Any comparison of cost of large file transfers via SMS are apple and orange, i.e. not valid comparisons. It is like measuring the capacity of an 8-inch floppy to a 1GB flash drive.
I've been in the hi-tech business 30 years. There's some good stuff above, I'd add just a few things.
If you haven't, get a copy of Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
read it!
read it again with a highlighter or a pen or pen to highlight stuff.
read it again.
Yeah, it has some boring and dated stuff, but it is one of the best books to read on how to deal with people. Secondly ONLY to the technical stuff is dealing with people: your boss, co-workers, admins, janitors, customers, etc.
You can go broad or you can go deep in the technology.
You've got a good start by digging into what interests you. Keep doing that!
Research companies that make software in the areas you are interested in.
Call them or write them and ask for an informational interview.
Fill out the web form for information or whitepapers.
When the marketing types call you to find out why you want the stuff be up front and tell them your situation and ask who to contact in the company for more information.
Watch for them on campus during interviewing season and get an interview. Tell them you have researched them, are interested in what they do, and what you could do to improve your chances of working there.
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By the time any VPN, PGP, or other encryption method is worked out a flash drive or CD or DVD with the data could be FedEx to the consultant.
Many years ago the pithy comment was "Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon loaded with tapes."
Today it might be "Don't underestimate the bandwidth of a minivan loaded with DVDs."
JGT
Any comparison of cost of large file transfers via SMS are apple and orange, i.e. not valid comparisons. It is like measuring the capacity of an 8-inch floppy to a 1GB flash drive.
Get over it.
If you haven't, get a copy of Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
- read it!
- read it again with a highlighter or a pen or pen to highlight stuff.
- read it again.
Yeah, it has some boring and dated stuff, but it is one of the best books to read on how to deal with people. Secondly ONLY to the technical stuff is dealing with people: your boss, co-workers, admins, janitors, customers, etc.You can go broad or you can go deep in the technology.
You've got a good start by digging into what interests you. Keep doing that!
Research companies that make software in the areas you are interested in.
JGT