I have a long running fascination with Cloud Computing. I thought I would fill up this blog with Cloud Computing topics. But it was filled up with topics like futuring and Steve Jobs. I guess my Computing interests are all over the place. In the last 9 months (of no posts) I have been finishing up my Computer Science - EIS Doctorate degree and teaching computer programming topics from programming to web development. I love teaching
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Steve Jobs: How to live before you die | Video on TED.com
1. Connect the dots (you can only do this looking back on your life)
2. Live life like you are going to die (one day it will be true)
3. Do what you love
4. Stay hungry, stay foolish
Friday, March 18, 2011
Cornish on Futuring
Cornish on Futuring ( I read this often, dreaming productively!)
1. Prepare for the future
2. Anticipate needs
3. Use Poor information when necessary
4. Expect the unexpected
5. Think long term as well as short term
6. Dream productively
7. Learn from your predecessors
(Cornish, 2004)
Cornish, E. (2004). Futuring: The exploration of the future. Bethesda, MD: World Future Society.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Technology's Promise Forecast - Biometrics
Biometrics is the use of fingerprints, the iris, voice and facial features to identify people. "For matters regarding greater security, "multimodel" systems combining two or more techniques are almost foolproof" (Halal, 2008). The book states the biometrics field is growing at 30 to 40% a year and that "most security systems will use biometrics about 2010 +/- 2 years" (Halal, 2008).
The process Mr. Halal uses in Technology's Promise is as follows. "Instead of consulting one seer about the future of technology, he questions roughly 100 of them. And instead of being general-purpose priestesses, Bill;s oracles are the experts in their fields, from medicine to computer technology and rocket science" (Halal, 2008). The result is you have a more accurate look into the future.
Halal, W. E. (2008). Technology’s promise. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Linked Data Animoto Preso
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
In this short animoto presentation Linked Data is discussed. Tim Berners-Lee discussed Linked Data in his Ted Talk. Since linked data encompasses the entire web it is a global force. Structural forces of data in the format of RFP or XML provides a standardized structure in linked data. This makes the HTTP or URL searchable, linkable and information about the data along with relationships to that information included.
Hans Rosling's new insights on poverty
Hans uses the United Nations raw data to analyze various changes between many countries including death rates of children under 1 year, increasing wealth, health, economies, and education. Environmental and Cultural forces are the most important goals of Economic Development. His mantra? "The seemingly impossible is possible".
This is an example of using open linked data, raw data to see patterns through time via statistics.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
MMD Socio-Techno Plan
Listen to the following Mobile Medical Device Socio-Techno Plan podcast. In this podcast I will discuss the 10 to 20 year socio-techno plan for what I am calling the Mobile Medical Device (MMD). The Mobile Medical Device or MMD will provide mobile medical diagnosis and treatment to patients in remote areas of the world where medical help may not readily be available. The MMD will utilize Cloud computing for diagnosis and treatment. Data collected from the MMD will be aggregated and Business Analytics will be available via cloud computing.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wireless Internet Forecast from Techcast.org and Mobile Device Prediction
1. Analyze a forecast or prediction from the futurists and post it on your blog. Discuss two forces that affected its success.
The book, "Technology's Promise" states that Wireless Internet has reached mainstream adoption (30% adoption rate).
“Please note that the Selected Adoption & Forecast Data and our Expert Survey confirm that Wireless Internet reached the 30% adoption level in 2010” (Halal & Kadtke, 2011). Economical and global forces are at work as Wireless Internet is growing more rapidly in developing countries. “Because they are generally cheaper and require little infrastructure, wireless Internet is growing much more rapidly in developing countries” (Halal & Kadtke, 2011).
While Wireless Internet has reached mainstream, the mobile device has not yet reached mainstream. Instead, "the mobile device will be the primary connection tool to the Internet for most people in the world in 2020” (Alexander, 2009). As Wireless Internet becomes more global, global forces will influence more people to access the internet from mobile devices. Social forces of increased communication via the internet will also influence the increased access by mobile devices. Digital forces of increased e-books and other information accessed via e-readers will influence higher usage of mobile devices for internet access.
References
Alexander, B. (2009). Apprehending the future: Emerging technologies, from science fiction to campus reality. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume44/ApprehendingtheFutureEmergingT/171774
Halal, W. E., & Kadtke, J. (2011). Wireless internet. Retrieved February 12, 2011, from http://techcast.org/BreakthroughAnalysis.aspx?ID=72
The book, "Technology's Promise" states that Wireless Internet has reached mainstream adoption (30% adoption rate).
“Please note that the Selected Adoption & Forecast Data and our Expert Survey confirm that Wireless Internet reached the 30% adoption level in 2010” (Halal & Kadtke, 2011). Economical and global forces are at work as Wireless Internet is growing more rapidly in developing countries. “Because they are generally cheaper and require little infrastructure, wireless Internet is growing much more rapidly in developing countries” (Halal & Kadtke, 2011).
While Wireless Internet has reached mainstream, the mobile device has not yet reached mainstream. Instead, "the mobile device will be the primary connection tool to the Internet for most people in the world in 2020” (Alexander, 2009). As Wireless Internet becomes more global, global forces will influence more people to access the internet from mobile devices. Social forces of increased communication via the internet will also influence the increased access by mobile devices. Digital forces of increased e-books and other information accessed via e-readers will influence higher usage of mobile devices for internet access.
References
Alexander, B. (2009). Apprehending the future: Emerging technologies, from science fiction to campus reality. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume44/ApprehendingtheFutureEmergingT/171774
Halal, W. E., & Kadtke, J. (2011). Wireless internet. Retrieved February 12, 2011, from http://techcast.org/BreakthroughAnalysis.aspx?ID=72
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Cool Tool for Data Extraction Automation from Web browser, Application and Data Layers
Kapow can be used to schedule the extraction of data from your competitors web site, from enterprise databases, or from the application layer. Robots are set up to do the repetitious task of extracting the data and extractions are scheduled through a management console. The data can then be integrated with real time Business Intelligence Analytics.
Web 2.0 tools that support Socio-Technical Innovation
· Introduce a cool Web 2.0 tool to support Socio-Technical Innovation.
· Describe two features and how it supports innovation.
What is Web 2.0? “Web 2.0 includes concepts such as openness, transparency, user-created content, online collaboration and interoperability” (IT Governance Research Team, 2008). There are a lot of cool Web 2.0 tools out there, it is hard to pick just one that supports Socio-Technical Innovation. For Socio-Technical Innovation I would pick the Wiki. “Wikis are Web pages that enable users collectively to add and edit content” (IT Governance Research Team, 2008). An example of a Socio-Technical Wiki is the new media consortium’s Horizon Report Predicting the Future Wiki.
(New media consortium horizon report wiki - predicting the future, n.d.)
The above screenshot shows what the Horizon Report Wiki – Predicting the Future looks like. It contains the new media consortium’s (NMC) thoughts and predictions about the future. Since this wiki invites thoughts and predictions about the future at an international level, cultural forces are in effect here. Legal forces may be in effect as wiki’s may have links to illegal information or expose confidential information.
Potential Web 2.0 threats by technology (IT Governance Research Team, 2008)
The chart above shows various Web 2.0 threats by technology. Wiki’s also may contain malware, misinformation, and information from untrusted sources. You have to be a member of NMC to edit the above wiki mentioned, which may shield the user from some of these threats. I have also seen user impersonation in both online email sites and social networking sites. A hacker gains access to a users account, impersonates the user and sends messages out to contacts/friends of the user. The contacts/friends view the message and think it is from a trusted source. This type of threat can be hard to detect at times.
References
Monday, February 7, 2011
Tim Berners-Lee TED talk on the next Web
Structural and informational forces are discussed in what Tim Berners-Lee calls linked data.
Web 3.0 Semantic web
Web 3.0 from Kate Ray on Vimeo.
Structural and informational forces are at work in the Semantic Web. This is a very interesting video. I found this video on Web 3.0 Semantic Web created by Kate Ray on a great blog
http://www.fleeptuque.com/blog/ .
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Obama refers to innovation investments as our generations Sputnik moment
Political, environmental and financial forces are at work here as president Obama announces in his most recent State of the Union covered in this Washington Post article upcoming support for research and development investments in clean energy, technology and biomedical research. Our nation is being surpassed by innovations occurring outside our borders. The R & D investments will result in the creation of new businesses and jobs.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Delphi and NGT Use
• In a focused, short post, discuss one of the innovations you identified from the Delphi Wiki and note whether you would use Delphi, NGT, both methods or a different choice for exploring the alternatives.
The self-sustaining vehicle that a user can travel via the land, air, water and/or space is an innovation that would need the Delphi method, which is the “consultation begins as a query set, with the experts asked to provide feedback on a group of questions. For emerging situations, these questions concern trends or possible outcomes. The organizer collates the results and then uses them to generate a second query round, which is submitted and processed” (Alexander, 2009). These experts would provide input and direction in the design and creation of the vehicle.
“The nominal group technique (NGT) is an evaluation method that provides semi-quantitative, rankordered feedback about a group of learners’ perceptions of the good and bad aspects of an educational program “ (Dobbie, Rhodes, Tysinger, & Freeman, 2004). This technique would not be useful for exploring the creation of the self-sustaining multi-terrain vehicle.
• Discuss two forces that may support it -- and two forces that may impede its success?
Political and economical forces may impede the new vehicles progress. It may be too costly to make from a materials standpoint. It may threaten the existing way of life for those currently making a living from the current vehicle creation process, and cause political pressure as a result. The environmental force which supports self-sustaining eco-friendly solutions may support this type of vehicles progress. Global diminishing of resources like oil may be a supportive force that may support the success of this type of vehicle.
• How does open or closed collaboration affect the results? Anonymity takes time, yet may reduce peer pressure or bias.
In the Delphi method “one problem is that Delphi outcomes can be driven by a desire for consensus, rather than actual agreement, meaning that divergent ideas can get quashed.13 In addition, the process can be resource-intensive, especially in terms of time”(Alexander, 2009). Anonymity could be introduced by using virtual anonymous collaboration techniques, such as online polling or online surveying.
• Include a reference and link to supporting content in your post.
Alexander, B. (2009). Apprehending the future: Emerging technologies, from science fiction to campus reality. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume44/ApprehendingtheFutureEmergingT/171774
Dobbie, A., Rhodes, M., Tysinger, J. W., & Freeman, J. (2004). Using a modified nominal group technique as a curriculum evaluation tool. Family Medicine, 36(6), 402-406. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.stfm.org/fmhub/fm2004/June/Alison402.pdf
The self-sustaining vehicle that a user can travel via the land, air, water and/or space is an innovation that would need the Delphi method, which is the “consultation begins as a query set, with the experts asked to provide feedback on a group of questions. For emerging situations, these questions concern trends or possible outcomes. The organizer collates the results and then uses them to generate a second query round, which is submitted and processed” (Alexander, 2009). These experts would provide input and direction in the design and creation of the vehicle.
“The nominal group technique (NGT) is an evaluation method that provides semi-quantitative, rankordered feedback about a group of learners’ perceptions of the good and bad aspects of an educational program “ (Dobbie, Rhodes, Tysinger, & Freeman, 2004). This technique would not be useful for exploring the creation of the self-sustaining multi-terrain vehicle.
• Discuss two forces that may support it -- and two forces that may impede its success?
Political and economical forces may impede the new vehicles progress. It may be too costly to make from a materials standpoint. It may threaten the existing way of life for those currently making a living from the current vehicle creation process, and cause political pressure as a result. The environmental force which supports self-sustaining eco-friendly solutions may support this type of vehicles progress. Global diminishing of resources like oil may be a supportive force that may support the success of this type of vehicle.
• How does open or closed collaboration affect the results? Anonymity takes time, yet may reduce peer pressure or bias.
In the Delphi method “one problem is that Delphi outcomes can be driven by a desire for consensus, rather than actual agreement, meaning that divergent ideas can get quashed.13 In addition, the process can be resource-intensive, especially in terms of time”(Alexander, 2009). Anonymity could be introduced by using virtual anonymous collaboration techniques, such as online polling or online surveying.
• Include a reference and link to supporting content in your post.
Alexander, B. (2009). Apprehending the future: Emerging technologies, from science fiction to campus reality. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume44/ApprehendingtheFutureEmergingT/171774
Dobbie, A., Rhodes, M., Tysinger, J. W., & Freeman, J. (2004). Using a modified nominal group technique as a curriculum evaluation tool. Family Medicine, 36(6), 402-406. Retrieved January 25, 2011, from http://www.stfm.org/fmhub/fm2004/June/Alison402.pdf
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Cloud Computing Trend Results in Free Teaching Productivity Tools
We have been asked to read the Horizon Report 2009-10 and discuss one technology and one key trend. One key trend is Cloud Computing and one Cloud Computing technology I have used for Teaching is the free online screen recorder screen-cast-o-matic. For example, watch this demo I made of how to create a project in Visual Basic, save it and Zip the project for submission.
Free tools like screen-cast-o-matic enable Teachers to share information with students and are a big time saver. Instead of having to meet with students to discuss this, I simply send them the link and they can pause it or replay it if they are having trouble. It is wonderful!
Screen-cast-o-matic is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allowing the user to access the service on demand. It allows you to record up to 15 minutes for free and host it on their site, upload it to YouTube or Export it as an MP4, AVI or FLV movie. The pro version is currently $9/year and provides additional features like no watermark on export and editing tools.
Cloud computing consists not only of SaaS, but Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) which provides users a platform to which they can write their own applications on (like GoogleApps), as well as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which provides an infrastructure service to the user like basic storage capabilities. Some services are Free, some are pay-per-usage. Cloud Computing is certainly a trend providing organizations with alternative or enhanced solutions to in-house systems. Private, public or hybrid clouds solutions provide different ranges of security and control over the organizations Infrastructures, Platforms and Software. If data confidentiality and total control is desired, then private cloud may be a viable solution. If there is no need to have total control over the environment and your data may not be considered confidential, then a public cloud may be a viable solution. A hybrid cloud allows the in-between use cases where your organization needs can be met.
Free tools like screen-cast-o-matic enable Teachers to share information with students and are a big time saver. Instead of having to meet with students to discuss this, I simply send them the link and they can pause it or replay it if they are having trouble. It is wonderful!
Screen-cast-o-matic is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allowing the user to access the service on demand. It allows you to record up to 15 minutes for free and host it on their site, upload it to YouTube or Export it as an MP4, AVI or FLV movie. The pro version is currently $9/year and provides additional features like no watermark on export and editing tools.
Cloud computing consists not only of SaaS, but Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) which provides users a platform to which they can write their own applications on (like GoogleApps), as well as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which provides an infrastructure service to the user like basic storage capabilities. Some services are Free, some are pay-per-usage. Cloud Computing is certainly a trend providing organizations with alternative or enhanced solutions to in-house systems. Private, public or hybrid clouds solutions provide different ranges of security and control over the organizations Infrastructures, Platforms and Software. If data confidentiality and total control is desired, then private cloud may be a viable solution. If there is no need to have total control over the environment and your data may not be considered confidential, then a public cloud may be a viable solution. A hybrid cloud allows the in-between use cases where your organization needs can be met.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Andreas Weigend's The New Data Economy video
Andreas Weigend's Keynote February 2010 - The New Data Economy
Andreas states we have moved from a Web 2.0 "Me" Business to a "We" Business in 2010.
A Socio economical shift is occurring along with a behavioral shift where personal information is knowingly and willingly given via social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace.
Andrew Weigand says “You want to match the process of the sampling to the process in which the world is changing”
Shorter timescales…
“You want to match the timescale of sampling data of using data to the underlying dynamics Plus to the timescale of the decision making”
Longer timescales computing to timescale of biology
Predictive Analytics Example Target's Andrew Pole Video from PAW (Predictive Analytics World East 2010)
Andrew Pole Overview of Target video
The video above focuses on behavioral shopping patterns via guests who shop online or in store. Predictive modeling is used to target (no pun intended) customers with relevant offers based on their shopping patterns. The online browser behavioral tracking method may be less effective as users opt for more privacy. Mozilla is proposing a Firefox browser add-on to boost browser privacy.
Mr. Pole mentions a current challenge is managing data more efficiently by reusing guest information across systems. It reminded me of an article I read called
Top Performing Firms are More Effective at Digital Reuse by Peter Weill, Stephanie L. Woerner, and Mark McDonald.
The video above focuses on behavioral shopping patterns via guests who shop online or in store. Predictive modeling is used to target (no pun intended) customers with relevant offers based on their shopping patterns. The online browser behavioral tracking method may be less effective as users opt for more privacy. Mozilla is proposing a Firefox browser add-on to boost browser privacy.
Mr. Pole mentions a current challenge is managing data more efficiently by reusing guest information across systems. It reminded me of an article I read called
Top Performing Firms are More Effective at Digital Reuse by Peter Weill, Stephanie L. Woerner, and Mark McDonald.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Janine Benyus shares nature's designs | Video on TED.com
Janine Benyus shares nature's designs | Video on TED.com
This video has many examples of using natural designs or designs found in nature to solve environmental, resource and other problems.
I liked how Janine Benyus found design solutions "naturally" occurring in nature. How something in nature lives on nearly no water, could this be a solution to an environmental problem we are experiencing today in the environmental challenge of water conservation? Why not study how nature conserves resources, fights disease etc and include these as possible solutions in our designs? That is what I meant by natural and environmental forces occurring.
This video has many examples of using natural designs or designs found in nature to solve environmental, resource and other problems.
I liked how Janine Benyus found design solutions "naturally" occurring in nature. How something in nature lives on nearly no water, could this be a solution to an environmental problem we are experiencing today in the environmental challenge of water conservation? Why not study how nature conserves resources, fights disease etc and include these as possible solutions in our designs? That is what I meant by natural and environmental forces occurring.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Project Natal Innovation Journey
The physical and the technological forces are at work here as your movement is mimicked.
I can envision this to be used in being able to fine tune your movements whether you are a Dancer, Athlete or a Working professional. This could also be used in the Medical field for physical therapy, or for family game night.
Misha Glenny investigates global crime networks | Video on TED.com
Misha Glenny investigates global crime networks Video on TED.com
After the Berlin Wall fell, criminals turned to Cybercrime. The financial lure is hard for them to resist.
After the Berlin Wall fell, criminals turned to Cybercrime. The financial lure is hard for them to resist.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Did you see Hot Tub Time Machine?
The movie is about going back in time. How ideal for someone who claims to be a futurist! Armed with knowing the future one of the stars creates Lougle instead of Google. It is very funny, especially because it is based on the 80s which was a time I remember well.
Without a hot tub we are left to forecast the future without being able to travel back in time. We may depend on tools or psychics or trend reports. We may dream about it.
Looking back a few years ago, I knew that cloud computing was going to be part of the IT future. How did I know that? It was beneficial not only to the user by being in a software as a service format where the user would sign up and pay for services they used in a pay-per-use format (Software-as-a-Service), providing the user with the tools they needed without upfront costs of buying a computer and appropriate software licenses they normally would have needed to buy, but also it was beneficial to the developer saving time a developer would normally need to take to set up their test development environment (Platform-as-a-Service). Cloud computing was also beneficial for organizations who could not afford to provide upfront capital expenses previously needed in order to have access to a network infrastructure. Cloud computing Infrastructure-as-a-Service would would relieve the user from the hardware expense and cost of technical expertise normally needed to build a scaleable infrastructure.
Did I know the government would make it a major initiative? No, but it has. In this blog I am an explorer in the new world of cloud computing. Factual this blog will NOT always be, but it will be a journey of discovery.
Without a hot tub we are left to forecast the future without being able to travel back in time. We may depend on tools or psychics or trend reports. We may dream about it.
Looking back a few years ago, I knew that cloud computing was going to be part of the IT future. How did I know that? It was beneficial not only to the user by being in a software as a service format where the user would sign up and pay for services they used in a pay-per-use format (Software-as-a-Service), providing the user with the tools they needed without upfront costs of buying a computer and appropriate software licenses they normally would have needed to buy, but also it was beneficial to the developer saving time a developer would normally need to take to set up their test development environment (Platform-as-a-Service). Cloud computing was also beneficial for organizations who could not afford to provide upfront capital expenses previously needed in order to have access to a network infrastructure. Cloud computing Infrastructure-as-a-Service would would relieve the user from the hardware expense and cost of technical expertise normally needed to build a scaleable infrastructure.
Did I know the government would make it a major initiative? No, but it has. In this blog I am an explorer in the new world of cloud computing. Factual this blog will NOT always be, but it will be a journey of discovery.
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