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Todd R. Weiss

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Technology Journalist, Freelance

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I'm a gutsy, forward-looking technology journalist with extensive experience in writing engaging online news stories, analysis pieces, gadget reviews, features, blogs and revealing personality profiles. I exhibit unbridled passion, tenacity and creativity in chasing down great stories. I'm ...

I'm a gutsy, forward-looking technology journalist with extensive experience in writing engaging online news stories, analysis pieces, gadget reviews, features, blogs and revealing personality profiles. I exhibit unbridled passion, tenacity and creativity in chasing down great stories. I'm recognized as a resourceful reporter who digs deeply. I communicate with readers via social media and consistently engage readers with style and wit. An award-winning writer with 21st century online credentials. I wrote for Computerworld.com from 2000 to November 2008. I am freelancing for Computerworld.com, PCWorld.com blogs, Linux.com, TechTarget.com, Data Center Management magazine and more.

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Jan. 16, 2012

Todd R. Weiss recommends this answer by Andi Mann

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

I outlined in a recent blog post ( http://j.mp/o7PZJK ) some of the more common applications that I have seen migrated to the cloud. Various enterprises I have worked with have deployed training/demo labs, virtual desktops, dev/test/QA servers, collaboration services, engineering applications, Web servers, and ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Jan. 13, 2010

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Are we finally through the tech spending doldrums of 2008-2009?

Information Technology

Jan. 4, 2010

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Why do CRM implementations fail? And what can be done to fix the problems?

Customer Service

Information Technology

Aug. 13, 2009

Todd R. Weiss and 2 other people answered this question

Are there options for expanding our existing data center?

Hello,
I agree with the posters above -- take a hard look at virtualizing instead of expanding your data center. As a tech reporter, I have been working on stories about users doing this very thing.
It's not all about building more floor space nowadays. It's ... more

Information Technology

Servers and Storage

Aug. 13, 2009

Todd R. Weiss answered this question

Who is going to be presenting at the conference in New York on August 24-26, 2009?

Hi there,
A simple Google search brought up the following:
Speaker list:
http://www.destinationcrm.com/conferences/2009/Speakers.aspx
Keynote list:
http://www.destinationcrm.com/conferences/2009/keynotes.aspx
General conference info:
http://www.destinationcrm.com/conferences/2009/advanceprogram.aspx
Was there more info that you required?
Good luck,
Todd more

Aug. 13, 2009

Todd R. Weiss and 6 other people answered this question

Does anyone have any suggestions of a payroll solution for a retail company with more than 1,000 employees?

Hello,
One other option to consider...
Have you looked at any open source software options for your business?
They would be more customizable, expertise is available online 24/7 from other users around the world, and you can save money.
Check out:
http://www.timetrex.com/index.php
http://djamz.blogspot.com/2009/06/open-source-payroll-software-for-small.html
There are several options here in a list format.
Other ... more

Aug. 13, 2009

Todd R. Weiss answered this question

Do you think trampling by a crowd is a recognized hazard as defined in the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Hello,
Obviously, to me this is a question for a labor or business lawyer to help you with for legal opinions, but I have some thoughts for you:
Check with local fire officials for occupancy laws and their opinions on crowd control, crowd surges and trampling issues. ... more

Aug. 13, 2009

Todd R. Weiss and 2 other people answered this question

How do I achieve a business name already taken?

Hello,
I agree with Michael and Kate above. The best approaches are direct ones. And money does or can talk, if the owner of the business name you want to use has a price at which he or she will sell it to you.
Regardless, talking ... more

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