Knowledge Transfer 2.0

Paul Hillman talks with Matt Roush, editor of the Great Lakes IT report. They take a look at some of the interesting stops Matt made during the 2008 GLITR Fall Tech Tour and get out the crystal ball to look at some of the most important developments in IT headed our way in 2009. The Great Lakes IT Report is a daily IT newsletter available via email every business morning. It covers a wide variety of tech stories including hardware, software, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and tech education.

Software - plus - Services is the next logical step in the evolution of computing. It represents an industry shift toward solutions that are neither exclusively software-centric nor browser-centric. Across the industry, Software-plus-Services is growing as a model strategy. Even those claiming to deliver Web-only offerings are moving toward hybrid scenarios that involve both services and software. The best aspects of software - combined with the best aspects of web-based services - can deliver compelling solutions for consumers, developers and businesses. Listen as C/D/H Partner, Paul Hillman, talks with Robert Youngjohns, the president of North America Sales and Marketing for Microsoft. Robert Youngjohns plays a key role in Microsoft's drive to serve customers through the Software Plus Service model.

The Inside Michigan Education Podcast is a semi-monthly show featuring interviews with community leaders, school administrators, school business officials and individuals who are passionate about the future of Michigan Education. This week Paul Hillman, a Partner at C/D/H, appeared as a guest and talked about Technology Bond paths and pitfalls. Paul is well versed in K-12 Educational Technology consulting and his insights will be interesting to anyone looking to establish and manage a Technology Bond.

The use of advanced technologies is a linchpin strategy for Peckham Technology and Information Services. With an incredibly diverse work force that creates a broad range of challenges, Peckham counts on the integration of advanced technologies to create a safe working environment for employees and a quality experience for its customers. Listen as C/D/H Partner, Paul Hillman, talks with Mike Behrenbrinker, the CIO of Peckham Technology & Information Services. Peckham is one of the largest community rehabilitation programs in the State of Michigan. Its mission is to maximize the potential of persons with barriers to employment.

It's a crazy world in technology acquisition and implementation. Just when you think your project is dialed in, something comes along to make you rethink it. That' life when your business and technology worlds change overnight, as they do for so many IT leaders. The key to successfully managing the environment is planning for contingencies up front, when you still have the leverage to get in writing the flexibility you will need. Listen as C/D/H Partner, Paul Hillman, talks with Janet Knaus, a technology attorney at the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner Norcross and Judd. Janet is a partner at Warner Norcross, and for more than 23 years she has represented clients in a broad range of information technology transactions including software licensing, software and systems development, consulting services and outsourcing.

Paul Hillman, managing partner at C/D/H, hosted the inaugural KT-2.0 with guests Dr. Michael Shibler and Mr. Peter Young of the Rockford, Michigan, School District. Throughout this decade Rockford Public Schools has embraced technology as a critical tool for adapting to rapid change, achieving better educational performance and leveraging the district's financial resources to achieve more. Rockford has been a technology leader in West Michigan K-12 education, and technology has provided concrete benefits and results.