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The magic of software is its ability to become smarter over time, achieving new efficiencies and overall making our lives easier. Software services is the glue that can bring together the disparate components of the datacenter, humming along harmoniously. Yes, the services-model seems to …
Big Data Still Complex, Just Like SXSW Party Plans
The irony of Big Data at SXSW is the lack of overlap. The common denominator amongst Big Data theories is the adaptability of Big Data itself. SXSW has become a catch-all for geeks. The result is an eclectic mix of startups, press, developers, musicians, …
How Can We Scale Education-as-a-Service? [CEO Series with Sallie Severns]
I’m not a mom yet, but I wonder how my future kids will be able to leverage the cloud for their education as I’ve been able to do for my career. We’re in the midst of a massive transition for the workforce …
Big Data Buzz Begone. Tim O’Reilly Shows Nerds What’s Next
Big Data: buzzword. Who cares? What’s next? As much as this term has been hyped in recent months, Big Data doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. So as we settle into the Big Data era, it’s time to break it down and …
The 3 Best Places to Be in the Big Data Market
If last year was all about the exploration of Big Data, then 2013 is all about the execution. Making Big Data work, the theme of Strata’s conference this week, is a great opportunity to see this Big Data implementation in action, as …
Over SxSW? Trade Up for Strata, the Big Thing in Data
SxSW keeps a special place in my heart. But even more thrilling than six months of reminder emails for SxSW registration, is this year’s first Strata event. Undoubtedly one of the most provocative gatherings in Big Data, Strata attracts the industry’s truly …
Samsung S IV Could Drive Away HTC One Buyers
Just as HTC popped champagne bottles over the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the HTC One, Samsung rumors stole the limelight with hints of a flagship upgrade of its own — the Galaxy S IV. Whatever hopes HTC had of …
VMware Says You Don’t Need Dropbox, Updates Enterprise Mobility Suite
This week VMware unveiled a reworked version of its Horizon Suite, the all-in-one end point management offering that was first announced at VMworld 2012. This latest release includes a new solution that will allow admins to manage users, rather than devices. VMware …
A $50 Billion Ego? Big Data Backs Up the Hype
Big Data’s become a victim of the buzz machine, but there’s a reason for the hype. Few movements have touched so many parts of our economy, impacting the way we do business, communicate and learn. And there’s big money being thrown at …
VMware Takes Up the SLI Torch, Lights Up Skeptics
It’s a great feeling to be in the lead. VMware is one company that had the foresight to develop virtualized systems for the enterprise early in the game, gaining a significant head start. But the rivals are beginning to catch up and …