Nokia First to Recognize Microsoft Shift?
September 17, 2009
Microsoft partnership just the start for Nokia | www.totaltele.com
Nokia announced the delivery of Microsoft Office on Nokia's Symbian devices. This is the first totally clear indication of Microsoft's new directions. Microsoft is positioning to dominate the new IT and consumer services market. Nokia could win big.
4G/LTE Impact - Who Will Benefit The Most?
September 17, 2009
MetroPCS to launch 4G mobile network | www.ft.com
Network Long Term Evolution (LTE) or 4G will deliver higher speeds and more reliability. But who will benefit the most? And how will they benefit? Service providers with increased ARPU? Network equipment vendors with increased sales? Device manufacturers with increased churn? Software vendors with increased markets? Consumers with increased functionality?
Death of the Minute: Google Voice, VoIP, Apple and ATT
September 11, 2009
Apple says Google Voice app alters iPhone | www.canada.com
The FCC is reviewing agreements between smart phone manufacturers and service providers to see if they are stifling competition. The service providers generally restrict VoIP capability from cell phones. Why and where will it finally end?
Deutsche Telekom Heads Towards Unified Communications Model
September 11, 2009
Deutsche Telekom plans fixed/mobile merger in Q1 2010 | www.telecompaper.com
Any service, any device, anywhere. Service providers like Deutsche Telecom are realizing that in order to compete against low priced VoIP services and a multitude of media providers, they must deliver a fully converged service environment.
Gaming Is Just Another Type of Media For Apple
September 11, 2009
Steve Jobs Takes Aim At Competitors | www.forbes.com
The recent Apple announcements (iPod Nano video capability, iPod Touch Gaming and iTunes Enhancements) are evidence that any form of information moving across the Internet, be it videos, music or games, are just more types of media content for Apple to innovate with. Why do you need a special game console like the Sony PSP or Nintendo DS? Or a device designed for just taking video like the Cisco Flip? Apple is blending the multimedia experience into one device.
Salesforce.com's "Service Cloud 2" Opens Doors For Smaller Software Providers
September 10, 2009
Salesforce.com's Service-as-a-Service | www.forbes.com
The small to medium enterprise (SME) market always seems to be unable to get the software functionality that will make them competitive and lower their costs. Yet, there are lots of software vendors with 'good enough' solutions that don't have the sales forces or support infrastructures needed to reach the SMEs on a more local basis. With Netbooks, Software as a Service (SAAS) and other innovations, this is about to change in a very big way.
Netbooks Will Dominate Future PC Sales
September 10, 2009
Acer Q2 results show risks of cheap netbooks | www.reuters.com
The trend towards Netbooks will continue to accelerate and prices will remain low relative to traditional PC desktops and notebooks. Margins will improve and sales of accessory devices will increase. Microsoft is betting the farm on this becoming a reality. Netbooks are Microsoft's vehicle for driving sales of Windows 7 and Office 10.
September 10, 2009
'Final Destination' tops weekend box office | www.variety.com
The Final Destination 3D destroyed Halloween 2 in both the first and second weekends. We take a look at why.
Netbooks Are Just a Piece of the New PC Paradigm
September 8, 2009
Netbooks post higher demand than notebook PCs in Q2 | www.telecompaper.com
Viewing Netbooks standalone makes them appear as a low end, second device choice for consumers. In reality, they will have major impacts in enterprises.It is critical to understand the impacts of three Microsoft initiatives:1) Windows 72) Windows Media Player 123) Office 10In addition, key shifts in how software and services integrate with devices are occurring right now. These include expansion of cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, AaaS), 'good enough' platforms (Oracle Fusion) & security.
August 31, 2009
'Final Destination' tops weekend box office | www.variety.com
The Final Destination opened this past weekend on 8/28 to numbers exceeding by some 40% the opening of the previous film in the franchise. 3D was the marketing hook.
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