Monday, September 25, 2006

A major new announcement by the SEC has launched XBRL firmly into the mainstream. The US federal agency has awarded contracts totalling $54 million to renovate the EDGAR filing system to accomodate Interactive Data, to finance the development of a new set of US XBRL taxonomies and to support the development of new and better implementation tools. Press Release: SEC to Rebuild Public Disclosure System to Make It "Interactive"; 2006-158; September 25, 2006
This item expands on the posting of last week, which addresses the idea that security must follow the data, inside and outside of the secure networks that an enterprise sets up. this is very different rom the old approach where security was limited to corporate owned infrastructure. It's essentially a shift of security focus from the infrastructure to the data - data centric security. E-Commerce News: Data Storage: Where Data Goes, Security Must Follow
Mobile security is getting to be an increasingly difficult area to control, with the proliferation of laptops, handhelds and the growing use of public WiFi networks with weak security. It calls for greater vigilence and adaptable security policies that need to keep up with this fast-changing field.Why mobile security is a never-ending story

Thursday, September 21, 2006

High availability hosting solutions may provide a needed stability for businesses that are dependent on their internet activity for success. This article explains how. E-Commerce News: Web Services: Growing Your Web Infrastructure Wisely

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Security is getting more complicated with the growth of mobile technology. Companies are losing mobile units holding client and employee data with incrasing frequency. What's needed is tighter control over the data, not necessarily over the devices.Survey: 81% of U.S. firms lost laptops with sensitive data in the past year

Monday, September 18, 2006

Dell computer co is optimistic moving forward despite recent challenges the company has faced. This interview sets out the thoughts of Michael Dell on future prospects and directions of the company. Michael Dell: Still Betting on the Future of Online Commerce and Supply Chain Efficiencies - Knowledge@Wharton

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

A couple of years ago, numerous "drop-off" stores started up. The idea was that they would take goods in on consignment and then sell them on eBay. eBay itself had a number of them, but many were independents. It was widely touted as a sterling idea at the time, but subsequent experience has indicated that many of them have gone bankrupt. The experience hasn't necessarily invalidated the idea, but it has taught some serious lessons to aspiring entrepreneurs. The State of eBay Drop-Off Stores

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Nortel and Telus are combining to provide an Internet TV service, adding to the growing number of organizations joining this new and important TV paradigm. globeandmail.com : Nortel and Telus unite to work on Internet TV offering

Monday, September 11, 2006

Amazon has launched its new movie and TV show download service. iTunes launches/announces its service tomorrow. The movie and TV business will never be the same. globeandmail.com : Amazon.com launches TV, movie download service

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

The big TV Networks are looking to the internet to save them. That's the thing for them to do. However, it does raise serious questions as to how they handle the internet. Do they see it as a way to provide TV type content. The short answer is probably "no" becayse the internet is not TV. Or should they make use of the other functionality of the Web? Do they institute "on demand" viewing? Presumably that might work. But will it work for sports? The internet raises interesting questions for them. It could be their doom or their savior. globeandmail.com : NBC hoping NFL, Internet will lead comeback

Sunday, September 03, 2006

The new head of Transcontinental Inc's media division plans to take the giant company to the internet with refreshing new strategies. She seems to be on the right track. Recognizing the importance of the internet as a central communications vehicle. globeandmail.com : Executive Decision