Novarra executive Talks about Transcoding

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I had missed this; thanks to Alex Kerr for point this out: Talking Transcoding (Mobile Marketing Magazine) where Novarra’s President and COO, Jayanthi Rangarajan, was interviewed. Also make sure to scroll-down and go over the comments. My response to this: Prime example of lack of vision, and lack of network neutrality; only the partners get … Read more

Spolsky on Architecture Astronauts

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A good writeup by Joel Spolsky where he covers the concept or role of Architecture Astronauts: I tried to coin a term for the kind of people who invented Hailstorm: architecture astronauts. “That’s one sure tip-off to the fact that you’re being assaulted by an Architecture Astronaut: the incredible amount of bombast; the heroic, utopian … Read more

Google, my name is not “Fuzzy Database Modeling”

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Like 3 weeks ago I was reading about Fuzzy Databases. I used Google Books to mark an interesting book titled Fuzzy Database Modeling that I saw online. But since then, Google believes my name is “Fuzzy Database Modeling”. …on my Google shared items: “Fuzzy Database Modeling’s shared items ” …the comments I leave on Blogger-powered … Read more

What comes after Mobile Marketing 2.0? Mobile Marketing 2.0g.

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We are moving towards the next phase in mobile-based marketing? Some people call this Mobile Marketing 2.0: “…combines business and customer interaction data to automate the delivery of relevant marketing information.” So what’s the next phase after MM 2.0? For some folks, the answer seems to be MM 2.0g — or get the government involved: … Read more

Just Say No to Fragmentation (and to JSR-324)

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One of my Pet peeves is “why create unnecessary fragmentation?”. A good example of such unnecessary efforts is JSR-324 the On Screen MIDlet API for Java ME, a JSR that basically attempted to duplicate functionality in MIDP3. Submitted by Dave Kim of SK Telecom, and initially supported by someone within the following companies: Vodafone, Orange … Read more

Taking mobile application development out of the niche

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I was interviewed by Ericsson for JavaOne: Java and mobility enthusiast and visionary C. Enrique Ortiz gives his thoughts on why mobile application development is still a niche activity for developers, and what the hot topics about mobility will be at JavaOne. See the article JavaOne: Taking mobile application development out of the niche (Ericsson). … Read more

Bugs Labs, very cool set of products/gadgets

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Check out Bugs Labs, a very cool company and set of products; isn’t that great when you get paid to build cool “toys”? From the Bug Labs Product page: BUG helps you explore the realm of personalized devices and applications, and find ways to solve many of the problems current gadgets can’t. : : BUG … Read more

Steve Ballmer as The Creature

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OMG, this is way cruel and wrong (but kind of funny too) – Steve Ballmer starring as The Creature… …once you become a public figure, be prepared for anything! [Via The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs] ceo