An inspiring and fascinating walk through the history of computing made much more interesting by Isaacson, who adds insight on the pioneers, hackers, inventors, entrepreneurs and their often unique and quirky personalities. Timeline of Advancement The journey starts in the 1830s with Charles Babbage (often credited as the father of the computer) and Ada Lovelace (considered the first computer programmer) and winds through Hollerith’s punch […]
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Concentre is altogether different. Our clients achieve their goals not only because of our business model, but because our team is 100% aligned with the work we set out to do. They are advisors, critical thinkers, problem solvers, strategists and collaborators with our partner companies. Our people do not fit the traditional consultant model and that […]
Everyone has seen a lot of great content on how to best utilize PowerPoint, and some of the “best ways” to make your presentations stand out. It’s not as common, however, to see content focused on what NOT to do in relation to common pitfalls that a consultant can experience when preparing for a client presentation. We wanted to put together a list of some […]
In Texas, fall is less of a season and more of an idea. After all, the average high temperatures in Dallas during the third week of September (the official beginning of autumn) can soar into the 90s. But whether the micro-season that separates summer from winter in the Lone Star State lasts several weeks or only a weekend, there are still plenty of signs that […]
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The way we do business is consistently evolving. The primary driver of this evolution has always been advances in technology, and it’s likely to always be the main reason corporations will continue to transform. However, strategies and expectations aren’t the only components forced to adapt alongside changing technology. Our IT organizations are not only working to keep up with the latest and greatest but are […]
I was born in London, grew up in the United Kingdom and started working there. Eighteen months into my first job I had the opportunity to come to Dallas for a six-month transfer with my company. I jumped at the chance to experience living in another country, one that I had visited only once in my life. At the age of 24, I packed up […]
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At Concentre, we are just as passionate about having fun as we are about delivering meaningful results for our clients. Our local model allows us to fully enjoy the cities where we work AND live…that’s right, no more living out of a suitcase Monday through Thursday! Whether attending a sporting event or frequenting a local burger joint, we take work AND fun seriously. So seriously, […]
When we say we truly align with our clients, you can bet we’ll back it up. We provide a roadmap for success, and we show IT leaders how to create sustainable results. In the office, that means staying engaged through delivery and beyond. In the real world, it means taking the time to build relationships. After all, developing an IT strategy for technology transformation is […]