Cameron Sturdevant

VMforce Mixes Java Application Development with Cloud Infrastructure by Cameron Sturdevant VMforce Console (provided by Salesforce) Here you see a screen shot of the VMforce console. Very neat and tidy. Notice the four applications shown under “All Applications.” SpringSource Tool Suite VMforce is an appeal to enterprise Java developers. Never seen in the marketing slicks […]

SmartDraw Cleans Up on Network Diagrams by Cameron Sturdevant PowerPoint SmartDraw 2010 makes it easy to build and then export complex, visually oriented slide content to Microsoft PowerPoint. More Office Integration SmartDraw diagrams can be exported in a wide variety of formats including PDF, Word and Excel. This made it easy to embed my diagrams […]

Lenovo Makes a Run at the Low-Cost Market with Its ThinkPad Edge by Cameron Sturdevant Keyboard Change-Up Lenovo has smashed up the classic ThinkPad keyboard, rearranging it for business users who like to watch movies. Print Screen The print screen key is remarkably useful on the first row. Sysreq is gone. Top Row Top row […]

VMware and Salesforce.com are pitching VMforce as a way to bridge Java application development and cloud computing. While the developer trial release won’t be available for months, the two companies are attempting to entice developers with the ability to run applications using Salesforce.com tools. Organizations that use Salesforce.com cloud applications will gain the ability to […]

REVIEW: New integration with Microsoft Office enhances diagram and visual presentation tool SmartDraw. Read my full review at eweek.com.

eWEEK Labs Technical Director Cameron Sturdevant’s year of using and covering Apple products in the enterprise has come to an end with a newfound respect for Mac hardware and the resistance of Mac OS X 10.6.3, code-named Snow Leopard, to hacks and viruses. For executives and high-value creative content users he sees Apple’s appeal. But […]

With the ThinkPad Edge, Lenovo adds AMD processors to its usually Intel-based ThinkPad lineup and prices the laptops to appeal to smaller businesses that buy from retailers. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Casper Suite 7.2 Improves Policy Management on Apples OS X by Cameron Sturdevant Policy Assistant New wizards helped me create a policy to install packages on my Mac systems. Central Administration Here you see the management tab options, including Policies and Managed Preferences modules, both improved in this version of Casper Suite 7.2. Create Managed […]

VMware Fusion 3.1, Workstation 7.1 Advance Desktop Virtualization on Mac, Windows by Cameron Sturdevant Eight Processor Cores VMware Fusion 3.1 beta increases from four to eight the maximum number of processor cores that can be assigned to a virtual machine. Connect to Mac or Windows? Fusion 3.1 can now remember user preferences for specific USB […]

Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds Is Portable Display Powerhouse Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds Is Portable Display Powerhouseby Cameron Sturdevant Front view Even with the pencils for context it’s hard to appreciate how big the ThinkPad W701ds is. When closed, the dimensions are approximately 16.25″ x 12.25″ x 2.25″. Second display, front The second display slides out from the […]

The RSA conference seeks to use lessons from single-tenant data centers to build security into cloud computing infrastructures. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Management of virtual infrastructure is set to move workloads to the most cost-effective platform. While many applications today exceed the ability of cloud providers, the situation is far from static and IT managers should take the role of technology leader in helping the business operate on the most efficient compute platforms. Read my full review […]