iPad will provide another category of endpoint on the corporate network
March 9, 2010
Global CIO: Why Apple's iPad Will Be A Great Business Device | www.informationweek.com
1. A full screen note taking device with easy to use applications will expand computing use.2. Portability without the need of deskspace will be a difference maker.3. Software platform will open up applications we have yet to dream of.
Salesforce's Benioff Delivers at Dreamforce. Revenue Builders or Social Fodder?
November 19, 2009
Salesforce.com Announces new Social Applications | www.thestandard.com
Salesforce.com announced major initiatives with Computer Associates,Facebook and Twitter all around their new Chatter feature which Mark Benioff calls the greatest changes since Dreamforce.com began 8 yrs ago. But are these additions social fodder or new streams of revenue for the CRM giant?
Bank Tech Companies - who will be left standing?
September 29, 2009
Mergers: Conflicts Becoming A Core Reality | www.banktechnews.com
7,000 US banks and credit unions represents a lot of customers for the banking technology companies. While banks may be hurting, their technology needs only increases. With so many recent mergers are there too few providers left? Who has the advantage banks or the providers?
Dell/Perot, HP/EDS what's the difference?
September 21, 2009
Dell to buy Perot Systems for $3.9 billion | money.cnn.com
Dell, buying into the notion that hardware is now a commodity and they have already optimized that business, believes they need to diversify. So they buy a large business/technology consulting firm. Do they now bring any more value to the Perot business?
Microsoft launches competition for Google Apps.????
September 20, 2009
Will You Use Microsoft's Office Web Apps? | www.microsoft-watch.com
1. Will Microsoft's launch of a web-based office suite undermine their current office products?2. Does Microsoft know how to deliver web applications?3. Can Google reach the enterprise?
Interesting niche software solutions find ways to sell even in this environment
September 16, 2009
SuccessFactors: Small cap, big plans | money.cnn.com
While core infrastructure, telecom, and enterprise system maintenance revenues have been relatively stable even in this market, discretionary tech spending is challenged.However, tech buying is strong with a few interesting technology solutions that can provide tangible short term benefits.
Missing the boat - deduplication is only one piece of the puzzle
July 27, 2009
EMC outlines where Data Domain will fit | blogs.zdnet.com
The hype around Data Domain that brought it $2.1 Billion, over-emphasized the role of deduplication. The technology is nice, but it is neither unique nor complete.
Twitter's Problem With the Google Cloud
July 15, 2009
Lessons from Twitter's security breach | news.cnet.com
Regardless of how careful a cloud provider is with security, all it takes is one or two persons with weak passwords to lead critical information. Although blameless, cloud computing in general and Google in particular are likely to suffer from this incident.
A Killer App for Cloud Computing?
July 14, 2009
IBM's Data-Crunching Cloud Plan | www.forbes.com
Cloud computing is already successful in the consumer and SMB market, but still has not penetrated the enterprise market. One or more killer apps could change that. IBM’s move to tie business analytics to the cloud could have a major impact on the SME market.
June 15, 2009
Brocade Crushing Cisco In High-End Storage Switches | blogs.barrons.com
The repercussions from Cisco’s foray into the server market may be happening somewhat sooner and possibly on a larger scale than anticipated. It’s too soon to draw definite conclusions, but Brocade is taking market share from Cisco for some reason!
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011