[thanks to one of our readers, Christine K., for sharing this with us]

“Describing a bandwidth hog is a matter of point-of-view and here is more to it than simple computations of amounts of usage. If someone uses a lot of bandwidth, but does so in off-peak hours, is that person any more of a hog than another user who uses less bandwidth but does so during peak usage hours? ISP’s are making big noises about bandwidth hogs, but some feel that is just a cover for raising rates.

Price increases are seemingly inevitable, and, of course, it will be the consumer who bears the brunt of any price increase. Below are some of the debate points, along with a few ideas on more equitable distribution of costs.”

This post focuses on United States Internet Service Providers, but is a great post regardless. You can read more here.

We are making this Twitter chat a weekly event. Since we’re in the beginning stage, we’re tweaking it as we go, and are always open to suggestions.

We fully encourage anyone on Twitter to join the conversation, or jump in with questions about technology topics or about Nerds On Site itself, or just to say hello!

Here’s how to participate in NerdChat:

• NerdChat is from 9pm-10pm EST.

• using search.twitter.com, search for the hashtag #NerdChat (with the “#” sign), or use a website like tweetchat to follow the tweets. Be sure to click the ‘sign in’ button to log into the Twitter website and start tweeting from Tweetchat.
• Alternatively, you can use a desktop program like Tweetdeck, or a web-based service like Hootsuite.
• You can then send a tweet from you account, but be sure to include #NerdChat so your tweet is seen.

If you have any questions about how to participate, please email socialmedia@nerdsonsite.com.

[this post from Louis Grigsby]

“After having a meeting with the Choctaw Indians of Mississippi, discussing wireless internet access solutions, they agreed to my proposal of 45 units, 45 five year licenses, and 45 Power over Ethernet (POE) connections. They agreed to the proposal! While finalizing this deal, I talked to the Director of the State’s Department of Parks and Recreation, and set-up an appointment to demonstrate the wireless capabilities of Meraki outdoors for people that visit the parks, such as using their smart phone to look up a plant…or bird…or the “splash page to tell the story of that special park their in”.”

This all came as a result of Louis introducing himself, having a conversation with them and identifying they had an issue with wireless connectivity, and arranging a meeting to discuss Meraki wireless solutions, as that is the product that best suits their needs.

Meraki is a partner of ours, and for good reason, they have excellent products that work really well for our clients!

Many governments around the world offer support programs to businesses, especially ones in manufacturing and export, since those industries can have a larger economic impact.

For example, in Ontario, Canada, in combination with the Federal Government, the SMART program is offered, see:
http://www.cme-smart.ca/

Your regional or federal government may offer similar programs. If your organization is in need of Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Software Development, please ask your nerd for support in your application process for government funding.

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Today we have Rob Wolf interviewing one of our clients in Perth, Australia. PGSR. PGSR specializes in labour services.

Our unique approach to labour for projects, derives from our absolute commitment to our customers’ needs. PGSR personnel integrate seamlessly into your project by applying our company policy of promoting our customer.

Once again we talk about what they do and how technology works for them!