2010 is the Year of Optimization of the Data Center
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2010 is the Year of Optimization of the Data Center
Thu, 4/03/10 – 11:33 | One Comment

It has become apparent to me, through talking with clients, chatting with IT executives while traveling,  as well as reading in the IT press, that CIOs and CTOs within large organizations are going to be …

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Ironically, CDS’s may Precipitate a GM Bankruptcy
Thursday, 14 May, 2009 – 10:11 | No Comment

Anyone who reads this blog knows that from time to time, I write about happenings in the financial world.  I have touched on mortgage backed securities as well as some of the complexities of AIG …

AIG Bonus Outrage…a different perspective
Tuesday, 17 Mar, 2009 – 15:03 | One Comment
AIG Bonus Outrage…a different perspective

First of all, let me say this; I can see both sides of this argument, debate, whatever you want to call it.  With that being said, here are some facts:

I (we) have no idea what …

What Psychological Impact does The DOW have on the US consumer?
Tuesday, 25 Nov, 2008 – 5:45 | No Comment
What Psychological Impact does The DOW have on the US consumer?

Wow, how have times changed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or The DOW as it is often referred to, made its debut on May 26, 1896.  Back then, it consisted of twelve little comapnies who would …

What the heck is a Mortgage Backed Security?
Monday, 15 Sep, 2008 – 7:45 | One Comment
What the heck is a Mortgage Backed Security?

Before we talk about what a Mortgage Backed Security is one should understand what a security is in the financial world.  In finance, a security is a fungible, negotiable instrument that represents some value.  The …