Monday, September 29, 2008

Grid of 100,000 computers heralds new internet dawn - Times Online

CERN may have delivered a rescue package for the internet. Bogged down with music and movie downloads, along with high volume data streaming, the internet is running into danger of hitting a capacity ceiling. However, The Grid, a network of 100,000 computers, provides a way to vastly increase the speed of downloads, and may be the savior of the internet. Grid of 100,000 computers heralds new internet dawn - Times Online

Thursday, September 25, 2008

10 Ideas To Power Up Your Green IT Agenda -- Green IT -- InformationWeek

Companies who want to pursue a "Green IT" policy need to think on an enterprise-wide basis, as corporate culture will have a big impact on success. This article sets out some strategic considerations for implementing Green IT. 10 Ideas To Power Up Your Green IT Agenda -- Green IT -- InformationWeek

Monday, September 22, 2008

Technology Review: Real estate search dials into mobile phones

As an example of the movement of e-commerce to mobile phones and pdf's, the new applications in real estate provide a great example. People looking for a new home will often go out checking out open houses and looking from the street. These new applications give them all the information they need on mobile units so they can have all the facts when looking around. It's a natural. Technology Review: Real estate search dials into mobile phones

Friday, September 19, 2008

IEEE Spectrum: At Long Last, Plastic Electronics Goes Commercial

Plastic electronics may be an answer to developing an electronic reader that actually sells. Plastic Logic as coming out with its new reader, directed to the business market. It uses e-ink technology and flexible plastic that could be used for storing business documents - or other documents for that matter. IEEE Spectrum: At Long Last, Plastic Electronics Goes Commercial

IEEE Spectrum: Re-Kindling A Love of Books

The Kindle has been out for a while now, and hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. However, that's likely because of the price - $400 range, and no doubt the price will come down. Here's a review of the Kindle and a comparison with its chief rivals. IEEE Spectrum: Re-Kindling A Love of Books

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Here come the Millennials! Are you ready?

Every generation brings its own social preferences to the table when they enter the work force. The latest - Gen Y and the younger Millenias are starting to have their effect. They, as might be expected, have technology expectations that far exceed those of previous generations. And companies are scrambling to keep up with them because they need to attract young talent and meeting their technology expectations is key. Here come the Millennials! Are you ready?

Monday, September 15, 2008

Yahoo's Blueprint for Mobile Commerce

Yahoo is using its new Blueprint tool to jumpstart its web development business. It's a major effort to remake their business model. Yahoo's Blueprint for Mobile Commerce

Friday, September 12, 2008

Spam Turns 30 And Never Looked Healthier -- Spam -- InformationWeek

Believe it or not, Spam is now 30 years old. And it's bigger than ever. We've made a lot of headway with filters, though, and my prediction is that eventually it will not be a problem, at least to users directly, although it may continue to clog the arteries for a long time to come. Spam Turns 30 And Never Looked Healthier -- Spam -- InformationWeek

Thursday, September 11, 2008

A very dear Reader | Gulliver | Economist.com

Electronic Book readers, like the Kindle and Sony's Reader have been marketed for some time, but haven't made much headway. Partly it may because people aren't reading as much anyway, but at the same time, millions of paperbook books are sold every day and people are doing something with them. More likely, the idea of reading a book on a small eleectronic screen just isn't appealing to people, especially those who like books. Maybe the answer is to develop an ebook that simulates paper. A very dear Reader Gulliver Economist.com

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

globeandmail.com: Old Web idea finally finds a home

Micropayments were a big idea ten years ago when the web was getting started. The simple idea was that with web technology it would be possible to pay very small amounts - say 5 or 10 cents - for little services or products. The low cost of processing payments made this feasible. However, it never got off the ground. Recently, however, there seems to be a rebound happening, where micropayments are being used to sell items to teens, accessories for games and time spent playing games. Will it take off this time? Maybe. globeandmail.com: Old Web idea finally finds a home

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

How Companies Use Twitter to Bolster Their Brands

Twitter, the new microblogging tool, is being used by companies to let customers help to shape their brand. This is through monitoring what is said about their brand on Twitter and then sometimes even replying to it. It's a new aspect of company/customer collaboration of sorts. How Companies Use Twitter to Bolster Their Brands

Monday, September 08, 2008

E-Commerce News: Mobile Tech: Ford's Foray Into the New Auto Space Frontier

For many newer car owners, their vehicle is an extension of their personal technologies, principally their bluetooth enabled cell phone or PDA. Several new vehicles feature the car as a bluetooth device. Cars also now have satellite radio and navigation systems. The auto industry has decided that these in-car technologies are a competitive necessity for the future and are placing considerable emphasis on them. Ford just formed a special unit to develop and advance its in-car technologies, as explained in this article. E-Commerce News: Mobile Tech: Ford's Foray Into the New Auto Space Frontier

Thursday, September 04, 2008

globeandmail.com: Music site gives fans a cut of sales

Popcuts, which has a new site selling tunes at 99 cents, has introduced a twist to its business model. It shares the proceeds of sales of tunes with others who bought it earlier. Essentially sharing their profits with their customers. A new direct approach to an old concept. globeandmail.com: Music site gives fans a cut of sales

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Google Tackles Microsoft In Launch of Browser - WSJ.com

Google is about to release a new Web Browser - Chrome - that it hopes can compete with Microsoft's Internet Explorer. It's part of Google's strategy to expand its market for web based applications. Google will face tough competition from Explorer as well as from Firefox, which has gained a loyal user base as well. Google Tackles Microsoft In Launch of Browser - WSJ.com

Technology Review: Turning Visitors into Customers

A new software tool - Demandbase - can help to turn web site visitors into customers by providing a company with enough information about visitors in real time that they can make potentially useful follow-up calls. How the customers might react could be an issue, but certainly the new tool could be a useful add-on to conventional CRM systems. Technology Review: Turning Visitors into Customers

Monday, September 01, 2008

MLB's Real Competitive Advantage

Combine modile hand-helds, video on demand and a little analysis and you have a whole new way of enjoying sports. One that's in tune with the times. And MLB is making millions on the idea. MLB's Real Competitive Advantage