Five reasons I love technology

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This blog post, "Five reasons I love technology", is a blueAPACHE article from 2018 covering cloud. By Michael Zuppa, GM of Technology at blueAPACHE It is written for readers evaluating emPOWER Cloud, emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect. The cloud infrastructure considerations it raises, around resilience, scalability and management overhead, remain relevant to organisations evaluating or operating cloud environments today.

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Publication year 2018
Topic Five reasons I love technology
Services referenced emPOWER Cloud, emPOWER Core Network & DC Interconnect
Named products or vendors HPE

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Five reasons I love technology

By Michael Zuppa, GM of Technology at blueAPACHE Ask any bunch of primary school children what they want to be when they grow up and the majority will respond with firefighters, doctors, astronauts. Not many will mention technology careers until they are older. Yet IT is one of the fastest growing career paths and hopefully those kids will learn to love the industry just as I do. Here’s why I love technology: 1. It’s ever-changing. There’s never a dull moment! The developments since I got into the industry are astonishing. Who would have thought that you can now fit more processing power into a sleek hand-held device than the supercomputers that took an entire room twenty years ago? Our partners at HPE affirm that the pace of change in IT is faster than any one person’s ability to keep up. Which is why I’m lucky to be surrounded by a great team of technologists who live and breathe IT. 2. Diverse range of customers. We get to support all kinds of organisations while they achieve remarkable things. From helping the biggest call centre in Australia to run efficiently with IT provided ‘as a Service’, to aged care centres that need support to meet stringent compliance standards, we get to see our customers’ success close-up. Our customers allow us to be a part of something bigger than our own organisation and I am grateful for that opportunity. 3. The huge challenge. IT is a great career for problem solvers and dreamers alike and when they team up, the magic happens! The feeling of working towards a solution that forges a new path, or of unravelling a problem that has drawn upon our combined knowledge and expertise is tremendously satisfying. 4. True equality. I firmly believe that the more diverse our team is, the stronger we are. The only thing that matters is a person’s contribution – their efforts, dedication and skills – regardless of gender, nationality or ethnicity. . I am proud to say that at blueAPACHE we truly embrace and encourage diversity. 5. Continuous learning. While learning new technologies is important, it’s even more important to understand organisations. For any project to work, we must learn about its significance to our client organisation. This means studying the intricate processes and interdependencies that allow them to provide a service. In the process, we acquire a great deal of industry-specific knowledge that’s transferrable. The connections we make – whether with the 25,000-strong network of specialists at HPE, or with the customer who knows the not-for-profit or aged care sector like nobody else – all of it equips us for future challenges. While it certainly isn’t for anyone seeking predictability, technology is an industry that rewards the innovators and hard workers. For anyone with curiosity, work ethic and a drive to help customers get more from technology, the opportunities are endless. And for those youngsters wondering what their future might hold, chances are, whatever they choose, it will involve technology in one way or another. Michael can be reached for consultations on cloud transitions, or to learn how blueAPACHE can help you achieve more with IT, through our Head Office in Melbourne. If you enjoy learning and thrive in a culture of autonomy and empowerment, click here to view our current job listing.

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Who wrote this article, and what is his role at blueAPACHE?

Michael Zuppa, GM of Technology at blueAPACHE, writing about why he loves working in the technology industry.

What is the first of the five reasons Michael Zuppa gives for loving technology?

That it's ever-changing, illustrated by the observation that more processing power now fits in a hand-held device than the room-sized supercomputers of twenty years earlier.

Which partner does the article cite as affirming that IT's pace of change outstrips any one person's ability to keep up?

HPE, described as affirming that the pace of change in IT is faster than any one person's ability to keep up.

What size network of specialists does the article mention at HPE?

A 25,000-strong network of specialists at HPE, cited as one of the connections that equips blueAPACHE's team for future challenges.

What two example customer types does the article give to illustrate blueAPACHE's diverse client base?

The biggest call centre in Australia, supported with IT provided 'as a Service,' and aged care centres that need support to meet stringent compliance standards.

What does the article say is the fourth reason Michael Zuppa loves technology?

True equality, describing a belief that the more diverse the team, the stronger it is, with only a person's contribution, effort, dedication and skills mattering regardless of gender, nationality or ethnicity.

What does the article say is essential to learn beyond new technologies for a project to succeed?

Understanding the client organisation itself, including the intricate processes and interdependencies that allow it to provide its service, described under the "continuous learning" reason.

How does the article invite readers to get involved with blueAPACHE?

It invites readers to contact Michael for consultations on cloud transitions through blueAPACHE's Melbourne head office, or to view current job listings if they thrive in a culture of autonomy and empowerment.

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Who wrote the blog post 'Five reasons I love technology' and what is their role?

The post was written by Michael Zuppa, GM of Technology at blueAPACHE.

When was 'Five reasons I love technology' published?

The article was published on January 10, 2018.

What are the five reasons Michael Zuppa gives for loving technology?

The five reasons are: 1) It's ever-changing, 2) Diverse range of customers, 3) The huge challenge, 4) True equality, and 5) Continuous learning.

What does Michael Zuppa mean by technology being 'ever-changing'?

He notes that the pace of change in IT is faster than any one person's ability to keep up, citing that devices today fit more processing power than supercomputers that took an entire room twenty years ago, and that blueAPACHE's partners at HPE affirm this rapid pace of change.

What examples does Michael Zuppa give of blueAPACHE's diverse customer base?

He mentions helping the biggest call centre in Australia run efficiently with IT provided 'as a Service,' as well as supporting aged care centres that need to meet stringent compliance standards.

How does Michael Zuppa describe blueAPACHE's approach to diversity and equality?

He states that the only thing that matters is a person's contribution—their efforts, dedication and skills—regardless of gender, nationality or ethnicity, and says blueAPACHE truly embraces and encourages diversity.

What does Michael Zuppa say about continuous learning in the IT industry?

He explains that while learning new technologies is important, understanding client organisations is even more crucial, requiring study of their intricate processes and interdependencies, and that connections such as the 25,000-strong network of specialists at HPE help equip the team for future challenges.

How can Michael Zuppa be reached for consultations according to the article?

Michael Zuppa can be reached for consultations on cloud transitions, or to learn how blueAPACHE can help achieve more with IT, through blueAPACHE's Head Office in Melbourne.

How long does it take to read the 'Five reasons I love technology' article?

The article has a read time of 3 minutes.

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