Erik Linask : Convergence Corner
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Longview IoT Boosts Energy and Wireless Efficiency

Some of the biggest challenges slowing down the adoption of IoT are security, efficient battery usage and optimized wireless communications.One company has...

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Hallmark's Simple, Inexpensive Way to Boost Customer Satisfaction

In an effort to boost margins, companies often push more users to automated solutions such as FAQs, chatbots, voice bots and anything...

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Huawei Places the World's First 5G VoNR Video Call

Huawei recently completed the world's first voice over NR (VoNR) call. The voice and video call service was made using two Huawei...

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IGEL Advances Future of Work

IGEL is a provider of a next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces. The company’s software products include IGEL OS, IGEL UD Pocket (UDP) and Universal...

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Tata Communications and Cisco Collaborate on SD-WAN

Tata Communications and Cisco have extended their partnership to enable enterprises to transform their legacy network to a customized and secure multi-cloud...

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How to Win the 50-Year-Old China Trade War

Today and this week in-fact is historic - the left and right in the U.S. agree that we have a major trade...

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Extreme Elements Enables The Autonomous Enterprise

Extreme Networks just announced Extreme Elements which in-turn enables the autonomous network and subsequently the autonomous enterprise. In a dynamic webinar, Dan...

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Private Clouds for SMBs Made Easy

September 27, 2011

"There is real value in virtualizing," says Ruest, "but you need a paradigm shift, where IT must adopt the mentality that resources are shared across all applications and all hardware must become a single resource pool."

What are the hottest topics in Silicon Valley?

July 12, 2011

What's the hottest topic in technology today? If your business is located in Silicon Valley, however you answered the question, TMC wants to know next week at the San Jose Marriott.

New and Improved Quick View from Cablevision? Not so Much.

July 2, 2011

Cablevision has certainly tried to create an easy way to personalize viewers' experiences with Quick View - a must considering the alternative options for video content delivery, including several online sources that continue to increase in popularity. But, it's not a feature I will be using much, at least not until they make Quick View an enjoyable experience.

Got In-flight WiFi? Hipmunk Knows

June 29, 2011

For the mileage whores out there - those who stick to the one or two airlines with which they have accumulated massive points or miles - there is little recourse, though they do gain the benefits of flight awards and elite status. But, for those who are more flexible with their choice of airlines, there's an easy way to choose you airlines, thanks to Hipmunk.

Why Your Business Must Form a Social Media Strategy Today

June 27, 2011

Social media has become an almost unstoppable presence for a number of reasons - the same reason businesses must give it an ear - and a mouth. It's a binding phenomenon, often brining users with like interests together, ignorant of geography and technology. People engage in social media (just look at the numbers). It crosses the social barriers traditional advertising have often struggled to overcome, relying on interpersonal relationships to create links. It's simple, quick, and cost-effective. It's measurable - with the right technology businesses can easily determine the effectiveness of their social media efforts.

Tweeting Isn't Just for Birds

May 24, 2011

One hundred and forty characters. One tweet. Such a small space, yet one that has become powerful beyond its size. What can you accomplish in just a few words?

Sports Illustrated iPad Version a Winner (Finally)

May 20, 2011

SI started off on the wrong foot, adopting an all-paid model initially, but now that it has stepped back from that approach, it has brought a rich, electronic experience to its subscribers - on that other publications would do well to emulate.

What You Need to Know About HTML5

May 19, 2011

To provide an ongoing forum for discussing HTML5 applications as they materialize - and the technology behind them - Joe Mazzeo, founder of the Crossfire Group, has started a new HTML5 blog. "This blog is dedicated to those seekers with a passion to actually read and learn about those technologies that will bring the future of the Web to fruition and radically alter our lives," writes Mazzeo.

Will Sony's Playstation Network Intrusion Give New Life to Game Discs?

May 5, 2011

Ultimately, while Sony will suffer from the breach of its network, the bigger hit will be on the gaming industry as a whole. Consumers won't quickly forget this incident and will be reluctant to return very quickly to downloading games. Looks like it's time to increase production of game discs once again.

To Read or Not to Read (on Your iPad)

May 4, 2011

A recent study by Simba Information suggests that 40 percent of iPad owners do not read e-books on their iPads. Should we be surprised? I think not, but Michael Norris, senior analyst and author of the report, says, "A lot of people equate the sale of a new gadget with the creation of a new reader, and it just doesn't happen."