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Justifying DeviceAnywhere – On cost structure, application types and applicability

In the past I’ve written about DeviceAnywhere; in my blog, and I even got quoted about DeviceAnywhere on Wired Magazine. In this piece I’ll cover some information to help you determine if DeviceAnywhere is a good choice for you. DeviceAnywhere provides a service…

Reminder: Next MobileMonday Austin event, Feb 11th — Physical World Interactions

A reminder that next MobileMonday Austin event is next Monday Feb 11th. The topic is a very interesting one: Mobility and Physical World Interactions, Information Ubiquity and Near Field Communication. For more information go to the MobileMonday Austin website: http://www.mobilemondayaustin.com. ceo

This week…

…blogging has been slow. I’ve been out of town, it has been all eZee, finalizing important steps, both strategy and tactical; it is all good. eZee continues moving forward. Our message is strong, our short and long-term vision and plans are strong. We…

Taking the JVM beyond Java — The Da Vinci Machine

From the Da Vinci Machine website: We are extending the JVM with first-class architectural support for languages other than Java, especially dynamic languages. This project will prototype a number of extensions to the JVM, so that it can run non-Java languages efficiently, with…

Dell working on Android phone?

Last year when Ron Garriques joined Dell from Motorola, rumors started that Dell might come out with a cellphone/handset. Back then I wrote that Dell as a company doesn’t have what it takes to build a successful handset (market). Sure, they can continue…

The Internet’s Biggest Vulnerability

The Internet’s biggest vulnerability is not spammers, or hackers or viruses. But it is exactly the same vulnerability as it was more than 20 years go: Cables. See Cable damage in Mediterranean disrupts Internet in Mideast. The Internet Protocol (IP) is robust, and…

Report – Contactless Payments and NFC in the United States: Beyond Science Fiction

From a New Report from Aite Group titled Contactless Payments and NFC in the United States: Beyond Science Fiction: In the absence of increased incentives by card networks, Aite Group estimates that merchant penetration of contactless payment will only increase from 0.5% today…

MobileMonday Austin, February 2008 – Mobility and Physical World Connections, Information Ubiquity and Near Field Communication

The MobileMonday Austin 2008 calendar for events is coming out nicely. Make sure you visit the MobileMonday Austin website at http://mobilemondayaustin.org/ Below is the information about the first session. February Topic: Mobility and Physical World Connections, Information Ubiquity and Near Field Communication (JSR…

Recap of Mobile and Embedded Developer Days event

Last week I spent a day at the first Java Mobile and Embedded Developer days conference. It was a great event, very technical in nature, organized by developers for developers. Sun’s Grand Auditorium is a beautiful building, a perfect setup. The organizers, Roger…

MobileMonday Austin planning

With the new year, I am putting together the schedule for MobileMonday Austin. If you are local to Austin (or not for that matter), and you would like to present, and/or sponsor, please let me know ASAP. About March special session (same week…