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Articles by Lester S. Pierre

The Content, the Mobility and the Security

A paradigm shift is taking place in computing and the workplace. This paradigm shift is the new "wild west" of bring your own device (BYOD) to work. At times it is reminiscent of classic scenes from a western movie showdown, like those from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" featuring content, mobility and security. The pace of business mandates that users have the ability to work wherever and whenever the assignment necessitates. . . .

Making Knowledge Management Practical

"Information is power, but the interpretation of information is more powerful. Well, if you are going to attempt to interpret information to create knowledge, you better be able to find the right information. Organizations require and need a way to classify, or "tag," content for the primary purpose of locating it throughout its lifecycle. . . ."

Challenges in Knowledge Management

Scholars from many disciplines have long studied the field of knowledge management, and significant challenges endure. These challenges exist in both theoretical and conceptual application of knowledge management. Change will be omnipresent—requiring organizations to make incremental or continuous improvements, and breakthrough or "game-changing" advances. Organizations can establish a structure; communicate their intent. . . .

The Interpretation of Information

Every organization is challenged with the ability to make rapid decisions and innovate. To do this effectively, decision makers require relevant data and information and require knowledge management. . . .