Why it is always, and never, the year of VDI, but network virtualization is here to stay

You’ve all heard it: The Year of VDI. It has consistently been the mantra of the launch of each calendar year since Citrix and VMware gained significant adoption during recent years. But why is it both true and false at the same time? Desktop versus Server Virtualization Server virtualization has taken hold in an incredible … Read more

The DiscoPosse New Year’s Phoenix Project Giveaway: 3 Ways to efficiency, 20 ways to win!

UPDATE: Congratulations to all the winners! It has been great to be able to see your ideas and be sure to share any feedback on The Phoenix Project! Coming hot off the heels of the very popular 2013 giveaway, I am super excited to be able to bring you this amazing chance for to win … Read more

VMware Network Virtualization Free eLearning – VCA-NV prep course (hopefully)

Well, I should be careful what I put here in saying that it is a VCA-NV (VMware Certified Associate – Network Virtualization) prep course, but I am guessing the release of this 3-hour self-paced learning module is a sign of the pending availability of the VCA-NV certification. This is a high level course, much like … Read more

Awaken the Consultant Within

In the 1980s and 1990s there was a promotional craze happening with the self-promotion, entrepreneurial growth and a significant jump in the self-help marketplace. One of the key leaders in this was Anthony Robbins (aka Tony Robbins). I’ve always admired the work that he did, and his book Awaken the Giant Within could have been … Read more