The way we consume technology is changing rapidly, and the term digital transformation seems to be used in many ways. So, what does it mean? To me it means that organizations have adopted their technology base, and have workflows and processes in place that are successful. But now with technologic advancements changing and reshaping how […]
Microsoft Teams announces external access, with caveats
When Microsoft announced its “Slack-killer” conversation-style Teams product, one piece of functionality was glaringly lacking – access into a team for people outside of your own organization. This week, external access was announced, but only partially. You can now invite guests into your teams IF they already have an Azure AD account (which for most […]
#VMworld 2017 Brings New Features to VMware Workspace ONE Powered by AirWatch
At #VMworld 2017 US, VMware announced a number of new features and new innovations to VMware Workspace ONE powered by AirWatch, and their end user computing portfolio. Let’s take a look at some of the things VMware has added to the already powerful software suite. One Platform to Rule All Devices One of the biggest […]
Solaris changed our industry; lighting a candle
Solaris changed our industry. But according to reports, the Solaris operating system may be nearing death. Oracle, who acquired Sun Microsystems in 2010, has laid off most of the remaining staff who were working on Solaris. There will be support for the OS until 2030, but this news feels like it needs a memorial. […]
What to Expect at VMworld 2017
VMworld 2017 is just about to get into full swing. For all of your VMware fans out there, get ready for a week of fantastic announcements from the virtualization giant. Let’s take a look at what we can expect at VMworld 2017 The Keynotes The first clue on what to expect at VMworld 2017 can […]
HPE Nimble Storage at Cloud Field Day
I recently was invited to Cloud Field Day in the Bay area. While in attendance the group heard from many different companies. One of them was HPE Nimble Storage. I really didn’t know what to expect for this presentation, but as the discussion took form the strategy being used was quite interesting. Imagine this In […]
Thwack – HOW TO WORK IN IT WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
Recently I wrote a post for Solarwinds Thwack discussing “How to Work in IT Without Losing your mind”. If you work in IT which I suspect you do this topic may hit you close to home. From deciding what to learn, to long hours, this topic really could have gone anywhere, but in the end […]
Rubrik at Cloud Field Day – Backup your Cloud Today
During Cloud Field Day in the Bay area we met with the Rubrik Team, Chris Wahl, Rebecca Fitzhugh and Andrew Miller. I was excited to learn more about what they are doing with their product and the ability to do backups in the cloud. More specifically their solutions work great with Amazon Web Services (AWS) […]
Microsoft announces two new Azure regions in Australia
Australia’s capital city, Canberra, is a very important battle ground for the major technology vendors. Google and Microsoft both like to be seen in the press among the nation’s government heads and decision makers. While Google have had a few wins, Microsoft’s latest wins may give it the advantage in the Cloud wars within the […]
Can rock stars fuel impostor syndrome, and what you need to know to protect yourself
If you’re in tech, you’ve probably heard of impostor syndrome. You’ve also most likely encountered so-called rock stars. But have you ever wondered if one feeds into the other? If the two are related, what can you do to protect yourself and keep a healthy view of your own talents and accomplishments? Words construct our […]