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October 07, 2010: Does the Media Fit the Format?

As I look at the evolution of installed applications and increasing capabilities of web applications, I’m no longer concerned about compatibility, but instead I am cognizant of screen real estate. How much do you need to see to make the experience satisfying?

Below is a breakdown of task preferences based on screen size (from smallest to largest):

Blackberry (2.2 to 2.6 inches)
-    Email
-    Text (IM, Twitter, etc.)

iPhone / Droid (3.5 to 4.3 inches)
-    Email
-    Text (IM, Twitter, etc.)
-    Photo Review (Facebook, Flickr, etc.)

iPad (9.7 inches)

May 28, 2010: Exciting Features in the Salesforce Summer ‘10 Release

Exciting Features in the Salesforce Summer ‘10 Release

A huge benefit of using Salesforce in our organization is that we are automatically upgraded to the latest version of the application.  Some of the exciting features in the new release include:

1. Chatter
Salesforce Chatter brings the best of social networking (think Facebook and Twitter) to enterprise applications.  We have been participating in the beta at Sundog for the last few months.  Our professional services automation tool runs on Salesforce and the addition of Chatter is transforming how we communicate.

April 30, 2010: What does VMforce mean for Java Software development?

“VMforce is the first enterprise cloud computing service for Java developers. This new service will provide enterprise developers with the powerful combination of the Java programming language, the Spring framework, and the Force.com cloud platform. With VMforce, Java developers will be able to build and deploy enterprise apps that are instantly social and available on mobile devices in real time, and that seamlessly leverage Force.com’s cloud database and pre-built platform elements, including reporting and analytics, search, web services API, and application security services. And all of these apps will run on salesforce.com’s trusted global cloud computing infrastructure.”

October 23, 2008: Economic Downturn Helps Drive Evolution of Cloud Computing

In this time of economic uncertainty, many software projects may be on hold due to the requirement of large upfront infrastructure costs.  Eliminate the need for large infrastructure investments by moving to the next evolution in hosting, Cloud Computing. 

June 03, 2008: Gartner Identifies Top Ten Disruptive Technologies for 2008 to 2012

At the recent Gartner Emerging Trends and Technologies Roadshow in Melbourne, Gartner identified the Top Ten Disruptive Technologies for 2008 to 2012.  This intriguing list is a compelling argument for IT professionals to revisit their plans for future application development.  Gone are the ways of heavy, expensive do it all applications.  By utilizing on-demand software and mashups you can create robust applications in days instead of months.  For organizations that prefer to keep their applications in house, more powerful multicore and hybrid processors powering virtual hardware will allow you to reduce downtime and better utilize resources.