The weekend did not start off well for cloud-based services like Netflix, Pinterest, and Instagram. Starting last night and continuing into this morning, web services that rely on the Amazon Web Services Elastic Cloud Computing were down regionally or completely. The cause: thunderstorms on the east coast. Data centers across the regions have been giving all data center … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
The cynic’s guide to security product presentations
Just as we saw what every stereotypical presentation looks like, here's a video that highlights the formula that almost every security product presentation follows. It's a bit painful to watch because it reminds me of a lot of wasted time sitting through presentations and webinars but it's also entertaining because it's nice to know I'm not the only one thinking these things. … [Read more...]
Windows 8 App Store – future IT headache or time-saver?
There are things with Windows 8 that I look forward to and things I dread. The Windows 8 App Store is somewhere in the middle with potential pain and positives waiting in the wings. The answer to this will depend on how much control the enterprise is given over the App Store through Group Policy. Win8 things I'm looking forward to: More drivers included in the initial … [Read more...]
News from Google IO 2012 – Android 4.1, Nexus 7, and Nexus Q
The opening day and keynote of Google IO 2012 seemed to go pretty well for Google. They made some big reveals and then bam! right when the Google+ talk started to get boring they hit you with skydiving. Things introduced include: Android 4.1, Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q media player, Google+ new features, and more on Google Glass. … [Read more...]
Watch the Google IO 2012 keynote streaming live right here
Google IO 2012 is upon us. It's a chance for developers to learn how to integrate their apps with Google products or how to create those apps on the Android platform. It's also a chance for Google to address the developers and the world with any exciting news they're ready to share. Swirling in the rumors are a Google 7-inch Nexus tablet and more firm is the announcement of … [Read more...]