Find about what IT ‘Information Technology’ really means, with a bit of history and future-gazing, but mostly about starting your own journey of discovery. [Continue reading] What’s IT all about?
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Geeks versus nerds
What’s the difference between geeks and nerds? Does it even matter if you are one, both or neither, not if you want an interesting and creative career in IT is doesn’t. [Continue reading] Geeks versus nerds
Megabytes, gigabits and googolplex – what’s in a number?
It’s all geek to me! The IT Chemist tells you what you need to know about the ‘megs’ and the ‘gigs’, or megabytes and gigabits. [Continue reading] Megabytes, gigabits and googolplex – what’s in a number?
No brand
Can an organisation survive without a brand? A case study about ARM shows how it is possible if you delivering the right things to the right people at the right time, what’s in a name! [Continue reading] No brand
And in the beginning…there were computers
The past, present and future of computers. From the early mainframes to the mobile digital connected world, computers do all the important work, but what are they? [Continue reading] And in the beginning…there were computers
Alan Turing – IT Hero
Alan Turing, IT hero and giant of the computer industry. His legacy lives on in the Turing Machine and AI Turing Test, and now in film! [Continue reading] Alan Turing – IT Hero
Information age, dawn or dusk?
Did the Information Age start with the web, and does it matter? Looking at IT past, IT present IT yet to come [Continue reading] Information age, dawn or dusk?
My Top 5 IT Heroes
We all need heroes. Here are my personal top 5 IT heroes…a very personal choice of course. [Continue reading] My Top 5 IT Heroes
Start here (1 of 2) – why IT elements?
The history of the IT elements and the gap in education of basic IT concepts to non-IT professionals, people who may not know what they don’t know! [Continue reading] Start here (1 of 2) – why IT elements?
