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Enterprise security was once based entirely around the personal computer. A computer was the primary venue from which employees communicated, produced and exchanged data, and opened the company to risk. Now the widespread use of mobile computing devices for both work and pleasure has created security problems that we have previously explored. Thus, accepting the "death" of the PC--at least as a unitary device--is an imperative for modern enterprise … [Read more...]
This article is first in a series of four that will help readers grasp the changes that are being introduced to the web and web browsers with HTML5. This article will provide an overview of the current browser support for html5 and the kind of things that it can do as well as its limitations. So what’s this HTML5 stuff anyways? Well HTML5 is an overhaul of HTML4 in some respects (There are many changes/additions to the Document Object Model -- which … [Read more...]
Most enterprise CTOs are very interested in the "cloud" and ways to tap into cloud-based resources. An interesting aspect of this discussion has been how to access the cloud while on the move. Today's cellular networks support that access today, and future enhancements are making that support even better and much much faster. How much faster? I'll try to put that in context in this post. Early 3G networks had a download speed of 384kbits … [Read more...]
Recently I read a blog from the BITS (Business Innovation Technology Society) blog of the NYTimes entitled "The Desktop: It’s Alive!" I found this to be a very good read, both informative and thought provoking. Now I am not sure it is fully alive, but rather in a zombie-esque state. I say zombie because the desktop market certainly isn't coming back fully, but rather it is having a revival period - which doesn't necessarily have to end right … [Read more...]
For your viewing pleasure I provide below ten "must see" videos I recommend to any enterprise-class Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Each presents information we should all be thinking through regarding the future of IT and each can add value to your strategic planning. Your comments/suggestions/thoughts on this list would be most appreciated. The Top Ten CTO Videos from CTOvision.com Game Changing Wearable Tech from … [Read more...]
Words can hardly describe how neat this technology is. I'm excited and enthused for many reasons, including the potential power of this technology to help us all make better decisions and of course to bring even more fun to our lives. Watch and let your imagine go... Think of the wonderful ways we can interact with data to do good things in the world. Think of how much powerful this will get as cloud computing capabilities and advanced wireless … [Read more...]
Have you ever been sucked into the false debate over how much IT spending should be spent on security? I used to all the time. Some folks point to a rule of thumb that goes something like "ten percent of the IT budget should be applied to security." That old school formula may well be part of the reason we got into the mess we are currently in. It contributes to thoughts that lead you to think security can be separated. By my way of thinking, … [Read more...]
I've written a bit here about new display technologies that are so thin they are disruptive to our current way of work. The move to cloud computing and rapid advances in display technology is enabling this, and these are both trends we ahve all been watching for quite a while. In October 2007 I wrote "Enterprise Requirements Come From Hollywood" where OLED (organic light emitting diode) TV's were discussed. I mentioned the fact that once again … [Read more...]
I've just posted a draft paper on my site on the topic of Cloud Computing and DoD's Net Centric Operations. My intent with this paper is to keep beating it up till it is in condition to publish, and I would value your comments on the paper. Please check it out at: Cloud_Computing_and_Net_Centric_Operations-3 [late entry: for an updated version of that paper see: http://www.whitehouse.gov/cyberreview/documents/ ] One of the things I learned while … [Read more...]
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...]
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