Google+ is Active, not Passive, Social Networking
This past week saw the introduction of Google+, the search behemoth’s entry into the social networking fray. A slew of…
The Cloud Computing Spectrum
I recently gave a talk on the key trends in cloud computing and to set the stage, I was asked…
Identity and Privacy: Early Indications, June 2011
With the soft launch of Google Plus, it's an opportune time to thinkabout digital privacy, insofar as Google is explicitly…
Hybrid IT Service Delivery
This post sponsored by the Enterprise CIO Forum and HP. Today’s users expect IT services and response to be immediate,…
Key Trends in Cloud Computing – Mid-2011 Update
As we round the bend half way through 2011 (the year of cloud computing), we’re seeing some interesting trends emerge…
5 Benefits of Managed Cloud Computing
In previous blogs I wrote about the benefits of private cloud computing and the benefits of public cloud computing based…
I Haven’t Trusted My Toaster for 15 Years
Our Nation's Greatest Strategic Thinkers Are Published at NDU Fifteen years ago three national security strategists published a paper which…
Consolidation in the Social Software Market Continues: VMware Acquires SocialCast
I have to admit that Tuesday's announcement from VMware was a bit of a head scratcher for me, at least…
Do Customers REALLY Want to Know What’s Inside the Black Box?
From politician salaries to calorie counts on restaurant items, “transparency” is a key buzzword in government and business circles. However,…
Mobile BI Isn’t Only About Mobile
It’s an unspoken assumption that mobile BI extends normal BI: almost all the coverage so far emphasizes the usefulness of…
