Archive for the 'Speedlinks' Category
May 14, 2008
Written by Ameed Taylor
Eastman Kodak Gets Web 2.0 Religion
You know that Web 2.0 is mainstream when the oldest of the old guard companies; Eastman Kodak, appoints a Chief Blogger.
The Acronym Game Begins Anew With Platform As A Service
No sooner had some bloggers declared usage of the acronyms Web 3.0 & Enterprise 3.0 verboten for describing the next iteration of the consumer and business Internet, Salesforce.com, Google and others have rushed in with Platform as a Service as a worthy acronym to replace them.
Enterprise 2.0 In 12 Steps
CIO magazine’s 12 step program for adopting Web 2.0 in the Enterprise
Will Iceberg Sink Traditional Software Development
Phil Butler believes that traditional software development is soon to be usurped by Enterprise Mashups. According to Iceberg CEO; Wayne Byrne, Iceberg will do most of the usurping because it “Can do everything your average enterprise mashup can do (like Kapow for example) + everything Salesforce can do in one application.” Wow….
Why the Enterprise Wont Save Web 2.0
Charles Hudson gives very compelling arguments as to why Web 2.0 repackaged for the Enterprise wont necessarily translate into revenue for Web 2.0 firms.
April 23, 2008
Written by Ameed Taylor
IPod Touch may replace IPhone In Korea
Interesting article on Web 2.0 Asia about how a new cheap unlimited wireless plan from Korea Telecom may very well give users an option of using their IPod Touch to replace more expensive IPhones in Korea.
Web Apps may be the next stage of Enterprise/Web 2.0 Adoption
One of the more anticipated sessions at this weeks Web 2.0 expo in San Francisco is Danny Kim’s on Web 2.0 mobile adoption in Korea and how the trends in Korea may portend for future US mobile usage (if we can ever upgrade our archaic mobile data networks..but thats another article) of Web and Enterprise 2.0.
Enterprise Mashups are finally coming into their Own
Also at the Web 2.0 Expo, Serena Software, JackBe and Kapow plan to formally launch new and updated enterprise mashup development software and marketplace solutions. Look out for future OnDemand Beat blog articles where we will review each of these firms solutions.
Has Interest in Web 3.0 Peaked?
Jonas Bolinder, editor of Implemented has reported that mentions of Web 3.0 in the blogosphere reached its height in October 2007 and has not recovered. Looks like marketers and VC’s may have a harder time coming up with a buzzword for the next iteration of the consumer internet.
March 19, 2008
Written by Ameed Taylor
More Companies Ban Social Networks and Web 2.0 sites
CIO magazine reports that a UK based security vendor has found that over 20% of companies are now blocking Web 2.0 and Social Network content citing security concerns.
Public Sector Use of Social Networking is Growing
Meanwhile the benefits of Social Networking in the Public Sector is beginning to become evident to government CIO’s. Citing messages from vendors and younger staff who are replacing retiring government workers; many Public Sector IT officials are drafting plans to introduce wiki’s, mash-ups and other Web 2.0 tools into their traditionally staid environments.
Not Your Fathers User Conference
Dan Fost’s take on how Social Networking has changed the dynamics of oftentimes dull user conferences. He also opines on why Sarah Lacy was set upon by hostile South by Southwest Interactive Conference attendees last week during her catastrophic interview with Mark Zuckerberg.
Registration Site Up for Google I/O Event
Google has launched the registration site for its upcoming May 2008 Developer gathering at Moscone. Conference attendees can learn how to create Web/Enterprise 2.0 apps by attending session topics ranging from AJAX & JavaScript, Maps & Geo, Social applications, APIs & Tools and Mobile. As a bonus many of the sessions will be taught by Google engineers via the popular Fireside Chats and Tech Talk formats.
How To Become a Web/Enterprise 2.0 Technology Guru
PC World has a great article on the technical and soft skills necessary for one to live long and prosper as a Web and Enterprise 2.0 technologist.
February 1, 2008
Written by Ameed Taylor
Microsoft makes 44 billion USD offer for Yahoo
To underscore how market dynamics and perception of companies has changed drastically over the past few years; this acquisition would actually be welcomed by many.
Meanwhile Google misses earning estimates for first time
This is no surprise given the current economic downturn and resultant decrease in online advertising; the key driver in Google’s revenue model. This makes Microsoft’s probable purchase of Yahoo even more important as Google will finally have a competitor who will match it dollar for dollar in R&D spending etc.
Web 2.0 security risks still being ignored
Julian Goldsmith opines in ZDNet Asia that basic security risks are still being ignored by most Web 2.0 companies and users.
Wall Street Journal predicts widespread Web 2.0 adoption in 2008
Despite the lagging economy and security risks, Ben Worthen thinks that 2008 will be a breakout year in terms of Web 2.0 adoption in corporations.
January 11, 2008
Written by Ameed Taylor
NewsGator Consumer Products are Free at Last
Leland Rucker’s announcement of NewsGator’s move to offer consumer products for free
Consumer and business apps begin to blur due to Web 2.0
Ephraim Schwartz on divergence of Web 2.0 Consumer and Business Apps
Business not yet embracing Web 2.0
Helen Leggatt’s opinions on why many businesses have not yet adopted Web 2.0
Business Gets Social: Corporate Web 2.0 Usage is Booming
Joshua Levine’s assessment of corporate Web 2.0 adoption is 180 degrees counter to Helen Leggatt’s
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