My favorite type of onsite meetings are those where I help to solve a major problem. A couple of days ago I was visiting a large online gaming company. Most of what they do revolves around a web-based ...

The server-side architecture of an application can have a significant impact on how well the application performs. I’ve seen examples where an application server had to make queries against a database ...

The endless catalog of IT failure rests on a foundation of poor judgment, inadequate communication across business groups and information silos, and conflicting agendas. Most of my blogging discusses ...

We previously reported on a broad range of issues that can be caused by using the System Migration function to move from a PowerPC-based Mac OS X system to an Intel-based Mac OS X system [see articles ...

Site lets students apply to multiple schools at once More than 500 schools accept the application Site%27s glitches prompted some schools to delay deadlines WASHINGTON — Computer problems have plagued ...

Legacy applications are one of the most difficult issues to face within IT. A rip-and-replace approach is expensive, difficult to cost-justify and tends to interrupt business. Meanwhile, the legacy ...

A three-shift plant had roll-up doors to the loading dock. The plant manager asked the maintenance manager with responsibility for the loading area about those doors. Never any problem, the doors have ...

WASHINGTON (WTVD) -- This week, the Department of Education announced it will provide up to $50 million to support organizations with experience in "expanding college access and enrollment," as they ...

Washington — The Justice Department's internal watchdog found widespread problems with surveillance applications submitted by the FBI to the government's national security court, indicating issues ...