Incoming! Microsoft Aims for the Clouds
Cloud (kloud) n. Computer term describing rich Internet applications, traditionally installed on personal computers, reconfigured to run over the Internet (or “cloud”). Cloud applications utilize massive data centers and powerful servers that host web applications and web services accessible to anyone on the world wide computer grid (or “ne
SCALE 2008: Opening Up – The Inevitable Conversation within Health Care
Conversation (kŏn‘vər-sā’shən ) n. The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk An informal discussion of a matter by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations. Someone reminded me that I never posted my slides from the recent SCALE 6.x Conference held in Los Angeles on February 8, 2008. I had been invite
Misys Makes Good – Transparency has it privileges
Privileges (prĭv’ə-lĭj) n. 1. A special advantage, immunity, permission, right, or benefit granted to or enjoyed by an individual, class, or caste. 2. The principle of granting and maintaining a special right or immunity. Tomorrow I will be speaking at the annual SCALE conference in Los Angeles. Last year, I introduced the theme of “Value [&he
Diabetic VistA – The First Amputation
Diabetes (dī-ă-bēt–ēz) n. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or when cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced As a result, the glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. The symptoms include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and [&hellip
Openly Confused: Misys Seeks the Source
Confused (kən-fyūzd‘) n. Being unable to think with clarity or act with understanding and intelligence. Lacking logical order or sense; chaotic or jumbled: I read with amusement the recent announcement by Misys on how they are “Leading the Industry with Bold Open Source Move.” On first pass, this is a great announcement and the fruition [
No Laughing Matter: An Open Letter to Google Health Marissa Mayer
Laugh (lăf, läf) v. To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements. To feel or express derision or contempt; mock Open Letter to Marissa Mayer Marissa MayerInterim VP of Google Health1234 Sand Hill RoadSilicon Valley, CA 98765
The Economist: Is Health 2.0 Good Medicine?
Economist (ĭ-kŏn’ə-mĭst) n. 1. A specialist in economics 2. An economical person. My father has been a subscriber to the Economist magazine for as long as I can remember. He continually sings its praises and regularly feeds me a steady stream of relevant articles. I have come to appreciate the Economist as the pinnacle of […]
Open Source 2.0: Return of the Jedi
Jedi (jed ī) n. 1. Keepers of the peace of an ancient and noble monastic organization2. Possess an innate ability to tap into the “force”, an incorporeal energy field generated by all living organisms and permeating the universe and all things within.3. Members of the Jedi order fight for peace, justice, and open sourceA few […]
"Vendor, Thy Software is Commodity"
Commodity (kə-mŏd’ĭ-tē) n. A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type. A basic good that has minimal differentiation in quality between various producers of the good. Something useful that can be turned to commercial advantage or other benefit In today’s New York Times, and op-ed piece titled