There it was and there it wasn’t. It seems a story about Skype Lite on CNet was there. Now it’s gone. Fortunately the folks at TechChuk found it. From the way it looks, it would seem Skype is going head to head with their “partner” in the UK, iSkoot.
Since Truphone is my agency’s client, I’ve waited while many of the other bloggers weighed in with their opinions regarding the recent Skype and IM integration, like this one by Jon Arnold. Most have been dead on with their analysis of what it means, and in turn the interest at the booth at MacWorld has … Read more
A source close to the action tells me that my recent suggested top pick in the VoIP/Telco 2.0 Scouting Report has been picked by BT. I’m referring to Martin Geddes. The report I heard has Martin taking a lead Strategy position at BT Design. This is super news as Martin has always been one of … Read more
Robert Poe has another of his well thought out “lists” over at VoIP-News where he identifies some of the trends in VoIP for the new year. I think there will be a few more trends. 1) Consolidation of companies-instead of features being companies, smart money will “roll up” the VoIP features and put them into … Read more
It’s been over a year since Southwest Airlines began installing workstation and power charging locations at airports where they have heavy traffic. For San Diego’s International Airport, the Dallas based airline offered to install what they have been installing around the country, a series of useful work stations, comfortable chairs with power outlets and charging … Read more
If you’re a company like AT&T or BT, Telstra or DT you start to look around and say, “in times like these…… what can we do to be better tomorrow.” That means you look inside, assess who’s on First, and What’s on Second, then look outside and say, who should I hire to make my … Read more
CIO Today has a story about “How To Make Telework Work.” What I find interesting is that governments are jumping into the act and providing grants and tax credits. Where do I sign up?
A few days ago, USA Today ran a story that describes how more and more universities, and companies, as well as local governments are cutting the cord, ditching the land line and going mobile. The trend is nothing unexpected, as cellular calling rates, bundle plans, rollover minutes and newer handsets every few years outweigh outmoded … Read more
This video news report tells a very tragic story of how shortsighted companies have gotten in an era of staying connected. While Quest and SkyWi may have a dispute over money, the customers of SkyWi likely paid their bills. To leave them stranded, without an option was shortsighted, and the New Mexico regulators had to … Read more
Om call 2008 the year of Mediocrity. Ted points to for whom the Bell tolls. Let’s start with the source of money closest to the hearts of the start ups. The VCs. Over the past 60 days I’m hearing the following “the VC’s don’t really have the money in the funds they represent. They have … Read more
