Category: Technology
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Cloud Computing Realities from a VC and IT Expert at TiE Charter Member Meeting
Introduction: While there has been a tremendous amount of articles, whitepapers and other information written on cloud computing, most of it is from IT vendors or market research firms. In a Viodi View article last year, we reported that IDC said “the Cloud platform would be in a power position for the next 20 years…
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What Should Cloud Computing Users and Providers consider for SLAs?
At several 2010 Cloud Computing conferences, cloud users asked speakers/ panelists for a reference contract, SLA checklist or other parameters they should be negotiating with cloud service providers. No one could provide a comprehensive answer or list. Here's the opinion of ITU Focus Group on Cloud Computing SLAs: Service Users There are a number of…
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Silicon Valley Bubble or Barrier for Web 2.0 Startups?
Who's got it right? Are the new breed of Web 2.0 start-ups good investments now or are they over valued for what they propose to deliver? Have the three musketeers of the new web- Google, Apple, and Facebook- created such huge barriers that it will be extremely difficult for start-ups to compete? We'll try to provide…
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The Voice Controlled TV Remote
With $129 Android tablets soon to be on sale at the corner drugstore, the idea of what a remote control is, may soon radically change. nnovative Systems is living up to their name by showing innovative new features on their IPTV platform at this week’s TelcoTV tradeshow. One feature that I want them to demonstrate…
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Making TV Better for the Middle Class
On one extreme, there are the television cord-cutters;those people who will use broadband and/or a combination of off-air content to eliminate the need for a franchised cable or IPTV service. On the other extreme, are those people who are satisfied with the value they receive from and are willing to pay for the convenience provided…
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2011 – A Big Year for 3D to the TV?
2014- the year that Parks Associates predicts that 80% of the televisions sold will be 3D capable. According to Dr. Ajay Luthra of Motorola, Inc, 2011 will be a critical year in keeping the momentum going towards the widespread commercial deployment envisioned by Parks. I had a chance to catch up with Dr Luthra at…