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Same stinkin’ thinking. Same ol’ network.

  Happy New Year! Did you know that 95% of new year resolutions are broken by January 15th? I had no idea until I heard it from Tony Robbins. He helps me with my stinkin' thinkin.' I have broken a few resolutions over the years.  My ambitious gym membership always ends up on the chopping block because  I often feel like I am making a donation to the facility after a few months. I bet you have some goals for your Network in 2015. If you...

The new data security law: Just plain bull

The new data security law,  if not plain bull, is certainly a fight amongst bulls. Who is in the ring? The Federal government versus the state government. The banking groups versus the retailers. And let's not forget the ring master---the bully---the master of ceremonies in this circus. Do you believe that the new data security law will protect your data? These are desperate times for data security. Desperate people are vulnerable. You should...

Passive Optical LAN Market: 6 reasons to ride this wave

I will never know the thrill of water surfing. I am too scared. Hey, Fear is healthy. Sometimes. I admire those who dare. I bet you do too. Did you know that the  longest surf ride on record is 3 hours and 55 minutes? Kudos to surfing champion Gary Saavedra who took on the 2011 "Canal Cross" challenge and rode a 41.3 mile wave for nearly 4 hours! Ok--- It was an artificial wave; created by a power boat. Don't quibble. For all intents and...

Cloud Data: Who owns it?

My 11 month old daughter, Rachael, is at that stage: "Mine! Mine! In her world reasoning is pointless, so I let her have it all-----for now. I am still awe-struck by the gift that she is. We tend to observe and respect stages. And we are often patient----for a while. Cloud data has also had its stages.  We have been enamored because it has provided so much freedom and flexibility. But the novelty is disappearing when we consider cloud data...

To Heck With Hindsight, Data Security Demands Foresight Home Depot

Would you agree that there is a certain appeal to having hindsight? Does the appeal hold when you think of data security? Your data security? I grew up hearing that hindsight is 20/20. Because I have always relied on glasses, the idea of having 20/20 vision gets my attention. I want 20/20 vision. But, I want  more than that  for my data. I want foresight. Don't you? If you shop, or have ever shopped at Home Depot, I bet you do. Accortding to...