Why a green datacenter? I ask Tech VP Anthony Abbattista of Allstate Insurance

Here's a new article out this week in TechRepublic where I talk with the VP of technology solutions at Allstate Insurance about the new green datacenter in Rochelle, IL. This new project makes use of several innovative technologies on a large scale ($50 million), and is up for a national award with the Green Building Council.

What's that noise?

The company without the vast array of resources to fix your problem may be the best choice.

Having HD/Blu-ray doesn't make the sappy banter any more worthwhile to watch.

The TSA should not be diplomatically ignoring everyone named Umar.

Congress should not be making decisions about the Fiesta Bowl.

Fifteen minutes at 2 a.m. may be more productive than an hour at 2 p.m.

The kid without the Nintendo is often the most interesting to talk to.

What's distracting you?