21st century pyramids–super datacenters

ZDNet ^ | 09/17/06 | Dan Farber

[rit]

Last week I attended a dinner hosted by Mark Anderson, CEO of the Strategic News Service. Mark looks at the future of computing and communications in his newsletter and annual conference. During his remarks at dinner, Mark talked about 21st century pyramids, referring to the super datacenters Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo and others are building in energy-friendly territories.

"The guys are building the pyramids, but they don't know what for. Is it for searching? No. An Internet Assistant delivered on a custom basis that tells us how to run our business and lives–how to get an edge is the ultimate best use of the real estate going forward," Mark said.

[rit]

We are indeed an interesting society. Over time we will develop enough historic perspective to determine the ramifications of having personal information collected in such ways.

[ClearCase_guy]

Mark sees these early stage datacenters evolving into more intelligent hubs dispensing advice and ordering our lives

"Computer dial up that on-line casino. I feel like playing poker."
"I can't do that Dave."
"What do you mean? Is the site down?"
"No, Dave. You gamble too much."
"That's my business!"
"I've determined that you would be happier if you powerwashed your deck, Dave."
"Hey! How'd I get out here? Let me back in the house!"
"I'm afraid I can't do that Dave."

[ClearCase_guy]