Apple TV becomes another consumer gadget for Apple
September 4, 2010
New Apple TV is iPod Touch in sheep's clothing | www.computerworld.com
Apple is rapidly becoming what Microsoft wanted to become. They are becoming the center of an individual person's entertainment center. In the 80's, Apple talked about "one person, one computer". Their new tag line should be "One device, one kind of entertainment".
Open office under the guidance of Oracle
August 25, 2010
Don't Count on Oracle to Keep OpenOffice.org Alive | www.pcworld.com
1. Will Open office be closed down?2. Will Oracle Challenge Microsoft Office with Star Office?
Could open source projects be turned into for profit only?
August 14, 2010
Oracle signals an end to OpenSolaris | www.computerworld.com
1. Does Oracle potential announcement of the end of Open Solaris have implications for other open source projects?2. Will this provide an opportunity for larger companies to buy other open source projects?
The Tablet is not a PC - Will Microsoft understand that?
July 31, 2010
Microsoft Tablets Could Cannibalize Windows PCs: Analyst | www.eweek.com
1. Microsoft tablets are coming. Will they be ho hum like the Zune?2. Can Microsoft deliver a new type of device like a tablet or will it be like their last tablet that is really a touch screen PC?
Investor Opportunities in the HR Space
July 30, 2010
Aon buys Hewitt in a move to expand its Consulting Arm | www.nytimes.com
We are in the midst of the most rapid Global Organizational Transformation of Industry that has ever occurred. Organizations are recognizing the opportunities for using new Human Capital strategies and technology to change outdated concepts and more effectively drive value and improve productivity through people.This is dramatically changing the landscape of the HR Consulting and Outsourcing market, and new players are emerging in this $20bn+ global marketplace.
iPhone reception loss will become a minor issue
July 18, 2010
Apple will learn from its error. The press coverage will lead to improvements in products as IT will benefit.
Fingerprint sensors on laptops bring "single sign-on" into the users control
July 10, 2010
There is a new wave of fingerprint scanners coming to the market. But this time they are being brought with software to leverage the capability. There is even now a solution by HP for the corporate environment. This emerging trend is worth watching for CIO's and business users.
Call center heading to the cloud?
July 3, 2010
1. Call center usage is rarely constant which provides an advantage to being the cloud.2. Call center volumes can spike which leads to the strength of cloud computing
Solid State drives brings new life to older Laptops
June 28, 2010
1. Solid state drives can make older computers run faster2. Extending the life of laptops reduces the over cost of supplying computers in the enterprise.3. Management focus can be put to more strategic uses.
Cloud confusion – Too many choices and too little vision
June 22, 2010
1. Reviewed three different cloud platforms2. Google is wide open, Microsoft is doing the same, but in the cloud, Salesforce.com is driving for new territory and has the most experience.
Three steps to make social media sell
February 10, 2012
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