In technology, we often present choices as binary decisions: replace or keep, mainframe or cloud. But what if this either/or mindset is limiting our potential? This realization struck me through an unexpected source: my home security system. A Lesson in Integration...
In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a corporate social responsibility but a business imperative, sustainable IT is in the solar-powered spotlight. As companies seek to reduce their carbon footprints, the efficiency and longevity of IT...
Much has been written about cloud computing, and, for a long time, it was very much an either/or situation. People highlighted how much better the mainframe was, and others focused on the things cloud computing was best at. It seems that now, the way forward is to...
No. But it has been a victim of friendly-fire. I’m not sure that there is a headline relating to IT and enterprise software more cliché than the one at the top of this article. Cringeworthy? Perhaps, particularly If you’re in your 4th decade in the mainframe and...
I recently read an interesting article on a vendor website - I got there after one of their spam emails caught my eye - "8 Signs You Need to Replace Your Legacy Enterprise Software" - I had to read that! I know a little bit about legacy software, and I was really...
Many of you may be thinking why on earth am I even suggesting this? Hybrid cloud computing offers flexibility, fault tolerance, subscription-based cost models, and much more. While that’s all true, it simply does not fit everyone’s business model. Let me explain. Many...
If you’ve earned your living in the IT field for any length of time, you know that words and phrases come and go with regularity. “Hybrid” is one of the words de jour. And, it’s a good word. My only quibble is that those of us who have built integration technology...
