Nicolas blog

Hello everyone. Blogging from sunny London UK (well, at least it is sunny at the time of writing).

[nicolavov]

If you've got a business meeting, job interview or booking at an expensive restaurant, chances are you'll be wearing a suit, a uniform that has stood the gent in good stead for four hundred years. Her

[nicolavov]

The necktie has evolved a lot over centuries with styles going in and out of fashion. Take a look at where the tie first originated and see how a 1800s tie is different from today's.

Have you ever wondered where the tie came from? 

[nicolavov]

Are IT projects characteristically different from other engineering projects? We should stop calling them IT projects: they are instead major programmes of change. Very few are specifically IT projects.

[nicolavov]

Why do so many complex IT projects fail? We discuss some of the most common reasons, such as lack of clear direction and skillset limitations. We also give guidance on how to avoid such failures to ensure successful completion of your complex IT project and no wasted resources.

Complex IT projects are a risky undertaking. Find out why so many fail and hw to avoid this yourself. 

[nicolavov]

Joomla! - the dynamic portal engine and content management system

Principle For Frequency Of Testing

[nicolavov]

Joomla! - the dynamic portal engine and content management system

PAT Testing Legislation & Legal Requirements

[nicolavov]

What exactly is PAT Testing and what does it involve? Should your business invest in it? During PAT Testing will there be any disruption to the organisation? What are the benefits? Read our latest blog entry to find the answers to all of these questions and more.

The ins and outs of PAT Testing. 

[nicolavov]

Want a cheap Office-er-riffic tablet? Microsoft Windows takes on Android

Linx 8 tablet NOT BAD - unless you use Google Mail

[nicolavov]

Linx 8 review - exploring the sub-

HP Stream 7, Linx 7, Tesco Connect 7, Nextbook 8, Toshiba Encore Mini - there are doubtless many more. In fact, you can't fail to have noticed the new wave…

[nicolavov]

The Computer Critic Strikes Again. This week, he reviews the Linx 8 Windows Tablet PC. Visit the Complex IT Blog and Read His Incredible review...

This tablet is under 100 pounds! And it looks pretty decent! 

[nicolavov]

Are microservices for real, or just the latest buzzword? | ZDNet

Microservices promise an even leaner and more agile service-oriented architecture. Will the business buy it as well?

[nicolavov]

Microservices - Not a free lunch! - High Scalability -

This is a guest post by Benjamin Wootton , CTO of Contino , a London based consultancy speciali...

[nicolavov]

What are Microservices?

Why are Microservices important? This article explains all.

[nicolavov]

Teacher Resources - Free Online Courses

ALISON Free Online Courses: Teacher Resources - Free Online Courses

[nicolavov]

Ten of the Best Online Resources for Education News

These ten education news sites are well worth checking out of you work in or are interested in the education sector.

[nicolavov]

3 Tips to Make Sales Reps love (and use!) Your CRM | Zoho Blogs

Let’s face it. Most of your salespeople don’t like using a CRM system. They don’t like the manual data entry that’s involved to update it. The...

[nicolavov]

How to Use Customer Relationship Management Software

How to Use Customer Relationship Management Software