Retailers have been looking for a way to streamline the check out process for decades. With the advent of RFID, it was believed that that vision was about to take a big step forward. Shoppers could fill their baskets, swipe a credit card om the way out, and they would be charged instantly and accurately due to this new technology. Amazon looked at the approach and decided they needed a new way. They approached it the way I imagine Elon Musk of...

In a previous post, I discussed tips for creating a Request for Proposal, as a basis for the “systems demo”. The RFP will be used to create a short list of supplier candidates who will be invited in to present their solution. This is your opportunity to assess the look and feel and ease of use of the product. More importantly, you will see first hand how they handle your issues and what they consider a workaround. Demo preparation...

Acquiring an ERP (Enterprise resource Planning) system is a major initiative. It involves large financial outlays for purchase and ongoing maintenance. Perhaps even more significantly, a poor choice can cripple an organization, and in many cases, destroy it. That’s where understanding the supplier selection RFP process comes into play. Here is a brief overview of the Request for Proposal process, why and how!. Why and How.Considering the...

A lot of savvy computer users believe they can smell a Phishing attempt from miles away. It is fair to say that if that were true, most data breaches would not begin with one of those very realistic, yet sinister, websites/emails. Are you interested in knowing your level of PI (Phishing Intelligence)? The people at OpenDNS have created a PI Quiz for you of 14 very valid looking websites. See if you can smell the rotten fish.    ...