DuPont Dow Chemical, numbers by segment
Two big companies that will merge (after approvals) to divide in three, so they can focus on their own verticals. To understand the move, it’s important to understand the numbers by segment.Source: WSJ
Open Source Framework, criteria to select the right one
Select a development framework it’s not an easy exercise, there are too much factors where we have to focus on. Today they are popularly called “web frameworks”, name that to me is wrong, in a world where all is moving “mobile”. Let’s call it framework. Other aspect is the target organization is a company, not … Read more
10 ideas to organize you EA
This article written by Mckensey is so much useful, read it, do not read my summary; the list below is just for my memories. The summary is, companies do not agree on what is the main focus in Enterprise Architecture (EA) management. Some companies are focused on continually measuring IT performance and adjusting business processes … Read more
USB shortcut virus
I suffered this virus in one of my computers, and I was able to fix it with this command on MS-DOS: Attrib /d /s -r -h -s *.* I need to review my anti-virus….
TCO of use of SalesForce
I have so much questions about the SalesForce TCO. I have search about this topic in the internet and there is not so much about it. The perspective: looking at Portfolio Manager view. The context. The environment we are talking about is a global organization with multiple business units where each one have different use … Read more
Windows patches
A customer called me today to discuss about software alternatives related to future environment for a shop floor solution they have. We reviewed the main requirements and during the conversation we talked about different major environments. Suddenly we did a stop on .NET, and this was what happened. We are running a shop floor solution … Read more
SalesForce Trailhead Developer Beginner
During these last 7 days I have been using my free time to complete the Developer Beginner training from SalesForce. I have worked in Lotus Domino world during some years and so much of the concepts implemented in SalesForce have the same vision of Lotus Notes; the difference is for sure there are 20 years … Read more
The career upgrade roadmap
This book basically convinces you to change the way to find the job you want. The difference with others I have read is that it proposes you a specific approach with clear steps you have to follow. One of the main messages is that if you send CVs on any job board, you will compete … Read more
Which ecosystem/s are the right ones for me?
So many companies are moving from their current environments to the new ecosystems available in the market. This drives the organizations to perform a rationalization of their portfolios. This is no-brainer, but the first step is to understand your current portfolio of assets and what are your business priorities for the future. Once done, next … Read more
GAFAMA
Right now there are six digital ecosystems that dominates the digital world,they are known as GAFAMA: Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba. Between these six ecosystems their combined market cap is $2.3 trillion (equivalent to the size of the UK economy). For the rest of the world there are 2 main questions: How can I … Read more