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Monthly Archives: August 2008

08.22.08 / Internet levels political fundraising field

When you mention technology and how it can impact a campaign, the usual story that gets talked about is the Kennedy Nixon debate.  This was the first televised presidential debate in the history of America and those who watched the … Read more »

08.21.08 / ZScaler brings web filtering to the SaaS sandbox

Many companies have enacted policies regarding employees’ web use, but with every banned site comes an added challenge: how do you enforce these policies? Comprehensive and costly software packages are the answer for large organizations, but even these often fall … Read more »

08.21.08 / Technology solutions for clean water

A new current.com video is making the rounds on the web, and it reveals shocking statistics about our water usage in developed countries. Europeans use an average of 200 liters of water each day, while those in the U.S. use … Read more »

08.21.08 / NBC goes for ratings gold

The first four nights of the 2008 Summer Olympics have been the most watched except for Atlanta in 1996 according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. NBC says it is also on track to beat the viewing total of … Read more »

08.20.08 / How brand identity survives unsavory endorsement

The cost of doing business starts with research and creating a brand identity.  Over years, businesses carefully plan and build a sense of what their product is and what qualities it conveys.  Millions are spent on celebrity endorsements that personify … Read more »

08.20.08 / Could pro-active measurement and data meshing create a better military?

According to the Wall Street Journal this weekend, Russia’s attack on Georgia earlier this month could have a significant impact on an unexpected third party—American defense contractors. And a significant impact at that. Quoted in the Journal, an analyst from … Read more »

08.19.08 / Predicting iPhone 3G dropped call issue

Apple has released a software patch which may help iPhone 3G users who experience an abnormally high amount of dropped calls.  According to cNet, “The release notes accompanying the new firmware refer rather obliquely to ‘bug fixes,’ the same term … Read more »

08.19.08 / Protecting your creations in the digital age

On the web, content is everywhere; consumed and created by anyone with a notion to read or write.  Content is so ubiquitous, in fact, that to some it seems valueless—practically free for the taking.  But take heart, internet authors, for … Read more »

08.18.08 / Webcasting: whole new ball game for NFL

The National Football League and NBC Sports will stream 17 live regular season match ups on the Internet this upcoming NFL season. The majority will be Sunday night games that are televised on NBC. This is the first time in … Read more »

08.18.08 / Netflix needs metrics for reliable delivery

My old college business professor would love Netflix.  He could build a whole semester’s worth of subject matter studying Netflix, alone.  From innovative service model to adaptive positioning techniques, Netflix offers a wealth of case studies for students.  Today’s lesson:  the importance … Read more »