Should You Take Your Eyes Off the Cloud?
Questions you should ask before considering “Cloud Computing” applications.
More and more, it seems, business and IT managers are being told that “Cloud Computing” is the wave of the future. We are being bombarded with salesman who want to explain this “new technology” to us, and show us why putting our applications in the cloud is a great way to improve services and cut cost. There are many critical considerations which are often not being discussed. It often boils down to asking the right questions. Do you know what to ask?
We’ll take a relatively non-technical look at some questions that should help you make a better decision.
A Letter to Senator Feinstein of California
I sent a letter to Senator Feinstein today after reading a disturbing news headline about the senator attempting to slip an amendment into the stimulus package. You can read a copy of her submission here.
I am not sure what motivated her to try this, but I told her that her methods were a little dubious, and gave my opinion. since I told her that she should debate this issue in the public, and not try to slip amendments in behind closed doors, it is only fair to do the same. here is the text of my email to her, in verbatim… Read more
Suggestions for the Obama Administration's Digital Policy
The new Administration is ready to take office, and one of it’s stated objectives is “reshaping our economy to compete in the digital age.” I applaud the new Administration’s recognition of the fact that we must push to advance our position in the digital frontier to maintain stability, security, and safety. I have a couple of suggestions for their direction, but first I have to put this in scale. Read more