Public cloud evangelists trumpet the flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency benefits of platform as a service (a.k.a. PaaS). Some take it a step further, decrying and “FUDing” the private cloud alternative. But critics of private cloud — often evangelizing for the sake of their own self-interest — choose to ignore the advantages of a private cloud approach. The truth: Private cloud represents a better solution for the real-world enterprise. There are many reasons to “go private.” Bart Copeland, CEO of ActiveState has identified the top 10. Read more >

With a dizzying array of gadgets emerging every day, finding the right one for you can often be a difficult prospect — nowhere more so than in the field of travel, where the right gizmo can make or break your trip and transform an otherwise tedious journey. Phil Dalbeck, Skyscanner’s tech expert, has been scouring the world for the latest in tip-top travel tech. Read more >

It only takes a moment to hatch an idea. But it starts you on a path of exploration and growth that is unexpected and fantastic. Keep all of those thoughts going…… You never can know where they lead you.