Data Quest
Posted inStorage Research

Data Quest

I recently met two professors from the UK that are on a data quest. They're touring the United States asking questions about scientific research data. On Wednesday afternoon I spent…
The Manager Question
Posted inInnovate With Influence

The Manager Question

When the first version of the Innovate With Influence book made the rounds within my company, one of the more oft-discussed aspects was my characterization of the role that managers…
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Flea Flicker in the Clouds
Posted inInnovation

Flea Flicker in the Clouds

Last week I wrote a post describing my interest in learning about VMWARE's SpringSource acquisition. I signed up for the CloudFoundry beta program. Cloud Foundry allows developers to run applications…
Innovation Ringmaster
Posted inInnovation

Innovation Ringmaster

I came across an article in the NY Times this month that discussed the different organizational structures that large high-tech companies use to foster innovation. Being heavily involved in my…
Springs, Rails, and Clouds
Posted inPrivate Cloud

Springs, Rails, and Clouds

One of the never-ending tasks when working at EMC is looking under the hood when it comes to new  acquisitions and product announcements.  It's all about understanding how the software…
Cloud Cartography
Posted inStorage Research

Cloud Cartography

Photo: Above The CloudsOne of the benefits of the recent partnership with MIT is that all EMC employees are invited to attend (in person or remotely) lectures on a variety…