More than 4200 exhibitors were represented on the CeBIT 2011 trade show this year. Some of them only as sub-exhibitors or partner, but still. After a few years of decline, the numbers increased again in 2011. The aisles were full, the exhibitors on their toes. To sum up the entire show is difficult, but here are a few experiences from CeBIT 2011.
Cloud Computing was the hot topic of the fair. And of course there were a lot of products and services under the umbrella term. Much of it is still not available for some time. Some news emerged in the field of printers. A hitherto completely unknown suppliers from Australia introduced a new printing technology. The idea behind the technology is not entirely new; Instead of a movable print head, Memjet uses a page-wide, fixed, under which the paper is pushed. HP has also tried with its Edge Linetechnology. The attempt failed, however, but it was complicated because of a poor marketing concept behind the expensive machines.
Tablets are also hot right now. Not just the iPad 2 is getting competition from Android but both are seeing competition from something else entirely. Fujitsu has introduced a business-compatible Windows-based tablet. The Stylistic Q550 comes to the market in the next few weeks, as soon as Intel’s Oak Trail processors are available. It comes with many features that are really needed in business.
Another aspect in general IT is that software will be positioned as a problem solver in many different areas. One of the pioneers in this regard is IBM. Many of the tasks ahead – increased mobility, lower and more expensive resources, decentralized energy production and higher need for security can be solved only by the interaction of complex programs.
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