To Err is Human: Cloud Computing
Although cloud computing is one of the biggest, if not the biggest thing in IT, we cannot say that there are no concerns and all is OK when you decide…
Will NFC Communication Make QR Codes Obsolete?
The world is starting to go nuts over QR codes. They are on packaging, posters, web sites, business cards and, well, just about everything. A quick scan using a free…
Micro-Manufacturing: A Revolution Begins
Social manufacturing is upon us, and it has transformed manufacturing from macro-factories to micro-factories. The new Google DRIVE will be a part of it, since only robust and readily accessible…
CIOs: You Should Be Wondering About Shadow IT
Let me quote shadow IT from wikipedia: “shadow IT is a term that is used to describe the IT Systems or IT solutions that are built and used inside the…
iTech Review: eCoupler, T-Ink, Cereal Killer, Life in 2014, the “Dew” Doesn’t!
The great thing about technology is there will always be news about innovations and wacky mistakes that make you wonder if smart phones are smarter than their owners. Some of…
CIO Perspective: What are Your Cloud Questions?
The cloud is putting too much stress on the CIOs shoulders: the “tech-talk” by the non-IT personnel (the IT is consumerized, isn’t it?), possible challenges and all the other buzz…
Apple and EMC: What do You See in Common? (Hint: Fate)
Apple and EMC. Two phenomenal companies: one in consumer electronics and the other in storage systems. The ones to pop up first in people’s minds when their market sectors are…
Getting Involved With Augmented Reality
When I wrote about QR codes (Designed QR codes: the next level), it was very well received. When I wrote “SnapTags: Will they kill QR codes?” people got a little…
Indiegogo or Kickstarter: Crowdfunding Part 2
Indiegogo, Charity, Art, Revenge… “Artevengity?” My first exposure to charitable crowdfunding was Matthew Inman’s (the Oatmeal) campaign to finance his counter attack to a $20,000 lawsuit from FunnyJunk using the…
QR Codes: Are You Using Them to Your Best Marketing Advantage?
Say what you will about QR (Quick Response) codes: they are just a fad, they will be forgotten once augmented reality takes hold or they’re just an extra step in…
CrowdFunding Part 1: Due Diligence? Fugetaboutit!
Crowdfunding is where most small businesses and small startups will likely go for funding by mid 2013, and odds are it will be the primary means of funding for small…
Is It Best To Be The First To Market: Innovate Or Wait?
Is it better to innovate or wait for a competitor to be the first to market, learn from their mistakes and then try to take a market share? That’s the…