The Big Switch

In December, Michael Arrington had a post that held a contest to win a copy of 'The Big Switch' by Nick Carr of 'Does IT Matter' fame. It talks about computing services becoming a utility. I won a copy by giving my thoughts on the topic.

It was a fast read, provided some background on the history of electric utilities and then makes the parallel with computing services. Corporate infrastructure departments should give it a gander. His theory makes sense as the foundation is already being laid. Smaller shops are already there.

One interesting note - he claims Bill Gates' time has come and gone. I can see that and I guess with the impending changing of the guard at Microsoft, so does Bill.

Anyway, its an interesting book.