Category Archives: Microsoft
Why “Synced Cloud Based Data Storage” is a major WEB evolution
Right now it’s hard to read about the Internet without coming across the topic of “Cloud Based Data Storage”. Why such a Hot Topic suddenly? Marketing media hype will tell you, because it is cool, low cost (or Free) and … Continue reading
Adaptable & Affordable – Google Apps (SAAS Cloud computing)
As 2011 speeds to a close I wanted to take opportunity to describe some current technology-terms from the practical and realistic business perspective. Many still wonder why they should consider or what the benefits are of: Cloud Computing – … Continue reading
Radical Change, it’s not limited to the technology
We’ve become accustomed to radical change in Hardware and Software technology. Smart-phones, tablets, netbooks and other hardware are virtually reinvented annually, plus “cloud computing” allows major software updates to roll out to users every few months. But the radical change can … Continue reading
Google IO – 2011 new Dessert for Android
A tech company tradition is to assign non-descript and often funny code names to future products. While comical, the true intent is to thwart competitors before formal release. A stoic type of humor in a very serious and ultra-competitive business. … Continue reading
Defining future Web tech via Google IO – 2011
Google IO – the company’s namesake annual event (held May 10-12th) is one many have never heard of! That’s because its primary audience is “technology developers”. A gathering of geeks, nerds and mystical genius types who actually create and build … Continue reading
Microsoft inflicts “visible hit” on an “invisible invader” – Rustock Spambot
Unlike many conflicts occurring around the globe today – the war in Cyberspace between “Spam bots” and billions of everyday web uses typically goes on silently behind the scenes and unreported. On March 17, 2011 – via a combined legal … Continue reading
Government Procurement Watchdogs – decide to procure Google Apps
On Dec. 1, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) picked Google Apps to be provider of e-mail and collaboration software for its 17,000 full-time workers. GSA is an independent agency of the Federal Government, who’s mission statement is: “…to use … Continue reading
Web Mail + “Gmail Priority Inbox” help maintain Mobile Device Sanity
On Aug 31 Google introduced the “Gmail Priority Inbox”, something that helps users better manage the seemingly endless flow of emails. Yet what struck me was the value this could have in helping SMB business owners gain more control of … Continue reading
Microsoft Store, Reach out and Touch! (People and Things)
On 6/11/10 the new Denver “Microsoft Store” opened. The following week it hosted a breakfast gathering for South Metro Chamber of Commerce members. I could not make that meeting, but it didn’t matter since the RSVP list was full! I … Continue reading
Google Apps (GAPE) – A happy 3 year old!
“Google Apps” the cloud computing solution from Google Inc. was first released for use late August 2006. I know because, in that week I registered one of the first issued Google Apps domains (www.GAFYD.net). The formal business version, known as … Continue reading
