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Perhaps the largest drawback of today’s technology advancements is the speed at which electronic information is exchanged has become the norm, and when that technology doesn’t work as previously experienced or advertised, dissatisfaction and impatience begins to swell. It’s not too far of a stretch to say, “When technology stops working, the workforce stops.” because end-user productivity is at a minimum hindered, if not halted altogether.

(Stealing some ideas from VCs can create greater business value)

 Venture capitalism. The term conjures images of dynamic new companies that change the very face of their industries; of investors whose foresight and vision turn small experimental firms into the very engine of our modern economy. Their success in identifying and cultivating the best of the new ideas and firms that are continually forming their success in identifying, cultivating, and growing some of today’s biggest companies leads to a simple question…how the heck do they do it, and, more importantly, what lessons can we learn from how venture capital firms manage the selection, management, and sale of their investments? 

Two lessons stand out above all others. First, VCs manage the investment portfolio using a systematic approach that takes into account both risks and rewards. Second, VCs insist their start-up companies outsource all noncore activities, from accountancy to marketing. What does this mean for IT?

I attended VMWorld 2011. As usual, an excellent conference put on by VMware! It was very well organized and many sessions to choose from to enhance one’s understanding of virtualization, and to see trends in the market! This year’s theme was: Your Cloud, Own it!

Attending the itSMF Conference (IT Service Management Conference) in National Harbor, MD allowed me to reflect on yet another conference focusing on the infamous “Cloud”. IT Service Management is a unique space, where a little of everyone and anyone is dabbling. But why all the rage now? What’s with all the buzz around ITSM and the “Cloud”?

When I visit the typical customer datacenter I can’t help but think about the old watermills that powered ancient industry. 

VDI is the best virtual desktop product.

Mobile connectivity is nothing new. But mobile broadband and smart phones have made us much more productive as we can always be connected.