The VAR Guy's top 100 technology predictions for 2014 (not really) covers cloud, big data, social and mobile technologies (sort of) and insider humor (absolutely). Here's part one and how to list your predictions, too.
December 24, 2013
The VAR Guy has a prediction: He’s about to get flooded with cloud, mobile, social and big data technology predictions for 2014 from hardware, software, cloud and distribution companies. It happens every year. So our resident blogger is getting ahead of the curve. Here are the Top 100 Technology Predictions for 2014 … including your opportunity to send in predictions that just may get published here.
1. New Microsoft CEO: Goodbye Steve Ballmer. The VAR Guy thinks you deserve far more credit (Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365, Azure) than blame (tablets, smartphones and Windows Vista). Now let’s say hello to Microsoft’s new CEO… Name To Be Determined.
2. Most Digital Baby: Jay and Michelle McBain will introduce the world to the most socially enabled baby — the day the child is born. The VAR Guy wonders how many FaceBook, LinkedIn, Google+, Gmail, ChannelEyes, ChannelCandy, Twitter, Pinterest, Skype, Yelp and Instagram accounts this wonder-kid already has…
3. New Juniper CEO: The search started in 2013. It will end during or before 2014. Best wishes to outgoing CEO Kevin Johnson. Hello to his successor… Name To Be Determined.
4. Leaving Las Vegas (Pretty Please?): At least 20 of the Top 100 Channel Partner Conferences for 2014 will be hosted in Las Vegas. Want to find The VAR Guy at one of those events? Head to the Mr. Mammas