Michael O'Dwyer
An Irishman based in Hong Kong, Michael O’Dwyer is a business & technology journalist, independent consultant and writer who specializes in writing for enterprise, small business and IT audiences. With 20+ years of experience in everything from IT and electronic component-level failure analysis to process improvement and supply chains (and an in-depth knowledge of Klingon,) Michael is a sought-after writer whose quality sources, deep research and quirky sense of humor ensures he’s welcome in high-profile publications such as The Street and Fortune 100 IT portals.
Articles by the Author
Software Licensing Tips to Reduce the Risk of Legal Action
If you require software licensing tips, don't expect your software vendors to be of any real help, given the prevalence of outsourced call centers by many of the world's global players. If you can understand the accent of your assigned contact, congratulations! You have...
15 Tips to Pass Your Next IT Audit With Ease
IT audit procedures run the gamut from internal to market-specific. Whether it's healthcare's HIPAA or the credit-card industry's PCI, you have to know the compliance audit's goals. These rarely include a fully functional missile defense system to protect against...
E-discovery: Can Legal and IT Work Together?
E-discovery refers to the disclosure of information in electronic or digital formats as part of litigation, government investigations or requests that relate to the freedom of information act. The National Law Review notes that, in recent years, issues related to...
The Importance of IT Soft Skills: Why User Incompetence Frustrates IT Teams
IT pros should not have to support users who lack basic IT skills. A bold statement, I know. But when network users display a complete absence of IT soft skills and common sense, even as security breaches become almost commonplace, they leave us with no choice.
The Future of Virtual Reality in the Workplace
For many, the future of virtual reality is of little concern — in work-related tasks at least — as most still tend (and prefer) to work in the real world.
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