Articles for Technology / Data Management Experts
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Microsoft claims the easiest way to keep your computer system current is to schedule these updates, TRUST Microsoft and just let everything happen automatically. To this Microsoft recommendation I say, “When pigs fly”!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Jeff Smelley - During the last few weeks, clients have called with some very interesting problems with many of their applications which ultimately seem to have been caused by IE 7.0.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Heat adversely affects most equipment and is the most often overlooked threat to your equipment. Today’s faster computers draw more electrical power than ever and therefore generate more heat internally. Internal heat is far more likely to compromise your equipment life than external heat.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Over time, your computer has taken on many more tasks than you may realize. With long-term repeated use, your PC must work harder to produce the same results that it did fresh out of the box.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Broadband choices have expanded yet again. Verizon has introduced FIOS, Fiber Optic Service, boasting speeds up to 50 mbps to compete with existing cable Internet services. This new product is well worth looking at if you are shopping for Internet service.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Jeff Smelley - F&I software by itself does not constitute a Dealership Management System (DMS), despite many claims to the contrary.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Buying a new computer is a challenge. There is an abundance of information, advertisements and promotions. So, let’s determine what has value and what does not by identifying where your money is best spent.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Before you invest in wireless computer access, you should know a few things.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - One of the most confusing decisions a dealership can make is choosing an Internet broadband service. Let’s simplify the decision by looking at price, speed, availability and reliability with respect to your needs.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Accounting controls, financial statements and informed planning are not typically comfortable areas for dealers, but they cannot be ignored.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Do you have a backup of your Information Technology (IT) system? Oftentimes, this question is asked too late, after a disaster has already occurred.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Web-based services and applications can be a real asset to your dealership. Just be aware of that not all services are equal; nor are all license agreements and that there is no such thing as totally secure.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Look around, inspect the details and find out if your perception is in fact your reality. If you are uncomfortable doing such a reality check, hire a consultant. An independent party will not overlook items due to assumptions or preconceived notions.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - High speed Internet access has made many things available today that were not previously possible. This ability to connect brings valuable remote services to your desktop, but not all methods are equal.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Computer system support is a widely varying service ... is your definition the same as your software/hardware provider(s)?
Friday, August 25, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Let’s look at the pros and cons of outsourcing your application hosting versus an internal local/wide area network.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Jeff Smelley - A DMS is an infrastructure investment which, when properly selected, installed and used, will provide the means to manage and grow your business, increase profits, improve employee productivity, provide security and freedom.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Jeff Smelley - DMS stands for Dealer Management System ... a system yielding quantifiable, reliable and timely information to the dealer
Monday, August 21, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Viruses, “Trojan horses,” worms and spyware cause immeasurable harm and most often without your knowledge until it’s too late.