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The Weekly Digest - April 2, 2021
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Weekly Digest | April 2, 2021
Microsoft Hardware Debuts... with Apple?
April 2, 1979 - The Microsoft Corporation announces the Z80 SoftCard - their first and (for many years) only hardware product - a microprocessor on a printed circuit board that actually plugged into the Apple II personal computer. The SoftCard retailed for $349.00 and allowed programs running under the CP/M operating system to run on the 6502-based Apple II with only minor modifications.The word processor WordStar was so popular at the time that people bought the SoftCard and a companion "80-column card" just to run it. At this point for the company, SoftCard was bringing in about half of Microsoft's total revenue.
Are You Ready to Implement an ERP?
In his second article for The National CIO Review, Contributing CIO Bill Serva shares his experiences in aligning an organization toward implementing core applications across the enterprise. He offers advice on issues and challenges that will be encountered and encourages his technology leadership peers in their journey for ultimate success.
Digital Transformation Strategy and Execution Framework for Nonprofits
To be relevant in today's digital world and drive mission success, nonprofits must leverage the power of data and technology through digital transformation. COVID-19 has proven further that nonprofits have to transform themselves to be digital-first now or face extinction.
Common Sense Ways to Build Digital Literacy in the Workplace
In this article, TNCR Contributing Writer, Dan Marzullo, provides insight on how to implement digital literacy education practices within the workplace. Today, Digital literacy is non-negotiable and teamwork is key in achieving it enterprise-wide.
Winning Now, Winning Later, David M. Cote
Winning Now, Winning Later, is a go-to guide for leaders everywhere who seek to finally transcend short-termism’s daily grind and leave an enduring legacy of success. Upon becoming Honeywell’s CEO in 2002, David M. Cote encountered an organization on the verge of failure, thanks to years of untrammeled short-termism. To turn the company around, he and his team adopted bold operational reforms that enabled them to pursue strong short and long term results.
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