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We know SOA depends on cultural shifts, but -- like the weather -- we still don't do much about it: Recent observations on SearchSOA.com on lack of meaningful SOA adoption suggest that the technologies and techniques have amounted to but a mere improvement on EAI. Some conveniently calling it EAI 2.0, but admit the effects are not yet wide nor deep. We have yet to see SOA...; Tags: Information Technology, SOA, End-game, Sides, Profits, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-03-27

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A brief summary: A brief summaryCompare with CFOIn many parts of the world, the CFO must be a chartered/certified accountant. In the US, this is now also (essentially) the case, due to SOx, and SOx is there as a result of accounting scandals.IT continues to disregard formal qualifications and licencing. Maybe the CIO...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Databases, IBM AIX, SOx, shareholder, AIX 5.3, Schwartz, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surcharges: Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surchargesBackdoor rate increase, time for regulators to step in!I can see how this is going to play out in several jurisdictions: Comcast quietly enacts this rate increase, then customers start getting whopper monthly broadband bills because they don't realize that using Comcast for web gaming, Youtubing,...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Regulations, Channel management, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., bandwidth cap; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Samba 3.2 reflects open source project's ambivalence toward Microsoft: Samba's forthcoming version 3.2 release capitalizes on Microsoft's interoperability commitments while also guarding against patent covenants that threaten the GPL. Samba 3.2, which is expected to be released in roughly one month's time, offers improved integration with the Active Directory in Windows Server 2003 and recently released...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Jeremy Allison, Samba, Microsoft Corp., Samba 3.2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Open Source, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-08
SAP BPM - business fail?: SAP BPM - business fail?BPM makes Business/IT conversation more neededHaving been in the BPM space for well over a decade, I guess I would consider myself a BPM pragmatist rather than purist. But having been chasing the right balance of business user input and operational integrity my entire career, I...; Tags: Business process automation, Operational planning, Strategy, Enterprise software, Supply chain management (SCM), SAP AG, BPM; Discussion threads 2008-05-07

Sun's continuing open source problem: Despite its best efforts Sun Microsystems still has a big open source problem. Commitment. (Affordable Wedding Bands sells rings in both gold and platinum.) Any salesman is expecting a commitment from a buyer. But an open source salesman is expecting a deeper commitment. A...; Tags: Commitment, Sun Microsystems Inc., Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Panasonic DVD-LS86: As gadget categories go, the portable DVD player is a rather commoditized lot, with plenty of no-name brands available for $100 or less. To rise above the sea of mediocrity, a player needs some distinguishing characteristics: say, a large screen, improved digital file support (something beyond plain old DVD and...; Tags: Engineering, DVD, Consumer electronics, Digital music, Digital media, Panasonic, Panasonic DVD-LS86, battery; Product reviews 2008-05-05
Yahoo reportedly closer to Google search deal: As Yahoo awaits Microsoft's decision on whether to launch a proxy war, the company is moving closer to a search deal with Google. Yahoo and Microsoft, which are negotiating through the Wall Street Journal, are trying to outflank each other. Microsoft is talking about walking away and...; Tags: Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Search, Search, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Net Applications: Mac market share drops nearly 0.5ò0in April: Net Applications: Mac market share drops nearly 0.5ò0in AprilThanks!We all really appreciate such great feedback and such a scientific study.Good news!That's what you would call GOOD news. Let's hope iApple (Mac) market share continues to drop so it accurately reflect it's lack of significance.Then, hopefully, your blog may revert to...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Blogging, Apple Macintosh, Mac market share, Net Applications; Discussion threads 2008-05-01
Can Deep Green help a combat commander?: University of Southern California (USC) researchers are developing several parts of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Deep Green program. Their efforts are intended to help commanders on the battlefield to anticipate enemy moves. 'The system interweaves anticipatory planning with adaptive execution to help the commander think ahead, identify...; Tags: Program, Battlefield, DARPA, Corporate Governance, Data Mining, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-01
LG Vu: Photo gallery:LG VuThe LG Vu has been a long time coming. Ever since we saw the LG Prada early last year, we wanted a similar handset for the U.S. market. Not soon after, we grew jealous of our international cousins for having access to the LG Viewty, the 5.0-megapixel successor...; Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, display, LG Vu, LG Electronics Inc., touch screen; Product reviews 2008-05-01
Canada caught on its own tar baby. Tar sand investments now a dead duck?: As one Canadian newspaper put it. Ducks in Alberta died a crude death. One of the species of ducks that died on a pond filled with crude oil polluted water: Bufflehead. Here's a picture of a gorgeous male Bufflehead in fine fettle. ...; Tags: Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U: As high-definition TVs continue to evolve with evermore-enticing technologies and doodads, the majority of buyers are still looking for the best bang for the buck. Panasonic's plasmas are usually at or near the top of the heap in that category, and the 42-inch TH-42PX80U is a great example. This set...; Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Panasonic, TH-42PX80U, plasma, 1080p; Product reviews 2008-04-30
Possible next steps for Microhoo: CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi and Microsoft beat reporter Ina Fried sit down to discuss where Microsoft's bid for Yahoo stands. Ina breaks down the options and likens the strategy on both sides to a slow-moving game of chicken. Find out why she's not straying far from her desk anytime this...; Tags: News, kara tsuboi, michael kanellos, microsoft, yahoo, bid, merger; Videos 2008-04-30
Microhoo: Wall Street gets antsy; Microsoft's big move: Wall Street is a big prediction market and traders are increasingly getting antsy about Microsoft's next move regarding Yahoo. Thus far, Microsoft has kept people guessing, but may reveal its plan on Wednesday. As we all know, Microsoft's negotiate or else deadline passed on Saturday and it...; Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Wall, Wall Street, Corporate Governance, Construction, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-30
Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercial: Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercialThat is AWESOME!!And oh so true! HILARIOUS!!! :)Very well done spot...This is an excellent piece of marketing from Lenovo. They should be commended, maybe handed an award or something.I am certainly going to share this with all of my Apple loving, black turtleneck wearing friends.Great advertisement.A...; Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Lenovo Group Ltd., MacBook Air commercial, MacBookAir; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Sorry, conspiracy buffs, there's no Windows "back door": Sorry, conspiracy buffs, there's no Windows "back door"What do you expect?From the loosers at ValleyWag and the rest of the SV echochamber?They're like Hillary Clinton. Screeching and screeching lies until people believe they are true.I was actually expecting a refutationAll you've really said is that law enforcement doesn't need a...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Samsung LN52A650: Samsung's LN52A650 dares to be different. In a world of me-too, glossy black flat-panel HDTVs, no few of which may bear the company's own logo, this 52-inch LCD is dressed in red. Like many radical design choices, you'll either love it or hate it, and we didn't love it. But...; Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Monitors & displays, Samsung LN52A650, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Product reviews 2008-04-29
Apple's 5 worst hardware flaws - and how to fix them: Apple's 5 worst hardware flaws - and how to fix themWorseYou can't replace the hard drive on the new imacs without going through a ridiculous dance involving removing the screen. The old ones allowed you to undo a few screws in the bottom and lift off the back. ...; Tags: Keyboards, Mice, Notebooks, MacBook Air, iPhone flaw, hardware, Apple Inc., mouse, keyboard, Apple MacBook; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
The real health care debate has begun: Forget the Presidential election process. The real health care debate starts only after the new President is inaugurated next January. Or does it? Both sides are already gearing up. From the right, we see that Medicare Advantage plans are becoming major...; Tags: Health Care, Healthcare, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-28