optimism (no, really)


    still the case: security, performance, configuration, 
    and fault management lack both effective solutions, 
    as well as an apparent lack of people able to state 
    a concise problem to be solved.
      [ok so that wasn't the optimistic part...]


researchers do have a valuable role to play 
including because we are a(n albeit 
relatively) trusted neutral party. 
but we have to explore outside of our labs.