Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

Legacy Issues.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by John

In sum: if Nokia / Microsoft have any real chance of making an impact whereas this alliance is anything more than an ‘also-ran’ within the Smartphone space than adding NFC (as rumored / reported) to their handset(s) is a possible … Continue reading →

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The Requisite Jumpstart?

Posted on February 4, 2012 by John

Clearly, only time will tell whether or not Facebook’s IPO will jumpstart and otherwise lackluster / quiet period for this space. Nevertheless, what is true: is building a ‘real’ business is not a harbinger for whether or not the (general) … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Rock & Roll…

Posted on February 3, 2012 by John

All Night; and, play Angry Birds every day!? (Source) Slash Gear: http://goo.gl/6EWje

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Be(ing) (B)Old?!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by John

In light of RIM’s ‘Be Bold’ ad campaign one could easily argue that consistent up-time / no extended network outages (such as the one that hit late last year) would be a requisite step towards ‘still being sold’ on this … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bet; What Goes Up…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by John

As Facebook’s pending IPO makes the headlines it’s worth reflecting on just how far the firm has come. Moreover, for those that have toiled (e.g., earned ‘sweat equity’) and focused on the long-held goal of an IPO they’ll be a … Continue reading →

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And, It Is?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by John

With the claim that he’ll take the firm ‘to the next phase’ RIM’s new CEO has clearly left himself some wiggly-room due to just how ambiguous a statement that is! So what you’re essentially saying is that if you’re able … Continue reading →

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1999 Revisited: Sustainable?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by John

With Facebook (supposedly) set to file for their IPO as early as next week; the question isn’t whether or not the firm has gained traction (it obviously has) as much as if / whether or not they’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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In Another (Parallel) Universe…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by John

While the news out of Cupertino continues to demonstrate foresight; industry dominance and a gamut of other positives (not all as such) Nokia stumbles (akin to RIM) as this former industry leader / pioneer tries to right a ship (that’s … Continue reading →

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Case Closed?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by John

The massive push-back from both the business as well as consumer-side of the ‘net debate regarding on-line piracy seems to have swung in the favor of the upstarts that battled against the corporate behemoths (at least for now). Nevertheless, this … Continue reading →

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That Don’t Move Me…

Posted on January 20, 2012 by John

Nike+ FuelBand is their latest foray into the growing convergence between athletic-wear and digital services (gadgetry). And, if their past track record is any indication the firm might just have another big hit on their hands (as what was once … Continue reading →

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