Emil Swanepoel, one Godly man making a difference in the world.
One Godly man making a difference in the world.
Friday 30 December 2011
Thursday 29 December 2011
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Tuesday 27 December 2011
2012 in IT what to expect?
2012 is going to be a whirlwind of change in the Technology sector. There are some things in the works that will change how we interact with machines and at the same time, there is a wind in the air of a unification of OS. In other words, one OS for all devices.
The main arenas however that I want to highlight, whether you want to agree with it or not, are these:
· Cloud is going to be the next business application, like it or not, it will become the business future according to Google and Microsoft, and that will be based on any platform (mobile, tablet, pc, laptop, netbook). Any company or IT department that is not making in-roads or preparing to new system to make it ready to move to the cloud is not a wise choice. Take a look at how many if the new servers are coming with cloud ready or even cloud preinstalled systems in them. The two articles below substantiate these. Sure there are security issues, but what about the security issues we have had with online banking? Today South Africans are using online banking excessively, but business is still too worried about having their stuff online. That just tells me that business is just too scared to change. There are ways to secure data on a cloud and there are ways to create private clouds on you own servers, it is only a matter of time before the head of the IT department arrives at our door step saying that some other directors in the company have been wowed by some “cool new cloud thingy” and why don’t we have it yet. Say what you like, cloud is here and here to stay.
· Mobile technologies have only one stumbling block, can the operators keep up with the new technologies being developed? From the tablet to the cell phone, all the companies are pushing mobile as a key component to success in 2012. Intel have this week announced a new chip that will compete with ARM, which means that the future cell phones are potentially going to have Intel inside, more will be announced at CES 2012. In the article below, you will notice that the new version of Windows Phone (Windows Phone 8) will be released at about the same time Windows 8 arrives. Not only that, it will have some of the same core tech that is in Windows 8. IT will also include IE10 which is going to be a part of Windows 8. That means that both the OS and the mobile OS are starting to merge into on OS for both sides. Windows 8 already has a massively reduced footprint, confirmed by many reports and independent sources around the web. Windows Phone OS will also be available on smaller non smart phone handsets next year as well.
· X-Box Kinect system is now going to be included into the next version of Windows. This means that Kinect user interface will be available for Windows and Microsoft Office. Many companies and industries are already using this system in their day to day business already. This system is currently being used in pensioners estates in Florida to help older people to keep their mobility, and in sporting arenas to help athletes with injuries to recuperate. Toyota are currently using this system in their shows to allow people to “fly” through all their cars and even explode the view of what the engine looks like inside. Medical surgeons are using this system to help accelerate their surgeries by keeping patient records and anatomy journals and medical manuals on hand during surgery.
· Siri voice recognition and Kinect voice recognition have both sparked a new range of applications and methods for you to work through your day. If Kinect Office works together with the voice recognition, our morning daily routine would consist of us talking to our email rather than typing it all in. Imagine getting to the office and as you walk into the office your pc will say, “Good Morning Jack, you have 10 emails, 17 Facebook notifications and 23 Tweets to respond to. Your wife has also emailed you, would you like me to read her email to you?”. Seems far off, but the take a look at the technology and the changes in the past 5 years and what is planned for this year ahead, yes it is possible.
I am no expert in IT, but I can tell you that this next year is going to be exciting. I offer this article purely as interest and as suggested reading. Have a Merry Christmas and peaceful New Year.
Google and 2012: http://www.crn.com/news/cloud/232300927/google-cloud-mobile-social-will-define-2012.htm;jsessionid=DkR4nicy-voeUbNlnsgrTA**.ecappj03
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Monday 26 December 2011
Sunday 25 December 2011
Thursday 22 December 2011
@Windows8 is raising some eyebrows. I can't believe that it runs on this old machine! That is almost un heard of.
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Imagine using your table or the floor as a speaker, without installing any huge equipment? Here is the gadget that does this. WOW!
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@Microsoft and @Nokia are buying @BlackBerry? This is going to be an interesting year! http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397945,00.asp
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Tuesday 20 December 2011
No matter what we face, Jesus is still the way, the truth and the life for all of us, even you and I.
Emil Swanepoel, one Godly man making a difference in the world.
I love these HTTP page error pictures from @Mashable. I love the Internal Server Error (500) Picture
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Old people use Kinect to keep healthy and stay active. There is going to be a huge shift in technology in the next 5 years.
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@IBM is going to create computers that read minds?
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Sometimes I wonder how I can be blessed after all my sins, but then i remember that Jesus forgives all that so that we can be free!
Emil Swanepoel, one Godly man making a difference in the world.
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Monday 12 December 2011
What did all the big websites look like when they launched. Check out Amazon. What a change from where they began! The Bible says, do not despise small beginnings.
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Friday 9 December 2011
Wednesday 7 December 2011
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast used by a woman making bread, even though she uses a large amount of flour, the yeast permiates the whole dough." Matthew 13
Emil Swanepoel, one Godly man making a difference in the world.
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Thursday 1 December 2011
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