What Will LTE Bring for China Mobile?
July 24, 2011
China Mobile’s plan to build TD-LTE networks has generated a lot of interest lately. The news came when the operator is trapped in TD-SCDMA after hefty investment, but new questions arise as to whether LTE will become a new driver. At this time, no one really knows, not even CMCC leadership. Here are some of my thoughts.
TaskRabbit – What a Great Idea
July 19, 2011
Don’t Want to Run Errands? Site Lets You Outsource Them | blogs.wsj.com
TaskRabbit is a great idea. I liken it to personal assistants people hire to perform the mundane tasks they refuse to do for themselves. I liken it to temp hires.
Groupon – Proves E-Advertising Works; Just Not Only for Them
July 16, 2011
Groupon's Boston Problem: Copycats | online.wsj.com
I applaud Groupon for its success. I am a supporter of the web-based discount coupon business model. It just makes sense.
RIM – Re-elects Board – Smart Decision? Royal Bank of Canada has a Great Idea?
July 14, 2011
Holders Re-Elect RIM Board | online.wsj.com
This has to be one of the worse decisions I have heard in the last year. However, the bright side of this is that Royal Bank of Canada came up with a good idea.
RIM – EMEA Performance Is Not Enough – The Board Does Not Know Its Own Job
July 9, 2011
RIM Boasts of 1M New Subs in EMEA | www.wirelessweek.com
I congratulate RIM for boosting its numbers in EMEA. However, it is an age-old trick that new technology companies in North America have used to generate their first revenues and sometimes to boost unit sales. Unfortunately, RIM’s revenue numbers are dropping.
RIM – The Investment Community is Finally Reacting
July 7, 2011
Investment Firm Rebukes RIM Leadership's Tactics | www.informationweek.com
Well I feel vindicated. The folks from Glass Lewis are absolutely, correct.
Twitter – Building a Team First
July 6, 2011
New Financing Values Twitter As High As $7 Billion | online.wsj.com
Well, it is about time; a company that is not rushing to go IPO. Wow, who is Twitter’s financial advisor.
RIM’s Board Has a Plan – Doomed to Failure
July 2, 2011
RIM Addresses Anonymous Criticism | www.wirelessweek.com
RIM is in trouble and the board has developed a plan that results in a set of recommendations that are due in January 2012. The company is finished.
RIM – More Bad News – Spinning Out of Control Fast
June 29, 2011
RIM Loses Miami Dolphins Fans as Software Developers Defect | www.bloomberg.com
As if things could not get any worse for RIM, it is now losing apps developers.
RIM – This Company is Headed for a Disaster
June 26, 2011
Misfires in Marketing at BlackBerry | online.wsj.com
RIM is no different from any technology company that has failed to understand market changes and its place in the changed marketplace.
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