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Sensors and Sensibility: The Internet of Things

A practical and critical look at the Internet of Things, exploring the promise, pitfalls, and privacy implications of a world filled with connected devices.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Thursday, June 2, 2016

'War Games' and umami: Pulling my boots on and walking the walk

This post introduces a 7-step framework for tackling complex delivery challenges in tech, blending real-world consulting with lessons from pop culture and the concept of 'tech umami.' The start of a series.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Friday, May 13, 2016

The Industrial Webolution, Part 3: Daily Life

The final post in the Industrial Webolution series examines how technology transforms daily life, community, and human connection—drawing lessons from history to illuminate our digital present.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

The Industrial Webolution, Part 2: Power and Economics

Part of the Industrial Webolution series, this post explores how shifts in power and economics echo the industrial revolution, shaping technology, society, and the global economy.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Industrial Webolution, Part 1: Tools

The first in the Industrial Webolution series, this post draws parallels between the evolution of tools and today's tech revolution, exploring how innovation and integration shape our world. Part of a multi-part series.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Monday, October 26, 2015

Storage Basics Part 5 - or DAS ist gut ja!

The final post in the Storage Basics series explores the different ways data is addressed and accessed, from block and file storage to DAS, NAS, and object storage. A practical guide to modern storage architectures.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Monday, October 5, 2015

Storage Basics Part 4 - or The Dead Parity Sketch

Part of the Storage Basics series, this post unpacks RAID, IOPS, SSDs, and storage interfaces—making sense of acronyms and performance metrics for anyone new to storage technology.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Monday, September 21, 2015

Storage Basics Part 3 - or Time Waits For No WAN

Continuing the Storage Basics series, this post demystifies key storage concepts like file systems, volume managers, capacity, and latency—laying the groundwork for understanding performance and reliability.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Thursday, September 10, 2015

Storage Basics Part 2 - or A Chip Off The Old Block

Part of the Storage Basics series, this post explores the essential building blocks of storage: disk, tape, and storage arrays. Learn how these technologies shape modern data management.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Thursday, September 3, 2015

Storage Basics Part 1 - or From Disc to Discovery

The first in a series demystifying storage, this post explains why storage matters, how it underpins business and daily life, and sets the stage for understanding modern data infrastructure. Part of a multi-part series.

Posted by Glenn Augustus on Tuesday, August 25, 2015