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Cloud Understanding & Adaptation Are A Shared Responsibility

August 28, 2015 matthew 1 Comment

Recently, Forbes published an article on cloud computing, its popularity, and whether it is ready for prime time. While the cloud infrastructure and application markets are currently sized at $33B and $106B, respectively, and are continuing to grow, “[a] new … Read More →

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Posted in: Cloud, Hosting, Tech, Uncategorized Filed under: blog

CIO Survey : Cloud Is Top Priority & Costs In Focus

July 26, 2013 matthew

Compuware recently commissioned a survey of 468 CIOs. The report, published by Research In Action, showed that nearly 2/3 of respondents named cloud as their top priority. The most interesting and hopeful aspect of this report is that we are … Read More →

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Posted in: Knowledge, News, Tech, Uncategorized

Tech Companies in Saint Louis – Going and Growing

May 16, 2012 matthew Leave a comment

The past few years in Saint Louis have been interesting to watch. When Craig and I started the parent company…

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Posted in: Tech, Uncategorized Filed under: saint louis, st. louis, stl, Tech

A VIEW FROM THE (NON) CORNER OFFICE: Programmers, You Need the Sysadmin. And Vice Versa.

July 29, 2010 matthew

In honor of System Administrator Appreciation Day, I decided to revisit an article from last year regarding the role of system administrators in the world of cloud computing. Read More →

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Cloud Templates – What Do You Want To See?

November 2, 2009 matthew

When we began building Contegix, we realized it was always about the applications. Read More →

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Dear Apple Fanatic Lemmings…

May 22, 2008 matthew 1 Comment

So, apparently people are lining up at the New York Apple Store. This is the same store that has been…

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Posted in: Apple, Mac, Tech, Uncategorized

UFC Match: iPhone vs. Kitchen Floor

April 29, 2008 matthew 3 Comments

Tonight, my iPhone encountered a stronger opponent – the kitchen floor. While bringing in the milk from Oberweis, I dropped…

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Posted in: Apple, Personal, Tech, Uncategorized Filed under: iphone, Mac, milk

Dear TiVo, We Had Some Good Times But I Need to Move On

March 21, 2008 matthew Leave a comment

In November 2006, we purchased a high definition Panasonic 42″ plasma television for our family room. Our crappy 22 inch…

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Posted in: Family, Tech, Uncategorized

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