Trends
Enterprise IT Trends for 2018
Some early thoughts on what to expect next year.
Tag: Microsoft
Posts on this topic examine one of the world's iconic software vendors.
Higher Education
The Case for Lifelong Learning
Thoughts on whether your education will ever really end.
Big Data
The Case for Data Lakes
Data is more complicated than ever. One-stop shopping sounds pretty good.
Analytics
Who’s Looking for Free Tech and Analytics Expertise?
I am seeking a variety of interesting capstone projects for my ASU students. You in?
Big Data
Chart Design for Mobile Devices Made Simple
Think that one size fits all with visuals? Think again.
Platforms
Platform Lessons From Microsoft's Smartphone Surrender
Thoughts on first-mover advantage.
Technology
How to Handle Support for Decommissioned Enterprise Apps
It’s only a matter of when your organization faces this dilemma.
Platforms
Twitter's Platform Problem
The company has violated the second rule of platforms: Cherish developers. Don't piss them off.
Platforms
Celebrating the Four-Year Anniversary of The Age of the Platform
Reflecting on the book that put me on the map.
Platforms
Robert Reich Is Wrong
Thoughts on Big Tech and the need to break up "monopolies."
Platforms
Not All APIs Are Created Equal
Examining one of the most pervasive platform myths.
Dataviz
Celebrating Post Number 1,000
Reflecting on a milestone of sorts.
Big Data
Big Data: Necessitating New Partnerships in New Media
The trend is unmistakeable.
Faves
The First Rule of Platforms
Thoughts on first-mover advantage.
Platforms
Yahoo's Platform Problem
Unlike the Gang of Four, zero innovation comes from the outside.
Platforms
The New Microsoft: A Plank in Other Platforms
New CEO Nadella's new moves clearly underscore the arrival of the age of platform.
Big Data
The Folly of Blaming Excel
Problem in Chair, Not in Computer
Platforms
On Microsoft, Android, and Platform Thinking
Cats and dogs living with each other.