Tag: Cloud Computing
Windows 8 – Does it matter anymore?
Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft, announced availability of Windows 8 yesterday “shattering perceptions of what a PC is” and “kicking off a new era” for the company. Having completely missed the smartphone and tablet movements (along with Intel), it certainly needed a good kick as it attempts to make its comeback with an operating system that… Read More ›
Cloud storage – look before you leap
I always thought that one of the benefits of storing data in the Cloud was to delegate the safety of my precious family photos and archives to a trusted third party. By keeping data safe, I basically mean backup and privacy. Wikipedia appears to agree with me. Storing data in the Cloud is supposed to… Read More ›
Virtualization – AC of the 3rd Millennium
I read with interest today Steve Wozniak’s skepticism towards “All Things Cloud”. He worries about security and a lack of user data control. Even though he raises important points, they seem a little strange coming from the Chief Scientist of Fusion.io – a company suppling servers to the Cloud. Where’s the vision? Some History Wozniak’s… Read More ›
HTML5 – Future Universal Client or Pure Marketing Hype?
I’ve heard some people dismiss HTML5 as pure marketing hype. For me this is just nonsense! Developers of business applications working to one or two year release cycles need to be thinking about HTML5 now! Of course it is going to take time to transition, but plan now. Some people are also moaning about the… Read More ›
The Future History of Computing
A fork in the road is rapidly approaching for those of you that develop and sell business applications. Don’t miss it or you may miss the future. One path leads to ‘Software as a Service‘ or ‘Cloud Computing‘ and it’s the latest thing since sliced bread. The other to self-destruction. Like the fashion industry, the… Read More ›
The Fourth Column 