February 10, 2012
The chinese sportswear outfit regroups
What do the cloud, collaboration and virtualization have in common?
January 27, 2012
With so much talk and buzz about cloud (computing, storage, application sharing) and Virtualization (server & desktop), it can seem as if though these two IT consolidation trends are trumping the Collaboration movement. Service Providers across the map have readied themselves for cloud computing by partnering with infrastructure and networking providers. Carrier clouds are all the rage: If you’re not selling cloud your customers are likely looking at alternatives. Virtualization services have dramatically increased since the days of pervasive computing, the reawakening VMware anything (server appliances and server blades) and screen scraping data movers and mungers (aka Citrix).
Microsoft Purchases Skype and Why this Makes Perfect Business Sense
May 10, 2011
Microsoft to Buy Skype for $8.5 Billion in Catch-Up Bid | www.bloomberg.com
As a UC Collaboration expert, and one experienced in the field of video acquistions, the announcement of Microsoft's $8.5B all cash deal certainly looks RICH on the surface, but fills a HUGE product void for the company. This software giant recognizes the world is getting flatter and smaller because the planet is increasingly MORE CONNECTED. At the core of consumer and enterprise connections is Unified Communication and Collaboration which will allow the greatest number of human touch points.
RPX Corporation - Fast Track IPO for NPE Insurance Policy Writer Circa 1999?
May 4, 2011
IPO Pick of the Week: RPX Corporation | seekingalpha.com
RPX Corporation is the self proclaimed NPE Fighter that 'reduces patent litigation costs'. This fledgling company, with little more than 2 years of full operating income, is poised to IPO as fast as many 'internet boom and bust' startups. Will RPX be different? Is RPX's business model sustainable? Can RPX Corp turn patent licensing, a traditionally 'lumpy' revenue model, into a smooth predictable quarter on quarter performance? How big is the market?
Cloud Computing had a great year, this year destined to be better
January 3, 2011
What you need to know about the year of the cloud | www.infoworld.com
Cloud computing had a great year in 2010. Many small and enterprise sized businesses enjoyed greater sales and flexibility. There are , however, limits to what can and should be done in the cloud. Companies have to be careful.
Data storage solution sales were up in 2010
January 3, 2011
Data Center Networking Equipment Sales Will Be Up 67 Percent In 2010 | www.crn.com
Both large and small organizations have seen a tremendous growth in the purchasing of data storage solutions . The reasons is simple, pure need. We find that even in a weakened economy, one must have storage.
Shanghai Disneyland Roll-out Kicks off in the Post-EXPO era
November 10, 2010
Shanghai Disneyland starts construction | www.chinadaily.com.cn
On Nov 5th, Shanghai government signed exuecutional contract with Walt Disney on the building of the 6th international and 2nd in China Disneyland. The first phase theme park will be located in the Pudong District - 20 KM from the Pudong Int'l Airport and 30KM from downtown, a space of 1 sq. km of the park and 4 sq. km supporting facilities such as hotels. Opening sometime between 2014-2015 it will bring in more than 10 billion RMB additional tourist revenue for Shanghai and the Disneyland.
Under Armour Likely to Enter China Market in late 2010/early 2011
October 11, 2010
Under Armour On road to recover | www.bloggingstocks.com
This US performance sports giant's China strategy has evolved from sourcing basis to market entry with test stores in China pretty soon. Market pulse from retail circle and industrial analyists/observers have picked up strong signs and plans for this company to form strategy and plans to 'knock on heaven's door'...
September 13, 2010
Nokia’s smartphone leader has stepped down just three days after the company brought in a new CEO. Change at the handset leader is much needed and should help Nokia long term.
Tablets, Netbooks, MIDs - All Vying for Their Place
September 10, 2010
Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com
As the collection of connected devices expands, consumers are faced with more choices of overlapping products vying for their attention and budgets.
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011
The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
November 17, 2011