Jay Iorio is a technology strategist for the IEEE Standards Association, specializing in the emerging technologies of virtual worlds and 3D interfaces.…
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Engineers, tech firms battle patent trolls on standard setting
A big showdown is taking place at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an important standard-setting body, about rules for patents that cover basic building…
Read MoreWhy the internet of things should be designed with efficiency in mind
Can we stop the internet of things from becoming a power hungry consumer of resources? My guest on this week's podcast hopes so, and discusses how we can make it more efficient.…
Read MoreOne day our homes will be smart, but we have a long way to go. Here’s how we’ll get there
The tech world is excited about the smart home, but for most consumers, the idea of paying more for a connected device that doesn’t offer much new functionality and opens them up to risks is a tough sell.…
Read MoreMission: Protocols to ease true cloud federation
The IEEE's Intercloud Testbed Project aims to pave the road to true cloud federation and now has 21 members to help. A great goal but one quibble: the big cloud names are MIA.…
Read More2020 via time machine: networks and systems
At the IEEE Technology Time Machine Symposium last week I heard the world’s leading academics, engineers, executives, and government officials project what the world will look like in 2020. The future brings technology together for everything from enhancing the human experience to improving environmental sustainability.…
Read More2020 via time machine: chips, devices, & tech
At the IEEE Technology Time Machine Symposium last week I listened to the world’s leading academics, engineers, executives, and government officials project what the world will look like in 2020. The future brings technology together for everything from enhancing the human experience to improving environmental sustainability.…
Read MoreThe challenges of shaping the future of the cloud
Enterprise IT departments struggle when it comes to selecting the best cloud solutions for their needs. All too often, those departments want…
Read MoreRapid Progress vs. Sustainable Growth: Finding Balance in the Cloud
Last week’s Open Compute project announcement sparked lots of conversation, much of which still echos around the server and data center communities.…
Read MoreWill Standardizing the Cloud Cause Clarity or Confusion?
The European Commission (EC), the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)…
Read MoreToday in Cleantech
Last week we delved into the world of standards for solar power systems — this week, it’s time for energy storage to…
Read MoreToday in Cleantech
Let’s call this smart grid wonk Friday. After more than a year of working on hundreds of smart grid standards, the National…
Read MoreSponsor post: LogMeIn Free Lets You Work From Anywhere
You know what’s a bummer? Being tied to an office answering to the man. After all, getting work done on a beach,…
Read MoreCBS’ Quincy Smith Returns to NewTeeVee Live
Two years ago at the inaugural NewTeeVee Live, Quincy Smith, the CEO of CBS Interactive, told us he really did get the…
Read MoreClose to 80 Smart Grid Standards Revealed
As expected, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke released the smart grid standards road map — which the National Institute of Standards has been…
Read MoreSmart-Grid Standards: First Phase Due In Weeks; Focus on IP, Security
The clock is ticking for the standards bodies, companies and engineers looking to hash out what standards will govern the massive build-out…
Read More60 GHz=60-Second HD Movie Downloads
The dream of a completely wireless home is a beautiful one — literally — except it’s not going to happen until some…
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