IntoMobile is reporting that Nimbuzz had to drop another Instant Messaging platform, ICQ which is owned by AOL. Previously Nimbuzz dropped Skype under threat of legal action from the Skype attorneys. I’m not surprised and would expect to see similar noise from Yahoo and Microsoft at some point in the future, not because I agree, … Read more
Friends who know about IT outsourcing like my pal Tony Greenberg of RampRate, have been telling me for years that it’s more than just price and SLA’s that you have to look for when enterprise scale companies look to make decisions on their purchasing of IT services. Well it looks like Netflix has taken that … Read more
Phone.com has announced they’re now supporting automated speech to text translation services. The new service would be slightly different than PhoneTag, which was purchased in 2009 by Ditech Networks, as PhoneTag is reportedly combining automated transcription with some level of human intervention to insure accuracy. Regardless whether its all automated or has some human help, more … Read more
Well, it looks like Sprint will be getting more money from me soon. Not only am I exploring the idea of a new Galaxy Tab, but now it seems the PEEL from ZTE is coming down the pike in a week or so. For me the PEEL may be the first item acquired, as I … Read more
As a fan of HD audio and video, it’s always heartwarming to see how HD Voice is making its impact around the globe. Over in Egypt, Mr. HD Doug Mohney reports, that Orange is rolling it out on their mobile services. That means the French can call the Egyptians, demo them some more new Mirage … Read more
Today I awoke and learned that Polycom has been making some moves in video. Here’s my take. First, Polycom is becoming far more partner friendly. That’s the subtext when you see Android, Samsung, Broadsoft and Microsoft all in one e-mail. Second, Polycom wants to extend their enterprise footprint anywhere they can. Third and most important, … Read more
If you are into collaboration, then the December 9th Network Conference staged by GigaOm is right up your alley. Pal Surj Patel, who I have known since his eTel days, has once again pulled together a killer line up of speakers and demonstrators, surrounding it all with witty interviewers and panel members. When you see … Read more
If you are into collaboration, then the December 9th Network Conference staged by GigaOm is right up your alley. Pal Surj Patel, who I have known since his eTel days, has once again pulled together a killer line up of speakers and demonstrators, surrounding it all with witty interviewers and panel members. When you see … Read more
Next week’s Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco is close to selling out. The line up is stellar and the business networking that will go on around it will make it even better. I’ll be there. Will you?
Call it Wireless Health or Mobile Health, or teleHealth, but next week’s news will be full of coverage about what may be one of the most rapidly advancing sectors in the mobile world today as all eyes descend on Washington D.C. and the first ever mHealth Summit with luminaries like Ted Turner and Bill Gates … Read more
