This is a very good read as the article weaves through the plusses and minuses of virtual conferencing including video and web based. What I like about the article is that the author has brought a sense of reality into the equation by suggesting that some meetings still need to be done “in person” not … Read more
While many may consider my life an open book, I do keep some parts of it very private. You’ve likely noticed a drop off in activity of late. It’s due to a very demanding family matter related to my mother, who, at 87, is having some challenges. Since late spring my wife and I have … Read more
My trip to IT Expo will be very short. I’ll be there just today, and had to quickly recruit a replacement for my panel that I was moderating tomorrow. I’m looking forward to seeing as many friends as possible today and tonight, as IT Expo should be a solid event for those who care about … Read more
The New York Times published a story today about VoIP in the Sky. Sure, we all want peace and solitude up at 37,000 feet, but this is all a social matter, not a business matter. What’s amazing is when the airlines and the carriers could make all kinds of money on Airfone rates (and did) … Read more
ZDNet’s SOHO Networking writer Sean Portnoy has taken a good look at two of the applications that make it easier for you to tether a laptop to your cell phone to get 3G connectivity. He profiles my favorite, JoikuSpot, and a second product called the Walking HotSpot from Taproot Software. Joiku has been a lifesaver … Read more
With all the fuss LapTop Magazine’s News Editor Joanna Stern and I caused with our five minute VoIP “hook up” over Aircell a few weeks back that really stirred up a lot of attention, I had to laugh when I read that there is now a growing concern over American Airline’s passengers possibly using the … Read more
Be sure to check out the Skype CEO interview on GigaOm.
I was at CTIA yesterday and walked the floor around some meetings that I had. It was boring. Very boring. The life has been sucked out of the trade shows and companies which are spending money are getting wise to it. The original rules put on the exhibitors, all designed originally to inspire companies to … Read more
The Open Mobile Summit is coming November 19-20 in San Francisco with a theme of “Building and monetizing the open mobile economy.” The industry event is going to examine the impact of the current trend to open the mobile value chain on the whole converging ecosystem. It will also explore the new business models and … Read more
Another big company, Virgin Blue says video conferencing is in their future.
