(re) blog: dialogue with Redemtech

Futurama Gives E-waste Its Due

Art often mimics reality, especially in an age when animated television programs such as The Simpsons and South Park often poke fun at what’s happening in the world around us. Futurama, now seen on Comedy Central, has ventured where no modern animated series has gone before by poignantly illustrating the global e-waste crisis in a recent episode.

Environmental Case for Refurbished IT Equipment

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. That in itself is good and useful, but a surprising additional aspect of this is that refurbished and remanufactured electronic devices provide the most environmentally friendly way to acquire and use computers, copiers and other IT equipment.

The Essence of CSR: Caring About Strangers

While having a pleasant dinner out with my wife recently in the small town where we live, I encountered a stark reminder of the importance of human life and caring about what happens to people, even if they are strangers.

The town merchants and civic groups were hosting a “history hop” that gave people a chance to tour the local two-room museum and stop by some historic buildings in an effort to embrace our community heritage. The concept is quaint, especially since the “historic” buildings have mostly been remodeled in the past half-century so that they don’t in any way resemble their original purpose. The one-time general store is now a pizza place, for instance, while the little restaurant my wife and I selected for a leisurely meal had been transformed from a former livery stable. I have to admit that I’d rather dine in a modern street-side café than share oats in a stall with Mr. Ed.

Upcoming Gartner Study Suggests ITAM Sector’s Maturity

When your industry niche receives specialized attention from Gartner, the prominent research organization, it’s usually a cause for celebration. That is, unless of course your company isn’t among the industry leaders when the final results have been tabulated.

Trend in Data Breach Coverage Delves into the Dark Side of Journalism

In what appears to be a disturbing trend that has this journalist wondering if good journalism itself is on its last legs, there have been a lot of news stories lately that seem to stress the dangerous, dark side of publicly reporting data breach incidents. What is this “dangerous, dark side?” you may ask. It’s the place journalism goes when only one side of a story is told.

They Don’t Build Them Like They Used To - Literally

Establishing entry-level price points is something all computer manufactures have tried to do in recent years in order to induce “new” segments of the population to buy their equipment. The most recent attempt at a laptop that hits a price point of $299 has been the Net books. But based upon the most recent numbers, it would appear the overall sales trend of that product is heading south faster than the great white shark can migrate.

There’s Only One Red Rabbitt

There are a lot of scarlet bunnies hopping around.

When Sacramento’s new International Airport terminal opens next year, a 56-foot red rabbit will be there to greet travelers. The sculpture is the creation of artist Lawrence Argent and will feature the stunning hare leaping into an air traveler’s suitcase.