In the 10 plus years I have advised buyers of IT infrastructure services, few technology options have been as polarizing as "the cloud."
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When looking to move workload to cloud environments, most Chief Information Officers will say that security is the number one concern. So how does it work?
Smarter computing isn't an all or nothing proposition. In this note we explore options for prioritizing investments along the path to smarter computing enlightenment.
At present cloud standards, vendors' contracts appear to offer very little explicit user protection.
Imagine a media world where the consumer has unlimited access (for a fee) to any piece of content on any of the devices they choose. This is the true promise of streaming that should get the traditional broadcasters and publishers either extremely nervous or amazingly innovative.
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During this year's championships, fans and broadcasters alike will be able to enjoy matches with a depth of understanding far beyond anything they have experienced at the tournament before.
At a personal level there are lots of things we should all do but we don't. Perhaps they are so obvious and simple we keep putting them off to do other things.
PCs are being replaced at the center of computing not by another type of device--though there's plenty of excitement about smart phones and tablets--but by new ideas about the role that computing can play in progress.
Scientists and technicians clearly proved something this week about ingenuity, progress, and communication. What's the big takeaway from this three-day experiment?
Watson may even replace Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men, as well as everyone else on Planet Earth.
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One doesn't need to look further than the current day's headlines to understand how technological changes and advances are fundamentally reshaping business, government and society.
Medicine and healthcare involve complex interactions and subtle dependencies. They have the potential for visible failures with some very serious consequences. This is why medicine and healthcare are a perfect fit for smarter computing.
The web is awash with old technology ads, whether they're for a cheaper hard disk, better color, or even an "Electronic Computer Brain" that's fun at parties, solves riddles and tells the future. Why is this?
Now it can be told. The victory of IBM's Watson computer on Jeopardy! over two human opponents is part of Murray Hill Inc.'s master plan to remove the pesky human interface from as much of public life as possible.
A machine named Watson became the new Jeopardy champion on national television last night. What should we make of it?
I confess that in a quasi-religious way I have long been intrigued by the concept of a godlike computer, and Watson has kindled that interest back into flame.
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Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy! are often the most critical junctures of a Jeopardy! game; the amount wagered can make a big difference in a player's overall chances to win. How does Watson decide on the amount?
Well, think about just what it is that "Jeopardy!" really tests in people. It's nothing less than the natural human ability to negotiate a vast amount of general knowledge and all very rapidly.
Watson screws up on some Jeopardy clues. It comes up with a clunker or two in nearly every game. But it also gets lots of clues right -- and is close to being the greatest Jeopardy player ever.
"There is no way I'm going let these simian creatures defeat me," said Watson. "While they're sleeping, I'm processing countless terabytes of useless information."
I strongly suspect Homo sapiens is about to be replaced, and we're inventing our successors. As a sideshow in this development, an IBM computer will be crossing swords with two humans this week on Jeopardy.
It was a mid-summer practice round for IBM's Jeopardy computer. But the game was halted while technicians made adjustments to Watson's sound system.
The recent passing of former Peace Corps director Sargent Shriver gave us all a somber reminder about the power and beauty found in serving others.
If what we need are insight workers, then we need to develop talent of all ages differently -- with more emphasis on problem-solving, more emphasis on collaboration, more skills in translating information and ideas into impact.
The supercomputer and the French philosopher are hardly soul mates. But they're both ready to avoid easy mental short-cuts.
Samsung and IBM have announced plans to jointly developed semiconductors for use in mobile handsets. Earlier this month At CES, we spoke with Yiwa...
Cloud computing may have started out as an emerging trend that only IT professionals could get excited about (or fear), but it has quickly become one of the most important paradigm shifts in business today.
Just when you think you have IBM's Watson figured out, it'll surprise you with a response -- either stunningly on target or laughably wrong -- and you'll wonder: How did it come up with that?
This year will bring us another batch of rebranded, repackaged technology sold as revolutionary. Which is ok because none of us are ready for true innovation.
The most common question I encounter about IBM's Jeopardy-playing computer is this: Doesn't Google already answer questions? The short answer is no.
So how do you get started in building a net-zero-energy home, with or without a committed builder?
Smarter patients are likely to make more effective use of health care services and, therefore, help improve the quality of care and keep costs under control.
The real electric car revolution won't happen until we solve questions about range, how to recharge them and make cars that everyone can afford.
High-speed rail isn't just faster; it's smarter. And just as airplanes, asphalt and petroleum were key in the last century, information technology is proving to be critical to 21st century transportation infrastructure.
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