Cloud Computing is one of the many things enterprise CIOs, CTOs and other engineers will master in delivering capability. I believe in the power of new Cloud Computing technologies and concepts and think we should all continue our focus there. I have said, and still say, the same thing about design approaches like Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). The constructs, methods and models of SOA are good practices that result in good designs for … [Read more...]
Cloud Computing vs. SOA: Look for a cross-over in hype
July 29, 2009 By BobGourley
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Cyber Security, Gov2.0, SOA, The Future Tagged With: cio, Cloud Computing, CTO, Enterprise, Google, Mashup, SOA, Software, Tech/Internet, vmware
What is Cloud Computing: I’m forming up on the NIST view
July 28, 2009 By BobGourley
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory is working on a definition of cloud computing (version 14 of their working draft is on their site and is looking great). Like other NIST efforts they have taken a collaborative/collegial approach in building this definition. You can find the full definition at the NIST Computer Security Resource Center. The also provide a briefing titled "Effectively and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Cyber Security Tagged With: Amazon, Cloud Computing, FISMA, information technology, NIST, Tech/Internet
What will your Laptop will look like in 2015?
July 25, 2009 By RyanKamauff
CIO magazine recently published a great review of laptop technologies titled "Meet the Laptop You'l Use in 2015" (available here: article). With this post I'll provide a review of that article and insert some thoughts from a technology early adopter and disruptive IT analyst. First some concepts from the CIO Magazine article: The Slider Much like a sliding cellphone, this laptop is two OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays that slide … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Gadgets, The Future Tagged With: AT&T, cio, Flash memory, Google, Intel, Laptop, MIT, Motorola, Organic light-emitting diode, Solid-state drive, Tech/Internet
Open Source for America: A resource for the Gov2.0 CTO
July 22, 2009 By BobGourley
With this post I'd like to tell you a bit more about the coalition Open Source for America and why I believe it is so important for our collective future. I would also like to encourage you to join this coalition yourself. Whether you represent industry, academia, non-profit organizations or are an individual technologist this coalition needs your help and support. The coalition is designed to serve as a centralized resource for information on … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Cyber Security, Open Source Tagged With: cio, Crucial Point, CTO, Linux, MySQL, Open Solaris, Open Source Software, Politics, Software, Tech/Internet
Are you a CTO? Do you use Twitter? See CTOlist.com
July 18, 2009 By BobGourley
If you are a CTO or other senior enterprise technologist and if you use Twitter I would appreciate you checking something out the site at: http://ctolist.com This is a directory of Chief Technology Officers. It is built with Floxee (they are graciously letting me use their capability as a beta user). I decided to build this Twittering CTO directory for several reasons, including: 1) Testing out Floxee. They have a great capability and have plans … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Web2.0 Tagged With: CTO, Enterprise, social media, Tech/Internet, Twitter, vmware
Blackberry 9630 Tour: Perfect for my small business needs
July 18, 2009 By BobGourley
I just upgraded my Verizon Blackberry World Edition to the BlackBerry Tour 9630. This note provides a few observations. I use my phone for business, so I need good clear always-on voice. But my Blackberry is also my hand held office. I need a device that lets me rapidly draft and send e-mails, and I need always on connectivity to the many cloud computing services we have all grown to depend upon in this cloud driven age. I need access to contact … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, Gadgets Tagged With: 3G, AT&T, BlackBerry, Cell Phone, Cloud Computing, Facebook, Google, IPod, Steve Jobs, Tech/Internet, Twitter, Verizon
Some “Must Attend” Events in the Federal IT Space
July 13, 2009 By BobGourley
Good conferences can really help you get things done. You connect with people you need to meet, learn new trends, gain insights into customer perspectives and keep improving your own abilities. But you already know that. You probably also know that you can go overboard with conferences. You can spend so much time in them it can detract from getting your job done. So the trick is finding the right events/conferences/meetings to go to. I list some … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, Open Source, Web2.0 Tagged With: Adobe, AFCEA, Cloud Computing, Gov2.0, innovation, Open Source Software, social media, Twitter, vmware
DIY Update to Windows 7
July 11, 2009 By RyanKamauff
Yesterday, I came down to find my Vista 32-bit machine in a registry loop. After getting over my aggravation, I decided that I would just make the move to Windows 7. Having already downloaded a release candidate (RC 7201 64-bit). Using another 32-bit Vista machine, I set out to turn my 8GB flash drive into a window's install disk. I decided to switch to 64-bit for my inevitable upgrade to the Core i7 platform. Core i7 uses triple channel memory … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO Tagged With: Facebook, Google, microsoft, Netbooks, Nvidia, Open Office, Ryan Kamauff, social media, Tech/Internet, Twitter, Windows
Adobe MAX 2009: Explore, Learn, Contribute
July 9, 2009 By BobGourley
Adobe MAX 2009 will be held 4-7 October 2009 in Los Angeles. Please check out the conference agenda and consider attending (see http://max.adobe.com). The conference looks like a great way to continue advancing concepts like rich internet applications, social computing, and the leveraging of existing infrastructure in delivery of modern applications. Since your enteprise already has Adobe in it (Adobe capabilities are in every client or something … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Web2.0 Tagged With: Adobe, Internet, social media, Tech/Internet, vmware
NVIDIA’s Tegra – HD Video in your Hand
July 8, 2009 By RyanKamauff
Today, we are experiencing a digital revolution, you can take with you (and make calls with via the iPhone) all the media you desire in your life. Yet, it is still stuck in that woefully inadequate 360p, or 480p (less than standard definition!). For all you HD snobs out there (myself included), NVIDIA's Tegra processor is the answer. Tegra! NVIDIA's newest foray comes in four flavors; there are currently 2 offerings in the APX line dedicated to PMPs … [Read more...]