Latest News from David Linthicum

Cloud Computing & SOA: Getting the Links Straight Between Them

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:15:00 EDT

Want to know what gets my blood pressure up? It’s when there’s both a huge shift in thinking around how we should do computing, namely cloud computing, and at the same time, there’s a bunch of information out there that causes confusion. As cloud computing hype spikes to a frenzy, so does the number of less-than-intelligent things that I hear about it and its relationship to SOA.

Governance and Cloud Computing

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EDT

Dave talks about how to use goverance to make cloud computing work.

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Lack of Best Practices Is Hurting Virtualization

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Those who approach virtualization these days are often taken aback by the complexity of the architecture when faced with the number of layers they must deal with to deploy virtualization. Most typically consider virtualization around data center optimization or private clouds, and find it difficult to get their bearings as they wade into their first virtualization project.

SOA World Expo: Leveraging Process Configuration in the Context of SOA

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EDT

The value of service-oriented architecture (SOA) is the concept of agility, or the ability to limit risk by managing change. Today, many enterprises are fighting to make this a reality, yet few approach SOA using the right methodologies and technology, and most have yet to define the real value of SOA and agility.

Interoperability & Cloud Computing: The Interoperability Tradeoff

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:59:00 EDT

Dave talks about the tradeoffs when dealing with interoperability and cloud computing.

Private vs. Public Clouds

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:02:32 EDT

Dave discusses the debate around private vs. public clouds.

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When Clouds Die

Sun, 17 May 2009 20:26:00 EDT

Dave discusses the recent Forrester report, warning companies about cloud computing. Also, the recent Google outage.

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The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 EST

A cross-cast with the SOA Consortium, Dave points out the intersections between cloud computing and SOA. Slides are at www.slideshare.net/linthicum.

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The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 EST

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 EST

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 EST

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 EST

SOA World Expo: Virtualization-in-a-Box?

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:30:00 EDT

Earlier this month I attended the IBM Impact conference in Las Vegas. The core theme of Impact was "Smart SOA" and how cloud computing comes together in the enterprise, with the emphasis on private clouds. The core notion of private clouds for IBM is really about extending their experience in virtualization, which is vast, into the more modern world of cloud computing. They hope to sell some hardware and software in the process.

Cloud Computing at the IBM Impact Conference

Thu, 07 May 2009 22:21:00 EDT

Dave talks about his trip to IBM's Impact Conference, including coverage and commentary around IBM's cloud computing strategy. [This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!]

Google Strikes Back!

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EDT

Dave talks about yesterdays Cloud Computing Summit, and the Google response to the McKinsey Report.

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Cloud Computing Startups

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:18:00 EDT

Dave discusses the recent Under the Radar event, and the advantage that new cloud computing startups have over more traditional players.

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McKinsey Report...Putting the Thing to Bed

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:25:00 EDT

Dave continues the discussion around the McKinsey report on Cloud Computing.

The Realities of Cloud Computing

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:45:00 EDT

I’m just finishing up a book on cloud computing and SOA, and found the process of writing the book to be a great catalyst for thinking through the issues surrounding cloud computing, as well as assisting my clients with their cloud computing strategies. As I found, there are a few issues to consider with cloud computing. But cloud computing is not “the end of IT,” nor is it a waste of time.

Data.gov Will Redefine Data-as-a-Service

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT

I’ve been in several meetings recently that have hit on the topic of Data.gov. Data.gov will become a repository for all the information the government collects, and that information will be in turn available to anyone who needs it. Pretty positive move, if you ask me. However, the existing data-as-a-service providers that traffic in government data could find that they are soon suffering from relevancy problems.

Cloud Computing and Your Enterprise Architecture and/or SOA

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:15:00 EDT

Cloud computing is not the savior of IT. It's nothing but a way to deploy your enterprise architecture in such as way that has the potential to be more productive and cost effective. In essence, it's a tool, not a way of life. It's not magic, it's not even new, but if approached correctly, could be a path toward efficiency.

The McKinsey Report on Cloud Computing is Wrong, and Right

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:22:00 EDT

Dave talks about the McKinsey report on Cloud Computing, including what it got right, and what it got wrong.

Moving Towards Cloud Computing

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:14:00 EDT

Dave talks about the use of architectural approaches for cloud computing, and issues with moving towards the clouds.

Understanding Coupling for the Clouds

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:00:00 EDT

One of the key concepts to consider when talking about services and cloud computing is the notion of coupling. We need to focus on this since, in many instances, coupling is not a good architectural choice considering that the services are not only hosted within separate data centers, but hosted by one or more cloud computing providers.

What SOA Can Learn from Cloud Computing and Vice Versa

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:45:00 EDT

There is a lot going on in the cloud computing space, and SOA is clearly along for the ride. Indeed, there are many things that cloud computing providers (and that’s a rather big category these days) and those building SOAs can learn from each other. I’m just scratching the surface here. Those who deploy services in the cloud, such as Amazon, TheWebService, Force.com, have done a pretty good job with service design.

The Web Service “My Feeds” is a Game Changer

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EDT

The use of APIs pervades the emerging world of cloud computing. People find they can mix and match information from all sorts of sources to create an application that specifically meets their needs. Indeed, companies such as The Web Service are in the business of providing you with key business data through Web service-based APIs, along with other players out there. However, a missing piece has been the ability to leverage your data through such an API without forcing you to get into the API enablement business. Considering this: The Web Service has launched a new service called My Feeds, and it's clearly changing the game around Web-delivered information.

Virtualization Experts in High Demand

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Those with virtualization skills are in high demand right now. That makes them just as difficult to retain as it is to find and hire them. Indeed, as virtualization becomes more important to enterprise IT, those who understand VMWare, and other virtualization technology, as well as understand virtualization in general, are commanding top salaries and they are often recruited away from current employers.

Author of Virtualization for Dummies, Bernard Golden.

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:40:00 EDT

Dave speaks with Bernard Golden about the use cases for cloud computing, whats a good fit, and what is not.

Winning with Cloud Computing: Step-by-Step Presentation Given at Cloud Computing Expo

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:31:00 EDT

This is the audio from Dave's presentation at the Cloud Computing Expo. Slides can be found at: www.slideshare.com/linthicum.

Cloud Computing Manifestos Manifesto

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Dave discusses the recent issues around the "cloud computing manifesto," and what you need to consider as a cloud computing practitioner.

How to make cloud computing interoperability work.

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:02:00 EDT

Dave talks about the risks and rewards of using cloud computing standards.

Virtualization Goes Mobile

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EDT

Recently VMware announced the Mobile Virtualization Platform (MVP) aimed at handset vendors to enable mobile users to choose between two different platforms or phone numbers on a single handset. This technology, which I call "virtualization light," would enable users who had separate phones for work and for home to be able to use both phones from a single device.

Cloud Privacy in the News...Again.

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Dave talks about a recent privacy concern in the world of cloud computing, as well as the debate around the ability for cloud computing to cut, or create jobs.

Removing Risk and Conserving Capital via Cloud Computing

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:15:00 EDT

So, I’m a computer guy. What the heck is capital? As defined by Wikipedia it’s: “…any liquid medium or mechanism that represents wealth, or other styles of capital. It is, however, usually purchasing power in the form of money available for the production or purchasing of goods, etcetera. Capital can also be obtained by producing more than what is immediately required and saving the surplus.”

Zapthink's Jason Bloomberg

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:38:00 EDT

Dave and Jason Bloomberg from ZapThink talk about Jason's recent ZapFlash where he pointed out the downsides of the hype surrounding cloud computing.

SOA vs. Cloud Computing? Don't be Stupid!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:03:00 EDT

Dave talks about the differences between SOA and cloud computing, and how things out there are getting confusing.

Cloud Computing and the Federal Government

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:34:00 EDT

Dave talks about cloud computing for the Federal government, and how VCs are viewing cloud computing.

Interoperability, Portability, and Cloud Computing

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:17:00 EST

Dave provides the audio from the "Interoperability, Portability, and Cloud Computing" Webinar.

The value of the clouds defined!

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:14:00 EST

Dave begins a series of Podcasts on the value of cloud computing, and how to make a business case.

Narinder Singh from Appirio

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST

Dave speaks with Appirio's Narinder Singh about the value of cloud computing.

Force.com's Peter Coffee

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:53:00 EST

Dave speaks with Force.com's Peter Coffee about the emerging cloud computing space, and wha's happening at Force.

The Value of Inter-Domain Infrastructure Technology for SOA

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:15:00 EST

As SOA moves from the project level to the enterprise, SOA architects and practitioners quickly realize the need to consider common services and data management issues. Today we seek the right approaches and the proper enabling technology and standards to provide our enterprises with a common scalable and secure mechanism that ensures all instances of SOAs within the enterprise have the technology-independent infrastructure they need in support of the business.

Mosso Co-founder Jonathan Bryce

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:59:00 EST

Dave speaks with Jonathan Bryce of Mosso about cloud computing and Mosso.

"Above the Clouds: A Berkeley View of Cloud Computing"

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:21:00 EST

Dave reviews, and comments on, the recent cloud computing report from Berkeley.

Cloud Computing at IBM Pulse and Avoiding Cloud Mistakes

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:41:00 EST

Dave talks about his visit to IBM's Pulse conference and how to avoid making SOA mistakes in the emerging cloud computing space.

Myths of Cloud Computing Exploded

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:45:00 EST

Dave talks about the Cloud Computing Summit, and explodes the myths of Cloud Computing.

Where Enterprise Architecture Meets Cloud Computing

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:01:00 EST

Dave's presentation at the Open Group Cloud Computing Summit. You can find the slides at www.slideshare.net/linthicum.

The Harsh Realities of Private Clouds

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:27:00 EST

Dave talks about the lack of good private cloud computing technology, and the forthcoming vendor battle over the emerging private cloud market.
Ref: http://cloudenterprise.info/2009/01/16/no-real-private-clouds-yet/

Where and When to Use Cloud Computing (Webinar Audio)

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:45:00 EST

Dave provides the audio from the last Webinar. For the slides, please contact david@bluemountainlabs.com. Please include the organization who you work for. Thanks!

Geva Perry Talks Cloud Computing

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:04:00 EST

Dave and Geva talk about "The case against cloud computing."

Latest News from David Linthicum

Cloud Computing & SOA: Getting the Links Straight Between Them

Governance and Cloud Computing

Lack of Best Practices Is Hurting Virtualization

SOA World Expo: Leveraging Process Configuration in the Context of SOA

Interoperability & Cloud Computing: The Interoperability Tradeoff

Private vs. Public Clouds

When Clouds Die

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

The Intersections of SOA & Cloud Computing

SOA World Expo: Virtualization-in-a-Box?

Cloud Computing at the IBM Impact Conference

Google Strikes Back!

Cloud Computing Startups

McKinsey Report...Putting the Thing to Bed

The Realities of Cloud Computing

Data.gov Will Redefine Data-as-a-Service

Cloud Computing and Your Enterprise Architecture and/or SOA

The McKinsey Report on Cloud Computing is Wrong, and Right

Moving Towards Cloud Computing

Understanding Coupling for the Clouds

What SOA Can Learn from Cloud Computing and Vice Versa

The Web Service “My Feeds” is a Game Changer

Virtualization Experts in High Demand

Author of Virtualization for Dummies, Bernard Golden.

Winning with Cloud Computing: Step-by-Step Presentation Given at Cloud Computing Expo

Cloud Computing Manifestos Manifesto

How to make cloud computing interoperability work.

Virtualization Goes Mobile

Top 3 cloud computing questions from the listeners.

Cloud Privacy in the News...Again.

Removing Risk and Conserving Capital via Cloud Computing

Zapthink's Jason Bloomberg

SOA vs. Cloud Computing? Don't be Stupid!

Cloud Computing and the Federal Government

Interoperability, Portability, and Cloud Computing

The value of the clouds defined!

Narinder Singh from Appirio

Force.com's Peter Coffee

The Value of Inter-Domain Infrastructure Technology for SOA

Mosso Co-founder Jonathan Bryce

"Above the Clouds: A Berkeley View of Cloud Computing"

Cloud Computing at IBM Pulse and Avoiding Cloud Mistakes

Myths of Cloud Computing Exploded

Where Enterprise Architecture Meets Cloud Computing

The Harsh Realities of Private Clouds

Where and When to Use Cloud Computing (Webinar Audio)

Geva Perry Talks Cloud Computing