SOA, Cloud Computing, IT Strategy and Architecture

Flight Plan: Cloud Computing Meteorology

Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by vbrown.

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There are so many voices expressing confusing and diverse opinions around the topic of Cloud Computing. Definitions, benefits and risks, strategies for adoption, are all over the map. Most have some merit; very few make practical sense and are actionable. My goal in this series is to provide fundamental definitions and practical strategies that can [...]

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Flight Plan: Into the Clouds

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by vbrown.

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Ok. You’ve heard enough to be convinced that there could be tangible benefits from adopting a Cloud Computing strategy – everyone seems to be doing it. Next big question… what benefits can you realize, and how? Can a Cloud Computing strateg

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The Best Clouds Will Use SOA

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by vbrown.

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I think that one of the most significant benefits from the over-heated interest in Cloud Computing may be the result of a change in the way we think about Services (SOA). Effective use of a Cloud - especially IaaS and PaaS - will essentially mandat

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Cloud Computing: More Substance than Hype!

Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by vbrown.

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I have this strong tendency to view any new technology, methodology, or any claims made by those who have “the answer”, as suspect – and that’s a big understatement! I’ve watched too many Silver Bullets wiz by over the years, only to miss their targ

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Cloud Computing Books

Posted on 09. May, 2009 by vbrown.

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Ok. Cloud Computing is hitting the mainstream! (I know, for many of us it is already mainstream and we’re deep into it!) I offer as evidence the emergence of a couple of excellent books on the subject. ”Cloud Application Architectures”, by Ge