Software as a Service, really!
Before I start, I believe a short introduction is in order. I’m a software engineer but those that know me will tell you that I’m probably the least techie person they’ve known. I’ve even been called a technophobe by my son since I still own AND program my VCR at home, and will probably never own an iPhone or similar since I’m the guy with the “Don’t touch my screen” sign on my laptop – and I mean it! And yet, here I am writing my first blog entry ever…
I’ve been writing software for about 20 years, implementing retail solutions for the last 12 years, one year in between implementing web sites for non-profit organizations, and yet I’ve never been as touched by a potential client’s visit as I was a couple of weeks ago.
In the span of a couple of days we visited a pediatric ward busting at the seams, and a family clinic’s pharmacy. The pediatric ward experience is almost impossible to describe. It was truly one of those times where “you had to be there”. Read the rest of this entry »