There has been much talk in recent years about the Semantic Web, but little hard action, although standards have been promulgated by the W3C. The semantic web esentially involves methods of organizing the infomration on the web for individual users. It likely will involve tagging information in some form, so it can be easily retrieved or searched for retrieval. Some semantic web applications have been produced, including one called Twine, which is a new website that people can use to store references to the vast array of information they deal with every day, including email and website visits. Twine was developed following the W3C standards and may be an importaant new application that could move the semantic web forward. It is further explained in this article: Technology Review: The Semantic Web Goes Mainstream

globeandmail.com: There's no single answer to securing online banking

Online banking is one of the most popular eBusiness applications out there. But it has also attracted a lot of scams and criminal activity. Banks continue to try to deal with this, and have been in the process of trying to make their security tighter. A major approach they use is multi-factor authentication. globeandmail.com: There's no single answer to securing online banking

E-Commerce News: E-Marketing: Creating Synergy With Online and Offline Marketing

One of the significant challenges with eBusiness when there is a bricks and mortar business as well is schyronising the online and offline strategies. Keeping the marketing strategies online and offline in tune with each other is a particular challenge. This article explains how to optimize that relationship. E-Commerce News: E-Marketing: Creating Synergy With Online and Offline Marketing

Technology Review: Google Earth

Ever wonder how google Earth creates those images of the Earth's surface? It's a combination of satellites, as explained in this article. Technology Review: Google Earth

globeandmail.com: Making the world a giant Internet hotspot

Transmission of data, voice and video over the internet is a wave that will eventually engulf the world. That means there needs to be the technology in place to make internet access available to all, everywhere. It would need to be wireless, and WIMAX is a strong contender. There is more about WIMAX at www.wimax.com. Cisco just moved into this arena with the acquisition of Navini Networks. I may be an idea whose time has come. globeandmail.com: Making the world a giant Internet hotspot

Systems integration is still one of the major challenges of eBusiness. SOA is a useful tool for that purpose, but one that has not achieved its potential in Canada. This article shows how SOA has been very useful for a Grocery chain. globeandmail.com: Unlocking the potential of SOA

13 future mobile technologies that will change your life

Mobile technology is having an increased impact on business and personal lives. This article outlines 13 important high impact mobile technologies. 13 future mobile technologies that will change your life

Technology Review: Skype Goes Mobile

Cell phone carriers still charge high prices for many of their services, expecially international calls. Skype offers free calls domestically and very low prices for international calls. The problem so far has been that Skype has not gone mobile. That may be changing and it looks like something that could shake up the cell phone industry, Technology Review: Skype Goes Mobile

Making YouTube Pay Off - Forbes.com

Finding ways to make money from online videos by inserting ads is a consuming interest to Google and others who operate online video sites. Software that scans the video and then puts forward contextual ads may provide an answer. There's more in this article. Making YouTube Pay Off - Forbes.com

Technology Review: Google to show YouTube videos, with ads, on other Web sites

In a massive money-making venture, google will start showing videos on various websites, accompanied by non-video ads paid for by participating companies. The ad revenue will be shared with the content providers. Technology Review: Google to show YouTube videos, with ads, on other Web sites

Wal-Mart's Latest Sale: Broadband

Wal-mart is moving into broadband. Look out! Admittedly, it's only the fringe satellite service, but maybe they can make it less than fringe. Wal-Mart's Latest Sale: Broadband

The 8 most dangerous consumer technologies

There are many small devices out there, like memory sticks and pda's. Many of them pose serious security risks and computerworld has published a list of the 8 most dangerous devices for companies - and individuals - to consider. The 8 most dangerous consumer technologies

globeandmail.com: Paying for goods – on the fly

Mastercard's new paypass system is starting to gain some visibility. Now you can use it in Tim Horton drive-throughs and at Loblaws for groceries along with numerous other outlets. It's one example of the new tap-and-go technology, a payment system that uses plastic, but differs from credit cards and debit cards in that they don't need passwords and you just tap a screen with it and the payment goes through. Similar technology has been available at ESSO stations and other outlets for several years. As a society, we have been looking for convenient ways to make small payments since technology began to rule. Eventually we will use cell pones, but in the meantime, you'll continue to see Paypass and competing products popping up here and there. globeandmail.com: Paying for goods – on the fly

Will A Google Phone Change The Game?

Does the idea of cell phone ads really agravate you? How about an approach that allows you to select the ads in return for getting the phone service for free. Maybe that would work. The word is out that Google is planning a cell phone - the gphone - that is based on just that concept. As always, Google has a talent for seeing through the current maze of issues to find an innovative business model - Will A Google Phone Change The Game?

Clicks That Count - Forbes.com

Advertisers on the Web often pay for their ads based on the number of clicks on them. However, there are various ways of inflating the number of clicks - a phenomenon known as click fraud. There are several organizations who will monitor the clicks for the advertisers, so the advertisers don't end up paying for phoney clicks. The efffectiveness of this monitoring, and the ability to monitor click fraud are issues that continue to plague web advertising. This interview sheds some interesting light on the controversy. Clicks That Count - Forbes.com

Technology Review: New York Times to stop charging fees for access to columnists, other material on Web site

Marking yet another shift in onlne business models for newspapers, the New York Times has announced that it will no longer require subscription for its content on its website. They say times have changed since they implemented that policy and that there are now better ways to make money online, primarily through advertising and other online linkages. People spend far more money on the internet than they once did. Technology Review: New York Times to stop charging fees for access to columnists, other material on Web site

AT&T : Enterprise Business : Emerging Technology White Paper : Executive Summary : RFID: A Business Revolution Providing Strategic and Competitive Advantage

RFID has been used for several years, and in the eyes of some, has not measured up to its potential. Nevertheless, it has crept into several types of applications, and has become an essential tool in such areas as inventory control. Now the use of RFID is gathering steam in the area of SCM. There it is proving very useful. AT&T : Enterprise Business : Emerging Technology White Paper : Executive Summary : RFID: A Business Revolution Providing Strategic and Competitive Advantage

There is a large swathe of high end spectrum due to be auctioned off by the US's FCC which could have major implications for internet connectivity. Use of the high end spectrum could enable much faster network speed for broadband networks. Apple and Google are being touted as two potential bidders. But there will be strong competition from telephone companies and others in the communications industry. It's not cheap, with the expectation that $9 Billion will be required to buy. That points to big players with lots of cash - like Apple and Google. Apple Eyes the Wireless Auction

The Right Way to Use Web 2.0

Web 2 is essentially a social network, and therefore presents some real marketing opportunities. But this requires a strategic and coordinated approach. This article presents some useful pointers. The Right Way to Use Web 2.0

globeandmail.com: Higher education for the high-tech savvy

Education has been moving away from the long lecture format for years. Few top educators now use that format. But what comes next? A variety of approaches have been used. Lately, however, technology is providing an answer. In the past few years, students have developed their own tech culture, involving social sites, chat groups, e-mail, text messages, and podcasts. all of these are useful for education, so some innovative educators are using them heavily for their courses. globeandmail.com: Higher education for the high-tech savvy