Comments on: BEA takes the Web 2.0 plunge, in the deep end http://www.fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:28:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Shane Pearson http://www.fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/comment-page-1/#comment-5438 Shane Pearson Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:48:55 +0000 http://fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/#comment-5438 Paula, I am looking forward to connecting directly to discuss some of your perceptions. Yes, I completely agree that "technology is an enabler". As I said above, we think we can help people leverage Web 2.0 in their business. "Leverage" is the word I used since that is generally why people invest in technology. It is not technology for the sake of it, but it is investment in technology with the desire or hope that it will help the people, team, organization, etc. be better able to reach their desired goals. Cheers, Shane Paula,
I am looking forward to connecting directly to discuss some of your perceptions.

Yes, I completely agree that “technology is an enabler”. As I said above, we think we can help
people leverage Web 2.0 in their business. “Leverage” is the word I used since that is generally why people invest in technology. It is not technology for the sake of it, but it is investment in technology with the desire or hope that it will help the people, team, organization, etc. be better able to reach their desired goals.

Cheers,
Shane

]]> By: Paula Thornton http://www.fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/comment-page-1/#comment-5299 Paula Thornton Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:25:14 +0000 http://fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/#comment-5299 You might note that I've stated elsewhere that 2.0 is not about technology. Technology is an enabler. An architecture which separates 'collaboration' as something different from every other function is not a sound 2.0 solution. An architecture which 'fixes' the interface and has an RSS implementation which is both inconsistent and non-standard is a red flag when evaluating a technology for 2.0 flexibility. 2.0 is all about simplicity and flexibility. AquaLogic is shackled by it's past and BEA appears to be unprepared (as repeatedly reinforced by staffers) to pursure a divergent design strategy to update their underlying architecture while honoring their existing client base. None of these reflect 2.0 thinking. So replace 'checklist' with 'going through the motions'. You might note that I’ve stated elsewhere that 2.0 is not about technology. Technology is an enabler. An architecture which separates ‘collaboration’ as something different from every other function is not a sound 2.0 solution. An architecture which ‘fixes’ the interface and has an RSS implementation which is both inconsistent and non-standard is a red flag when evaluating a technology for 2.0 flexibility.

2.0 is all about simplicity and flexibility. AquaLogic is shackled by it’s past and BEA appears to be unprepared (as repeatedly reinforced by staffers) to pursure a divergent design strategy to update their underlying architecture while honoring their existing client base.

None of these reflect 2.0 thinking. So replace ‘checklist’ with ‘going through the motions’.

]]> By: Shane Pearson http://www.fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/comment-page-1/#comment-5130 Shane Pearson Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:57:19 +0000 http://fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/#comment-5130 Paula, Please feel free to contact me directly so we can discuss Web 2.0 We do believe our new products will provide the entry point for many people who are looking to leverage Web 2.0 in their business, and we are not just going through a checklist. Cheers, Shane Pearson BEA Systems, Inc. Paula,
Please feel free to contact me directly so we can discuss Web 2.0 We do believe our new products will provide the entry point for many people who are looking to leverage Web 2.0 in their business, and we are not just going through a checklist.

Cheers,
Shane Pearson
BEA Systems, Inc.

]]> By: Paula Thornton http://www.fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/comment-page-1/#comment-4816 Paula Thornton Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:58:25 +0000 http://fastforwardblog.com/2007/04/02/bea-takes-the-web-20-plunge-in-the-deep-end/#comment-4816 Don't be mislead by the slight of hand. I've met with AquaLogic staff. They are simply going through the motions based on a checklist. They do not truly understand anything about the 2.0 space. I base this on pointed inquiries about how they operate, how they handle feedback and whether or not they even recogize critical UI design flaws as flaws. Code red on all accounts. Don’t be mislead by the slight of hand. I’ve met with AquaLogic staff. They are simply going through the motions based on a checklist. They do not truly understand anything about the 2.0 space. I base this on pointed inquiries about how they operate, how they handle feedback and whether or not they even recogize critical UI design flaws as flaws. Code red on all accounts.

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