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The Other Shoe Just Dropped

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously published in Outsourcing Magazine) For years, the outsourcing world has been buzzing about reshoring (or “backshoring” in Europe), taking the jobs we sent offshore years ago and bringing them back to the US and Europe. Low wages, cheap property, … Continue reading →

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The Evolution Of The Millenial

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

The Robot Revolution is on their heels and catching up! By the second decade of the 21st century, everyone can see that “change” is speeding up. By the third decade, a quick glance in the rearview mirror and all you … Continue reading →

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Back To The Future… Of Outsourcing!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously Published in Outsourcing Magazine Sept., 30, 2017) To understand the future, it often helps to examine the past. The past may not have all our answers, but we often find useful models that can be repurposed in new ways. … Continue reading →

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Countdown To Armageddon: MiFID II Arrives!

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

Change is on the way… BIG change! On January 3rd, 2018, MiFID II takes effect. MiFID was designed to make the global markets more transparent, but one seemingly innocent new rule could blow the markets apart. Starting January 3rd, Equity … Continue reading →

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National Insecurity On Your Desktop

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

Corporate IT has an old saying, “Computer users backup their data twice. Once after they buy a computer, and once after their computer crashes.” Let’s face it unless it’s automatic, we don’t do a lot to protect our data. After … Continue reading →

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Yahoo Users Hacked

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously published in AndMagazine, January 14th, 2017) Yahoo keeps hitting the jackpot, in a bad way. Earlier in December, Yahoo had a BILLION ACCOUNTS hacked. That’s the largest number of reported accounts hacked, EVER! To make it even worse, the … Continue reading →

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Robot Saves Lives!

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously published in AndMagazine, January 21, 2017) Everyday robots are getting smarter. Soon, robots will soon become so smart that they will steal your job. And do it better than you ever could! But long before robots steal your job, … Continue reading →

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Everyone is Hacked!

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Chris Niccolls

    Every UD intelligence agency has told us that the Russians hacked the 2016 Elections. They also say that the Russians DID NOT (successfully?) attack voting machines or the vote itself. Nor has there (yet?) been proof that the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Trump, Can We Examine Your Email Server?

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously posted on AndMagazine, 12/10/2016) Whether you love or hate his policies, you have to admit that Trump IS a definitely, “high energy”! It’s still weeks before he is sworn in as President, and he has already closed deals with … Continue reading →

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The New iPhone 9 Is Made In America!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously published in AndMagazine 12/17 2016) Every time a new iPhone comes out, tech and style feeds explode with stories about new first opinions and new tech features.  Well, I don’t want to comment on the features of the iPhone 8, but … Continue reading →

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