Bill Roth

Cloud Computing Expo on Ulitzer The most anticipated talk of the day yesterday, at the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, was by the deputy CIO of the CIA, Jill Singer. Her talk was entitled, "Enterprise Cloud Computing, the Infrastructure’s Final Revenge." S... (more)

Day One of the Cloud Computing Conference and Expo is in full swing. First off, it took me nearly 30 minutes to find parking. For some reason the top level of the parking structure of the Santa Clara Convention Center was closed off. Not sure why. Then I walked through the San Jo... (more)

  (Full disclosure: As of this writing, I am likely to take a job with Ebay in the next few weeks). Yesterday, Ebay posted earnings that were less than stellar at first blush. But when you dig behind the numbers, there are many reasons for optimism. First, the potential sale of... (more)

  (Full disclosure: As of this writing, I am likely to take a job with Ebay in the next few weeks). Yesterday, Ebay posted earnings that were less than stellar at first blush. But when you dig behind the numbers, there are many reasons for optimism. First, the potential sale of... (more)

Once you get Google Analytics set up, the next question someone usually asks is: What do I pay attention to? In my view, the following metrics are useful for a first timer. Consider this a kind of Google Analytics 101. Visitors: Many people still focus on hits, which the number of... (more)

Once you get Google Analytics set up, the next question someone usually asks is: What do I pay attention to? In my view, the following metrics are useful for a first timer. Consider this a kind of Google Analytics 101. Visitors: Many people still focus on hits, which the number of... (more)

Blackberry recently pushed out another update of the OS for the Blackberry Bold, and it appears that wireless upgrades are still a problem. BlackBerry maker RIM has just posted another update for the phone, 4.6.0.297, that appears to be a set up patches on top of the previous upg... (more)

I covered the initial launch of the CloudPlug a few days ago, and the folks at CTERA were kind enough to send me a demo unit. The press release made it sound like a pretty nifty device. But, having written a few press releases in my time, I remained skeptical. After playing with ... (more)

CTERA announced a pair of products meant to make adding storage to “The Cloud” easy. They also announced a marketing and distribution agreement with RackSpace for their devices. The first of the two devices is targeted at consumers. The Cloudplug is a device that makes anu USB ... (more)

Here are some thing to think about when you set up an eCommerce site cheaply, and how to consider doing it:   1. Get a shopping site provider like Shopify.com. I will send you some of their competitors tomorrow so you can compare. 2. Sign up for your gmail account. 3. Once you ge... (more)

Here are some thing to think about when you set up an eCommerce site cheaply, and how to consider doing it:   1. Get a shopping site provider like Shopify.com. I will send you some of their competitors tomorrow so you can compare. 2. Sign up for your gmail account. 3. Once you ge... (more)

I recently wrote about the notion of Location as the new element of identity. I have since started playing with Google Latitude. It is a more formal version of the MoosTrax app I wrote about, but it is also harder to use. Don't get me wrong, the Mobile App I used on my Blackberry ... (more)

I recently wrote about the notion of Location as the new element of identity. I have since started playing with Google Latitude. It is a more formal version of the MoosTrax app I wrote about, but it is also harder to use. Don't get me wrong, the Mobile App I used on my Blackberry ... (more)

I recently wrote about the notion of Location as the new element of identity. I have since started playing with Google Latitude. It is a more formal version of the MoosTrax app I wrote about, but it is also harder to use.Don't get me wrong, the Mobile App I used on my Blackberry ... (more)

Instant messaging gives us the ability to rapidly communicate to (and annoy) your friends and co-workers, but it also lets people know if you are on-line, or your “presence”.  Who you are and whether or not you are on-line important elements of your identity. But, since we life i... (more)

Instant messaging gives us the ability to rapidly communicate to (and annoy) your friends and co-workers, but it also lets people know if you are on-line, or your “presence”.  Who you are and whether or not you are on-line important elements of your identity. But, since we life i... (more)

Instant messaging gives us the ability to rapidly communicate to (and annoy) your friends and co-workers, but it also lets people know if you are on-line, or your “presence”.  Who you are and whether or not you are on-line important elements of your identity. But, since we life i... (more)

Instant messaging gives us the ability to rapidly communicate to (and annoy) your friends and co-workers, but it also lets people know if you are on-line, or your “presence”.  Who you are and whether or not you are on-line important elements of your identity. But, since we life i... (more)

Radio ShackAcer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One 10.1" netbook.Acer Aspire One AOA150-1165 10.1" Netbook (Sapphire Blue)Love the AOD150 BillRoth San Jose, CA 5/29/2009 4 5Pros: Adequate Storage, Good Battery Life, Compact, LightweightCons: Small KeyboardBest Uses... (more)

Radio Shack Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One 10.1" netbook. Acer Aspire One AOA150-1165 10.1" Netbook (Sapphire Blue) Love the AOD150 BillRoth San Jose, CA 5/29/2009     4 5 Pros: Adequate Storage, Good Battery Life, Compact, Lightweight Cons: Small Keyboard... (more)