successful operation. Worse, they can keep even the best of business models from netting true growth or innovation.

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September 18th, 2012

IT Strategy

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Mind Over Machines

A Tutorial

Technology folks are used to blank stares when they talk about their work. But we’ve had a number of friends confess they’re not quite sure just what Mind Over Machines does.

The short version: We develop game-changing technology systems.

A more in depth primer.

  • We’re a consulting and technology services firm. (Yeah…yaaaawn)
  • We work with businesses, government and other entities to help them do what they do better with technology — sometimes creating enterprise-wide systems, sometimes with single applications. (Getting closer?)
  • And down to the practical — the three central tenets of our approach and expertise (w/3-ring diagram):
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