Building data centers in specific areas is nothing new. Data centers are large consumers of power. That’s not news either. Typically, data centers are located near sources of low-cost (and hopefully renewable) energy. Energy is a large portion of the…
The Difference Between CoIT and BYOD: And the Impact for IT
There is quite a bit of confusion between CoIT (Consumerization of IT) and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). While these two subjects are related, they are not the same. To make things more confusing, the two terms are often interchanged.…
Read More The Difference Between CoIT and BYOD: And the Impact for IT
Could Data Centers Become Black Sheep?
Could they? Could it be out of Vogue to operate your own data center? Current developments in Corporate Social Responsibility and a maturing data center marketplace are starting to drive these changes. For many, this could be a discussion about…
Cloud Computing for SMB: 2012 Update
Cloud Computing is still a hot topic in 2012. For the Small and Medium Business (SMB) community, it is a game changer. Unlike the days of past, cloud computing offers leverage previously only available to enterprise class companies. In essence,…
What Can In-Flight Phone Service Teach Us About In-Flight Wi-Fi?
If you are like me, you spend quite a bit of time sitting on an airplane. Over the years, the amount of flight-time has increased too. At the same time our professional and personal lives are becoming “always on”. Meaning,…
Read More What Can In-Flight Phone Service Teach Us About In-Flight Wi-Fi?
Motivation And Work Ethics: Passion Fuels the Engine
I have worked in many environments from very large global companies to small startups. During that time, I have seen my share of different work ethics. And motivation plays a closely related part. Think of it as the finely tuned…
Read More Motivation And Work Ethics: Passion Fuels the Engine
Cloud Computing Trends: 2012 Update
In my various conversations and presentations last year, I was starting to hear a concerning theme. I’ll get to why it is concerning in a bit. The theme was around what I called “cloud fatigue”. That is, people were starting…
Do Executive Changes Signal a Change in the Economic Winds?
As the economy starts to improve, the movement of executives from one organization to another starts. This movement is not relegated to the upper ranks either. The lieutenants of a CIO and their rank-and-file are just as, if not more,…
Read More Do Executive Changes Signal a Change in the Economic Winds?
What the CIO Needs to Know About BYOD
BYOD is a relatively new acronym. No, it does not mean Bring Your Own Drink. It stands for Bring Your Own Device. By device, it means smartphone, tablet or laptop. Conceptually, it means that the user is using their own…
The Five Stages of Public Speaking
People often ask me how to become a public speaker. The first step is to hone your skills and comfort getting in front of a live audience. Second is to know your subject well. Speaking is about educating. The best…