CES 2011 takeaways
CES 2011 – Technology acceptance and use is at an all time high and rapidly increasing. This is one industry that is not having a recession.
Microsoft takes 30 days to process digital order?
WHAT? 30 days to process an all electronic order for a digital download. I ordered a product from a neighbor of Microsofts, Amazon.com, on a Saturday and had my product delivered to my doorstep on Monday.
Blog Moved to New Site
Welcome! I have migrated to a new blog and website. Hope you like it. Look for a better 2011 with lots more posts.
Smart Interactions
Smart Phones have become an industry upon themselves. Even I sometimes wonder what I would do if I couldn’t play chess or wordwarp on my iPhone. But do applications really make a phone smart? If there is an APP for … Continued
The future looks cloudy
I’ve followed cloud computing for a while with great anticipation of it’s potential. Although I still see some issues with security and management, the current range of companies offering services fits many current needs at prices that are cost effective … Continued
Hotel Security
A part of my consulting practice revolves around technology for large homes and estates. In this, I have designed systems to communicate voice, video and data throughout a large home or multi home complex. Video surveillance has been part of … Continued
Internet of Things
When learning to speak in public, there were two words I was told to avoid at all costs, STUFF and THINGS. But when learning of the Internet Protocol for Smart Objects Alliance and their “Internet of Things”, I think that … Continued
In-Building Wireless lowers Insurance Costs?
While going through my emails today, I read a Realcomm Advisory about how one customer successfully lowered their insurance costs by having a in-building wireless system. There are many building System enhancements that add value and safety to our buildings. … Continued
The Many Faces of Connected Real Estate (CRE)
One of my presentations on Connected Real Estate (CRE) this week was to a group attempting to understand the market better. When attempting to describe what it is I listed the 3 phases/areas that I have used for several months. … Continued