Roger Strukhoff

CloudExpo | DXWorldEXPO have announced the conference tracks for Cloud Expo 2018, introducing DXWorldEXPO. DXWordEXPO, colocated with Cloud Expo will be held June 5-7, 2018, at the Javits Center in New York City, and November 6-8, 2018, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Digital Transformation (DX) is a major focus with the introduction of DXWorld Expo within the program. Successful transformation requires a laser focus on being data-driven and on using all the tools available that enable transformation if they plan to survive over the long term. A total of 88% of Fortune 500 companies from a generation ago are now out of business. Only 12% still survive. Similar percentages are found throughout enterprises of all sizes. Cloud Expo | DXWorldEXPO 2018 New York  (June 5-7, 2018, Javits Center, Manhattan) Cloud Expo | DXWorldEXPO 2018 Silicon Valley... (more)

Big Data Topics on Tap in New York

As Big Data soars to the top of this year's enterprise IT "American Top 40" list, it's educational to take a look at how the topic will be handled at the upcoming Big Data Expo (which is co-located with Cloud Expo in New York June 11-14.) I used the word "transformative" in a recent post to describe cloud computing, and it's good to see I'm not alone. IBM will be presenting on that topic, claiming that "cloud-based, real-time analytics can help save more than 50% in business insight-related costs, and collaborative business process services can help increase employee productivit... (more)

SOA and BPM: It's the Business, Stupid

This article originally appeared in NOW Magazine, which retains all rights. Follow the author at www.twitter.com/strukhoff or www.nowmagazineblog.blogspot.com The harsh reality is that technology executives still tend to think of their platforms, networks, and IT infrastuctures first, even after years of being admonished to think of the business first. So, let’s say it again, think about the business first. In doing so “it’s important to think about information rather than systems,” according to a senior architect interviewed for this story. “Think about what situational inform... (more)

Symbian's Lars Kurth Seeks Open-Source Rock Stars

Lars Kurth is Contributing Community Manager at the Symbian Foundation, based in London. A recent interview with him at OSCON in San Jose revealed a witty, experienced architect who is serious about community development. Lars has somehow retained very youthful looks during his years in the industry; but don't be fooled, he has a solid 15 years' experience in this business and is very serious about his role at the "New Symbian." (The Symbian Foundation was created by Nokia's recent buyout of Symbian Ltd.) NOW Magazine met with him at the recent OSCON in San Jose. We got to know him... (more)

Richard Marcello, Unisys: Cloud Computing is Going to Change Everything

Open Cloud on Ulitzer "Cloud computing is going to change everything, and you had better get your act together." With these words, Richard Marcello, President of Technology, Consulting and Integration Solutions at Unisys,  launched  the opening keynote to a full house at the 4th International Cloud Computing Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley, CA on the afternoon of Monday, November 2. The theme of his keynote was,  "The Time is Right for Enterprise Cloud Computing." and it was delivered on the day that Unisys announced a new private cloud initiatiive.... (more)