Monday, March 22, 2010
Defining A Better Fit For Your Data Center Outsourcing Needs
What Should Be Outsourced?
Data center outsourcing services are one of the most mature IT service categories available in the market. In a mature market, one should expect external service providers (ESPs’) to understand market dynamics — as well as client’s wants and needs — and invest in making their services better, faster and less expensive. No “one size fits all” exists for outsourcing. The build-or-buy decision will be based on different criteria for different organizations.
Sourcing decisions may also be influenced to a great extent by factors such as politics and culture and economic stability. Therefore a long-term decision — typically, five to 10 years requires an ability to align IT with business goals, identify gaps in IT capabilities, understand the capabilities available in the market and determine how in-house and supplier responsibilities can best be shared.
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CSS provides a complete portfolio of infrastructure management solutions and support services for geographically distributed network resources, 24x7. Our infrastructure management solutions are based on an architecture that is open and scalable thus enabling easy integration of vendor or customer-supplied tools. CSS provides infrastructure management solutions for a broad spectrum of servers, storage, networks, security, databases, desktops, and applications. By automating corrective actions, IT organizations decrease problem resolution time and improve system availability and reduce downtime.
At CSS Corp, our processes and systems are exclusively tuned to support the client’s operations, with extensive simulation labs and resolution focused environment. Our Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are dedicated to provide superior support services required to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. Our global delivery model provides flexibility, and ensures high quality service, cost savings, localization and reduced risk. We help enterprises drive software and IT process improvements by aligning their internal practices to industry best practices and frameworks such as CMM/CMMi, ITIL, RUP, ISO, SAS 70, COPC and BS 7799.
CSS supports and manages technology infrastructure platforms and applications for Fortune 2000 companies, and provides support solutions for products and applications from ISVs and consumer technology providers.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Effective Public Speaking Tips For Beginners
Facing a crowd can be a serious jittery experience for some but for others, they found it fun and exciting to express themselves. But being a public speaker you ought to prepare your speech. You owe this to your audience.
Preparing yourself for a talk is not that easy. You always have to put your best foot forward. The best way to get your audience attention is to start your speech with conviction and end it with a thought provoking ending hoping to lead to positive action.
Some helpful tips are listed below to guide you in your speech.
Content
• A good speech summary is very important to wrap up your talk and get the message across effectively. Focus on the purpose of your speech: is it to persuade, inform or entertain?
• The body of your speech should be driven to one focal point meaning a message.
• Know the objectives of the event where you are invited to talk. Your speech should be tailored to your kind of audience.
• Be sure that your talk is meaty with facts, if necessary figures, but which you can explain easily during your talk and make it in layman’s terms. Facts should be accurate, objective and should be from credible resources.
• Have nice, catchy titles to draw more attention to your speech.
Acceptable Physical Appearance during Public Speaking
• Gestures, movements, facial and bodily expressions are very important because they reveal so much about you as a speaker and a person on how well-versed you are on the topic.
• Public speakers should exude pleasantness, enthusiasm and confidence.
• Do not read from your notes, instead maintain eye contact with your audience. Remember, you should speak and not read.
• Dress for the occasion.
Your Speech
• Speaking with conviction is very important in public speaking to gain credibility and respect.
• If you are to give a speech, train and prepare yourself to speak slowly, enunciate words clearly, pause and show the right emotions while sharing your topic. Most of all, talk to all members of the audience as a whole.
• Communicate with your audience – speak, listen, respond, adjust and adapt – if they have questions or reactions.
• Add-ons to speeches include: humor, handouts and audio-visual aids.
• Learn when to stop talking.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Saving Money While Traveling in Europe
After paying for your roundtrip plane tickets, there are other expenses you will need to face. The hard fact is that Europe can get really expensive if you don't plan your trip well. It is really difficult to slum it out in Europe unless you're prepared to sleep in train stations and parks every night and face the dangers that come with them. You need to preserve your sanity and health as much as your money and you will have a better time if you choose your spending battles wisely. It is not a good idea to live entirely on crumbs while you're on vacation, so always bring a little extra cash for an occasional treat.
If you intend to cross the continent, you will need to set aside money for bus and train passes. Eurail and Busabout tickets can save you a lot of money and hassle in the long run and will cost anywhere between $400 and $700, depending on the area you want to cover.
You will need travel insurance and most veteran travelers will never travel without it. If you get sick or in trouble abroad, the payment for the premium will pale into insignificance compared with the medical bills or expenses you will incur later on. Basic travel insurance costs depend on how long you will be abroad and the coverage you choose can range from $35 to almost $500.
You will also have to shell out money for a Schengen (European) visa so you can travel in most European countries without having fear of immigration officials. If your passport is about to expire, you will need to get a new one which can cost you about $60.
Many people worry about getting immunizations, but they're really not necessary when traveling to Europe. There are recommended vaccinations which you may have already had, like vaccines against polio or tetanus. You may consider booster shots for Hepatitis A and B, as well as anti-rabies shots. A round of vaccines can cost you between $50 to a hundred dollars.
The amount you will spend on equipment will depend on what you want to take with you. Experts recommend forking out more money for a sturdy and decent backpack or suitcase, as well as buying good-quality walking shoes. Beware of poor quality gear that will fall apart in unexpected temperatures or stuff that is too sensitive for rough travel (some digital cameras). Expect to pay for a good camera, a pair of hiking shoes/boots, pocketknife/Swiss knife, flashlight, a jacket and medicines. You can expect your expenses for gear, tickets, passes, passport and visas and insurance to easily amount to $1800.
The countries that you will visit have their own standards of living, which can affect the prices of their accommodation, food and transportation. It is a good idea to research in the various Europe guides to survey the prices that you will be expected to pay once you're there. In general, the cheapest European countries to visit and stay in are generally still those in the Eastern bloc but they include Turkey, parts of Spain, Slovenia, Romania, the Netherlands, Macedonia, Croatia and Bulgaria. You can spend between $35 to $50 a day and still have a good time. In contrast, the most expensive countries (more than $70 a day) would be Switzerland, Norway, France, Germany, Britain, Denmark, Austria, Estonia and Iceland. The major cities in any country are expected to be more expensive than the rural areas. Staying in one place a little longer is a good idea if you want to save money. You can usually get discounts for stays that last a week or more and weekly transport passes are cheaper than the daily ones.
It's very important to keep a running track of your budget and resist the urge to depend on your credit card. The good news is, if you have prepared and researched enough, you will most likely end up saving a lot of money and still get a really good European experience!
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Europe Vacation
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Supporter of Gregory Reyes on his Court room Trial
I am a corporate securities lawyer and have practiced law for 33 years since graduating from UCLA School of Law in 1974. I was (he first woman partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati where I worked for 21 years, leaving in 2001. (I am not writing this letter on behalf of Wilson Sonsini. I am writing on behalf of Greg.) I am presently Executive Vice President, International Strategy & General Counsel at Obopay, a start-up company in the Bay Area which provides a mobile payments service. I have worked in the Silicon Valley for all of my career. While at Wilson Sonsini, I represented many companies, from start-ups to Fortune 100, including Sun Microsystems, LSI Logic, Coherent, VA Linux and many others. I have worked with hundreds of CEOs and executives of all types.
I represented Greg's father for approximately 21 years and got to know Greg during that period. In approximately 1994 (I can't remember the exact dates), Greg asked me to represent Wireless Access of which he was CEO. I worked closely with him from approximately 1994 to 1996 or 1997 and would have continued to work with him when he joined Brocade had I not represented a competitor. Greg was a very talented and effective CEO and worked tirelessly to make the business successful. His team respected him and he was a good leader. He cared a lot about the people who worked for him and they knew it. He lived and breathed the business, consulted with his Board regularly and constructively. He frequently expressed his desire to do what was in the best interests of his employees and shareholders. During the time I worked with him, he always acted ethically; I never saw him cross the line. He listened to advice, engaged in discussion to understand the advice, but he always took the advice given.
While I represented Greg his children were born. There has never been a more loving and caring father. He was so proud of them. He has also always been devoted to Penny and despite these difficult last few years, has provided strength and support to his family. This experience has humbled him greatly and nearly broken his spirit I think he has made it through because his family, especially his children, needs him to be strong.
I would like to relate a story about Greg which I believe reflects accurately Greg's character. In 1995 my son, Connor, was in 5th grade and needed to do a school project m which he interviewed someone, wrote an essay and then gave a speech in class about what he had learned. Greg agreed to be the interviewee. He spent an entire afternoon with Connor teaching him about wireless paging technology, dug up information for Connor to help him with his report, had his executives describe the technology and gave Connor a pager to bring to class. During Connor's presentation Connor sent Greg a page and Greg paged him back. The class (and teacher) loved it The pager was a huge hit (remember that this was before cell phones were ubiquitous) The experience made a huge impression on Connor and for many years after that Connor told everyone that he wanted to be a CEO like Greg Reyes. This was one of those simple experiences where someone takes time to help a kid that changes the kid's life. I will always be grateful to Greg for taking time out of his busy schedule to help my 12 year old son. The truth is, I think Greg loved doing it. He loves kids and enjoys helping them.
I have known Greg well for many years. While the jury may have found him guilty, I believe Greg believed that he was acting in the best interests of the company He is hard driving CEO who wants to succeed but I can't believe that he would intentionally break the law. Greg has already been punished severely and he faces yet more legal difficulties. I urge you to be lenient.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
NDS Roms
P2P (Peer to Peer) websites are set up so that your NDS roms downloads aren't from the website itself, but rather from its users. Torrents are the common file types for P2P websites as they are optimized for the multiple-user download system, pause and restart easily at any time, and let you upload bits of the data to other users. However there are occasions where you may aid in uploading viruses and other malware - in addition to getting them yourself. Additionally, the torrents themselves could have been tampered with to contain devious objects that will attack your computer or even steal files and important information from cache.
There are of course NDS roms download websites where you can download NDS roms that aren't torrents. Such websites are more reliable as they usually test all roms and cannot be easily interfered with by malicious users. Many sites provide downloads at no cost, but are they reliable? Free websites rely solely on donations, thus are restricted on budget. Fewer employees can be hired to verify roms for malware and reliability. Less powerful servers are purchased leading to common site outages for maintenance and bandwidth issues, causing the administrators to impose users with daily limit of NDS roms downloads or affecting the speed at which they download NDS roms. While the idea of paying a single membership fee on websites seems daunting, that fee goes to keep servers up for a faster and smoother download process than the free alternatives.
Ultimately your decisions to download illegally ripped NDS games, as well as which download method you support, are left up to you. With the safety of both your PC and DS in mind however, paid NDS roms download websites are recommended for the security and reliability they offer.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Lotto Outside The United States
Win Big with Lotto
If you would like to play the lotto in the United States, but aren’t a US citizen, you will need to hire an agent to do so. Basically you give the agent the money to play in the lotto and if you win, he gives you the money. Sounds great! But how many people can you really trust to give you the money, if your ticket wins big? Not many! Since you aren’t a US citizen, you can’t make a complaint about it either. So you can easily be out a lot of money.
The safer route for playing lotto is to play in lotto outside the US. The best one that I’ve found is the Liechtenstein lotto. The great thing about it is that you can play online and cut out the middlemen that would otherwise come between you and the lotto company. So if you win, the money wouldn’t be transferred through anyone else’s hands before it gets to you.
In the Liechtenstein lotto, you are guaranteed a jackpot of five million Euros. This is great if you are interested in winning it big, rather than dealing with the little lotto’s. To play in the Liechtenstein lotto, you only need to pay one Euro or a dollar and you can play weekly if you want. By going to the website you can view the drawings, so that you know instantly if you win.
Another great benefit of playing in the Liechtenstein lotto is that you don’t have to pay any taxes on your winnings, because it is state run. Since the Liechtenstein lotto is open to nearly everyone, they have made it easier for people to play by allowing you to pay and play with Euros’, US money, or Swiss Francs. If you are hesitant about playing the Liechtenstein lotto because you aren’t sure if you can trust that you will get your winnings, you can easily put your mind at rest. Ernst and Young, the most famous accountants in the world, monitor the Liechtenstein lotto drawings to guarantee that it is run properly and no one gets cheated. You can even contact them, if you need added reassurance before playing. Gert Gambell did just that.
If playing the Liechtenstein lotto hasn’t got you excited yet, you may be happy to know that Liechtenstein lotto supports the Red Cross! They make it possible for winnings to be donated to the Red Cross and they also have a place for you to donate money to the Red Cross as you are playing the lotto. The site ALSO gives a percent of the money they collect to the Red Cross! So even if you aren’t big on lotto, you are helping a much needed organization.
There are a number of games on the Liechtenstein lotto website that have electronic draws, but only the main Liechtenstein lotto has a filmed draw. If you are interested in accessing the lotto game, all you need to do is click on “GoLotto.” So, check out the Liechtenstein lotto now and have a chance at winning big, while supporting the Red Cross. It is easy and fun at the same time.
A Note to US Citizens
If you live in the US and want to play Liechtenstein lotto, you can’t give a US address. If you are planning to visit Europe, you can give the address of the place you will be staying at and play before your trip.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Getting A 21st Century Education
Introduction
The current practice of today's generation looks at different lifestyles that one would like to follow suit. Usually, the lifestyle models are successful philanthropists who seem to find money on trees; literally. There is definitely a charm that endears a financially free lifestyle. However, most people consider financial freedom as a dream that is impossible to realize.
Unfortunately, this sad pessimism to life is the norm rather than the exception. We go about our days and years thinking that we can never be free from our debts or from the weight of different bills and cost. We continue to live our lives knowing this sad thought. Yet this idea cannot be further from the truth. Acquiring a new perspective, philosophy, and practice that reflects an optimistic view of our financial health is the heart of 21st Century Education
Defining 21st Century Education
The revolutionary yet simple mindset offered by this kind of education centres on the possibility of wealth creation and living a financially independent lifestyle. While this is the ideal result of a person who fully understands the heart of this kind of education, getting it is not easy. However, the standard is worth the investment. The sudden change of perspective will not only change our lives but will also change how we look into the different trends today.
Getting a 21st Century Education
The value of this kind of education hinges on certain learning components to help people make money instead of people working for money. The main goal is to create new methods to create wealth far removed from the standard wealth creating practices. While the wealth creation involves making opportunities, this concept finds new ways to make opportunities from a different standard ahead of our time.
The principle teaches financial rationality removed from our emotional decisions. It states that consciousness in making financial decisions is a function of how we react to different circumstances. By doing, the smart move despite what our emotions tell us, we are able to develop a way to control the way we react to events.
This concept also involves looking at the same thing differently. This enhances our problem solving skills as we think of creative ways to conclude different tasks. As an example, there are different ways to peel a banana yet we end up peeling bananas in the most common way. Sometimes, we readily see different solutions to a problem. However, we still insist on the standard solution. This principle breaks traditional problem solving methods in order to force us to be creative.
This kind of education also emphasizes the value of efficient communication, negotiation, and priorities in fast times. These skills will help us enhance our skills to turn ideas into reality. With efficient communication methods, we can readily converse with different people and share our profitable ideas. Having an idea is one thing, while applying it with good communication and negotiation skills is critical. Remember, everyone has ideas while making ideas work is not for everyone.
The concept hinges on a system of results, purpose, and action. While this principle is not new, the new perspective brought about by this kind of education tackles this system differently. A result focused, purpose driven, and action oriented persons are usually the successful people. This kind of education is the product of developing these traits.
Finally, financial freedom and getting a 21st Century Education involves planning a positive framework for your life. In the end, this is not about the value of money. Instead, it is the manifestation of our happiness. Having a list of priorities that will make you happy will give you an overview and a viable life structure. This is a holistic approach to financial freedom and designing our lives to help us live up to our potential. While getting a 21st Century Education is an investment, it is definitely what everyone needs.
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