Monthly Archives: September 2012

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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Xerox (XRX) To Manage IT Infrastructure Capabilities For Schneider Electric

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Basically doing helpdesk work and low end (from a distance) IT. http://www.istockanalyst.com/finance/story/6037091/xerox-xrx-to-manage-it-infrastructure-capabilities-for-schneider-electric

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Xerox in better light with stock brokers?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

The author revisits Xerox stock 4 months later and is a bit happier with it now. http://seekingalpha.com/article/861371-revisiting-xerox-4-months-later

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Xerox Hires a CSO

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

The funny part is I have actually heard of this guy outside of Xerox, I can’t remember which postcast he was one….silver bullet maybe?…I am surprised he is coming to Xerox given his background. http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/28100/xerox-appoints-chief-security-officer/

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Wim Leaves Xerox

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Me, I am curious where he is going.  He has been in Rochester for a long time…and a lifer in Xerox..soo… Not a whole lot of companies in Rochester to work for, maybe he is moving out of state http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120912/BUSINESS/309120020/Xerox-s-Willem-Appelo-resigns?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s … Continue reading →

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Little tablesaw

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to convert a scanner to a mini tablesaw like device.  This would be good if you have multiple cuts to make and just want to put the piece down on the scanner. http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-purposing-an-old-Scanner-into-a-Tabletop-Saw

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