Cloud computing Smart Computing, Cloud Computing, And Mobility Will Boost US IT Budget Spending In 2012 A week from tomorrow, I will be presenting a keynote on Smart Computing at Forrester's EA Forum in Las Vegas and later the same day a presentation on US IT spending with my colleague Chris Mines to Forrester's CIO Forum. The common theme in both presentations is that new technologies like Smart Computing, cloud computing, and mobility will drive companies to increase their tech spending and investment in 2012 and 2013. The Smart Computing keynote presentation will draw on research from my report on "Smart Computing Connects CIOs With The Business," in which I discuss the ways in which sensors, RFID, M2M, advanced analytics, mobile devices, and collaboration platforms and applications are allowing CIOs to address previously unaddressed business problems, using various combinations of these technologies that will vary by industry. I will focus on specific industry examples in trucking, healthcare, and health insurance.
Mobility and Cloud Cloud is becoming a platform to distribute and collect information since mobile devices (phones, tablets and embedded devices) are getting smarter and more popular in daily life and in the M2M (Machine to Machine) world. Cloud computing will take off in the mobility world when the following technologies are in place: A faster wireless network LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the fourth generation of the GSM-UMTS mobile broadband technology. LTE technology delivers higher mobile broadband throughput and lower latency than 3G networks. A faster wireless network has enhanced data performance and has made Cloud appealing to the Mobile consumer. The current internet Protocol (IP) addressing system IPv4 is running out addresses. Cloud powered mobile devices The operating system for mobile devices has been evolving and is starting to catch up with Cloud computing. Efficient and stable Cloud infrastructure Well managed identity in the Cloud Big Data management in the Cloud
Cloud computing, mobility, social media to drive IT services in Hong Kong in 2012 Disruptive technologies like cloud computing, mobility and social media will drive IT services adoption in Hong Kong in 2012, according to research firm Gartner. "CIOs will see these new delivery models as an opportunity to take stock of what they've invested on and determine if course corrections need to be taken as they strive to lower cost, improve productivity and efficiency. Cloud computing is enabling business units and management to put pressure on IT to improve its efficiency," said Twiggy Lo, Principal Research Analyst, Gartner. The adoption of cloud computing in Hong Kong has mostly been around using infrastructure as a service for small testing and development projects. However, for the past 12 months, CIOs have been keen to move from talking about cloud to actually implementing though organizations worry about business risks involved. "Businesses need to better understand these disruptive technologies and how these can be applied to their business.
Context-aware pervasive systems Context-aware computing refers to a general class of mobile systems that can sense their physical environment, and adapt their behavior accordingly.[1][2] Context-aware systems are a component of a ubiquitous computing or pervasive computing environment.[3][citation needed] Three important aspects of context are: where you are; who you are with; and what resources are nearby. Although location is a primary capability, location-aware does not necessarily capture things of interest that are mobile or changing. Context-aware in contrast is used more generally to include nearby people, devices, lighting, noise level, network availability, and even the social situation, e.g., whether you are with your family or a friend from school.[4] History[edit] The concept emerged from ubiquitous computing research at Xerox PARC and elsewhere in the early 1990s. See also[edit] References[edit] Further reading[edit] A Survey of Context Data Distribution for Mobile Ubiquitous Systems. External links[edit]
IEEE Pervasive Computing Magazine The Clash between Privacy and Automation in Social Media Present-day social media automatically discloses information, such as users' whereabouts, likings, and undertakings. This review of empirical studies exposes three recurring privacy-related issues in automated disclosure: insensitivity to situational demands, inadequate control of nuance and veracity, and inability to control disclosure with service providers and third parties. Read full article ยป Smile-Encouraging Digital Appliances Can technology influence people's mood? Don't Miss Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud Held on 6 May in Boston, this event will leave you with actionable insights from industry leaders in the mobile cloud. Free Subscription to Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud Attendees Register for Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud and receive a free subscription to IEEE Cloud Computing magazine. Calls for Papers