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How To Produce Killer Work And Why That Matters Most

We can compare the various development languages and never come to the conclusion of one being better than all the rest. As we’ve enjoyed the sessions at devObjective() this year I’ve concluded developing great work supersedes language preference. The enlightening truth about positively approaching problems with the attitude of producing something great frees us from single mindedness. It’s almost depressing to fear that one language will out take another. In honesty we should be open to learning something new, even if it means we’re departing with something we like. Interest Often Starts With Problem Solving As with most support techs when first...
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Steps to Guarantee You Get The Most Out Of Conferences

Almost everyone I know enjoys attending conferences. Some for the fun, some for the learning. Your guaranteed to get more out of every conference you attend with 3 simple steps. If your sponsoring, I’ve got 4 steps for you too. Before anyone asks “So what did you get out of the event?” we will have the answer for them. And they will wonder why you look so refreshed. Some of the Hostek team is packing up this week preparing to travel to Minneapolis for the devObjective() 2015 conference. We have sponsored several years previously. The team with Best Meetings does a...
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3 Ways To Embrace Cloud Hosting Like A Next Gen IT Pro

We speak to customers all the time about their desires to transition to more reliable and cost efficient solutions. There’s usually two types. One that’s launching a new app, and the other moving from old out-dated systems into something more fitting for their growth. In both cases it’s not difficult to look past the most important but often overlooked areas. The benefits of Cloud Hosting, could potentially become roadblocks to your business. Instead of losing sight due to luster, here’s three ways you can embrace Cloud Hosting and look like a next gen IT pro: 1. Controlling Cost (monthly or hourly)...
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Choosing The Right CMS – 5 Questions You Should Ask

Making the right choice in the midst of available CMS’s such as WordPress, Joomla and Drupal has it’s challenges. This decision requires a bit of technical knowledge and a generous understanding of what users should do when they visit your website. With a few considerations in advance, the process can be slightly easier. Will the website be used for a business? Will the website be used for a personal site or blog? These two questions change the depth of technical knowledge required. But in all fairness even a personal blog can have quite extensive features. If you search “How to start a blog” or “The Best...
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