Source: ComputerWorld
I was struck by the similarity between MIT’s vision of the PC in 2019 and Cisco’s Unified Computing vision for data centers. Both bring connectivity to the front, with processing as a means to an end.
Om Malik’s term “commputer” summarizes it nicely.
I don’t see any signs that Cisco has designs on the Personal Commputer market, but synchronicities like this always reassure me about the staying power of something new. Cisco’s new idea is bold and may have legs.
The Consumerization of IT, and Vice Versa
The tie between personal and data center computing is not that surprising. Consumer and IT technology have been on a converging path for a while now.
The role of storage changes in this commputing world, but relatively little compared to other technologies. Where the storage is located is up for grabs, but remains central to any future scenario. Seagate and other storage leaders need to keep their eyes and ears open as the ways that information is stored and delivered evolve.
What should we call the New PC?
So…back to the 2019 PC. The MIT video is a must-watch. I can picture myself gesturing my way through my day, without once touching a “computer”.
What should we call this thing? It’s not much of a computer any more, nor is it narrowly a SmartPhone. Digital Assistant? Yawn.
I vote for Personal Commputer or Personal Radiator (PR), as it’s all about spreading your presense.
What do you think? Comments welcome.
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