The latest from Brad Powell

Feb 13, 2014 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

5 Questions to ask when you’re choosing a technology partner

From the time we take our first quiz in school, we learn that success often requires us to come up with the right answer. Sometimes, however, it’s not about ...

Jan 14, 2014 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

What the New Year’s resolution experts won’t tell you

Have you read enough advice about New Year’s Resolutions yet? If you spend more than a few minutes online each day, you have no doubt witnessed the cottage industry ...

Dec 23, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

Why “Breaking Bad” is better than the movies

TV is now better than the movies.  And most software developers could tell you why. Acclaimed series such as Lost, Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones dominate social media and ...

Nov 7, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

How to run a technology project like a poker pro

The last thing a financial institution embarking on a new technology project would want to do is gamble. That said, a few lessons from America’s premier gambling event apply ...

Oct 10, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

Being hip is good for business

Rarely has it been written that a financial institution has to be hip to succeed. Even less common is the idea that all a business needs to get hip is ...

Sep 9, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

Looking for a Technology Vendor? Don’t Hire a Football Coach

A great football coach is many things: Organized. Driven. Cool under pressure. Willing and able to help each team member reach his full potential, on and off the gridiron. The ...

Aug 12, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

Will You Crash When You Grow?

Dropbox grew from 2,000 to more than 40,000,000 users in three years. To most of its customers, the service is just a convenient way to save and ...

Jul 15, 2013 - by Brad Powell, Axiaware

Email Isn’t Dead. What About Your Old Software?

Let’s face it: No one is passionate about their work email. The average person spends hours a day processing their inboxes, studies show, often letting non-essential messages get in ...