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Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

Cloud Computing had a great year, this year destined to be better

January 3, 2011

Analysis of:What you need to know about the year of the cloud | www.infoworld.com

Cloud computing had a great year in 2010. Many small and enterprise sized businesses enjoyed greater sales and flexibility. There are , however, limits to what can and should be done in the cloud. Companies have to be careful.

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

Data storage solution sales were up in 2010

January 3, 2011

Analysis of:Data Center Networking Equipment Sales Will Be Up 67 Percent In 2010 | www.crn.com

Both large and small organizations have seen a tremendous growth in the purchasing of data storage solutions . The reasons is simple, pure need. We find that even in a weakened economy, one must have storage.

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

Apple's Iphone G4 suggests marketing wins over quality

June 24, 2010

Analysis of:iPhone 4's First Users Report Reception, Color Problems | news.yahoo.com

Despite the fact that there are glitches in Apple's new I Phone G4. There are hundreds of thousands if fans waiting in line to buy one. With Apple's innovative and dare I say it? - Fun marketing schemes, many fans of its products do not hold Apple accountable for quality.

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

PC Makers fight over high margin paying SMB and Micro SMB

March 9, 2010

Analysis of:PC makers drool over SMBs; What will win over the accidental entrepreneur? | blogs.zdnet.com

PC makers use enterprise deals to get bragging rights. They use them to cover their sales numbers. They even get them to simply beat out the competition and show their value to shareholders. The real profit, however, is in SMB.

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

Microsoft will do what is needed to make profit

March 9, 2010

Analysis of:Microsoft says to extend XP sales for five months | news.yahoo.com

Microsoft, after 2 years of warning that XP will go the way of the dinosaur has decided to go against the grain and keep selling its older product. The market tells the manufacturer what to sell not the other way around.

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

Microsoft has burned too many bridges, IT departments will wait a long time before reinvesting.

July 14, 2009

Analysis of:Six in 10 companies plan to skip Windows 7: survey | tech.yahoo.com

1. ROI with many MS products is low when simply upgrading 2. The total cost of ownership for MS updates is price prohibitive for even enterprise businesses

Melissa MitchellPresidentMGME Technology Services

D and H distributers are extending credit to smaller VARS, it may be too little too late for many.

March 12, 2009

Analysis of:Consulting Management Platform | www.crn.com

Distributers are feeling the pinch in the IT sales market. Banks, even banks that have received tax payer bailout funds, are crushing small businesses through tighter loan requirements. Even those with good credit are being victimized due to the bad habits of others.

Al PappasOwner & Executive ConsultantThe Canea Group

Gmail vs. Exchange

September 23, 2008

Analysis of:Google's Office Intrigue | www.forbes.com

I agree with Paul's analysis and associated conclusions.  I would also add that when Google reaches the level of reliability attained by other SaaS like suppliers (SalesForce.com, etc.) then their gmail offering will become acceptable to the enterprise businesses. 

Al PappasOwner & Executive ConsultantThe Canea Group

Microsoft catching up?

September 18, 2008

Analysis of:Microsoft Virtualization Products Due In Thirty Days | www.informationweek.com

Microsoft's recent announcements in the virtualization arena prove that they are serious about their role in competing with VMware & Citrix: 1) Their new management tool for migrating Virtual Apps from one physical device to another (like VMware's VMotion) show that they continue to make progress but that they are still a long way from catching VMware in the technology arena. 2) Microsoft's strategy remains focused upon offering just enough virtualization services at a much lower cost for those that believe they don't require the functionality that's available from both the VMware and Ctirix's Xen products.

Christopher BoonePresident & Chief Executive OfficerCimbal Holdings, LLC

All things evolve, including technology

August 11, 2008

Analysis of:Cloud Computing: Anything as a Service | www.cioinsight.com

Cloud computing will increase productivity, reduce technology burdens, and improve cash flows as monthly subscriptions/utility services.  While we are at the forefront of a new technology generation, SaaS/cloud computing will evolve and as it does, client installed software, locally stored data and the burdens associated with them will go the way of the dodo.

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