Thursday, June 30, 2011

Today's Headlines and my Two Bits.

“Designing Technology's Future”
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Designing-Technologys-Future-72757.html
This article is about the convergence of technologies including how cloud computing will effect even in the home. I could not have written a better article myself.

“12 Terrific Tips for Taking Tech on Vacation”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/231362/12_terrific_tips_for_taking_tech_on_vacation.html#tk.nl_mcx_h_cbintro

Want an all-purpose tablet? Avoid Cisco and Avaya”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-tablet-cisco-avaya.html?hpg1=bn

Network News: Arbor Networks, Juniper, Masergy”
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/06/29/network-news-arbor-networks-juniper-masergy/

Romonet: Using Blueprints to Predict Performance”
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/06/29/romonet-using-blueprints-to-predict-performance/

Is a Sea Change Coming in the Server Market?”
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/06/29/is-a-sea-change-coming-in-the-server-market/

“OS33, an IT-as-a-Service delivery platform for MSPs, has partnered with Cloupia, a cloud automation and management software provider in Santa Clara, Calif., to power its Virtual Datacenter Controller”
http://www.channelprosmb.com/article/24927/OS33-and-Cloupia-Team-Up-to-Power-Self-Service-Management-of-Virtual-Infrastructure-Across-Multiple-Clouds/

“Synology announces xs-series storage - Server Cabinets & Server Racks”
http://www.comms-express.com/news/server-racks/cabinets/synology-announces-xs-series-storage-800603870/

“Tech Superpowers takes on big guys”
http://bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1348847&srvc=business&position=3

9 gigantic bonuses that make yours look like chump”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-bonuses.html?hpg1=bn

NASA: Commercial space projects heating up”
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/nasa-commercial-space-projects-heating

Office 365’s potential fatal flaw: Not enough Internet bandwidth”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/office-365-8217s-potential-fatal-flaw-not-enough-internet-bandwidth/1204?tag=mantle_skin;content

“Was Twitpic founder's arrest tale a naked fabrication?”
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/was-twitpic-founders-arrest-tale-naked-fabric

RIM confirms new BlackBerry Bold 9900 "will be available this summer"”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/rim-confirms-new-blackberry-bold-9900-will-be-available-this-summer/25860?tag=mantle_skin;content

Infoblox, BlueCat patent battle heats up”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-dns-patent.html?hpg1=bn

SOA part of social customer relationship management equation”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/service-oriented/soa-part-of-social-customer-relationship-management-equation/7228?tag=mantle_skin;content

IBM study defines futuristic networked devices for healthcare”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-ibm-healthcare-devices.html?hpg1=bn

Amazon Drops California In Growing E-Commerce Affiliate Tax Law War”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/amazon-drops-california-in-growing-e-commerce-affiliate-tax-law-war/485?tag=mantle_skin;content
This will only drive business away from California. When the Gov. goes out to recruit businesses to set up shop in Cali they will spurn him because of the repressive tax laws in that state.

Apple is abandoning the professional market”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/apple-is-abandoning-the-professional-market/17666?tag=mantle_skin;content

AT&T announces its first Facebook phone: the HTC Status”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/at-t-announces-its-first-facebook-phone-the-htc-status/1816?tag=mantle_skin;content

Arrests made in China over Alibaba fraud case”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/063011-arrests-made-in-china-over.html

Verizon Invests $70,000 in Nonprofits That Use Technology to Help People With Disabilities”
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/verizon-invests-70000-in-nonprofits-that-use-technology-to-help-people-with-disabilities-2011-06-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Japan's gaming market sinks 16 percent in first half”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/063011-japans-gaming-market-sinks-16.html

Chinese city draws ire with controversial cloud zone”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/063011-chinese-city-draws-ire-with.html
Everyone wants freedom from the state. The door opens a crack in China and gets shut a bit in America.

“Your Cable Box Is An Extreme Energy Hog”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/231233/your_cable_box_is_an_extreme_energy_hog.html#tk.nl_tex_h_cbstories

Review;
“Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/231206/adobe_premiere_pro_cs55_web_video_is_better_but_not_perfect.html#tk.nl_tex_h_cbstories

Swiffy: Google's Flash-to-HTML5 escape hatch”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/swiffy-googles-flash-to-html5-escape-hatch/3070?tag=mantle_skin;content
Swiffy? Sounds too much like Clippy. Where do they come with these names? How about Java Jolt or HTML Extreme? Swiffy? Please spare us these names!

HP TouchPad reviews go live, not the iPad contender some hoped for”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/hp-touchpad-reviews-go-live-not-the-ipad-contender-some-hoped-for/4847?tag=mantle_skin;content

Citrix Accelerates Cloud Video Innovation with Graymatics Investment”
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/citrix-accelerates-cloud-video-innovation-with-graymatics-investment-2011-06-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Massive botnet 'indestructible,' say researchers”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-massive-botnet-indestructible-say.html

“Cloud Computing: Faster Acquisition Key To Recognizing Value”
http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/cloud-saas/231000720

Facebook granted patent for gift giving, after Facebook Gift Shop closes”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/facebook-granted-patent-for-gift-giving-after-facebook-gift-shop-closes/1806?tag=search-results-rivers;item17

Microsoft's Ballmer: And I'm telling you, I'm not going”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsofts-ballmer-and-im-telling-you-im-not-going/9881?tag=search-results-rivers;item18

“In a shift, firms say U.S. will lead IT growth”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-in-a-shift-firms-say.html

Video: First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/video-first-look-at-cisco-cius-tablet-and-apphq-platform/51637?tag=search-results-rivers;item13

In another shake-up, Twitter co-founder Stone steps away”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062811-in-another-shake-up-twitter-co-founder.html


Surfs up!...........................................Eric

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Today's Headlines.

Google unveils latest social-networking effort”
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/google-unveils-latest-social-networking-effort-2011-06-28?dist=afterbell

“iPad replaces food as conservation starter in Asia”
http://www.tnooz.com/2010/07/29/gadgets/ipad-replaces-food-as-conversation-starter-in-asia/

3 Lessons in Professional Growth from IBM's First 100 Years”
http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/06/21/3-lessons-professional-growth-ibms-centennial-celebration

3 Tips for Avoiding the Perils of Dirty, Messy Data”
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2011/06/24/3-tips-avoiding-perils-dirty-messy-data

Autodesk Software Shows How Materials Can Lead to Greener Designs”
http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/05/31/autodesk-software-shows-how-materials-can-lead-greener-designs

“Everything you want to know about Facebook”
http://www.cio.com/article/508121/Facebook_Bible_Everything_You_Need_to_Know_About_Facebook?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-06-28

Cellcrypt releases encrypted voice call app for the iPhone”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062811-cellcrypt-releases-encrypted-voice-call.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-06-28

Microsoft patent may ruin Skype, may make VoIP spy and pry easy for gov't”
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/microsoft-patent-may-ruin-skype-may-make-voip?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-06-28

IBM exposes top future networked healthcare devices”
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/ibm-exposes-top-future-networked-healthcare-d?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-06-28

Verizon FiOS TV Launches SWRV”
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/verizon-fios-tv-launches-swrv-2011-06-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp

“Free Training for New Android Users”
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/06/28/free-training-for-new-android-users-from-verizon/

A critique of Verizon’s 4G LTE
http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/28/when-will-verizons-blistering-4g-lte-slow-down/
“HP to Open Cloud, R&D Centers in China”
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/231370/hp_to_open_cloud_randd_centers_in_china.html

Geographic location is the key for sustainable cloud computing: Gartner”
http://servers.cbronline.com/news/geographic-location-is-the-key-for-sustainable-cloud-computing-gartner-290611

“Virtustream to Demonstrate its Enterprise Cloud Computing Approach”
http://virtualization.tmcnet.com/topics/virtualization/articles/191113-virtustream-demonstrate-its-enterprise-cloud-computing-approach-gigaom.htm

“A more interactive and personalized approach to cable TV will, the industry hopes, keep viewers connected to their coaxial cables.”
http://www.fiercecable.com/story/sociable-cable-industry-hopes-cozy-subscribers-interactivity/2011-06-29?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal

Comcast knows people want to watch whatever they want, on any platform.
http://www.adweek.com/news/television/comcast-exec-network-bigs-we-have-get-out-our-own-way-133053

“After OpenOffice and Hudson, will Oracle stick with open source?”
http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/after-openoffice-and-hudson-will-oracle-stick-open-source-594?source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2011-06-29

“A surefire bet for IT job security”
http://www.infoworld.com/t/it-jobs/surefire-bet-it-job-security-407?source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2011-06-29

“Now that Office 365 is live, here's how to migrate to it”
http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/now-office-365-live-heres-how-migrate-it-516?source=IFWNLE_nlt_daily_2011-06-29

Alcatel Leaps Ahead With 400-gigabit Routing Chip”
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/231305/alcatel_leaps_ahead_with_400gigabit_routing_chip.html#tk.nl_bpx_h_crawl

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg now third richest man in tech”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-now-third-richest-man-in-tech/1789?tag=nl.e539

Complexity of Office 365 is a good thing... for Google Apps”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/complexity-of-office-365-is-a-good-thing-for-google-apps/3055?tag=nl.e539

Google Plus: Why Google must fall”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/howlett/google-plus-why-google-must-fall/3259?tag=nl.e589

Firefox tries, and fails, to make business amends”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/firefox-tries-and-fails-to-make-business-amends/1211?tag=nl.e589

Inside MIT's plasma and nuclear fusion labs (photos)”
http://www.zdnet.com/photos/inside-mits-plasma-and-nuclear-fusion-labs-photos/6253654?tag=content;photo-frame#photo-frame

Lync Is the Unsung Hero of Microsoft Office 365”
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/231310/lync_is_the_unsung_hero_of_microsoft_office_365.html#tk.nl_bdx_h_crawl

Is Offshoring Different in the Cloud?”
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/231353/is_offshoring_different_in_the_cloud.html#tk.nl_bdx_h_crawl

Tips on SIP trunking and managing virtual performance”
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2011/062711convergence2.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_convergence_voip_2011-06-29

Inventor of SecurID token has new authentication system”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062911-kenneth-weiss-securid.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-06-29

Symantec finds big differences in iOS, Android security”
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/062811-symantec-mobile-report.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_security_identity_2011-06-29

More on biometrics”
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/062711id2.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_security_identity_2011-06-29

Saving on taxes the Cisco way”
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/saving-taxes-cisco-way?source=NWWNLE_nlt_cisco_2011-06-29

DOTGO, texting meets Web”
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/web/2011/062711web1.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_web_apps_2011-06-29

System performance no game to IGN Entertainment”
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/nsm/2011/062711nsm2.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_network_systems_2011-06-29

“Pope takes first bite out of Apple”
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/technology/general/view/2011_0629pope_takes_first_bite_out_of_apple_uses_ipad_to_tweet_to_faithful/srvc=business&position=also

“Lawyers: Anti-social media fair game in divorces”
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/technology/general/view/2011_0629when_like_turns_to_dislikegoes_lawyers_anti-social_media_fair_game_in_divorces/srvc=business&position=also

“Face transplant, flying car among ‘big ideas’”
http://bostonherald.com/business/technology/general/view.bg?articleid=1348633&srvc=business&position=4


Surfs up!....................................Eric