Tuesday, October 28, 2008

If You Can’t Beat Amazon, Maybe You Should Join It

Amazon is one of the most powerful selling vehicles on the web. Many companies have used Amazon to sell their own products and there are numerous ways to do it. For example, under the Advantage program, you can load your entire catalogue into Amazon and make it available to Amazon customers. It can be a great way for an e-business to supplement sales. If You Can’t Beat Amazon, Maybe You Should Join It

Monday, October 27, 2008

Technology Review: A Better Network for Outer Space

Vint Cerf, co-creator of the Internet, is now working on a new version of the internet for outer space. He points out that the existing system deals poorly with the demands put upon it, and shows how an internet based system can bring substantial improvement. Next step - an intergalactic internet? Technology Review: A Better Network for Outer Space

Thursday, October 23, 2008

WiMax backers look to grab 'a big chunk' of wireless market

WiMax is a growing force in the race to expand broadband Internet access around the world. WiMax is a technoogy that is designed to provide Wireless access, through computers and cell phones. One of the nig differences between WiMax and WiFi is that Wimax uses licensed spectrum, which means the spectrum needs to be bought by a provider and then sold on a usage basis to consumers. Some providers are already developing WiMax offerings, and there is quite a network developing around the world of Wimax Sites. It also provides a means for internet providers to deliver the "last mile" to the consumer. Presently, last mile delivery is normally handled by expensive cable and wire from central sites to homes and businesses. Elimination of these cables and wires would be a real cost saving for everyone. One way or another, wireless delivery of broadband internet is the way of the future and Wimax appears to have an advantage at present. WiMax backers look to grab 'a big chunk' of wireless market

Saturday, October 18, 2008

YouTube is popular, no question about that. One way to capitalize on that popularity is to use YouTube for marketing your business. It's low cost and can be highly effective. This article provides some suggestions. YouTube: Eight Ways to Market Your Small Business

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Privacy has been a big concern since the Web began to be widely used. Many steps have been taken to protect privacy. This investigator thinks the Web era heralds the end of Privacy - and that the new lack of privacy is central to a new capitalism. The Grill: Privacy is a thing of the past, says private investigator

Thursday, October 09, 2008

E-Commerce News: E-Commerce: YouTube's E-Commerce Play: Watch It, Click It, Buy It

Youtube is changing to become an entry point into consumer purchasing of items like videos and music through Amazon and iTunes. The idea is that people watching a video might want to buy a related piece of music or movie. The move stems from Google's acquisition of Youtube and its consequent commercialization of the site. E-Commerce News: E-Commerce: YouTube's E-Commerce Play: Watch It, Click It, Buy It

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Is The Smartphone Your Next Computer? -- Smartphones -- InformationWeek

As mobile devices become more powerful, companies are looking for new ways to use them in the field in place of laptops. They are looking for enterprise applications that can be used for connectivity to key in house applications, such as CRM and sales apps. While its unlikely that mobile devices will replace laptops in the short term, they are already beginning to make progress in certain applications, where input requirements are simple and easy access is required. Situations where booting up a laptop is too time consuming and awkward. This is a trend that will continue indefinitely. Is The Smartphone Your Next Computer? -- Smartphones -- InformationWeek

Monday, October 06, 2008

Twitter by Phone

Businessweek is running an intro series on Twitter, the micro blogging phenomenon. This instalment focuses on the use of smartphones, such as Blackberries, to make postings. Twitter by Phone