When we think of technical specifications, most of us conjure up ideas of complicated documents with lots of math, endless detail and diagrams few people understand. There are tech specs like that, but not all of them take that form and most don’t need to.

Sure if you work for NASA, then your technical specs are very complicated. But if you are trying to get a web application or piece of software designed, the technical spec should not be out of this world. So what does a good technical spec look like for mere earthlings? Here are some simple elements that every technical spec should have:Read more

You are plugged into the global economy as you strive to find the best vendors and partners to help you with your organization’s IT work. But while you want to leverage all the best technical skills the world has to offer, you don’t want your data let loose for the world to see. How can you find an outsourcing partner that is trustworthy with your sensitive data?

Here are some tips as you are interviewing vendors:Read more

Recently, the Economist highlighted the facility Olive partners with to deliver hosting services. Read the article here: http://www.economist.com/node/21542451 We have an exciting partnership with the CrossLink Group called CrossOlive that delivers boutique hosting services to nonprofit organizations. So why did they feature the SWITCH SuperNap in Las Vegas, NV? Well, that is because it is part of an effort by the state to diversify its economy after the crash of 2008. While Olive Technology and CrossLink Group aren't focused on the woes of Nevada's recession, we are very glad that the SuperNap is there. Why? It is one of the safest places in the country to have a data center. When is the last time you heard of a natural disaster in Nevada?Read more

Who would ever go on a trip and only ask one question? It just doesn't happen. If it did people would be totally unprepared for the process and would likely never arrive at their destination. Imagine a person who only asked if they had enough gas to get there. They would not have packed the clothing or supplies they needed. They would not have made reservations at hotels or other stops along the way. They might not even know where they were going.Read more

We emphasize testing a lot at Olive. Everyone who knows the tech sector knows it is important, but why is it such a priority for us? Well, testing makes the difference between a mediocre user experience and a fabulous one. Our team at Olive wants every partner we work with to receive the work we do and know that it is top notch in every way. That requires testing. 

But rather than simply explaining our testing process in general, we thought it would be better to interview Bansode Sashipal (you can call him Sashi), our lead tester. 

1. What attracted you to the testing area of IT and what gives you fulfillment in this role?Read more

When you sit under a tree, one of the greatest immediate benefits is the shade. Most of the time we do not think about the individual leaves that give us that shade, but without each of them, we would not have the comfort and refreshment that a good shade tree provides. Read more

Technology tools that help you work smarter make a huge difference in these challenging times. We don’t have all of the resources that we used to – no matter where we work today. That is true from the Fortune 500 Company down to the small non-profit organization. 

Part of working smarter is knowing when to leverage technology and when a human touch is essential. One of the areas where technology can make a real difference is in organizational collaboration. Our team at Olive Technology knows that the right technology can make a big difference. And we have seen it in action with SharePoint – a tool developed by Microsoft to enable collaboration. Read more

We all need help finding our way in this world. Whether it is across town, navigating our busy schedules or building strategic plans at work, we are in constant change and always needing to reorient ourselves. 

Nowhere is that more true than in the IT Industry. With constant change and ever-increasing expectations, CIOs and IT Managers have a tough time finding their way. That is why our team at Olive Technology is excited to launch a new program – Everyone Needs a Map  - focused on helping organizations think through their IT Roadmap. Read more