Archive for February, 2009

It Feels Like 1999 All Over Again in The Internet Space

It Feels Like 1999 All Over Again in The Internet Space

Obviously the world has changed from an economic, geopolitical and security perspective in the last ten years. However, much of the Web 2.0 world is feeling very much like Web 1.0 did in 1999. New web technologies have widely penetrated the consumer space. However, promised "transformational and disruptive" change has NOT been...
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Posted in Emerging Technologies, Extending the Value Chain, Internet (1.0), Market Analysis, Market Creation & Disruption, Market Positioning, Social Media / Web 2.0 | 1 Comment »

Don’t Build Technology, Build Business Services

If you run an enterprise (business, government agency, non-profit, etc.) your purpose in life is to advance your mission. Unless you are running a technology enteprise, your mission is not to buy or build technology. Why then, are technologists wasting your time by pushing technology?
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A Chat with Gartner: Moving Beyond Social Software…

This week I had the pleasure of sharing information on my company's approach to developing and delivering enterprise social networking services to three of Gartner's experts on social media (Anthony Bradley, Nikos Drakos and Jeffery Mann). We had a chance to discuss in detail one of the main philosophies about technology I have...
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SaaS is More Vital Than Ever: Why ASP is Not Enough (Part 4 of 4)

SaaS is More Vital Than Ever: Why ASP is Not Enough (Part 4 of 4)

Many intermingle the terms "Application Service Provision (ASP)" and "Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)." However, these can be very different. It is important to confirm what your getting when you buy and ASP-based solution to ensure you avoid surprise costs...
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SaaS is More Vital Than Ever: What it takes to Successfully Buy and Integrate Enterprise Apps Off-the-Shelf (Part 3 of 4)

The launch of the enterprise application market was a great step forward for software. It significantly reduces the risk of using software to enhance enterprise operations and provided much-needed standardization that allowed CIOs and CTOs to acquire knowledgeable staff and adopt best practices. However, it takes a careful approach -- and a...
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Noun. Latin for Execution:

1 a: The implementation of an action b : something accomplished deed, feat

2: The fulfillment of a claim, promise, or request : delivery

3 a: The ability to perform : effectiveness b: The manner in which something performs : competency


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