Is There Security in the Cloud?
June 8, 2009
It's 6 O'Clock -- Do You Know Where Your Cloud's Data Center Is? | www.informationweek.com
One of the biggest hindrances to rapid adoption of cloud computing, particularly for enterprises, is the level of security available. The question that inevitable arises is “Is my data safe?” The answer appears to be “Sortof!”.
Cloud Computing: Beyond the Hype
June 2, 2009
McKinsey Cloud Computing Report Conclusions Don't Add Up | www.cio.com
Cloud computing is here to stay, but isn’t likely to take over the IT world. Every new technology seems to go through a hype cycle where it will allegedly solve all the problems in the IT world. Then later it quietly settles into an appropriate niche. Cloud computing seems likely to follow this same pattern.
Breakup of the Wintel alliance caused by Netbook
June 1, 2009
Intel goes after Windows 7 on netbooks with Linux | www.computerworld.com
1. Economy forces partners to go it alone. 2. Does Intel know software?
Will Netbooks be the place where Microsoft stumbles?
April 27, 2009
Maker: First Android netbook to cost about $250 | www.computerworld.com
1. Low price competition with good enough computing environment means Microsoft must get it right with System 7. 2. If a netbook costs less than a Ipod touch, will the number of netbooks increase beyond the number of Ipods?
April 21, 2009
Oracle Acquisition 'Transforms Market' | www.crn.com
Oracle has already stated their profit expectations from Sun. They must have a clear plan to turn around Sun’s business. Underestimating Oracle is a losing bargain!
April 20, 2009
Oracle Acquisition 'Transforms Market' | www.crn.com
The acquisition of Sun MicroSystems will allow Oracle to expand their Software portfolio in many different areas and create a tremendous challenge for other software vendors. On the software side, it makes sense. Especially in business mobility and applications for smart phones, where Oracle does not exist and SUN/JAVA is the preferred language shared by most application developers in this sector. Also, SUN "FREE" Open Office applications which is similar to Microsoft Office Suite. It has been a long time since we heard from Redwood vs Redmond while the focus was shifted to SAP and other ERP providers. This is a great opportunity to put Oracle back in saddle competing with Microsoft in the smart phone apps-market. Also, creating noise for free Open-Office and JAVA. In addition, let's not forget JAVA role with Oracle family of applications. On the Hardware side, it is a different matter. Sun has been struggling without any success to revive this sector.
Finding a win win strategy for Microsoft and Yahoo is the challenge
April 13, 2009
After a year of bad blood, Microsoft, Yahoo talking again | www.computerworld.com
1. Both Microsoft and Yahoo need to gain from any alliance 2. Yahoo is an early pioneer on the internet and Microsoft is the pioneer of the PC, but can they take on the upstart Google?
iPhone will win over the corporation because of its applications
March 30, 2009
iPhone gains smidge of enterprise cred | www.networkworld.com
1. The new API's will drive new applications 2. Third Party applications will fill in any void's for iPhone
IBM has the leverage to sell SUN better than SUN
March 26, 2009
IBM Can Probably Sell Sun Better than Sun Can | www.eweek.com
1. IBM has access to CIO's and can influence larger purchases 2. SUN products broaden reach of IBM
XP is good enough .... Why go to System 7
March 16, 2009
Who cares about Windows 7? | blogs.computerworld.com
1. We do not need another desktop operating system 2. IT will upgrade to System 7 because we will be forced into it.
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