Imagine IT, with Scott Morley

Just something to keep in mind.  Companies do something for a reason, not just because its cool.  I have noticed some trending in different directions lately.  Google is researching a very high speed wireless technology that would be broadcast from central locations and not need a direct connection into your home.  Both CBS and HBO are announcing a streaming service, in direct competition with NetFlix.  A former Microsoft executive is creating a new type of database to handle large amounts of data (i.e. “Big Data”) more efficiently than Oracle or other database technologies…including SQL.  Curiously enough its going to be cloud based.  SAP is showing an increase of companies going to their cloud based product, in such droves that they are not fully prepared to handle the load. Continue reading →