We are standing on the threshold of a new transition in information
technology and communications; a radical departure from current practice that
promises to bring us new levels of efficiency at a vastly reduced cost. Cloud
computing is full of potential, bursting with opportunity and within our
grasp.
But, remember, that clouds always appear to be within our grasp and bursting
clouds promise only one thing: rain!
As with all radical transitions, it takes time for the various pieces to fall
into place. Some of them are already in place; some of them have yet to be
considered. In this article, we will take a look at both and try to gauge
where we are today and what work still remains. In addition, we will try to
understand what this means to the various stakeholders invo... (more)
In 1956, Malcolm McLean invented a shipping system that revolutionized cargo
shipping forever, namely the container. The shipping container provides a
standard, universal packing solution that can be used for transporting
whatever you need to ship. Containers can be transported on trucks, trains or
on ships, because they are of standard size.
Containers are an example of a universal solut... (more)