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Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently released a Broad Agency Announcement soliciting proposals for several types of technologies that they are looking for in cooperation with the private sector. We are interested in all forms of disrupting technologies at Crucial Point LLC and after looking this wish list from SOCOM it is pretty clear they are looking for disruptive technologies as well. Below is a breakdown of what they are looking for. If … [Read more...]
2010 will bring a load of new gadgets, technology, and advancements for consumers and enterprises alike. Microsoft is releasing Office 2010, Apple is releasing their new Tablet (iTablet), NVIDIA is releasing their "GeForce 3XX" series of graphics cards, SSD's will be (hopefully) affordable, and Sprint should have a 4G/3G phone. Office 2010 - with the beta already released and being used/tested as we speak, Microsoft is hoping to follow up on the … [Read more...]
I really feel sorry for the modern consumer. None of us, even those of us with computer science degrees, can really assess the security of our computer systems (at least not with any precision). We can study historical trends and glean lessons on which operating systems are more secure and we can educate ourselves on best practices and optimal configurations, but how can we really know what is secure and what is not? This has been a problem for as … [Read more...]
My primary computer for my small business/home office is now running OpenSolaris. I made the switch for several reasons. One is that I am a computer science professional and a person familiar with cyber security threats and I have lots of concerns over the state of security of traditional OSs . Another reason is cost. Another reason was an assessment of what I need in a computer . I have to admit, part of the reason was for fun … [Read more...]
[amtap book:isbn=1430218916] For a combination of personal and professional reasons, Pro OpenSolaris is the perfect book at the perfect time for this period in my life. As a CTO with enterprise-grade experience I know Open Source Software and its many benefits. And as a security professional I have long known of the powerful security features of Open Source in general and Solaris specifically. As a computer scientist I have also been a long time … [Read more...]
On 21 April 2009 Intel corporation held an “Intelligent Processors” event which highlighted Intel’s next generation chip architecture and the industry leading companies who are incorporating this technology into their products. The event, pulled together by Nigel Ballard of Intel, included demos by companies like Endeca, Cisco, Cray, Dell, HP, Oracle, VMware, Microsoft and Sun. Nineteen hardware partners showed off Xeon 5500-based server … [Read more...]
For the past few weeks I've been using a unique device -- a totally stateless laptop. It is the Tadpole M1400 Ultra-Thin Client Wireless Sun Ray. Here are some things this device can enable for enterprise users: - Enhanced security. If the laptop is lost/stolen/attacked no data is lost. The data is never in the laptop, it remains in your enterprise. - Enhanced functionality. All users everywhere can get upgrades to the latest software instantly. … [Read more...]
Of course the really big news today is Apple's ultrathin notebook, the MacBook Air. I have a four month old MacBook and now I feel ancient. But there was another thin product I just learned about that has me even more excited. A friend of mine noted my post on Sony OLED thin visualizations on Plaxo and pointed me to link for Dell's new "Crystal." From the Dell website: Tempered glass, highly polished metal tripod stand, unobtrusive … [Read more...]
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