Speider Schneider

Writer, Blogger & Social Media Ne'er-Do-Well. A former member of the board for the Graphic Artists Guild and co-chair of the GAG Professional Practices Committee. I write for global blogs on business practices, ethics, technology, social media, QR codes and Augmented Reality.

Who Is the Next Tech Giant?

There have historically been several prerequisites for outstanding technological research and development. Based on several principles, the next tech giants are likely to be countries that have existing infrastructure, minimal…

How to Run Your Own Private Cloud

In business, IT has gone from being an expense column in the budget, to a real answer for improving efficiency and increasing the bottom line. Private clouds are becoming increasingly…

Hosting Ethics: Are You Hosting Scam Sites?

As a web host, it behooves you to ensure that the website owners who select you for their hosting services are above-board in their online business dealings. However, the Internet…

Who Really Has Your Stored Data?

T-Systems, a German company, has opened a new cloud data center in Biere, Germany. There they announced that they can keep the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) from searching…

Are Certain Countries a Threat to Web Security?

The concept of cyber warfare is not particularly new. However, numerous criminal organizations in foreign countries claim to work for, or obtain funding from, widely recognized government organizations. Cyber warfare…