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I'd like to think I have a pretty good capacity for approaching new technology concepts, internalizing them and explaining them effectively. Those capabilities were severely put to the test when I first approached EMC's new product announced at EMC World: ViPR. The effort paid off: I came away with a deeper understanding of some of the more powerful forces at work in our industry, as well as a breathtaking appreciation for what ViPR intends to achieve: both now and into the future. Rather than debate terminology and categories, the best approach with ViPR might be to relax, follow the discussion, and come to your own conclusions: what ViPR does, what it means to the IT industry, and -- most importantly -- how it might affect you in your world. Trust me, the journey will be rewarding ... Not A Simple Exercise New technologies often defy easy categorization. Past labels can do a poor job of describing a seriously new capability, e.g. Google Glass is much more than just a new way to use your smartphone. While I'm sure many familiar labels will be applied to ViPR, I'm going to avoid that for the time being. Yes -- you can find... |
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