Author Archives: robertwilkie

Look, PARC is doing something

Posted on September 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

They are getting 4 million to basically do Engineering work on battery monitoring.  Nothing fancy, but its been some time since I have heard of PARC doing anything.  Most research stuff I hear about from that area are from Google … Continue reading →

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Pay Raise for Xerox Call Centers,…Well at least in Greeley?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

Not sure why the payraise, since Xerox/ACS typically just moves the call center to a cheaper location…unless its already really cheap here.  Or they are stuck there for some reason (politics?). http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/ticker/2594656-113/xerox-employees-greeley-hiring

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Mobile Rocket Launcher

Posted on September 21, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting combo of a rocket and an RC car.  Tempted to build one myself since I have all the parts already. http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Mobile-Model-Rocket-Launcher/

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Xerox best in outsourcing desktop servies

Posted on September 19, 2012 by robertwilkie

Its articles like this that make me wonder where Gardner gets its info from.  Basically Gardner is saying Xerox is number 1 for outsourcing desktop services.  Where that came from over companies like HP, IBM, etc.  I haven’t a clue … Continue reading →

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Xerox to eliminate retiree flex program

Posted on September 19, 2012 by robertwilkie

Article that is basically saying what most xerox retiree’s already know.  Xerox is working hard to cut them off.  Most folks should not be surprised since this is a trend with many companies as the realize they can’t keep the … Continue reading →

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Arduino Solar Cell Tester

Posted on September 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a tester for solar cells.  My 2 cents, I would scale the cost down with a smaller arduino and board. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Solar-Cell-Tester/  

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Interesting article about ACS (Xerox)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, basically it sounds like ACS got more out of Xerox from the buyout than the other way around.  Well at least in expanding its services. http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/240006834/xerox-services-expands-beyond-acs-into-cloud-verticals.htm

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Xerox hiring in HA

Posted on September 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

I havent’ a clue how having a call center in Hawaii is cheap.  But guess Xerox figured out a way. http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/09/10/xerox-plans-to-add-100-temporary.html  

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Nice site for free training and books/etc

Posted on September 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice site with lots of free books, training classes, and movies to watch. http://www.openculture.com/

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Shortage of Security Folks?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Article goes on saying there is a shortage of security experts out there.  I am not so sure about that.  I think the problem is more the narrowed requirements for a given position.  No longer are people looked at as … Continue reading →

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