David Scott Brown
Contributor
Bio
Throughout his career, David has worn many hats. He has been a writer, a network engineer, a world traveler, a musician.As a networking professional, David has had a varied career. David started out troubleshooting frame relay and x.25 with Sprint, and soon moved to Global One, the international alliance with Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom. Since then, he has worked for many national and multinational network providers and equipment vendors, including Sprint, Deutsche Telekom, British Telecom, Equant (Global One), Telekom Austria, Vodafone, o2/Telefonica, ePlus, Nortel, Ericsson, Hutchison 3G, ZTE, and Huawei.As a writer, David's portfolio includes technical articles, short stories, poetry, song lyrics, journals, novels, essays, and content marketing. A stint as a Poet-in-Residence was one of David's first paid writing engagements. Since then he has primarily written work-related documents, including problem assessments and local working instructions.David is also a world traveler and musician. He was based in Frankfurt, Germany, for 13 years as a freelance technical professional. Currently he provides musical entertainment across America to seniors, an activity that works hand-in-hand with his freelance writing career.
Articles by David Scott Brown
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Why Not Ternary Computers?
A classic "Futurama" episode has robot Bender waking from a nightmare: “Ahhh, what an awful dream. Ones and zeros everywhere...... -
Network Virtualization: The Future of the OSI Model
It seems like everybody has their own ideas about networks and network layering frameworks these days.With the advent of software-defined... -
Has Quantum Computing Finally Arrived?
The day of the quantum computing revolution has come, or at least, that’s what Google is currently claiming.According to a... -
7 Reasons Why You Need a Database Management System
The philosopher Aristotle did not have a database management system (DBMS) — not an electronic one, anyway. But he believed... -
Driverless Cars: Levels of Autonomy
There's a lot of hype about autonomous cars these days. "This is probably the biggest thing to hit the auto... -
A Look at the OWASP Top 10 Project: Protecting Your Web Apps
You have to give some credit to hackers. They are persistent, creative and often successful. Imagine what they could do... -
Another Look at Man-Computer Symbiosis
In 1960, J.C.R. Licklider published his groundbreaking paper called “Man-Computer Symbiosis.” Licklider was both a psychologist and a mathematician who... -
The IT Professional's Guide To Corporate Networks
The corporation has been around for a while. But how people communicate across corporate networks is changing. New technologies –... -
6 Things Many CIOs Don't Understand About Data Centers
The world of information technology is changing. But then, the evolution of IT has been quick and transformative from the... -
5 Ways Companies May Want to Consider Using AI
Artificial intelligence sounds like some futuristic science fiction technology. But AI is already here. And it’s not just for big... -
How GIS Can Put Your Organization on the Map
Geographic information systems (GIS) have been around for decades. These powerful mapping systems are able to integrate location-based data with... -
What Moving an Idea to the Cloud Actually Entails
The decision to move to the cloud requires a lot of careful consideration. Should you move everything to the cloud?... -
Reaching Potential Customers With White Papers
“No one reads white papers for fun; they read them for work.” So says the man who calls himself That... -
7 Limitations of the Public Cloud
Outsourcing your IT infrastructure to the cloud may seem like a good idea, but you might want to think twice... -
IT Infrastructure: How to Keep Up
HAL: “Sorry to interrupt the festivities, Dave, but I think we've got a problem.” BOWMAN: “What is it, HAL?” HAL:... -
The Future of IT Infrastructure: Superconvergence
IT infrastructure management has come a long way. As equipment footprints have shrunk, the capacity for information processing has grown... -
The Work of a Technical Writer
Wherever there is technology, there will be the need for technical writers. The craft requires a certain skill. One must... -
The Cyber War Against Terrorism
Terrorists are computer savvy. This is a fact that has been recognized by those who are in the trenches fighting... -
Professional Organizations for IT Engineers
You have been plodding along in your career for years, sometimes as a contractor, other times on the payroll as... -
Is It Time for You to Start That Tech Blog?
You have been in the business for many years. You know so much about the technologies that you have worked... -
Why Most Organizations Need a Knowledge Base
You work on a difficult problem for hours and hours, and then you are relieved when you find the solution.... -
The Role of IT in Medical Diagnosis
In 1889 Jerome K. Jerome published a hilarious book called “Three Men in a Boat” about a trip on the... -
Preparations for the Creation of an Online Store
These days it is fairly easy to put up a website. Anyone with some basic knowledge can create one in... -
The Antikythera Mechanism: The World's Oldest Analog Computer
Mysterious ancient gear wheels. Complex astronomical calculations. Precise manufacturing. It sounds like a script from a television show about ancient... -
The Importance of Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
Describe the problem. For some technical professionals, that’s not as easy as it sounds. Whether for ticket documentation, emails or... -
Build Your Business with Content Marketing
The landscape has changed. Some of us remember what life was like before the internet. Whether good or ill, the... -
Is It Time to Refresh Your Office Technology?
Your office equipment is giving you headaches. You'd like to replace it, but you're just not sure. Is it the... -
Architects and Builders of the Internet Cathedral
"The process of technological development is like building a cathedral," according to Paul Baran, who played a major role as... -
The Women of ENIAC: Programming Pioneers
There was a time when the work of computer programming was dominated by women. But like Ada Lovelace and Grace... -
Professor Donald Lupo and the Internet of Everything
Since the dawn of digital computing, innovators have been in search of greater computing power and efficiency. The ENIAC used... -
Using the Method of Procedure (MOP) for Effective Network Change Control
Uncontrolled network changes are dangerous. Actions taken on a live network have consequences, and they are not always desirable. The... -
Open Source and the Spirit of Unrestrained Participation
"We reject kings, presidents, and voting. We believe in rough consensus and running code." Those are the words of Dave... -
The Role of Diameter Signaling in Today's Networks
The proliferation of services on today's internet has made it necessary to develop a new solution to manage growing network... -
7 Computing Manifestos That Changed the World
Every revolution begins with ideas. The Digital Revolution is no different. The influence of these ideas on the most mundane... -
The Future of 5G Mobile: The IMT Vision
5G is heating up. Mobile phone users are never satisfied. Everyone wants a faster and better mobile connection. Plans are... -
Milestones in Digital Computing
We use computers every day — in the office, at home, on the go. We exploit them for productivity, for... -
IT Skills: Your Passport to Adventure
Do you find yourself bored and restless? Would you like to see the world – while you're getting paid? If... -
The Role of KPIs in Network Management
How do network providers measure performance to ensure that they are providing the best possible service? They use key performance... -
Thinking Machines: The Artificial Intelligence Debate
There seem to be more questions than answers when it comes to artificial intelligence. There may be an ongoing debate... -
Ada Lovelace, Enchantress of Numbers
In the male-dominated field of computer science in the 20th century, women were often relegated to mundane tasks. At first,...
Q&A by David Scott Brown
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How does software-defined networking differ from virtual networking?
The architecture of a software-defined network (SDN) is designed with a separation between the control plane and the data plane... -
How does artificial intelligence compare to man-computer symbiosis?
Many of today’s technology evangelists swear by the benefits of artificial intelligence. An article from the Forbes Technology Council explains... -
Why are some people worried about artificial intelligence?
Change is not easy, and many people have difficulty adapting to it. This is particularly true of technological change. The... -
What are the benefits of converged infrastructure in cloud computing?
Any separation between IT infrastructure components is an opportunity for failure. A network link, for instance, that has multiple cables...
