Lunch is for wimps!

"Lunch? Aw, you gotta be kidding. Lunch is for wimps." - Gordon Gekko (Wall Street,1987) A classic line from the 80's film and a reverberated phrase which iconified the late 80's and early 90's where silly amounts of hard work over your own health and wellbeing was turned into a framework for success. Yes thankfully … Continue reading Lunch is for wimps! →

The big problem with Big Data.

Having a Masters degree in Big Data I always like to read about news, views and developments around the subject. I recently read the following article (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/uta-firth-facebook-google-data-garbage) and got to thinking. While it is true to an extent that there can indeed be an over emphasis on Big Data and AI solving all our needs … Continue reading The big problem with Big Data. →

Home tech and the Internet of Things – what do you want?

Whether it is a new fridge that tells you when your out of milk and monitoring your grocery shopping habits or controlling your lights and other kits remotely on your mobile phone. The IOT in your home has certainly gathered some speed as of late. What new home kit would you want to be introduced … Continue reading Home tech and the Internet of Things – what do you want? →

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

I read an article on the BBC website (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45919700) and got to thinking about the ever-moving development around blockchain technology. Has blockchain peaked with cryptocurrency? Will other uses of the underlying tech prove more valuable? There is undoubtedly a drive to make the most out of blockchain with smart contracts and other transactions but will … Continue reading Is blockchain living up to the hype? →

Prepare for change

If you EVER get to thinking that a life in IT is for you then you must be prepared to accept and embrace change. If you can't, then IT is really not for you. If you want a job that you can learn and become an expert at then do the same thing for 30 … Continue reading Prepare for change →

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