Client Computing Best Practices articles

2013 – The year of the eco-system battle

brucemichelson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:18:39 GMT

Some years ago, there was a television series called “Battle of the Network Stars”. In that series, well known celebrities and athletes competed in events. In client computing, we are now seeing a similar scenario play out. Well respected competitors are vying to become the eco-system of choice in your businesses where winners would be determined.

Like the TV show in the past the question is – what is the goal of the competition?

That is where the disconnect is occurring- eco-systems are about your business structure requirements, not about the surroundings.

Drive By TCO - Is TCO Relevant Any More?

brucemichelson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:13:45 GMT

Eith the consumerization of IT and mobility trends, TCO seems to be frequently mentioned, but in the context of industry norms. Does the drive by TCO without end user or business specific data really tell the story?

Asset Management in the Era of Consumerization

brucemichelson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:38:04 GMT

In the enterprise, asset management is one of the key lifecycle business practices. Achieving high practice levels clearly impacts cost, risk, service level and overall optimization. With the consumerization of IT, has the importance of asset management been diminished?

Consumerization, Mobility, and BYO - are they the same ?

brucemichelson — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:06:10 GMT

Many organizations use the term consumerization to mean many things. It is time that we define what exactly consumerization is and what to do about it.

DNS Virus Check - Made You Look !

brucemichelson — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:52:41 GMT

Last week, we all received what could be deemed somewhat of a wake up call regarding security with the DNS Virus Check. The question is - did we really listen?

Windows 7 Revisited

brucemichelson — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:04:23 GMT

Windows 7 technology refresh cycle is entering the final push for most businesses. As discussed in the recent webcast, there remain several questions relating to readiness by organizations. While the timing is tight, the budget and plans should likely be established and known.

The help desk in the age of consumerization

brucemichelson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:44:09 GMT

As the consumerization of IT shifts into gear, what will happen to the help desk? Interestingly, depends on who you ask.

Security 2012

brucemichelson — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:02:10 GMT

Last week there were more security breaches reported in the press. In 2011 cyber-attacks were characterized as the worst ever in terms of scope and even national security threats. Given this as the backdrop, what is IT to do?

BYO Series- What We Want to Believe

brucemichelson — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:06:05 GMT

There seems to be a disconnect between what we all would like BYO to be versus what is likely the reality. As a result we are seeing a new delivery model being delivered- managed consumerization.

BYO Series- The Business Network Impact

brucemichelson — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:17:35 GMT

Consumerization has introduced a new type of networking traffic on the corporate environment. Social media, on line videos, and both business and personal content co-mingling. So what's a business to do?

BYOC Series- Productivity, Are We Double Counting

brucemichelson — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:49:18 GMT

Productivity may be in the eye of the beholder. In the past, claims were made about the benefits of mobility. Now that the industry is re-defining mobility, can we really re-define the benefits ? From my positioning, you can readily see my opinion. Let's discuss this further.

BYOC Series- The Cost Aspect

brucemichelson — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:49:24 GMT

The trend of BYOC is inescapable, to ignore it, would be the same as denial. Having said this, we need to be aware not to confuse the messages surrounding BYO trends with established, well known and understood principles. The next few blog postings will address what I believe are some ever growing myths surrounding BYOC as it exists today. This posting will address the cost aspect.

E- books, trending for the future

brucemichelson — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:29:43 GMT

My lifecycle management book is now an e-book, so why am I not excited? Perhaps it is that I am really still clinging to the past, or is it something else.

Reasonable Risk- Is This the New Reality ?

brucemichelson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:36:56 GMT

As consumerization moves forward, many experts, pundits, and bloggers discuss businesses taking reasonable risks. Is reasonable risk a new paradigm and reality, or a sound bite?

Consumerization of IT - Entering New Lifecycle Businesses

brucemichelson — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:25:56 GMT

There is an assumption regarding the consumerization of IT that the costs will inevitably be reduced. The question is whether the cost reductions are facts or fiction. The answer may depend upon who you ask.

Consumerization and BYOC One in the Same ?

brucemichelson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:38:25 GMT

Many businesses look at the consumerization of IT and assume that the definition is really a BYOC discussion. The reality might be that the two are entirely different.

Bring Your Own PC to Work (BYOC) an update

brucemichelson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:49:31 GMT

The trend for BYOC has continued since I originally wrote a point of view white paper in 2010. Since then, what has really changed? The answer may surprise you.

Digital Signage on the Highway

brucemichelson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:33 GMT

A short time ago, I drove from Massachusetts to Florida. One of the interesting observations is that road side expansive digital signage has come of age.

Retail- We Are All Experts

brucemichelson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:39:01 GMT

As we go forward with this busy retail time of year, it is interesting to see the impact that technology has had in 2011. With the megatrends fully in place, this year could potentially be considered the year that the consumers are the experts.

Megatrending

brucemichelson — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:06:05 GMT

Depending upon who is asked, there are certain trends in client computing that are undeniable. The trends have placed IT in an interesting position. Timing is everything in preparing top adopt these megatrends- is your organization ready?