Chris Fleck
Interesting and Random Stuff From CES 2012
It certainly is easier to stay home and watch the CES announcements online vs fighting the crowds in Vegas and you can probably cover more products than seeing them in person. However there are still some things that happen "In Real Life" that aren't quit the same online. Like passing Elvis walking to convention center or sharing a random cab with Emmy award winner ...
Consumer Electronics From CES Coming To An Office Near You
The impact of consumer technology on current and future IT operations was easy to find or predict based on CES 2012. I was part of a part of a panel session with the CIO of SAP and SVP's of Verizon and QuickOffice talking about the consumerization of IT and what should be done about it. One of the recommendations was to assign some IT ...
10 Non Obvious Mobility Predictions for 2012
1. Amazon Phone .. With No cellular Voice calls. I predict the Amazon will enter smartphone space. Not from buying RIM as has been rumored and not just another carrier supported device. I expect Amazon will enter with a low cost device that does VoIP over data only with no cellular calling dramatically lowering the monthly cost of a smartphone. This Carrier disruptive service will ...
Can You Hack Siri To Do Real Work with Citrix Receiver ?
So far I have found Siri to be useful for setting alarms and asking when my first meeting is on the way to work. It's also kind of cool for demos and entertaining others although many Android users are happy to show that their Vlingo app has been doing this for some time. More significantly, Siri has demonstrated the potential power of voice for enhancing ...
Fox Business: Making Your Work Even More Mobile
Everyone wants to go mobile now, even TV news anchors... But they don't want security hurdles to get in the way. Good thing we are integrating RSA Soft Token with Receiver.Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.comhttp://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1283644157001/Follow @chrisfleck
Why Do You Still Live In the Cold ?
I'm not sure if it's because I was stuck in a plane on a Hartford Conn. runway in last weeks snow storm, or because of meeting Florida Governor Rick Scott this week and listening to his compelling case for businesses to move to Florida. It really made me wonder why so many people live in the cold when they don't have to. As a New ...
Learn How To Enable Mobile Apps and Win a PlayBook at Synergy
If you are planing to attend Synergy Barcelona be sure to check out Syn331. I will be giving away 3 Playbooks to the session attendees. More importantly you will learn what's new with the Mobile Citrix Receiver and how to mobilize apps for mobile devices. Besides Receiver we have a new Mobility Pack for XenApp including features like an auto popup keyboard that works like native. There is ...
Amazon’s Magic is the Business Model
I don't have my own Kindle Fire yet but I am sure I will get one even though I already have an iPad. The $199 price point, smaller size and promise of fast browsing makes it worth the impulse purchase. I wonder how many others will do the same.As has been reported Amazon is only breaking even on the Fire with plans to make it up ...
Do You Want Citrix Receiver for the Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet ?
Amazon announced the Kindle Fire Tablet today and it looks to be a winner. The smaller 7" form factor and $199 price will distinguish it enough from the iPad, plus the host of services from Amazon will provide a seamless experience that only Apple has been able to provide so far. Chances are Amazon has your Credit Card already .. only One Click to buy ...
Cloud Economics 101 – Part 1
There is an interesting debate going on over on the Google cloud computing group that also helps point out some of the appropriate use cases for cloud computing. The example used is a simple comparison of Amazon EC2 vs. purchasing a set of servers for development purposes ( I have added some additional costs and scenarios below ) This example also assumes the servers fit ...