Spencer F. Katt

About

Spencer F. Katt is a seasoned technology journalist with over 40 years of experience covering the latest trends in IT, cybersecurity, and applications. As a former editor at eWEEK and PC Week, Spencer has provided expert analysis on a wide range of topics, from cloud computing innovations to enterprise IT solutions. With a passion for breaking down complex technological developments, he brings clarity and insight to both industry professionals and tech enthusiasts. Spencer is known for his sharp commentary on tech industry shifts, and his deep understanding of both the technical and business sides of IT make him a trusted voice in the field.

Kattoon: February 23, 2004

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Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

To honor the 40th anniversary of the Beatles first trip to the United States, Spence tacked up his cherished but tattered poster of the Fab Four on the fading wallpaper of his apartment, as he pondered the pandemonium caused by the Liverpudlians cool coifs. Ah, yesterday. Hair length is still a hot topic—at least for […]

Kattoon: February 16, 2004

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The Katt in the Black Hat

The Gossip Gatherer gleaned that once-infamous hacker Kevin Mitnick doesnt seem to impress the security-savvy crowd these days. Mitnicks flagging street cred was betrayed by the snickers of many attendees at the fact that his companys Web server got hacked right after his site went up. The Furry One was in his element at Microsofts […]

Kattoon: February 9, 2004

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Lotusphere and Loathing in Orlando

As Spencer lapped up libations with the legion of Lotus loyalists at Lotusphere in Orlando, he noted wistfully the absence of a Spartacus-like customer revolt at this years event. Instead, damning with faint praise was the order of the day. IBMs next-generation messaging and collaboration platform, Lotus Workplace, the centerpiece of the opening session and […]

Kattoon: February 2, 2004

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Linux Whirled

Eeyaaaaaghaaa! The frozen Furball screamed, Dean-like, as he popped at long last through one of the few open entrances to the Big Apples Jacob Javits Center for the LinuxWorld show. Limiting the number of accessible doors to the complex in lieu of beefed-up security must have seemed like a good idea at the time to […]

Kattoon: January 26, 2004

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Channeling the Weather

The only thing more bitter than the frosty winds endured through last weeks cold spell in the Northeast was Spence himself for not having been picked as one of the young entrepreneurs to compete on Donald Trumps reality show, “The Apprentice.” The capitalist Katt knew he should have kept that failed attempt to open a […]