From Greg's Head

Many of you will be reading my blog, asking yourself, "who is this person and why is he doing a blog?" Aside from the fact that "everyone is doing it," the answer becomes much more complex.

1.I hope to create an ongoing dialog focusing on technology and emerging issues affecting the Houston business community. For example, last year I attended a national softball tournament with my daughter's team and was amazed to learn that the small town of Rockford, IL. had made arrangements for us to use our wireless laptops at their city park where the tournament was played. This always-on environment made for a highly productive and exciting trip, allowing me to both work and cheer her team on (oh yeah, her team finished 17th out of 65 teams!).

Mayor White, why can't I do that in Houston? … Judge Eckels, why can't I do that at a county park in Harris County? This is the world our city and community competes in, and yet it seems we are sometimes late to the game. Do we have the right vision? If we have the vision, what's keeping us from moving forward? I am sure we can stir up some things in this arena.

2.I want to develop a resource site for many of you to check with from time to time and pass on information. I view my blog as an opportunity to create a virtual referral site where you can ask questions about who to call for service, a product or a solution. I'm hopeful users of the site will find it a place to check referrals.

3.Many of our Navision customers will be directed to this site to learn about new features, releases, training and other aspects that provide opportunities and solutions. A better forum is needed for our customers to learn about how to get the most from their Navision software investment. Hopefully we can streamline their knowledge search.

4.A variety of dialog items will arise from time to time, and I'm sure we will see some interesting chats, comments and various discussion threads. We will try and not take ourselves too seriously along the way - and have some fun. We will try our best to answer questions, take your feedback and offer a forum for open, objective dialog on technology.

So let's play ball - or whatever term you like - and see what the future holds!

Nice blog, Greg! Did you know that our own University of Houston/Downtown is nationally ranked as one of the most wired campuses in the US? On another note and as a current audit client of PKF, please send me the URL that describes the Navision service and how I might use it. BE

I am excited about your blog and hope the PKF Texas Navision Users Group will utilize this blog for discussion and as a resource!

I agree with Karen - what a great discussion forum for technology from a fresh perspective!

Keep up the great work!
SC

BE:
Thanks for the note on the blog. Please ask others that you know to stop by and make comments, ask questions or tell us about cool things that people should know about.

Re: UofH Downtown I did not know it had received that distinction as one of the most wired campuses in the country. That's great news. Maybe we could get Dean Fitzbiggon from UofH to comment on the entire UofH system as well?

Navision information can be found at the PKF Texas page on Navision. Go to our home page at www.pkftexas.com and click on "Technology Solutions" under Services.

Our Navision customers come from many backgrounds but primarily make up: Distribution (Wholesale, Retail), Field Service, Technology Based, Jewelry, and Technology industries.

In addition, there is a link to Microsoft Gold site which provides additional information on Navision which some testimonials, etc.

What do you think is the future for "Online Communities?"

A fad, a trend, a cultural shift??

Greg,
I was wondering what it looked like inside your head.... And then I received this cool package in my office with a gold telescope with a perfect view of "inside Greg's head". Wow.... I certainly will stay tuned in.... Your perspective is valuable.
Russ Capper

Really cool blog, Greg. As a new member of the PKF team, I am really excited about the possibilities this can generate.

Matthew

Thanks for your question. Online communities are a cultural shift IMHO.

I base this on a couple of factors. First within my world of Microsoft Business Solutions and Navision, almost the entire knowledge base, distribution of information, knowledge sharing, and the daily workings of the business are done on-line with little or no face to face contact and communications. I work with folks that I have never met and we share lots of information between us that helps us out.

Second, within our firm's national and international networks we submit and receive all kinds of queries about needs, solutions, research, best practices, etc. Again this is done all without face to face contact.

In both instances our common links, bonds, encourages us to work together and help each other out. Thereby leveraging our capabilities.

Thanks for the notes Russ. However, I'm not sure my brain power looks like the item you described.

I am always interested in hearing from one of the hosts from the radio show "The Business Makers" on FM 97.5 in Houston. As one of our City's best known entrepreneurs, I appreciate your feedback.