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Free as in Coffee – Thoughts on the State of OpenStack

May 2, 2016 By Stephen 1 Comment

Last week I headed to Austin, Texas to attend the semi-annual OpenStack Summit there. Along with the usual socializing, I was looking to understand the current state of the technology: What does OpenStack really mean these days, and where is it going? Let's start with "free". As "the Internet" is quick to point out, this critical word has multiple meanings, and corporate … [Read more...] about Free as in Coffee – Thoughts on the State of OpenStack

Marketers: Fudging the Meaning of Buzzwords Matters (To You!)

December 2, 2015 By Stephen 2 Comments

Piling on to whatever new buzzword has the attention of the public is as old as marketing. But marketers that engage in these tactics are doing themselves and their companies a disservice. This is especially for major purchases that require deliberation and invite comparisons. Over time, the truth will come out and real buyers won't be fooled. Usage is Fluid Too often, when … [Read more...] about Marketers: Fudging the Meaning of Buzzwords Matters (To You!)

Why OpenStack Doesn’t Need Fibre Channel Support

May 19, 2014 By Stephen 3 Comments

Last week, J Metz penned an article entitled “Thoughts on #OpenStack and Software-Defined Storage” in which he argues (rightly) that OpenStack Cinder should take storage networks into account and also (wrongly) that it should also encompass existing protocols such as “the 11 Billion ports of Fibre Channel that currently exist as part of a holistic system of storage … [Read more...] about Why OpenStack Doesn’t Need Fibre Channel Support

Back From the Pile: Interesting Links, December 10, 2010

December 10, 2010 By Stephen Leave a Comment

This week I started getting to know a whole bunch of wireless geeks in preparation for Wireless Field Day in March. I also wrote about Light Peak, my search for an AirPrint-compatible printer, and some more on the iPad and ExFAT. On the enterprise IT side, I covered Application Performance Monitoring (with a special offer from SolarWinds) and Dell's potential acquisition of … [Read more...] about Back From the Pile: Interesting Links, December 10, 2010

Eleven Tech Trends To Watch In 2011

November 30, 2010 By Stephen 1 Comment

Prognostication is a perilous business, but pundits are drawn to the topic in the month of December. The fact that most predictions fall on their faces demonstrates the intoxicating mix of hope, dreams, and irrationality that mark both geniuses and fools. I am neither, so I like to make predictions after the fact! But this year I've been asked to look to the future, so I'll … [Read more...] about Eleven Tech Trends To Watch In 2011

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