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Logitech Wireless Headset H820e Review
The Logitech Wireless Headset H820e targets the UC space nicely, sporting an amazing 300 foot wireless range, call indicator LED to let...
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Nokia Lumia 928 Camera Shootout Against Galaxy S III & iPhone 5
Nokia put up some comparison footage from the PureView 8.7MP camera of the Nokia's Lumia 928, which is rumored to be the...
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The Evolution of International Telecoms Week (ITW)
ITW, as described on its website is “the annual meeting point for the wholesale telecommunications community and offers various networking opportunities...
Full Story »The Evolution of International Telecoms Week (ITW)
ITW, as described on its website is “the annual meeting point for the wholesale telecommunications community and offers various networking opportunities...
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From Powerpuff Mechanics to a Connected Cars Future
Thanks to Connected Cars 2013, we share the first of a series of audio podcast interviews with connected vehicle experts. Andrea Sroczynski,...
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How Apple Lost Control of its Branding
The one thing Apple does better than any other tech company is name products and technologies in an easy-to-understand manner. iPhone, iTunes,...
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The Pen is Mightier Than the Spell Check
As technology continues to get smaller and faster, buying a simple plastic pen may soon be seen like the equivalent of buying...
Full Story »Google Smoogle, MSFT offers B&N $1B for Nook
May 9, 2013
You can't make this stuff up, but I am not sure how valid this rumor is given that it seems to have disappeared from Techcrunch. It was reported that Microsoft wanted to buy into Nook from Barnes and Noble for $1B.
The interesting thing is after discussing the problems B&N had in getting apps onto their devices to the point that they punted to Google Play.
However, now we hear that Microsoft would rather have Nook join the bandwagon of Windows8 then Google Play.
This has a lot of interesting aspects to consider.
Does Microsoft expect the Nook to migrate to Windows8?
Does the Nook have enough power to manage Window8 and what is the implication for existing applications?
Or does Microsoft see a bigger app store play that is universal?
More should be revealed in the next few weeks if the rumor is confirmed until then it brings home the problem of penetrating the app market.
Related articles
The interesting thing is after discussing the problems B&N had in getting apps onto their devices to the point that they punted to Google Play.
However, now we hear that Microsoft would rather have Nook join the bandwagon of Windows8 then Google Play.
This has a lot of interesting aspects to consider.
Does Microsoft expect the Nook to migrate to Windows8?
Does the Nook have enough power to manage Window8 and what is the implication for existing applications?
Or does Microsoft see a bigger app store play that is universal?
More should be revealed in the next few weeks if the rumor is confirmed until then it brings home the problem of penetrating the app market.
Related articles
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shoring Up Barnes & Noble Inc (BKS) With This Big Bid (insidermonkey.com)
- Microsoft offering $1B for Nook's digital media and tablet business: report (venturebeat.com)
- Microsoft Looks to Acquire Nook Media For $1B [REPORT] (valuewalk.com)
Axeda Connexion13
May 7, 2013You can tell M2M is coming of age at Axeda's Connexion13 The Music blaring in synch with the video splashing. The feel good sense that you are part of something bigger. Axeda is making the point that this is about the Machine Cloud.
Todd DeSisto, President, Axeda Corporation. Four days of case studies focused on Remote Services, Business Process, Process Efficiency and Optimization.
Bill Zujewski (a.k.a.
Should Vodafone Let Go of Verizon Wireless?
May 3, 2013
Let's get serious about where we are today. The Fed has made cheap money available everywhere and its going to lead to more Mergers and Acquisitions.
From Verizon's perspective there is never a better time to engage Vodafone in talks about buying back their interest.
However, in Vodafone's case there are few investments as beneficial as Verizon Wireless. In fact, it would hard to imagine that the deal code be sweet enough to not overcome the concern of not having a US partner.
As we look at Softbank's efforts to finalize their buy into Sprint, and DT trying to leverage MetroPCS to fortify T-Mobile, it becomes hard to figure out where alliances will take companies.
Softbank has long been a partner to Verizon Wireless and if Vodafone is to go its separate ways as well, it indicates a very US centric view for VZW.
From Verizon's perspective there is never a better time to engage Vodafone in talks about buying back their interest.
However, in Vodafone's case there are few investments as beneficial as Verizon Wireless. In fact, it would hard to imagine that the deal code be sweet enough to not overcome the concern of not having a US partner.
As we look at Softbank's efforts to finalize their buy into Sprint, and DT trying to leverage MetroPCS to fortify T-Mobile, it becomes hard to figure out where alliances will take companies.
Softbank has long been a partner to Verizon Wireless and if Vodafone is to go its separate ways as well, it indicates a very US centric view for VZW.
Spontaneous Combustion:The Realities Not the Myth of LIthium Batteries
January 1, 2013Today's Wall Street Journal has an article associated with the problem shipping lithium batteries. This is a serious problem. It turns out that there have been several problems with lithium batteries burning up in both passengers hand bags and as shipped goods. In the shipped goods case it has been particularly problematic to the point where some are asking for tighter regulation.
No Man is an Island, but Isle of Man is no longer CWC
December 3, 2012This week's article is going to be about M&A, so the news that Cable and Wireless Communication was "disposing" of its assets in Isle of Man, Monaco, Seychelles and a whole bunch of other assets in the Atlantic.
Batelco the Bahrain telephone company is buyer and you can see the difference in perspective.
Here is Tony Rice, CEO of CWC quote;
WebRTC Demostrations...if Only we had a Carrier Category
November 29, 2012It's always interesting to see when your expectations are exceeded. The WebRTC demos were a huge success and more importantly were live. When we first talked about the demos our expectations were that we were going to see a lot of lab work. Things that had been tinkered with and brought out to discuss but not ready for prime time.
Is their a Barrier to Entry
November 5, 2012The IDC report showing that Android owns 75% of the Smartphone market points out some interesting issues.
Chart: Worldwide Smartphone OS Market Share, 2012Q3Description: IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker provides smart phone and feature phone market data in 60 countries and 8 regions by vendor, device type, air interface, operating systems and platforms, and generation. Over 20 additional technical segmentations are provided. The data is provided four times a year and includes historical and forecast trend analysis.
What People Don't Get about Windows 8
November 2, 2012We can argue the values of companies;
- Amazon,
- Apple,
- Google,
- Microsoft.
We can argue the value of networks;
- ATT,
- Sprint,
- T-Mobile,
- Verizon.
In the end they are not the where what we see.
What we see is look and feel. We are going through a revolution on the web that is not about speeds and feeds but about user experiences.
Google Earnings Drop Shows a Shift on Top
October 20, 2012While the news leaked early and made tweets look like a stock ticker, the data behind the story tells a different story.
As you will recall from discussions with Bill Volk that later were reported in Gigaom, the difference in the world of Android and Apple has a lot to do with the charging for an app vs. the commercials around an app.
In the recent Google Earnings" href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444868204578067101716321238.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank">WSJ article the statement is made "About half of all U.S.
AirTime is Exactly What it Needs
October 19, 2012The Deal Book in the NY Times shows that even startups with pedigrees have problems breaking out. Airtime looks like a Google hangout upgrade.
But at the end of the day, what is the driver for these things.
It's one thing to build something for facebook which is how AirTime expects people to connect, but its another to think of video as part of every day communication.
