The Future of Compute-DreamTime and The End of Counting

As we reach the conclusion of Moore's law and our mechanical abilities to physically shrink the electronic aspects of our consoles, we are approaching a quandary. The advances of miniaturizing CPU's and their associated chip-sets are now at an inflection point.

The technologies that have allowed manufacturers to produce 22nm processors and their connected hardware arrangements have now most nearly reached their limits. We have done it. There is not a lot more work to be done here.The point of diminishing returns is now immediately on the horizon. The remarkable advances that we have here-to-for accomplished are at present nearing our present abilities to go much further.

What a short, strange trip it has been. From the IBM mainframes of the 1960's to the ubiquity of cell-phones, lap-tops, RFID's, and the host of other incredible devices we have made mind blowing advances and all in a relatively short fifty years.

The next fifty years will not be one of shrinking hardware. We are already there for the most part. The next fifty years will require a host of new models in both soft wares and the nature of human/machine interaction.

Although the console and input methods used today will be around in present forms for a considerable time to come...we are already experimenting with alternative forms of input and interaction. Natural user interface, touch, voice and facial recognition are each and all on the market and seeing ready adoption.

Imagine a "machine" that could carry on a basic conversation...not one of instructions and then compute actions that produce a given result...but rather a passing the time real conversation.

Imagine a compute environment that is everywhere. In your watch...your television, your car, your office, your home, and in all public places...tracking and monitoring your every breath...your every stride...keeping and monitoring a veritable life-log. "John...I see your body temperature and breathing rate indicate that you are now having a low blood-suger event...will you eat something... please..?.you will find your functioning improve within a half an hour." "Jane, today's forecast is rather pleasant...your blue summer skirt would look smart with your favorite earrings and that pinkish belt that you bought last week...and I see that Jill is wearing the same shoes you have for today...maybe you would wish to wear the other pair..?"

These notions are not the least bit far-fetched.

As we advance, brain research and neurological science will be a real boon to the software and processing environments. It is a fact that that the human can and will recognise and understand a clock-face faster than a string of numbers. To the brain a symbol is more effective than a literal representation.The end of counting may be the beginning of the future.

Much of today's bog was inspired by a paper, 'Disruptive Possibilities' by Jeffery Needham

From Systems of Record to Systems of Engagement-Changing Models for Business Success

Until quite recent the basic model of Internet Technologies for business applications has been one of data acquisition and storage. Through volumes of data compiled regarding business functions, personnel, supply line, production metrics and so forth all have been one of past records held and accessable to analysis. We have been able to track what was...what has been. This has been accomplished through systems of record.

Today with the rise of social media and the ubiquity of a broad range of mobile devices the data now is coming in...in real time (or most nearly so) and customers want and expect direct engagement with whomever, where-ever. We want it all...and we want it now.

Companies have been struggling to keep up. The old models of customer behavior are now rapidly changing. Companies must keep up or go the way of the dinosaur. The new model is one of engagement. Companies must maintain thier legacy systems of record, but, must move to systems of engagement.

A product that did not meet the muster in the past had months before the verdict came down. Not so today...if your product or service fails to satisfy even a single customer...it is guarenteed that many, many people will hear of this through social media channels. Through links, likes, and tweets a product or service that fails to please will be known globally, and all from the relative comfort of the customers living room.

This new model of customer engagement is here to stay and any company that fails to take advantage of social media streams is missing out on opportunities. These are opportunities to understand product quality, opportunities at learning about customer satisfaction, and opportunities with regard to research and developement. These are metrics that all companies care about. They each and all effect 'the bottom line' .
So from here is your organisation prepared, can and do your decision makers understasnd the value and use of this new model.? We can help contact us https://3steveco33-public.sharepoint.com/ . Our team of designers and developers are here to make your transition from the old world to the new world seamless, discrete and smooth. You are our reason for being. Call us, we are here for you and our most important project is the one we are on now...Yours.

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There is a new generation entering the workforce that has grown up always connected. They enter the workforce approaching technology with new attitudes and expectations. They demand access to anyone, anywhere on any device. The consumerization of technology is the consumerization of enterprise. At work they expect the same intuitive experience they have in the rest of their lives.  It is not about technology it is about people and an entire generation that is comfortable with this scenario.
 Data is growing at an exponential rate: the amount of data that exists is ten times the amount that it was just five years ago. For the first time this generation has grown up always on and always connected. At the heart are the people who make things happen. People...impassioned and empowered individuals. These are any organizations greatest asset.