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...]
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OpenSolaris for the Small Office / Home Office
June 23, 2009 By BobGourley
Filed Under: CTO, Cyber Security, Open Source Tagged With: Linux, Mac, microsoft, Open Solaris, Open Source Software, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet
A look ahead: Some technology developments to expect in 2009
January 1, 2009 By BobGourley
2008 was a year of rapid changes for Chief Technology Officers. We should expect 2009 to move even faster. Where will the biggest trends take us? I offer some considerations below. Please look these over and give me your thoughts. Push back if you have disagreement. First, my overall advice for CTOs in 2009... Just like the new thin interfaces you will be testing in your lab... be flexible. Now here are some more thoughts on what's in store … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO Tagged With: CCSA, Cloud Computing, collaboration, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, endeca, Enterprise, Facebook, Great CTOs, Identity Management, Mashup, microsoft, Netbooks, Network Security, Open Source Software, social media, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Technology Leadership, The Future of Technology, Thin Client, Twitter, vmware, Web/Tech, Weblogs
The Disruptive Power of Netbooks
December 23, 2008 By BobGourley
The idea of light-weight, low-cost, but very powerful laptops designed for a smaller feature set than traditional laptops has been around for a decade or so. But all indications are that something has changed in the market place. Due to a convergence of many factors, netbooks are growing in sales. These factors include the continual improvement in wireless speeds, the more widespread availability of wifi, the continued drop in cost of hardware, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Gadgets, Web2.0 Tagged With: Amazon, Cloud Computing, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, Enterprise, Google, Identity Management, innovation, Laptop, Linux, Netbooks, Open Office, Open Source Software, operating system, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Thin Client, Twitter, vmware, Web/Tech
CTOs, Global Cyberwar and Our Collective Future
December 8, 2008 By BobGourley
If you are a technologist, please take a moment to download the PDF of the report by the U.S. Commission on Cybersecurity. This report, titled Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency, is the best proclamation of the challenges of cyber I have read. It is also a roadmap that will help any trying to navigate these very tough issues. I've been involved in things cyber for a long time. My deepest involvement began in December 1998, almost 10 years … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Cyber Security Tagged With: AFCEA, Barack Obama, CCSA, CERT, CTO, cyber, DHS, DIA, Disruptive IT, DNI, DoD, Enterprise, FDCC, Identity Management, Melissa Hathaway, microsoft, Network Security, ODNI, OMB, Open Source Software, R&D, standards, Sun, Sun Ray, Technology Leadership, Thin Client
Securing Enterprise Data and Computer Power
October 3, 2008 By BobGourley
In March I posted an entry on a significant enhancement in the computing realm, the thin client. That post focused on how thin client computing is changing the net assessment in computer security (see: http://ctovision.com/2008/03/computer-security-a-change-to-the-net-assessment/ ). I've been really pleased to watch thin client computing take off. How widespread is adoption now? In August Sun announced that they had nearly doubled their … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Cyber Security Tagged With: Cloud Computing, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, DoD, Enterprise, Identity Management, Laptop, Open Source Software, Ray Kurzweil, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, The Future of Technology, Thin Client
Wall Street Crisis, Enterprise Technology and Cloud Computing
September 29, 2008 By BobGourley
I just read a great overview on "The Tech Fallout from the Wall Street Crisis" posted by Rich Miller at the Data Center Knowledge site. Here are four of the six key points Rich makes: North American financial companies will slash their IT spending 27.3 percent to $17.6 billion next year, down from $24.2 billion in 2007, according to updated projectionsfrom the Tabb Group, which tracks technology on Wall Street. The vast majority of that decline … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO Tagged With: Bob Gourley, CCSA, Cloud Computing, collaboration, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, Enterprise, Google, microsoft, social media, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Technology Leadership, The Future of Technology, Thin Client, Verizon, vmware, Web/Tech, Weblogs
Thin Client Laptops: Functionality, Security, Mobility
September 26, 2008 By BobGourley
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...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Gadgets Tagged With: 3G, 4G, Cell Phone, Cloud Computing, CTO, cyber, Enterprise, Laptop, Linux, Mac, microsoft, Open Solaris, operating system, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Thin Client, Verizon
Thin client computing and converged voice
August 27, 2008 By BobGourley
Companies, real companies that focus on business success, buy solutions, not point products. One of the most significant solutions I have seen in years is coming from a partnership between two great IT firms, Sun Microsystems and Mitel. The video below has Sun founder and Chairman Scott McNealy and Mitel Chairman Terry Matthews place this solution in context. The solution described saves in costs but more importantly delivers incredible … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Cyber Security Tagged With: CCSA, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, Enterprise, innovation, Mitel Networks Corp, Scott McNealy, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Thin Client, vmware
Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Innovations and Enterprise IT
June 24, 2008 By BobGourley
Today I got to meet one of the most influential thinkers/speakers/writers in the globe today-- Clayton Christensen. He spoke to a small group of technologists (CIOs and CTOs) at the Cisco IT executive forum, and held us all spell-bound by his fascinating (but sometimes dismal) projections based on his understanding of some major market forces. Although I recognize most of the thoughts he presented from his books and articles, it was good having … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Books, CTO Tagged With: Adobe, CTO, Disruptive IT, EMC, endeca, Enterprise, Identity Management, innovation, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Technology Leadership, The Future of Technology, Thin Client, vmware, Web/Tech
Thin Clients and The Enterprise
November 10, 2007 By BobGourley
CTOs, like everyone else in the enterprise, need to contribute to workforce agility, mobility and productivity, and they need to do that in a way that provides security. And all that needs to be done in a way constrained by fiscal realities. Which leads to the point of this post. All CTOs need to be aware of the wave of thin client computing and cloud computing that is sweeping through the industry. Here are some thoughts and observations: - Some … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO Tagged With: CTO, Enterprise, Great CTOs, Linux, operating system, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Technology Leadership, The Future of Technology, Thin Client, vmware, Web/Tech