Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Technology Review: Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web

The semantic web could have a big impact in the future on how we use the web and on e-business. Here's a video by Sir Berners-Lee, father of the Web on the subject. Technology Review: Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Verizon's High-Speed Network: If They Build It, Will You Come? - Knowledge@Wharton

Verizon is developing a new high speed fiber optic network carrying right into the homes of people. Most telephone companies have a morass of old telephone lines going into homes. If it works, Verizon will be a leader in the potentially lucrative Home Internet service, able to provide online TV and games at high speed. The question is - is fiber optic the way to go, or should they be relying on wireless? http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm;jsessionid=a8307d1e602bc4176f7d?articleid=1689

Monday, March 26, 2007

Web anonymity can sink your job search

Looking for a job in Information Systems? Better get yourself a presence on the web. That means start your own website, blog and more. Web anonymity can sink your job search

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

globeandmail.com: Privacy for Internet names moves forward

People who own their own websites need to have their information about the ownership listed on Whois, a publically available database that contains ownership information of all websites Unfortunately it is used by hackers, spammers and other criminals. A move is afoot to remove it from the public eye - a move that will give the owners a lot more privacy. globeandmail.com: Privacy for Internet names moves forward

Monday, March 19, 2007

Apple TV is soon to be introduced and it will be a major test of the potential for TV on demand. With the Apple TV, people will be able to buy a user firendly high quality unit that will use broadband connections to get their favourite shows and movies on demand. This could trigger a major change in the way people watch TV. And some new business models for the industry. Will Apple TV be bigger than iPhone?

Friday, March 16, 2007

Technology Review: Could Al Qaeda Plunge England into an Internet Blackout?

Intrnational terrorizm is a distinct threat to the internet, which in turn could crate havoc with the business and financial systems around the globe. Precautions based on good disaster recovery and business continuity principles need to be implemented to take the proper precautions, especially by the participants in the internet infrastructure. Technology Review: Could Al Qaeda Plunge England into an Internet Blackout?