Top 5 Posts of 2013

Over the course of 2013, I wrote a number of posts about CIOs, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Centers and IT in general. Here are the top-5 most popular posts in 2013:

5. Time to get on the Colocation Train Before it is Too Late

In the number 5 spot is a post addressing the forthcoming challenges to the data center colocation market and how the ripple effect hits IT.

4. A Workload is Not a Workload, is Not a Workload

Number 4 is a post written in 2012 about the discrepancy between cloud computing case studies. Not all workloads are the same and many of the examples used do not represent the masses.

3. The IT Role in Value Creation is Not a Technology

The number 3 spot goes to a post that addresses the direction of IT organizations within the business and how it is evolving. It is this very evolution that is both very difficult and very exciting at the same time.

2. Motivation And Work Ethics: Passion Fuels the Engine

Another post from 2012 goes to the number 2 spot, which shows that some subjects (like: the importance of passion) have staying power. This post addresses important characteristics for a leader to consider. It addresses the intersection of passion, work ethic and motivation.

1. What is Your Cloud Exit Strategy?

Probably one of the most controversial titles goes to the number 1 spot. This post addresses the challenges faced with cloud when one doesn’t think about their end-state and evolution.

Honorable Mention: So Which Is It? Airplane Mode or Turn Devices Completely Off?

Back in Apr 2012, I was traveling and noticed that many didn’t turn off their devices even though they were instructed to…which prompted the post. Even though the FAA changed their rules in US, this post still gets quite a bit of attention.