Tags: Business, Electronics, Leadership
What You Should Know About Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law was created by one of the most important trailblazers in electronics and computing, but do you even know Moore’s first name? Most people working in technology are familiar with Moore’s Law. It predicts a doubling in computing power every eighteen months by doubling the amount of transistors that can be created on a silicon wafer. However, Moore’s other history changing contributions often go unrecognized. Gordon Moore grew up in a tiny town called Pescadero, which is just a few miles from today’s well known Silicon Valley. From an early age, Gordon was interested in chemistry and chemical reactions.
Bitcoin Technologies Will Change The World
Recently, there has been massive speculation around cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is in the news on a daily basis and even people with little technical knowledge have started participating in the discussion. While these newly created currencies are fascinating, it’s much more interesting to explore the underlying technology – blockchain. Blockchain has the potential to change many more aspects of our lives outside of how we exchange money. From real estate to automobiles, crime scene evidence to designer goods, we are just starting to realize the true impact this technology can have. Before we go any further, let me provide a very high
Exceptional Skills Do Not Make Exceptional Hires
Unfortunately, it still seems personality is not given as much consideration as skill set when hiring new team members. More often, the candidate’s character and attitude are secondary to their intelligence. However, even the smartest person can be a catastrophically toxic team member. After reviewing the most exceptional members of my team, personality and attitude stood out – not skill set. When building a team while trying to maintain an exceptional work culture, a candidate’s personality is key and can even outway any other skills they possess. Humility is of paramount importance. The smartest person in the room is not
Your Company Should Not Fear The Cloud
Okay, I get it. The cloud can be scary for any business. It’s a huge leap in how its infrastructure, data, and mission-critical assets are managed. Not to mention, the IT practices that are currently in place at many companies have been around for several years. Tested and refined over time and evolved into systems that help IT professionals feel safe when it comes to their infrastructure. However, once you start to investigate the barriers that prevent companies from moving to the cloud, you’ll find that most of the perceived hurdles are not really problems at all. What, someone else