I’m so surprised at the number of people flocking to Google for their cloud based email services. Has anyone actually READ the Google/Gmail license agreement? I’ll bet not. If they had then they would be concerned about a few sections. Now – I’m no lawyer or legal person, but these sections scare me enough to NOT use Gmail for anything business related at all. You can get … [Read more...]
Microsoft need to remember…
I read this interview yesterday from CRN that talks about Microsoft and the need for an SMB channel given everything is moving to the cloud. One of the things that Microsoft need to remember is that we are SMB IT Professionals, and our job is to ensure that our clients get the right solution for their business needs. That does NOT translate to the Cloud being the … [Read more...]
Do you want to contribute to a Cloud Computing book?
Vlad Mazek, CEO of Own Web Now has decided that there are not enough dead trees being turned into books, and he’s going to immortalise his views on Cloud computing in print. He however wants your help so that he can really flesh out the nuts and bolts of it. Check out Vlads request here and let him know what you think. I particularly think that it’s worthwhile … [Read more...]
Is your brain wired into your gadgets?
Robert Crane sent me this article this week and it’s a really good read and has made me think. I know that normally I am pretty good at multi tasking, but over the last few years, I’ve felt that I’ve “lost my edge”… and some days seem to come and go without being able to really say what was achieved. So I figure I’ll give this a go. I’ve downloaded RescueTime and I’m going … [Read more...]
What’s your business plan and how does it relate to specific products?
Tim Barrett has today posted his weekly comic strip here. In it Tim actually highlights a large number of products that Microsoft has ditched over the years and he tongue in cheek questions how long the Microsoft “We’re all in…” pitch towards Cloud Computing will be around. Many resellers make their money from pitching what is the current product without a view for … [Read more...]