Archive for December, 2009
Executive Profile: Jim O’Neill of NeuralIQ, Inc.
By Jim Garrettson at 28 December, 2009, 12:03 pm
Jim O’Neill recently joined the board of NeuralIQ, Inc. He is a 30-year technology industry veteran. He has extensive senior management experience with emphasis on networks and electronics as well as large system integration, communications, and computer technology. Recently, O’Neill was the CEO of Siemens Enterprise Communications, a leader in contact centers, unified communications and [...]
Read More >>Phood- your pH and the food you eat
By John Mamana at 28 December, 2009, 11:33 am
Eating well can mean different things to different people. Some executives swear by a low carb diet to lose weight, while others follow the Mediterranean diet to keep energized. And for executives trying to stay alert after long lunches, light foods such as salads and seafood are a staple. While all good choices - to [...]
Read More >>Either health care bill will mean big IT changes
By Christine Ferguson at 23 December, 2009, 11:50 am
As reaction to the Senate’s health care bill reverberates, we have yet to fully understand how any final legislation will affect individuals, institutions and, very notably, state governments.
Leaders in the House and Senate have said that they will have a final bill for the President to sign by the end of January. If they succeed, [...]
Executive Profile: Wood Parker of TASC
By Jim Garrettson at 21 December, 2009, 2:20 pm
Recently named among ExecutiveBiz’s Top 20 People to Watch in 2010, Wood Parker serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of TASC. Wood Parker heads the first company to become independent and non-conflicted that was formerly part of a major prime contractor (Northrop Grumman). TASC provides solutions and services to help solve security threats and [...]
Read More >>Decentralized system of renewables is possible
By Kevin Matthews at 21 December, 2009, 1:25 pm
States have a lot more power than they realize.
A recent report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance found that most states could meet their demand for electricity with renewable energy sources inside their own borders. The report, called Energy Self-Reliant States, examined the commercial potential for wind, rooftop solar, geothermal and small-scale hydro projects, according [...]
Copenhagen could turn tide on public opinion
By Kevin Matthews at 16 December, 2009, 1:25 pm
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) wraps up in Copenhagen this week, hopes are high among the environmental community for a myriad of accomplishments to come out of the two-week-long talks. The most important outcome might be a chance to turn the tide on a strategic mistake in communicating the concept of climate [...]
Read More >>Executive Profile: Steve Vito of UpsonVito
By Jim Garrettson at 16 December, 2009, 8:57 am
Formerly serving as president of Government Executive, Steve Vito recently partnered with Don Upson to form UpsonVito, a firm that will provide programs for senior executives in the government contracting space. The new company will focus on providing senior contracting executives with programs such as the CES Government Conference and the Government Business Executive Forum.
Vito [...]
Healthy Holiday Hints
By John Mamana at 15 December, 2009, 4:20 pm
As executives and their families embrace the brief lull from work to join the excitement of preparing for beloved holiday activities, it’s important to remember the small precautions to protect your loved ones.
For example, many families decorate with lush greenery to set a festive tableau for the season. Although most holiday plants aren’t deadly if [...]
President’s announcement signals continued investment in government markets
By Timothy Onoff at 14 December, 2009, 11:54 am
While recent news suggests more than ever before that state economies are still suffering and additional recovery efforts likely won’t lead to quick recovery, the road ahead presents opportunities for companies in the government marketplace.
The president has proposed what I like to call a Stimulus Expansion Plan. Business and government alike should understand this estimated [...]
Executive Profile: Dean Mericka of Software AG
By Jack Mann at 10 December, 2009, 11:48 am
Dean Mericka presently serves as the president for US Operations at Software AG, a German based supplier of business infrastructure software. He leverages his experience of over twenty years in sales and marketing to grow the company and position it as a lead solutions provider in North America.
Before moving to Software AG, Mericka served as [...]
