Monthly Archives: August 2010
Head in the clouds
Every few months a new buzz word or two pops up and we all run around trying to find out as much as we can. In the last while the words ‘cloud computing’ seems to be making the rounds. Not something new but definitely something useful that has people talking.
For those that are not acquainted with the term as yet, basically it means that one is now able to load documents, pictures, media, etc on to a server that is managed by someone else. You would then be able to access your information anytime, anywhere and you would not have the worry of maintenance of the server. It’s worry free storage, well almost.
At the end of 2009, David Linthicum posted a blog with the 5 trends for cloud computing in 2010, as he sees it. He says in the blog that cloud computing will begin to grow this year and that bigger companies will join in and smaller cloud providing companies will disappear. For the full article click here.
1-4 November 2010 there will be a Cloud Computing expo, in Santa Clara, California. The expo will be looking at the cloud computing as a whole and help the delegates to become more acquainted with the term.
The one issue that pops up when cloud computing is mentioned is the safety of it all. I read this really interesting blog, Cloud Tweaks, that points out all these issues, and really gives one something to think about and leaves room for entrepreneurs to fill a gap in the market.
Though like with anything, only time can really tell, by the looks of things we will all soon be living and working in one big cloud.
Silent Gigs – the new live performance
What would be a great way to get your audience’s full attention? By giving them their own earphones of course!
Many of you might respond to “Silent Gigs” with a big “HUH?” But SA band, TONIK came up with an idea that enables each audience member to listen to gigs at his/her desired volume level.
TONIK, Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen, creates an unique atmosphere by supplying each audience member with a pair of wireless earphones with its own volume control.
It provides a detailed and very personal atmosphere. However because of the very ‘live’ environment and highly detailed microphone transmission one is actually more part of the whole event than ever before. People are literally in control of their own sound. If you like it loud you can turn up your volume and down for more sensitive listeners.
I would image that to watch this from a distance would be quite a funny sight, but if you are part of the audience, the experience will be amazing! When listening to their songs, you quickly feel the need to put on headphones and, depending on your mood, turn the volume to create the perfect atmosphere in which you can just close your eyes and forget about the world around you! Now imagine that with a live band…
For more information visit their website: www.tonik.co.za
Battle of smarts
The Blackberry Torch was introduced yesterday at a invitation only news conference in New York. The Torch is said to be the competition for the iPhone and Droid, though initial reviews of the phone were not all that enthusiastic.
So the feud between the iPhone and the Blackberry continues, and with the world becoming more about where you are than what you do, smart phones are soon to take over.
The one thing that always comes to my mind when the feud is brought up is "How do I know which one suites me?” I mean what is the feud all about are all smart phones not the same? Is it not simply a matter of which stye fits you best?
There are not really and definitive list or stats when it comes to something like that (I’ve checked), the basic answer is that there are personality and situational differences that should lead you in the right direction for you as a person.
