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489_ Green IT Infrastructure Costs Less: Bigger is not Better
Trent Hein and Ned McClain, Co Founders, Applied Trust Engineering Green IT infrastructure costs less and improves the health of our planet. Trent Hein co-founder of Applied Trust and CEO and Ned McClain, co-founder and CTO talk about the proactive steps Applied Trust has taken to implement a Green IT infrastructure and take that even a step further and call it EcoInfrastructure. Everyone knows that with today’s high cost of data center real estate, the increasing cost of energy, and your company’s desire to be more eco-friendly, infrastructure is on everyone’s mind. Trent and Ned discussed specific tactics and strategies for taking steps to building a Green IT infrastructure. Here are five key points: 1) Bigger is not better 2) Consolidate 3) Server virtualization 4) Organizational philosophy 5) Reduce the waste stream. Applied Trust engineers will work closely with your staff to ensure that a thorough assessment is conducted. All assessment recommendations will be presented in an actionable manner, such that network and system administrators can use the document as a guide for mitigation. Here are some results you can expect: • Reduced capital costs • Stronger bottom line through significantly reduced operating costs (including reduced energy consumption and reduced system administration labor) • Support for the environment • Improved employee morale and workplace environment • Improved corporate image as a “green business,” which can provide a marketing or recruiting edge. Listen Now...
Related Links: Applied Trust (ATE) || Women in IT || Conscious Economy Channel || Safe Surfing || BYTES: 21668156 - 5/12/08 > Keywords: Trent Hein, Ned McClain, Applied Trust, ATE, EcoInfrastructure,
Green IT

436_ Sr. Software Engineers, Still in College & Winning

Here's a winning two semester sequence in which teams of students complete a substantial "real world" project provided by sponsors drawn from both industry and research organizations. These projects are developed under the direction of the course instructor (Bruce Sanders, Director of Software Engineering Projects) and members of the sponsoring organization (Applied Trust Engineering with founders, Trent Hein and Ned McClain). Here are the stages they go through: Initial Requirements, The student team interacts with the sponsor to gather requirements for the software that they are to develop. This first step involves a rather quick, but thorough, job of gathering Initial Requirements...and then System Architecture; Overview Presentation; Prototyping; Requirements Spec; Design Spec; Design Presentation; Development; Documentation; Final Presentation; Release...Listen to the 5-person student team. Applied Trust is excited about the deliverable. 2/04/08 LISTEN

Related Links: Senior Project Details || Applied Trust Engineering || Bruce W. Sanders || Best Book || Green IT Infrastructure Keywords: Software Engineers, CU, Bruce Sanders, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, Applied Trust > Bytes: 27359924 LISTEN

416_ Think Like a Hacker and We Can Beat Them

Most people don’t think like hackers. Today’s hacker isn’t the hobbyist or the kid taking a break from his Xbox. Now it’s a criminal and they just don’t give up – they work through the night until they break in. Roxanne (Roxy) Podlogar, VP Commercial Services, SysTest and Ron Wood, director of Business Development for our Security Practice, he’s certified CISSP cover issues from misperceptions to firewalls; from wireless to credit card fraud. Ron explains, "Here's an example of a a misperception. You put your firewall up and you feel safe. But once the wall is compromised, your applications are wide open. There are various ways to get through and that could be as easy as you open Port 80, the standard http access. When you open your website to customers on the Internet, it’s open doors. You’ve just opened a window to your application, so you want to know that your application is secure. It’s not enough just to have a firewall; you have to harden your application. It’s got to be hardened all the way through, your barriers of defense. First you build a wall, then you harden your apps, make a hardened OS all the way down to your desktop. I mean everything needs to be hardened." Larry cringed when he heard that one. There are many famous cases such as the TJ Maxx horror story. In that example over 45 million credit card user data was stolen. There was more money made and stolen in that one transaction than every bank robbery across the last 10 years. Ron and Roxy share some very important strategies.
Related Links: SysTest Labs || Hi-Tech Heist - CBS News || Cyber Security Channel || Software Channel || Keywords:Systest Labs, Ron Wood, Roxanne Podlagar, Firewall, TJ Maxx, CISSP, 12/3/07 Bytes: 27128563 LISTEN

414_ Competitive Advantage: Getting What You Want, When You Want It

Clients and customers today are expecting (demanding) relevant response time to questions and problems points out John Krzykowski, General Manager of Workplace2Go. There are a lot of hassles, installing the software – updates – the hardware goes bad, something breaks, you’ve got to bring in something new – reload all the software onto that new device. It’s a lot of expense that isn’t really necessary and there are alternatives. There is quite a history about different attempts to solve this challenge. John says there is quite a buzz about On-Demand Software, (aka: Software as a Service - SaaS) and higher software costs, upgrading necessities, down time and consumer demand are pushing this to the next level. With Workplace2go, subscribe to a name-brand business software and be free to use it from any internet-connected PC, plus: Pay only for what you need as long as you need it. One log-in, one support call, one credit card for billing. Leave upgrades and other software management headaches to us. No contracts, No minimum order, and first month free. John also they seeing in the venture capital community, that well over half the software companies that are receiving money are in the on-demand space. So the merchandise, if we use the retail analogy, is going to grow significantly. Information is the foundation for many businesses and the ability to access information from any location is critical in today’s highly competitive environment. Whether your employees are on the road or working from home, they need secure easy access to information.
Related Links: Work Place to GO || 19 Market Place || Computer World || INC || CIO - SaaS || Keywords:WorkPlace to GO, On-Demand Software, 19 Market Place, John Krzykowski, Software as a Service, SaaS >> 11/26/07 Bytes: 26486390> LISTEN

390_ SpitFire Group (DT): The Winners and the Losers Part 1 of 2
In 1942 the noted economist Joseph Schumpeter described the process of Creative Destruction. In his vision of capitalism, entrepreneurs would be encouraged via the use of new technology and ideas to replace, even crush, products, services, and indeed whole industries and economies. Spitfire Group Mark Richtermeyer & Kimberly Lucas, co-founders of the Spitfire Group and producers of the new "Disruptive Technology" Channel on w3w3.com point out that the word disruptive often implies a negative connotation. To those people whose lives are severely changed or impacted by a disruptive technology, there can certainly be negative impacts, but as a whole, disruptive technologies are meant to create a better standard of living for society as a whole. The way we view Disruptive Tech is thru the theory that new ideas in technology will negatively impact and even crush other technologies, industries and even in some cases, entire economies. Larry asked, "Does this mean disruptive technologies are bad?" Mark answered, "Well they are for some people. You always have to be inventing, or reinventing or adjusting the way you do business to make sure you stay on the forefront of where your market is going." LISTEN Part 1 of 2 Published 10/8/2007

391_ Discover and Invent Your Own Disruptive Technology (DT) Part 2 of 2
Today part of the entrepreneurial process is ‘disruptive technology’. It disrupts businesses, processes and industries, or the way in which people or businesses interact with each other. Mark Richtermeyer & Kimberly Lucas, co-founders of the Spitfire Group and producers of the new "Disruptive Technology" Channel on w3w3.com point out various examples of Disruptive Technology such as Google and Yahoo. They have impacted ways that marketing is executed, have wide reaching impacts in several industries such as news print and television. How do companies accomplish this? Managers have to do a few key things right. First, they have to provide an innovative environment and culture. They need to create businesses where the idea is to come up with new ideas where people won’t be afraid to take risks, and to find new ways to do things. They also have to stay close to their customers – understand what they want and how they want to get it. Pay attention to your competitors and to market trends. We’ve also developed these ‘Agile Methodologies’ into our business that allows us to reprioritize the business requirements on a regular basis. The lengths of time in which we do that, are getting shorter and shorter all the time.
LISTEN Part 2 of 2 Published 10/15/2007 ( LISTEN Part 1 of 2 Published 10/8/2007)
Related Links: Spitfire Group || Creative Destruction || Software Channel || PodCast Directory || Find It || Keywords:Disruptive Technology, Spitfire Group, Mark Richtermeyer, Kimberly Lucas, Bottom-line > Bytes: 10916156 > 10/8/07 LISTEN Part 2 of 2

354_ This is More Than a High-Level Alert for Your Computer

Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust discuss one of the scariest Internet subjects we have ever heard. They talk about the topic in a way that business people can understand and gives your IT staff some geart security ideas.

Their number one suggestion is to
check the Open Web Application Security Project or OWASP. "These guys publish a lot of interesting information about what’s going on with application security on the web. They publish a Top 10 Vulnerability list. The 2007 list is out and anyone who has a web site, large or small, should be aware of what’s on this list. There's also a wonderful guide that talks through how to mitigate and address the top ten vulnerabilities in your environment.

In 2007, Cross site scripting aka XSS, has risen to the number one spot of the top ten web security vulnerabilites. Sites that allow users to post content to the site might mean that a bad guy could post malicious code to the site.

No. 2 Threat: Injection Flaws. A lot of web sites have a data base behind them and any of those servers speak a language that you can use to say, “Hey, I would like to get information from the data base, or I’d like to put information into the data base.” This has been used for a whole variety of exploits.

No. 3 Malicious File Execution, really means having good website hygiene. Demo files that came with your computer, or a sample application should be cleaned up so that a ‘bad guy’ can’t take advantage of that file and take control of your computer.

Trent and Ned give a whole new meaning to TRUST.

Related Links: Applied Trust Engineering || OWASP Home || OWASP Top 10 || Cross Site Scripting || Channels: Safe Surfing, Women in IT, Software, Cyber Security >> Keywords: Applied Trust, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, OWASP, Open Web Application Security Project, Cross Site Scripting, XSS, Malicious Content> Bytes: 13761204 >8/6/07
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Revolutionizing IT as We Know It

329_ It sounds tecnical, but what isn’t today? Here’s a technical best-seller, written by 3 key experts: Evi Nemeth; Garth Snyder; Trent Hein along with 10 key contributors…all experts. This 1000-page book, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition), has a cartoon on the cover (and drawings throughout), easy to understand with readable information and a special section for non IT managers so they understand what is going on and how to be an effective manager in this arena. IT loves this second edition because of the critical contents that are easy to reference and are now getting support from management rather than pushback. It started in 1988. Setting the standard of excellence, translated into 20 languages, and is revolutionizing IT as we know it. Related Links: Applied Trust || Book Press Release || Amazon || Blog || Channels: Software > Keywords: Evi Nemeth; Garth Snyder; Trent Hein, LINUX, IT managers, LINUX Administration Handbook > Bytes: 6199696 LISTEN 6/18/07

325_ Open Source, a pathway to innovation and much, much more

Imagine you buy a software company. The transaction is completed. There’s a knock on your door. A stranger is here to confirm that you are not in breach of his ‘open source software license’. You call your attorney for help. That’s where Jason Haislmaier, HRO, enters the scene. He is recognized by many as the “Open Source Legal Guru” in Colorado. When we asked how he got into this field? his reply was direct and to the point. "Simply put, I was driven by client need."

Having earned an engineering degree prior to law school, Jason has a natural affitinity and appreciation for the technical issues he handles today. "As a software vendor, it's not uncommon to have your software product comprised of software that you've developed in-house, that you would consider proprietary, perhaps third party software that you've licensed in, and from open source software, and it's all working together. It is that comingling or interaction of the softwares that, from a legal standpoint, creates some of the stickier areas under the open source license. Even if you're not a vendor, if you're a data center, it's the same thing.

"Open source software, at its core, is licensed. Licenses can be breached and that can create liability; and in come the lawyers. And that’s where a lot of the legal aspects of open source come about. It’s very difficult to talk about open source software without talking about the legal aspects of open source software.

Related Links: Holme Roberts & Owen || GPLv3 || It's the Law Interviews || Find It || Keywords: Open Source Software, HRO, Holme Roberts & Owen, Jason Haislmaier, Lucky Vidmar> Channels: Software Bytes: 7984172 LISTEN 6/11/07

292_ Looking Grim: “A State of Internet Security” Part 1 of 2
Your computer, money, and other assets might be controlled by others (the percentages are high)…and they are not your friends. There is a whole financial ecosystem that is behind this growing problem. T J Maxx being among the more recent targets, 100s of thousands of personal credit cards being compromised over an 18 month period, as the information was leaked out in whatever form they used – "This was classic use of spyware, installed that then captured information, and gradually leaked out the data. Done surreptitiously – not a virus like attack. The new CEO of Webroot, Peter Watkins and CFO, Josh Pace define the traps and tell us how we can avoid the growing dilemma. Related Links: Webroot || State of Internet Security || Cyber Security || Safe Surfing || Keywords: Spyware, Anti Virus, Peter Watkins, Josh Pace, Webroot, Security, Internet Security, Software || Channels: Security, Software || Bytes: 5446324 LISTEN 4/9/07 Part 1 of 2

295_ Drive by Downloads: Security is Too Complicated Part 2 of 2
Take the 360° Look – Block, Detect and Remove threats. Viruses are Internet graffiti, trying to get your attention, Spyware is not ! First and foremost you’d like to prevent any malicious code from getting on to your system. If we identify a code that is trying to get onto your system, we can block it, that’s the first step. Secondly if some code has already found its way onto your system it becomes very important to detect everything that might be on your system. The third piece is extremely important, because you want to be able to remove it. Some of these malicious codes are very sophisticated. The removal is a very complicated and important process. The new CEO of Webroot, Peter Watkins and CFO, Josh Pace explain all three dicey pieces. Related Links: Webroot || State of Internet Security || Cyber Security || Safe Surfing || Software || Keywords: > Channels:Save Surfing || Software > Bytes: 7716470 >> LISTEN 4/16/07

290_ Open Source Tech: Myth, Malady or Miracle?
Stormy Peters, Jason Haislmaier, Sue Kunz and Paul Ohm - Open Source Panel Members

A panel discussion about Re-Examining Open Source and Community Development was held at the University of Colorado School of Law. Is this today's fad or rather a fundamental new model for the future of innovation and ideas? Panelist include Paul Ohm (moderator) Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Law; Jason Haislmaier, Partner, Holme, Roberts, and Owen; Sue Kunz, CEO and Founder, Solidware Technologies; Stormy Peters, Director of Community and Partner Programs, OpenLogic. Related Links: SFTP || Conference || CTP Channel || Event Photos|| Channel: CTP || Keywords: SFTP, Open Source, Sue Kunz, Paul Ohm, Jason Haislmaier, HRO, Stormy Peters > Bytes 13667790 LISTEN 4/2/07

233 Policy, Politics and Privilege; the IT Infrastructure Challenge

The Linux Administration Handbook - Second Edition; Available at Amazon

Most managers do not understand the difference between UNIX and LINUX, but they should. That knowledge could be the difference between a company horror story and success. Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering who also co-authored the, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition) and include critical sections written especially for non IT managers who can gain an understanding what is going to happen when they turn over the keys to the systems administrator. Bytes: 6930393 > LISTEN 1/1/07
235 Call a Spade a Spade or You'll Lose More than the Game

Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering who also co-authored the, "LINUX Administration Handbook" (Second Edition) include critical sections written especially for non IT managers who can gain an understanding what is going to happen when they turn over the keys to the systems administrator. It's frustrating for the management team when they don't have a handle on what the IT department is doing. It's also frustrating for the IT folks when they do not get management support. Related Links: Applied Trust || Book Press Release || Community Support || Book Details || Keywords: Applied Trust, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, LINUX Administration Handbook, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure|| Bytes: 6526644 > LISTEN 1/8/07 - Part 2 of 2

208_ Three Focused Recommendations for Entrepreneurs
Trent Hein, Applied Trust

In the middle of high-tech chaos, Applied Trust opened its doors in 2001. Trent Hein and Ned McClain cofounders of Applied Trust shared with Pat and Larry Nelson three of their golden nuggets that every organization should apply. Applied Trust is extremely successful and growing. They have incorporated a Culture of Giving throughout the company. One size doesn't fit all, word of mouth and adapting are three keys. Three additional and unusual pieces of advice will make the difference.
*** Thanks to Applied Trust for sponsoring our Safe Surfing Channel...we couldn't do it without them.> Related Links: Applied Trust Home || ATE Philanthropy || Event Photos || Safe Surfing || Keywords: Applied Trust, Engineering, Trent Hein, Ned McClain, IT, Entrepreneurs, UNIX, Linux, Community - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4880408

209_ David Moll, Webroot - Changing Times, Changing Roles
Joshua Pace

The Webroot story at times seemed like a fairytale and at other times seemed like a horror story. The award winning Spy Sweeper took the big anti virus companies by surprise. David Moll, CEO and president, also a multi-award winner got surprised when he first joined Webroot in 2002 because the financial foundation was hit hard. David and Josh Pace, CFO, discuss what happened, why it happened and the little-known true story that could benefit all entrepreneurs. Yes, more changes for David Moll.> Related Links: Webroot || Software Channel || Webroot Press Release || Spyware Savvy || Keywords: Webroot, Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Anti-virus, Identity Theft, David Moll, Joshua Pace - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 8957181 2- Part Interview...
David Moll & Josh Pace, Webroot

214_ Big-Time Changes in All Respects at Webroot
In February 2003 there were 100 known spywares that were able to be detected and removed. Today that number has grown to over 200,000.The Webroot Phileas robot visits 10,000 websites per second to detect spyware challenges. That is a huge change and there are other changes coming to the Webroot family. A new partnership with Sophos adds anti-virus protection along with the powers of Spysweeper. David Moll, CEO and president, Josh Pace, CFO, discuss the role change for David. > Related Links: Top 10 Threats || About Phileas || Webroot || Software Channel || Webroot Press Release || Spyware Savvy || Keywords: Webroot, Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Anti-virus, Identity Theft, David Moll, Joshua Pace, Sophos - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 7706439

Ani Babaian, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft

212_ Is Web 2.0 a Myth, Maladay or a Miracle?
It's all about the user experience, points out Ani Babaian, Developer Evangelist for Microsoft. In the recent past, the Web offered catalogue pages that were static, one-way experiences. Today there are millions of weblogs on literally every topic you can imagine. Yes there are challenges and corporate concerns, but more and more people and companies are embracing this inevitable wave that allows everyone to share points of view, rank products, ask questions and be part of the user experience.> Related Links: Microsoft Vista website || w3w3.com Blog || Ani's Blog || Software Chanel || Keywords: Vista, Microsoft, Ani Babaian, Live, Office, Exchange, Web 2.0, Blogs, User Experience - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4893782

207_ Focusing on Near-term Profitability and Cash Flow
Roy Dimoff, ViaWest

With a churn rate next to nothing, long-term customers that continue to grow, one might ask where did they get the silver spoon? Roy Dimoff ; Co-founder, CEO, Chairman and Nancy Phillips; Co-founder, COO, Director of ViaWest launched the company in 1999 and after a good start, saw the high-tech sector go through the infamous 'bubble' while numerous competitors went out of business. Some of ViaWest's customers needed some 'above the call of duty' support, and they got it. Here's a risk that paid off.> Related Links: ViaWest || Software Channel || Management Bios || Find It || Keywords: Viawest, Roy Dimoff, Nancy Phillips, Hosting, Colocation, Redundancy, Security - 11/13/06 LISTEN - Bytes 6097714

205_ User Experience that Buys Back More Time
We all remember Windows 95, then 98 and onto others including what was recently the latest, XP-2. Now there is Vista, an operating system that works with the Mac and Microsoft platforms and… was specifically architected with the notion that people would break in. Up until now, all the operating systems were evolutionary developments whereas Vista is a revolutionary platform developed from scratch points out Ani Babaian, Developer Evangelist for Microsoft and has partnered with Fujitsu LOVE Gurus to provide expert Vista content at a free seminar using the new Windows Vista and Office 2007. Related Links: VISTA Install Fest || Microsoft Vista website || WITI Summit || Ani's Blog || > 11/06/06 LISTEN - Bytes 6177962 - Keywords: Vista, Microsoft, Ani Babaian, Live, Office, Exchange, Web 2.0, Fujitsu, Neudesic

204_ The New Award Winning Mantra is Time to Money
The average car has 35 million lines of code in it, with 100+ million lines of code in a high-end car. Really good code has one error for every thousand lines of code. Do the math and you might feel very nervous about how you are getting to work, points out Susan Kunz, CEO and Founder of Solidware Technologies. Today’s software development teams face twin dilemmas of exponentially increasing complexity and scale. It is more important than ever that developers deliver the right code the first time and that's what Susan says is 'time to money'.
Susan is a keynote panelist at the Rockies Venture Annual Fall Finance Forum.
Related Links: Solidware Website || Software Channel || IQ Award Photos ||
11/06/06 LISTEN - Bytes 4398292 - Keywords: SolidWare, Susan Kunz, IQ Awards, Software, Code, Time to Market, Time to Money

188_ Getting 54 Volunteers to Work on a Single Goal

In addition to Jim Fairchild, Director of Marketing and Events for CSIA there were 54 volunteers that pulled everything together for the second year DEMOgala. Over 700 people turned up for this Colorado Tech Week event. King Nelson was one of the volunteers and both Jim and King shared their experiences. This event had 37 different innovative companies demonstrating their latest and greatest. They represented new companies just getting started as well as those that were venturing into new and exciting areas. > 10/09/06 LISTEN
Keywords: DEMOgala, CSIA, Colorado Tech Week, Jim Fairchild, King Nelson, Volunteers, Nanotechnology, Aerospace, Robotics

Related Links: CSIA Home || DEMOgala Photos || Tech Week Info || Software Channel

176_ Companies that Think They are Secure are into Denial
Starting a new high-tech venture in 2000 seemed right on. Mitchell Ashley, CTO and VP of Customer Experience and Alan Shimel, Chief Strategy Officer of of Still Secure compare the challenges of today's startups compared to then and highlight some important keys. Some of their points are controversial, some common sense, but all need to be considered. They suggest that you need to show real traction and be realistic about your needs and forecast before raising money. > LISTEN 9/18/06

180_ Does Technology Support or Hinder Good Customer Service?
Customer servive interviews are a very important component in growing their business claims Mitchell Ashley, CTO and VP of Customer Experience and Alan Shimel, Chief Strategy Officer of of Still Secure. The Still Secure office and development center is housed at the Mobius Venture Capital complex, but they don't take that for granted any more than they do their customers. They have received a number of awards and have some very good advice for organizations that are planning on expanding. Part 2 of 2 .> LISTEN 9/25/06

Related Links: Still Secure Home || Mobius Venture Capital || Cyber Security Channel

169_ East & West Duke it Out - While Colorado Has Fun
"In Colorado a handshake is a deal," claims Trent Hein and Ned McClain co-founders of Applied Trust. Quality of life, passion and the great outdoors are Colorado descriptors but Applied Trust has taken that to a whole new level. These techies extraordinaire, have incorporated a 'Culture of Giving' throughout the company along with many other attributes seldom found in companies today, big or small. They have also written 'best sellers, ' Unix and Linux Administration Handbooks.> LISTEN 8/21/06

172_ The ATE Employee Canon has Redefined the Big Bang
Trent Hein and Ned McClain, co-founders of Applied Trust Engineering (ATE) were surprised when Pat and Larry Nelson unexpectedly wanted to interview them about the Famous ATE Employee Canon. The ATE Canon was developed in an effort to support ATE employees, ATE clients, and the profession in general. It outlines their organizational culture, which fosters a creative, rewarding, and balanced work environment that empowers employees and clients. Here are 10 rules to build by. > 8/28/06 .> LISTEN 8/28/06

Related Links: Applied Trust Home || ATE EMPLOYEE CANON || Software Channel || In the News Channel

Scott Burt, President/Co-Founder, Integro

171_ Going from an Inc 500 company in 2000 to the Pits and Back
Now is a good time to start a company especially with all the disruptive technologies surfacing, from VoIP to Wireless Technologies to RFID states Scott Burt, President of Integro. Today Integro has $40 million in the pipeline. History shows Integro went from a shining star six years ago to an embarrassing what's happening to us now to being a leader in their field. BTW, Scott has a new startup, Auction Automation. He talks about two driving forces the red flags of caution. Still, exciting times for entrepreneurs. > LISTEN 8/28/06

Related Links: Integro Home || Training || Swing for Sight || CSIA || Fighting Blindness

Su Hawk, Pres. CTEK and Jonita LeRoy, Office of Economic Development - Colorado Tech Week

159_ IT Colorado Magazine to be Launched September 2006
About four years ago Front Range Tech Biz closed its doors, which was the only hardcopy publication (before or since) that was designed to promote innovation and technology in Colorado. With over 3000 IT companies in addition to Aerospace, Bioscience as well as other industries CSIA is going to launch IT Colorado during Colorado Tech Week, starting September 18 - 22, 2006. Both Su Hawk, president of CSIA and Jonita LeRoy, person in charge at OEDIT for Tech Week suggest it is not too late to get involved with the magazine being distributed to about 20,000 key people.> LISTEN 8/07/06

Related Links: CSIA Home Page || IT Colorado Info || 2006 DEMOgala ||
Software Channel

150_ New Technologies and Operational Best Practices

Rina Delmonico, CEO, REN Consulting, Inc.

Implementing new technologies represent 30% of the total cost. Rina Delmonico, Founder of REN Consulting and a true pioneer of female CIOs, points out that maintenance captures 70% of the cost. She goes on to point out another challenge, that many if not most new techies are not very respectful of older techies and technology. Today blending the old and the new are the best practices for going forward. Rina suggests we can't ignore things like instant messaging and My Space type portals. Security issues are a concern. > LISTEN 6/26/06

Related Links: REN Consulting || Software Channel || About Page || Leader Profile

147_ Webroot... - Webroot's Story Explains Why ColoradoPart 1 of 3 > 6/12/06 LISTEN

Joshua Pace, CTO, Webroot Software, Inc.

The success of Webroot's Spy Sweeper starts right here in Colorado, covers the world and returns to Colorado. The The entrepreneurial spirit in Colorado is seeing the fruits of the survival spirit points out David Moll, CEO and President of Webroot Software. David recently hired a world-class CFO, Josh Pace right out of Silicon Valley. So you have to ask, "Why Colorado?" Back in 2002 Webroot was hit very hard and had some tough choices to make and David shares some The entrepreneurial lessons.

148_ Building a Winning Team and Customer Focus(Part 2 of 3)> LISTEN 6/19/06

David Moll and Josh Pace, Webroot Software, Inc.

"Business is not a one-person sport," says David Moll, CEO of Webroot Software. David and CFO, Joshua Pace discuss the value of team work and what it takes to build a winning team. Josh was recruited out of Silicon Valley about the same time Gerhard Eschelbeck was recruited for the CTO position. Formally Mike Irwin was the CFO and he became the COO, an example of tapping into the strenghths of the team. Listen for some critical team building aspects along with truisms such as, "What's important is to recognize what's important."

151_ Organized Crime Funded an International Attack (Part 3 of 3)> LISTEN 6/26/06

David Moll, President & CEO, Webroot Software

Theft and fraud motives aided by a trojan were focused on stealing bank account information. This good-guy/bad-guy scenario could have been a movie plot, but Webroot Software, Inc. was key to bringing the bad-guys down by supplying law enforcement with critical data. The Webroot Software usability lab made the difference. The lab is really expense, but the commitment to customer satisfaction is paying off for all of us. David Moll, Webroot CEO and Joshua Pace, CFO say that launching SpySweeper 5.0 was driven by usability. Listen to this entrepreneurial drama.

Related Links: Webroot Home Page || Enterprise Spy Audit || Cyber Security Channel Profile of Leaders Channel ||

139_ Economic Summit Could be Adding Development to Its Name

Bill Hubbell, Business Productivity Advisor, Micrososft Corporation

The 4th Annual Economic Summit held in Denver was opened by Bill Hubbell of Microsoft. The high-profile panel included Joe Blake, Jeff Potter, Kevin Grieve, John Suthers, Robert Coombe, and Kenneth Tuchman and was moderated by Robert McDowell. Bill Hubbell reviewed the key points of the 4th Summit which was the biggest and the best, suggested that next year it will be further expanded. Global competition, technology and security were among the hot topics discussed. > LISTEN 5/22/06

Related Links: Summit Details || Microsoft News || Software Channel || Summit Photos

136_ Building a Community for All in Changing Times
Driving down the cost of software over its entire lifecycle yields a higher ROI and the satisfaction of the software goes up, explains Craig McMurtry, Technical Evangelist for Microsoft. A pre-launch early-bird view of WinFX showed an excited group in Denver that this is a comprehensive set of tools and instruments that will build sophisticated management models that help in understanding the health of your application while correcting what might go wrong. >LISTEN 5/15/06

Related Links: Expression Website || Craig's WebLog || Free Graphic Download || Designer Trial || Microsoft Event Photos

133_ Designers and Developers Working in an Unlikely Partnership
A new set of tools that will empower developers and designers was introduced on w3w3.com radio, the first in the country. Microsoft Expression is a powerful new set of tools that help create and support a new generation of compelling user experiences explained, Ani Babaian (Denver, CO) along with Arturo Toledo and Jon Byrum (Redmond, WA). Microsoft's expansion with Expression will allow professional designers and developers to realize their creative dreams. > LISTEN 5/15/06.

Related Links: Expression Website || Expression Video || Microsoft Event Photos || Trial Downloads: Expression Graphic Designer || Expression Interactive Designer || Expression Web Designer

129_ Getting a Headstart on the Next Generation with MS
If you want to have a better user interface experience on your website, here's your chance. If you are responsible for writing the code that makes that possible, here's your chance. Get a running head start on your competition. Ani Babaian, Microsoft Developer Evangelist announces Expression, the Next Generation - WinFX as well as a Free full-day seminar detailing WinFX, Office 2007 and Vista. >LISTEN 5/01/06

Related Links: Next Generation Seminar Details - Registration || In the News Channel || Microsoft News || Software Channel

Challenges and Profitability for Entrepreneurs
The track-record at CTEK in Longmont has been quite extraordinary. Over 16 companies have been helped, 8 of those have raised $18 million and 4 ended this past year in the black. Alex Summoury, Executive Director of CTEK Longmont and John Cody, CEO of Longmont Area Economic Council (LAEC) point out the value of working together for the benefit of new entrepreneurs and the community as a whole.2/27/2006 LISTEN

Related Links: LAEC Home page - CTEK Longmont - Entrepreneurs Channel

You Would be Surprised About VC Dollars for CO - 2/20/2006
Economic development, growth and stability don’t happen by accident. There are many important components including venture capital investments and Boulder County receives the lion’s share, says John Cody, President and CEO of Longmont Area Economic Council. Economic development in Longmont has a heavy focus on BioTech, Software, Semi Conductors, and Storage. LISTEN

Related Links: LAEC Longmont Area Economic Council -
w3w3.com Software Channel - Biosciences Channel

Here’s Part 2 and Links to New FREE Software 12.19.05
Microsoft invested over $10 million in all-around community support in 2005. In 2006 we will all have chance to see and explore the new products and services being developed this year. Larry and Pat Nelson along with 2400+ people attended an exciting product launch at the Colorado Convention Center. After, they interviewed Rick LaPlante, Microsoft GM of Visual Studio Team System; Tom Sheraden, VP, e-Business Apps for ProLogis and Scott Johnson, MS Regional Technology Officer.LISTEN Part 1 of 2 (Part 2 of 2) LISTEN

We have already downloaded this FREE software and you can too! A and there are many other FREE links including Visual Web Developer . Also check out Colorado partner ProLogis.

Flat Growth Rate for IT Predicted, but There are Solutions
Some people look at negative signs and literally go right into resignation. Su Hawk, President of CSIA referred to a recent Forrester Research report that predicts flat IT spending in 2006-08. Her belief is that one of the purposes of CSIA is to help change those predictions for its members. Sounds like a lofty ideal, but Su shares how CSIA will help make that happen. In addition to the
successful APEX event and DemoGala, they will be holding a number of supportive programs for its members. 12.19.05. LISTEN

Here are some related links to check out: CSIA Home Page; Forrester Research; ViaWest Home Page; Longmont Area Economic Council; DemoGala Photos; Apex Award Photos; Software Channel

Profile of a Leader with Webroot’s David Moll 10/10/05
Going from a handful of employees to over 300 is no small feat. Raising $108 million in venture capital this year was a magical move. David Moll, president and CEO of Webroot Software, has been through a great deal in his educational and business career. In this Profile of a Leader program, Larry & Pat Nelson quiz him about his experiences going back to his childhood. David is the keynote speaker at CTEK's "The State of Capital" - LISTEN

Part 2 of 2: The Making of a Leader, Webroot's David Moll 10/24/05
The Making of a Leader, Webroot’s David Moll
Once destined to be a plant manager, then shifting gears to be more than knee deep in technology, required hard work. In part 2 of 2 in this Profile of a Leader interview Larry & Pat Nelson continue to quiz David Moll, president and CEO of Webroot Software about his experiences going back to his childhood. The bumpy road through the “tech bubble” paid off. - LISTEN

Planning the Future vs. Dwelling in the Past
Fostering innovation with an IT focus, working with other technology partners best explains what the Colorado Software and Internet Association is all about, explains president, Su Hawk. Always on the move, CSIA is planning their first DEMOGala, to showcase technology companies in CO. Here's a fresh twist.

New Event in 2005 Colorado is home to thousands of great technology companies, and we believe it's time to let the world know how much innovation, ingenuity and smart technology business people there are in our state.

We have created a new event -- the CSIA DEMOgala -- designed to share the fascinating insights of a national technology leader, alongside a showcase of the key technology companies who are right here in Colorado.

Skunk Works and the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Microsoft
Two different models of entrepreneurship are being driven within Microsoft. The “culture of fast-follower” doesn’t foster the “culture of
innovation” points out Mike Wehrs, Dir., Biz Dev.- Windows Graphics & Gaming Technologies at Microsoft. Art Rancis, TiE Rockies board discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in business.. 3/281/05
Characteristics and Rewards of the Entre/Intrapreneur — Incubation is more than a term at Microsoft. For the entrepreneurs, it’s a lifestyle points out Mike Wehrs, Dir., Biz Dev.- Windows Graphics & Gaming Technologies at Microsoft. Art Rancis, of the TiE Rockies board discusses the signs of an entre/intrapreneur. 4/4/2005 LISTEN Now

Webroot Tracks Them with Anti-Spyware Technology 3/14/05
Everyone has heard about the $108,000,000 in funding that locally based Webroot received recently. What you might not have heard was how Webroot got its start. It is certainly an inspiration to entrepreneurs and to David Moll, who was recruited in 2002 to become CEO. Co-Founders Steve Thomas & Kristen Talley are quite unique.
Some Sat Idle, Wondering if Spyware was Really Needed Part 2 of 2 - 3/21/05 David Moll, CEO of Webroot Software talks about their success story and what they went through to get there. June, 2004 Webroot launched their SpyWare program and today Webroot has offices throughout Europe, has a standalone support center and handles support in five languages... taking on a worldwide challenge. LISTEN

Javed Sikander of Microsoft Keeps Track of RFID World
Javed Sikander, gets quizzed by w3w3® Media Network about the impact of RFID technology on the consumers and how it impacts organizations of all types. The RFID “go to” company in Colorado, AccuCode gave us the inside tip about some of the Microsoft plans…with a far-reaching impact.

Richard Kaplan, Microsoft, Corporate Vice President for Security Business

Microsoft’s Solution to Weapons of Mass Annoyance
If you think spam is bad, listen to Rich Kaplan, Corporate VP for Security Business at Microsoft Corp. Spam is annoying, but it's often just the delivery system that can cause a great deal of harm to you and your organization. Larry asks some tough questions about what Microsoft is doing to improve the situation. 12/13/04

Microsoft, Youth, Minorities, and the Short Funnel
More women and minorities are needed in computer sciences says Rich Kaplan, Corporate VP for Security Business at Microsoft Corp. One of the keys is in the youth market, and Microsoft supports a number of high school intern programs. There's a short funnel/ pipeline and that includes native Spanish speaking developers.

Longmont Area Economic Council Supports CSIA

"As we emerge from this recession, advanced technology is going to lead the way,”
says John Cody President & CEO of the Longmont Area Economic Council. 10/4/04

There's More Than One Challenge for Going Public 3/7/05 LISTEN - Can you imagine what it is like to transfer years of a “legacy” system over to a new system that will comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, continue to handle foreign currencies, maintain accurate easy-to-use inventory control and more? Mike Freivogel of IronWare Technologies & Sue Stewart of Myogen discuss such a project.