Tying the Cloud to the Smart Grid and Robots
For the last several weeks, I have been in proof-of-concept mode working on two separate projects, one related to the smart grid and the other to robotics.
Iguanas, Azure and a Good Night’s Sleep
In May 2008 an iguana wandered into a Tamarac, FL power substation, shorted out some equipment, and turned the lights out on 20,000 South Florida residents. It was a good reminder that even one small mistake, whether a person’s or an iguana’s, can cause problems of great magnitude. I bring this up because the story applies to, no – especially applies to IT infrastructure and the administration of it.
Why Azure Is A Game Changer
We had the opportunity to participate in Windows Azure Incubation Week in Atlanta this month. In addition to feeding us, Microsoft provided class room training as well as one-on-one technical consultation. Six other firms were also in residence at the event; ChasingSavings, CoreMotives, LLC, EyeMail, FandomU, Izenda and LessMeeting.
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