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Alan Dash

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Technology Designer/Consultant , Syska Hennessy Group

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Innovator, patent holder, author, technology expert involved with all aspects of building technologies, voice, data, and wireless networks, building and IT security, integration of disparate systems, and designing technology concepts. Working in healthcare, office towers, resorts, sports and entertainment Nationally and Internationally.

Jan. 24, 2012

Alan Dash and 2 other people answered this question

What are some apps to help IT operations do their job?

Arik, could a sales engineer and I speak about your product?

Information Technology

Jan. 24, 2012

Alan Dash recommends this answer by Barbara Verzola

How do you see the desktop vs laptop vs tablet vs mobile debate playing out?

Different people prefer different devices. While tablets and netbooks and phones may become more powerful, some people will still prefer their laptop or desktop for certain types of applications. I cannot imagine playing an MMO on an iPhone. I don't want to. more

Information Technology

Consumer Electronics

Jan. 19, 2012

Alan Dash recommends this answer by Lee Crites

What are some of the first services or applications in an enterprise that should be deployed in the cloud?

The proliferation of cloud applications seems to state that the cloud is a good thing. Being a business consultant that helps design and implement disaster recovery plans, I have yet to find many real needs for it, especially as it relates to data security, integrity, ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Jan. 18, 2012

Alan Dash and 6 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Breaking News: What the Passing of SOPA Could Mean for Your Business [1/20 @ 11 am]

Big internet websites going dark to protest SOPA. Thoughts?

Trent, again I respect your opinion. Yes, if you leave your wallet out unprotected and it get's taken, we agree.....'oh well'. Same for companies that place media on the net without protection - 'oh well'. If I went into a recording studio and stole their ... more

Information Technology

Icanhazcheezburger

Jan. 18, 2012

Alan Dash and 2 other people answered this question

What are some examples of good cell phone policies?

I'm surprised no one has commented here Bal. I'd like to see the thoughts of other people...... more

Information Technology

Cell Phone Policy

Jan. 5, 2012

Alan Dash and 3 other people answered this question

Will a brick & mortar app store succeed?

Yes - they can do it from home today - but it's that instant 'feel' - that need to bring it home that I want to attract and satisfy, while protecting my inventory and creating more space for even more inventory. Some 'things' I'll order ... more

Information Technology

Jan. 5, 2012

Alan Dash and 5 other people answered this question

What location considerations should be given with a cloud infrastructure?

Andrew, that's an interesting side-bar - would states have differences in data access laws which could make one more or less attractive? What about state laws governing access from law enforcement? Those could differ.....these may be rhetorical questions but I wonder if there's been any ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Benchmarks

Cloud Computing

Jan. 5, 2012

Alan Dash and 3 other people answered this question

Is it possible for an engineering firm to be managed by an economist?

I think it depends on the size of the engineering firm - a larger firm (say international with 400+ staff) would have a natural management and geographic buffer between the typical engineer and the top leader. That buffer I think would add distance and totally ... more

Jan. 2, 2012

Alan Dash recommends this answer by Jacek Marczyk

Many think Facebook will replace e-mail. What other business apps might it augment or replace?

Facebook is too dangerous to become a serious business tool, beyond just simple promotion.

Professional Networking

Social Business

Dec. 29, 2011

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Is there (ever) a viable business case for using tape for archiving?

Disk and tape have been pushed away in favor of flash (and rightly so, in many cases), but despite tape's being less than glamorous, it still seems to be to be cheap and reliable. What sort of situations, if any, do you foresee companies using ... more

Information Technology

Dec. 20, 2011

Alan Dash and 32 other people answered this question

What is the #1 book you would recommend to young entrepreneurs?

Roger Ailes "You Are the Message - getting what you want by being who you are". more

Entrepreneurship

Dec. 20, 2011

Alan Dash and 4 other people answered this question

What is the most jargon-laden area of technology?

Telephone carriers.....it's the oldest so they had a head start!

Information Technology

Dec. 20, 2011

Alan Dash and 2 other people answered this question

Today IBM said that in 5 years we'll control our phones with our minds. How do you feel about this?

They've come a long way from Watson saying we'll only need 5 computers in the world - or 20 or 50 depending on what you read (actually this is a joke as Watson may have never said this).
The technology exists to control devices using ... more

Information Technology

Dec. 20, 2011

Alan Dash and 12 other people answered this question

What is the best way to become an expert in a given field?

This may sound funny or odd, but when I started in IT 100 years ago I would read catalogs from companies that sold equipment, then I'd read about that equipment in other places to understand what it did and why people bought it, and learn ... more

Customer Service

Human Resources

Dec. 13, 2011

Alan Dash and 3 other people answered this question

Is a corrupt business or organization also unethical? Why or why not?

Gotta be a trap but I'm going in Belldon - yes (and no). Not making a distinction between business and people, corruption is identified in such ways as taking bribes, as lacking in integrity, tainted practices, and as a perverted view on right and wrong ... more

Customer Service

General Management

Human Resources

Dec. 13, 2011

Alan Dash and 3 other people answered this question

Should CIOs be tweeting?

I also agree with Robert and will add it depends on the genera of business the CIO is in. In some silos, the CIO needs to be up-front and open (technology companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft etc) but in some I think they should be ... more

Information Technology

Social Business

Dec. 12, 2011

Alan Dash and 2 other people answered this question

Entrepreneurs claim to love creativity but a study suggests we secretly fear it. What do you think?

I've not seen those studies - but the one thing I fear is not feeding my family if what I've invented or started fails. While I would not have a problem living under a bridge until my 'project' found success as a single person, I ... more

Human Resources

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