Because I worked with great people, one of my favorite jobs was as a competitive analyst at IBM. That was where the lock-in business model that Apple has embraced first became successful in the computer space. Lock-in has several advantages, …
This week AMD launched its fourth generation Epyc processors. Intel has been comparing its latest generation parts to AMD’s 3rd Generation and claiming parity, but AMD’s latest should continue to outperform Intel’s significantly across a wide range of workloads. According …
There have always been synergies between business and consumer tech products, including instances where success in one area leads to equal or greater development and success in the other. The thing is that it is difficult, at best, to predict …
Lenovo Tech World 2022: Viewing the Metaverse Through a Business Lens Read More »
We started out November with a bang when AMD launched a new line of graphics cards, the Radeon 7900 XTX and XT, that anticipate a coming wave of 8K monitors from companies like Samsung. 8K monitors are so scarce even …
The tech industry has fielded very mixed financial results this quarter. Major players like Google and Meta, the new kids on the block, did not perform well as their ad revenue-dependent business models highlight their traditional and troubling weaknesses. What …
IBM has held out the concept of a next- generation, digital assistant for some time. I once hoped that its partnership with Apple would result in a Siri upgrade to Watson that would finally make that poor AI meet expectations. …
Digital Iris AI Invades Dallas Airport Thanks to IBM and Soul Machines Read More »
When it comes to business computing, “complexity” is often called out as a specific issue. However, it is more accurate to view complexity as a condition which can worsen a variety of challenges, a point that is especially true when …
Intel recently hosted the Innovation conference in San Jose. Innovation is focused on the developer community and provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest technologies and innovative computing solutions. The event also showcased the value Intel places …
Intel Outlines Focus on Innovative Security Technologies Read More »
TechSpective Podcast Episode 098 In theory, cybersecurity is a top priority for most organizations. The actual execution, on the other hand, often leaves a lot to be desired. Security enablement is essential for moving cybersecurity from an aspirational concept …
Astrid Bailey Discusses Security Enablement and Empowering Security Champions Read More »
The ThinkPad line, initially belonging to IBM and now belonging to Lenovo, was and is one of the most powerful technology brands in the world. Beginning back in the 1990s when the PC market was focused on business buyers, to …
ThinkPad’s 30th Anniversary: The Legacy of the Most Powerful Commercial PC Brand Read More »
