Explore the Fringes to Find the Killer App

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Explore the Fringes to Find the Killer App

Posted November 23, 2010 | Leadership | Leadership | Amplify

Explore the Fringes to Find the Killer App

When a group of Baby-Boomer IT professionals get together, it is not unusual for a game of “IT Codger One-Upmanship” to break out. In this game, the old-timers usually start talking about who remembers programming in FORTRAN or COBOL. Someone then ups the ante by talking about punch cards. If the participants are old enough, a winner emerges by explaining how he or she used to program in hexadecimal using toggle switches!

About The Author

Niel Nickolaisen

Niel Nickolaisen has held technology executive (CIO) and operations executive (COO) positions in large and medium-sized enterprises, typically in turnaround roles. He is an expert in the rapid/adaptive selection, implementation, and deployment of enterprise business applications, analysis tools, and systems. He has developed a strategic and tactical alignment model that results in significantly improved returns on technology and business… Read More

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Explore the Fringes to Find the Killer App

Explore the Fringes to Find the Killer App

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