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Traveling Upstate Today

May 6, 2008

I am on the road again today and I could not have picked a sunnier day to be on the road. it is cool -- about 60 degrees and not a cloud anywhere to be seen. I am actually in New York State, not Connecticut and I have to give a shout out (is that an appropriate term for a tech blog? ) to the folks over at Targus as I am using the PA248U Notebook Chill Pad which is keeping my laptop nice and cool on my lap.

This thing has really saved me a few times -- especially on the couch on a weekend and I do recommend it to those who hate having a laptop scorch their thighs.

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Nortel's Joel Hackney Discusses Earnings

May 2, 2008

Nortel announced earnings today and to get more detail on the news I had a chance to speak with Joel Hackney, President of the Enterprise Solutions Group at Nortel.

Some details worth sharing... The company's net loss widened but revenue was up 11% and gross margins have been increasing for six quarters. Operating margin was just under 5% which is up from the prior year.

Overall, this interview shows that many communications companies continue to do well in a slower economy.

For more details, check out this podcast interview.

You can find more Joel Hackney interviews here.

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Virgin America Review

April 22, 2008

As a bonus to my thoughts, opinion and analysis of the communications and technology sectors, today I bring you something a little bit different. After all, who wants to write about these subjects when your laptop is crammed like an Oreo between you and the reclined seat 12 inches in front of your face?

So what is a Virgin America flight like anyway? If you are like me, you hear great things about this new airline… And what’s not to like - new planes, stylish designs and a leading-edge entertainment center that’s yours - all yours.

The first thing that strikes you when you enter the cabin is the purple neon-like lights and the shiny white plastic mixed with that of the purple translucent variety enveloping the first class and rear areas of the plane.

There is a state of the art entertainment center located in the seat backs which handles your TV, radio and food ordering needs. Want a sandwich and a Coke?

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On My Virgin America Flight

April 22, 2008

I am finally on the plane and it is certainly different. There are purple lights in the cabin which seem to make the plane part dance club. The boarding passes are a bit bigger than a business card and fit nicely in a shirt pocket. The leg room is less than JetBlue and about on par with an American Airlines flight.

There is a sophisticated entertainment center in the seat back which will be fun to get to play with. Signing off for now.

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Motorcycle Fears

April 17, 2008

Jamie Siminoff has an interesting post today on his blog where he discusses the dangers of motorcycles and compares the purchase of a motorcycle to investing in a company.

I was a huge motorcycle fan and was ready to buy a Honda hurricane/CBR 1000 when I graduated college. Before I had a chance to do this, a person I knew in the gym hit a stone wall at 70 MPH on his motorcycle and died. The night before his accident we were at the same party and I will never forget the last moment I saw him.

It is not that we were that close but this experience was one of the first times my youth and inexperience intersected with the reality of human mortality.

Since that time, I have decided that a sports car with air bags and anti-lock brakes is the closest I want to get to the experience of being on a two-wheeled machine.

I have had the chance to borrow a friend's bike from time to time and while riding, I find myself thinking more about the potential for an accident than anything else. The last time I rode, I realized as soon as I got off the bike that my forearms ached from holding on so tight.

When I rode in college I just remember the pure enjoyment - with little to no fear.

I suppose I am just past the point where I can enjoy these machines anymore.

Still, I have a deep craving to ride a Ducati at some point.

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The Economy Will Improve Your Next Flight

April 13, 2008

It seems at least one person has been thinking of all the ways a slower economy will contribute to better air travel for the rest of us. In fact this Slate.com article describes in detail what the pros are of an economy where there are less mergers, more airline bankruptcies and less of a need for executives to take up runway room with their private jets.

I have noticed my last few flights have had a few extra seats on them and the security lines have gotten shorter as well.

Few people want a slower economy of course but seems many clouds do indeed have silver linings.

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Communications Developer Call for Papers

April 8, 2008

Be sure to submit your call for papers entries for the Communications Developer show which will be collocated with ITEXPO later this year in the Los Angeles, California Convention Center.

The specific dates of the event will be September 16-18, 2008.

You know I have always been a huge fan of open APIs and the concept that communications will become embedded in other parts of our lives and software.

This trend is on the rise and we are happy that Communications Developer is the world's forum for software development in the communications space.

See Also
Tom Keating's Blog Press Release

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Bob Emmerson: TMC's European Editor

April 8, 2008

Bob Emmerson joins TMC as out European Editor. We are truly proud to have Bob join the team as he is a communications and technology veteran.

Previously, Emmerson was a designer of digital control systems, a journalist, and a copywriter.

For a number of years he ran his own advertising/pr agency in Brussels.

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TMCnet Podcast Library

April 8, 2008

Sure you have an iPhone or iPod or even a PC where you like to listen to your music. But have you had a chance to listen to TMCnet's high quality podcasts as of yet?

I know many of you have but for those of you who haven't, there are two pages to bookmark. My podcast page as well as the TMCnet podcast home page.

I hope you enjoy the interviews and other audio content which we will be providing

TMCnet Gets a Redesign

April 8, 2008

I am very happy to be the first to tell you TMCnet is in the midst of one of its largest graphical overhauls. We are very proud of our new look which emphasizes softer blue colors and shades.

There are millions of pages on TMCnet and half or more of these pages have been updated so far. We expect to be finished with the update in the next 48 hours or so.

We would love your feedback.

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