There were lots of iPads at OpsManage. One VP told me how much more productive he is with his. Uses it for Go To Meeting, scanning documents, email, Skype.
Many people are using Dropbox.
Got several recommendations for Sugar Sync.
Thanks to Jim Cahill–I was scanning twitter feeds yesterday and saw where Jim pointed to the brand new blog of Logical Systems, LLC. It’s a systems integrator with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Colorado and China. Got them in my Google reader, now.
Between special projects, getting a magazine out and travel, I’m afraid blogging time has taken a hit. I’m working on eight stories right now. But then, I’m on the road again next week–you’ll be getting a double dose of Rockwell news this time.
The bloggers at Emerson Process Management have had a busy week, though. Mr. Emerson Process Expert himself, Jim Cahill, reports on a mobility application. Watch for more mobility coverage in the future as we all want to use our iPhones and Droid Incredibles in the plant (yes, Don, not in hazardous locations, please).
Greg McMillan discusses using an advanced PID algorithm developed for wireless control for other applications, while Terry Blevins discusses Data Analytics in Pharma Manufacturing with a call to action.
I know, I’m on record as not being an avid reader of Jim Pinto’s Weblogs on various companies. However, Jim is a longtime member and Fellow of the International Society of Automation (ISA). He’s also been a frequent critic of the Society’s direction over the past few years. He’s been working inside the organization, occasionally bouncing ideas off me, and sometimes writing a column on ISA for Automation World.
Well, he’s opened a new “Weblog” on his Web site where you can voice thoughts on ISA’s direction, future or leadership. It will be interesting, first of all, to see how many care. Secondly, what you have to say.
Public Service Announcement, if you are heading off to one of the many Expos and conferences next week, be sure to vote this week. I was in my local board of elections this morning and thought I’d been transported to Chicago. Some guy came in and joked about being there every day. Kind of like the old Chicago mantra, vote early and vote often. We have a phrase in this largely Germanic area of the state–take a Dutchman for what he means, not what he says. He actually meant every election day, not every day <whew>.
Look for me in Orlando next week at the various Rockwell Automation activities. Wes Iversen will be covering Pack Expo for Automation World and maybe I can get a report for the blog.
