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Monthly Archives: January 2008

01.31.08 / Software is officially dead: the real strength behind internet applications

Back in the early days of large-scale computing, Sun founder John Gage first uttered the immortal phrase, “The network is the computer.” This statement has become more and more true over time, as increasingly sophisticated grids have proven to be … Read more »

01.29.08 / Salesforce.com wants to kill enterprise software

Not too long ago, I was working for a publishing company which relied on an Oracle database and customer service software package to track its vast warehouse of books. When it came time for a software upgrade, an army of … Read more »

01.28.08 / Digital paper may stimulate the e-book market

Back in 2000, Forrester Research predicted that the e-book market would hit $251 million in sales in five years. It seemed like a modest estimate at the time, but it hasn’t come to fruition. The industry, which some experts contend … Read more »

01.25.08 / Advertising is reaching beyond the tube

Major ad houses are struggling to keep up with their clients’ demands. Big budget companies want ads that reach beyond traditional television and print advertising and into spaces that have previously been commercial-free. Here are some of the growing markets … Read more »

01.24.08 / PG & E champions renewable energy sources

Following the lead of new legislation in California, utility company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG & E) is aiming to provide much of the current energy it delivers to customers from renewable sources. Under Governor Schwarztenneger, California will require utilities … Read more »

01.22.08 / Macbook Air and internet movie rental make a splash at Macworld

Macworld is always an exciting time for the consumer electronics industry, and Apple rarely fails to disappoint analysts and gearheads alike. The annual expo this year was no less thrilling, as Apple announced two major innovations that are sure to … Read more »

01.21.08 / Sun gets an open source boost from MySQL acquisition

The enterprise IT world is abuzz with the news of Sun Microsystems’ buyout of MySQL. The deal was worth $1 billion to Sun, which will pay $800 million in cash and $200 million in stock for the Swedish open source … Read more »

01.21.08 / Interactive video games change the way we play

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when kids actually played outside. We would organize neighborhood games of tag or hide-and-seek and stay out until dark or dinner, whichever came first. I’d hate to join the ranks of the … Read more »

01.21.08 / Finding a better jukebox

Managing the vast amount of data that we tend to collect in this digital age can be a challenge. Given the tiny shred of spare time that we all seem to have doesn’t help matters much. With the growing popularity … Read more »

01.21.08 / Great user experience is your ROI

Three letter acronyms. The technology industry would fall apart if we didn’t have them. “ROI” is a classic that has been around for quite awhile, although it has reached a bigger audience in recent years. For those who avoid buzzwords, … Read more »