Spencer F. Katt is a seasoned technology journalist with over 40 years of experience covering the latest trends in IT, cybersecurity, and applications. As a former editor at eWEEK and PC Week, Spencer has provided expert analysis on a wide range of topics, from cloud computing innovations to enterprise IT solutions. With a passion for breaking down complex technological developments, he brings clarity and insight to both industry professionals and tech enthusiasts. Spencer is known for his sharp commentary on tech industry shifts, and his deep understanding of both the technical and business sides of IT make him a trusted voice in the field.
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 12:22 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Stallmania; in praise of foilies “I wish I knew how to quit you,” Spence jokingly moaned as he shut off the KattPhone. Alas, the reference from the movie “Brokeback Mountain” was lost on the attendees sitting nearest him at the unveiling of […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:12 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Pixelated pickings; General Blues; from BMC to EMC; scratching out a living “Brother, can you spare a dime,” laughed the Lynx when a friend called and told him Alex Tews pixel-advertising scheme, The Million Dollar Homepage, just succeeded in selling 1 million […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, January 9, 2006 12:42 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Puffs; patches; open source of discontent “Like Steve Ballmer doesnt deal with enough mouth-breathing geeks all year long,” laughed the Lynx when he heard that the Microsoft head honcho mixed business with pleasure on his recent holiday family vacation in New Zealand. […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, January 2, 2006 12:05 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Security gig gets boring; Microsoft pokes holes in the Swiss “This is one New Years resolution Im gonna keep,” sighed El Gato as he started to finally sort through the rubble that his cubicle hid beneath. The cleanup would be cathartic, thought […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:42 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Written analysis; High Noone; from Carly to gnarly “Ah, 2005,” sighed El Gato. “If you werent acquired by Larry Ellison, blogging, spouting Bubble 2.0 speak or desperately trying to call 911 from your VOIP service, you werent part of the zeitgeist,” Spence […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 12:20 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Sunspots; Hurd thinning; holy bodcast! “SNARF!” sneezed Spence, who instantly mused that the convulsive expulsion sounded like the acronym Microsoft came up with for its new Social Network and Relationship Finder, a downloadable app that uses social networking to sort personal e-mail. […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, December 5, 2005 12:01 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Googling for suspects; Spence goes undercover and cleans up Spence checked his passport, scanned his blog and cleared his browsers cache. You never can be sure what might trip you up these days, thought the paranoid Puss as he reflected on the […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:02 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Brandy recognition; Balsilliness; Pez be with you “Oops, my blackberry!” squealed Spence, as the sound of a small bottle hitting the floor broke the silence at the Harvard Business Schools annual Cyberposium. “It should be fine as long as the LCD didnt […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 12:55 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: CA World weary; Massachusetts holdem “Is it Las Vegas or Las Vaguest?” cackled the Kitty as he attended CA World at The Venetian in Las Vegas last week. The Grimalkin heard grousing from attendees that Computer Associates hasnt successfully explained how its […]
From: spencer_katt@ziffdavis.com Sent: Monday, November 7, 2005 12:32 AM To: eWEEK readers Subject: Digs galore; Boffo Benioff; Sun exposure; Son, ex-poseur “&%*$ Big Dig!” yelled Spence from the KattMobile as paving work from Bostons eternal traffic project delayed El Gatos egress onto the Mass. Turnpike as he headed to do spade work at the Open […]