Tag Archives: business

“A glimpse into the future” … a networking story …

Posted on February 16, 2015 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Since I fancy myself somewhat of a science fiction writer, I decided to write about what could happen in the near future. The diagram (above) shows the proposed architecture for network Management and Orchestration (MANO). Note that although SDN is not specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Is there a future for cable TV?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

The term “Cut the cord” originated with telephony, but has found application in the cable industry as well. It seems that people don’t like being wired to things. I suspect that when technology evolves to the point where homes can … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The ever changing world

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

This site is called “The view from Silicon Valley North” and today I would like to reflect on that. I can’t speak for the rest of the world, but the Tech sector in Canada has been in recovery mode for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Support Problems

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

A couple of days ago, I was having problems with an app on my iPhone, so I contacted the manufacturer. I just happen to know a developer there, so I contacted him at the same time. He asked me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Funding Science in North America

Posted on August 19, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

I have been talking recently with a number of what you might call “Captains of Industry”  and everyone agrees that there is a serious problem with available capital for new technology companies. The instant gratification model of the Internet generation … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“You work with me, not for me.”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

The topic today is another quote from Sir Terry. A number of years ago I celebrated a milestone by buying Terry a custom coffee mug. When he asked what it was for, I mentioned that I had worked for him … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Everyone is in Sales”

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

I have had the good fortune to work for a very long time with one of the tech industries very successful entrepreneurs. I’ve collected a number of quotes over those years, but perhaps one of the most fundamental ones is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Posted on July 22, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

One of the many vacation conversations was about generation X, Y, and Z and how the workplace was going to be effected. I have read a number of articles about the lack of jobs and how our University trained children … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Being an Ambassador

Posted on June 17, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Japan was recently in the news for their fan’s behavior at a world cup game. After the game the fans cleaned the stadium before they left (Even though their team lost). The message this sent to the rest of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Captains of industry and The dark side of business

Posted on June 16, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

This past week I toured Casa Loma in Toronto. This castle in the middle of a modern city was built by an entrepreneur almost 100 years ago, prior to world war one and the great depression that followed. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment