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Once again the subject of women in technology has come up again. This time because Melinda Gates has put her name and foundation behind this cause. The thing is we as women in technology have seen these initiatives come and go time and time again. Some of us have even tried to make change happen… Continue reading Women in Technology – A Fad or A Fact?
It's not often we get the opportunity to make a difference to someone's life and really know about it. I am lucky enough to be in a position to do just that in my latest adventures. On the 11th September I will be doing the infamous London to Brighton bike ride with 23 other people… Continue reading Making a Difference #TeamKeira
If like me you have a fussy eater in your household then you already know all about the battles to find healthy but accepted food for your fussy eater.l, in my case this is my 2 year old toddler. Today I am going to share the details of one kitchen gadget that has really helped get my… Continue reading Philips Airfryer – An Essential Kitchen Gadget for Fussy Children
Before I became a parent myself it was hard to understand some of the reasons why women don't return to work after having children. Â On a few occasions I was told by some of the large corporates that they struggle to retain women in the workplace after they have had their second child. Â (These are… Continue reading Why Women Don’t Return After Maternity Leave
I got an intruiging invitation to come along to the launch event for the HTC 10 mobile phone. This is the latest in what was formerly known as the HTC One M series of phones. On arrival there were drinks and lovely food as well as a chance to try out the new HTC 10.… Continue reading A night out with HTC… Hello #HTC10
Recently my husband has been doing a lot of travelling. In fact he has been away for 42 out of 44 days. To help my toddler cope with his daddy being away we have been using technology to communicate. We have used a combination of Skype and Facebook Messenger to communicate during the 44 days… Continue reading Top Tips for Skyping & Facebook Messaging your Toddler
Just before Christmas Are the Androids Dreaming Yet? landed on my doorstep. Â This book was one of very few that I requested to review as it comes from a former Manchester University Alumni student. Â As a former student there myself I thought it would be fascinating to read and I am glad I did. The… Continue reading Book Review: Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?
As a parent of two youngsters I am both shocked and disappointed that this week two of the major toy manufacturers, Mattel and VTech have been pulled up with security breaches in their products. Â There is a worrying trend with internet enabled children's toys and security concerns that makes me think we should stop and… Continue reading Toy Companies Need to Tighten Up Security
The rise of the Enterprise Architect The world wide web and the advancement of technology over the last decade has forced enterprises to become more complex and integrated across multiple platforms to compete in an increasingly global marketplace. Due to this highly malleable environment, the way a company approaches their internal operational management and longitudinal… Continue reading What is the best certification for an Enterprise Architect to possess?
I have had the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro for almost a month and rather than doing yet another first look style article, I thought a more in depth review would be more appropriate. When this device first arrived I thought I would mainly use it like a second screen for around the house and… Continue reading Review: Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro
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