Finding a win win strategy for Microsoft and Yahoo is the challenge
April 13, 2009
After a year of bad blood, Microsoft, Yahoo talking again | www.computerworld.com
1. Both Microsoft and Yahoo need to gain from any alliance 2. Yahoo is an early pioneer on the internet and Microsoft is the pioneer of the PC, but can they take on the upstart Google?
iPhone will win over the corporation because of its applications
March 30, 2009
iPhone gains smidge of enterprise cred | www.networkworld.com
1. The new API's will drive new applications 2. Third Party applications will fill in any void's for iPhone
Broadcast TV Slump Translates to Cable Network Viewer Growth
March 26, 2009
TVB's Revised Spot Forecast: Down 7-11% | www.tvnewsday.com
1. Top 35 advertising supported cable networks have seen a 7% increase in total viewers this season while the broadcast networks are down 5%. 2. There is a growing consensus among viewers that there is no real differentiation between broadcast TV and the top cable networks.
IBM has the leverage to sell SUN better than SUN
March 26, 2009
IBM Can Probably Sell Sun Better than Sun Can | www.eweek.com
1. IBM has access to CIO's and can influence larger purchases 2. SUN products broaden reach of IBM
XP is good enough .... Why go to System 7
March 16, 2009
Who cares about Windows 7? | blogs.computerworld.com
1. We do not need another desktop operating system 2. IT will upgrade to System 7 because we will be forced into it.
BI vendors need to create Industry best Practices
March 9, 2009
Businesses Are Still Crazy for BI After All These Years | advice.cio.com
BI will mature when creating metrics becomes easier. Common measure across industries for best practice will improve business.
More than Recession Impacting Hispanic TV Ratings and Advertising
March 3, 2009
Harsh times for Spanish-language TV | www.medialifemagazine.com
1. When U.S. Hispanics turn on their televisions over half are tuning to English language programs. 2. Younger Hispanic viewers are not the only major segment in front of English language TV.
Dell needs to create a unique value to regain leadership position
March 2, 2009
Dell's identity crisis | money.cnn.com
1. PC's continue to be commodoized 2. A unique value will draw customers to them and enhance all of their product lines.
Will New French State TV Advertising Regulations Provide for TF1 and M6
February 25, 2009
TF1 Slumps Most Since 2001 on Sales Drop Forecast | www.bloomberg.com
1. French state-owned television will be phase out commercials entirely by 2011, eliminating some $700 million in advertising revenue 2. French TV ad spending was $4.6 billion in 2008. For 2009, ZenithOptimedia expects a 5% decline
Beware of changes in Ownership
February 23, 2009
Radware to Buy Nortel's Alteon App Delivery Division | www.eweek.com
1. Software or hardware changing hands in a recession brings worry to customers. 2. It is important to review what the acquiring says and does in the first few months of ownership change.
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