Internet 2 Series, Part 1: Trust and Identity

One of the major themes running throughout the 2014 Internet2 Global Summit wasTrust and Identity.  Major initiatives are underway with Internet2 members to develop a framework architecture for a global identity and trust infrastructure. This follows on the work that...

Asynchronous Communications

I think we have more choices today than ever before and people select the medium that best meets their needs.I find texting to be the most flexible because it can easily perform asynchronous as well as synchronous communications. I can respond quickly in real time or...

Netflix Agrees to Pay Comcast for Direct Network Access

The following article is an excellent overview of the Netflix/Comcast deal and how deals like these will transform the discussions of Network Neutrality. Cogent has also made a deal with Verizon and other cable companies to pay capital cost to upgrade peering links...

What’s in a UI?

I would venture a guess that many of you who will read this next line will say, “Doesn’t everyone know this?”  The User Interface (UI) can be one of the biggest barriers or strongest accelerators to technology adoption.The answer is no, not everyone knows this—at...