Notes from neolle

I have learned a lot about this subject. And I really enjoy the semester, all the early dawn uwian and more...

In this subject/experience I learned the value of teamwork - that you can do more if you work together.
I learned patience, humility and love of learning - if you dont have these, you'll probably drop this course on the first day.
The third is I forsee the work/life of a IT consultant - which is where I am heading, and will be some day! (soon)

Sir John, I think you should continue the style of mentoring you gave us - the pressures and the "out of the box" learning.

Sir John, I firmly believe in inovation. I see that you inovated ITPro several leaps further - and I like it. All I can suggest is more homeworks, readings and cases! Ha! Keep it comming!

I love to sit-in to your class: but not to the extent of repeating it! :D

You did a remarkable job in ITPro, and yes I look forward for ODB... (sana they'll offer it in a saturday).. ODB.. count me in.

Sir Thai foods again!

Things I should Know

I am a Wind

Strong and overpowering A force to be reckoned with, no one dares cross you You have the power to change everything around you You are best known for: your wrath Your dominant state: commanding

What Type of Weather Are You?

I Should Learn Spanish

For you, learning a language is about career advancement and communication. Knowing Spanish will bring you tons of possiblities for jobs and travel. Bárbaro!

What Language Should You Learn?

My Kissing Purity Score: 26% Pure

You're not one to kiss and tell... But word is, you kiss pretty well.

Kissing Purity Test

My Kissing Technique Is: Perfect

Your kissing technique is amazing - and you know it. You have the confidence to make the first move. And you always seem to know what kissing style is going to work best. Sometimes you're passionate, sometimes you're a tease. And you're always amazing!

Are You a Good Kisser?

My Career Type: Investigative

You are precise, scientific, and intellectual. Your talents lie in understanding and solving math and science problems. You would make an excellent: Architect - Biologist - Chemist Dentist - Electrical Technician - Mathematician Medical Technician - Meteorologist - Pharmacist Physician - Surveyor - Veterinarian The worst career options for your are enterprising careers, like lawyer or real estate agent.

What's Your Ideal Career?

These are all results of on-line test, no bias at all

IT Outsourcing: Maximizing Flexibility and Control

IT Outsourcing – Reaction Paper

A reaction paper on the article “IT Outsourcing: Maximizing Flexibility and Control” by Mary C. Lacity, Leslie P. Willcocks and David F. Feeney

Information Technology outsourcing is a strategy that if used wisely, will provide you the advantages in staying in the competitive edge of the business field, but could prove fatal in not. While I agree that management should first identify clearly which IT areas are strategic and which is a commodity, it doesn’t end there, it’s not that simple. The company must also have a well established IT system architecture and defined IT policies and business rules.

Outsourcing exposes your system to the outside world - which likely does not mind on your business objectives on why you have your IT systems on the first place. The industry offers a lot of technologies, practices and standards that are very attractive to use which some does not provide any advantages to your business.

Having a well established IT system architecture and defined IT Policies gives you the extra maneuverability in using outsourcing and ensures that you are supporting you business objectives. This will also give you a clear path and the view of the boundaries that must be maintained when applying outsourcing.

An example of a good IT system architecture is a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), in which you can use outsourcing while maximizing and maintaining your flexibility and control of your system.

Engaging into outsourcing without properly knowing the IT roles in your business and without a well established IT system architecture would likely fail.

IT100 - Basic Concepts of I.T. Professionals

Alright men, lets get down to business. Lets finish this early!

Module 1

Title   : Basic Concepts of Information Technology
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 16-Jul-2006
Score  : 92% (80 of 84)

Module 2

Title   : Computer and File Management
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 25-Jul-2006
Score  : 91% (79 of 86)

Module 3

Title   : Word 2000 Basics
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 20-Jul-2006
Score  : 84% (87 of 103)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 86% (89 of 103)

Title   : Word 2000 Advance
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 23-Jul-2006
Score  : 71% (58 of 81)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 89% (165 of 184)

"Almost is a very dangerous word out in the battlefield"
- Major Sarah Parker (Ground Control)

Module 4

Title   : Excel 2000 Basics
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 23-Jul-2006
Score  : 73% (65 of 89)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 89% (80 of 89)

Title   : Excel 2000 Advance Features
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 81% (144 of 176)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 92% (163 of 176)

Module 5

Title   : Access 2000 Basics
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 23-Jul-2006
Score  : 84% (45 of 53)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 90% (48 of 53)

Title   : Access 2000 Advance Features
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 92% (117 of 127)

Module 6

Title   : PowerPoint 2000 Basics
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 92% (90 of 97)

Title   : PowerPoint 2000 Basics
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 86% (199 of 230)

Module 7

Title   : Web Browsing Fundamentals
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 87% (34 of 39)

Title   : Messaging Fundamentals
Pre Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 84% (122 of 145)
Post Assessment
Date Taken : 27-Jul-2006
Score  : 95% (138 of 145)

Good work men. Now lets pack up and move on!