Al Gillen

Open source analyst at IDC; overseeing IDC developer research; love tech but balance that w/real world & real life.

[Al Gillen @algillen]

That can’t possibly be a message intended for passengers….

[Al Gillen @algillen]

@KatieDNorton1 Love the biggest grin on the biggest kid in the frozen ride pic!

[Al Gillen @algillen]

@KatieDNorton1 I sure hope it's from excessive excitement or overeating, and not something more impactful!

[Al Gillen @algillen]

Microsoft 365 Copilot looks really interesting, and potentially a real time saver. However, it depends upon customers being (and remaining) a committed Microsoft shop. Competitors may find this to be challenging for them.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot announced... sounds like this is the second of many uses of the term copilot within Microsoft's portfolio. @MSFTnews

[Al Gillen @algillen]

My colleagues @ngohring & @LCNC_DevTools will present a Webinar Wednesday 3/15 on using low-code tools to build and deliver innovative SW; how to get more out of LC tools; and move beyond simple automation to reach real BV.

Free, but reg required. https://t.co/zMM4pBCArj

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And here is my colleague @JimBMercer presenting on DevOps and DevSecOps at #IDC #Directions.

[Al Gillen @algillen]

Rick Villars introduces the notion of “cloud application platforms,” the centerpiece of my team’s new program run by @brijeshkmr86 and Lara Greden.

[Al Gillen @algillen]

#IDCDirections underway in Boston with a full room watching @meredithwhalen present. #IDC

[Al Gillen @algillen]

Really insightful Webinar titled "How to Use Low-Code Developer Technologies Like a Mature Digital Innovator" put on by my @IDC colleagues @LCNC_DevTools and @ngohring on March 15 at noon U.S. Eastern. Free to attend; reg is required here: https://t.co/dSRzGvZnFQ

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Is it OK for me to say, "Whew, FINALLY?" Funny how the tech industry has a way of forcing bitter rivals into partners over time. This is a smart move for both companies - they have a lot of shared customers.

https://t.co/Otcaj1KPQD

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#MSFT Q2 FY23 ... currency headwinds remain; perf of Productivity and Business Process, Intelligent Cloud reasonably good. More Personal Computing, on the other hand, offset gains in other biz @ 19% down actual (-6% c-currency). Overall rev up by 2%. https://t.co/kFMf6VnqVI

[Al Gillen @algillen]

#MSFT's news of 10,000 job cuts will be better understood when we see Q2 results. MSFT is coming off of 5 years of incredible growth; my guess is this is more about re-balancing staffing for the next round of opportunities,than a pure cost reduction move.
https://t.co/jI11ejaR7J

[Al Gillen @algillen]

Our Dev/DevOps FutureScape Webcast, which features my outstanding colleagues @KatieDNorton1 and @LCNC_DevTools , is now available on IDC's Web site. It is free to access (registration or log-in is required).

https://t.co/v7UyYfwNrN

[Al Gillen @algillen]

This year my co-presenters on the Dev/DevOps FutureScape are @KatieDNorton1 and @LCNC_DevTools

[Al Gillen @algillen]

Our FutureScape Presentations are live. Free reg required. Find the Future of Digital Innovation here:
https://t.co/IpYlSuuEWr

And the Dev/DevOps FutureScape Webinar here:
https://t.co/P9NvAehZf8

[Al Gillen @algillen]

@rvobrien @matteastwood @bernardgolden @the_spinmd @the_spinmd - it’s gonna cost you a lunch to learn more about the 750M apps. ;)

[Al Gillen @algillen]

@KatieDNorton1 My fav prediction in our FutureScape is #1: "By 2027, AI will dramatically increase developer velocity by automatically generating code to meet functional business requirements for 80% of new digital solutions in development and early deployment." #8 is my 2nd fav!

[Al Gillen @algillen]

#MSFT Q1FY23 results show the growth again muted by currency exchange rate headwinds, with a 6-7% negative impact. Despite that, growth was 10.6% and +$4.8B year over year. A lot of software companies would love to see their business grow by $4.8B for one quarter y-over-y.

[Al Gillen @algillen]

At #ocw22, the company's multicloud strategy is front and center. Strategy itself is good, first implementation is the #Azure - #OCI connection. Bidirectionality will follow. But the name itself may be wrong. This is "intercloud" computing more than multicloud computing.