Archive for July, 2006

Google long way to go for Content, covers up usability with ‘wow’ factor

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:24 No Comments

There is an interesting comparison on NYTimes comparing Google with Yahoo, "In the Race With Google, It’s Consistency vs. ‘Wow’".  "Wow" factor might get immediate attention in the media, but consistence and providing the features that make everyday life easy for users makes it a much better click. And on the article at NYTimes, there [...]

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos invests in 37 Signals

Friday, July 21, 2006 21:29 No Comments

The founders of 37 Signals, that set a new trend for web2.0 applications ( BaseCamp, Tadalist, backpack and Whiteboard) that are extremely simple and easy to use, have been long denying funding from Venture Capitalists. They have been looking for some thing special in a Venture capitalist, just like they have been some thing special in [...]

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Bloggers – The Internet’s New Story Tellers

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 22:46 No Comments

Amanda Lenhart and Susannah Fox of Pew/Internet &American Life Project released the survey report "Bloggers – A portrait of the internet’s new storytellers", revealing some interesting statistics about Bloggers (in USA). A telephone survey of a nationally-representative sample of bloggers has found that blogging is inspiring a new group of writers and creators to share [...]

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INDIA = Strategic Advantage * (Price + Innovation)

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 0:33 No Comments

INDIA uniquely offers price advantage along with highly competent Product Innovation talent pool. Any organization can reap the benefits of the flat world if the off shoring activity is carried with a definitive strategy and understanding. Need more proof? Here are two news items from today, that explains both facets of India and its unique [...]

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The Great Debate: Net Neutrality

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 23:55 No Comments

Excellent debate on Net Neutrality at Center for American Progress, that covers a lot of background on the issue and how legislation could have helped the cause of open Internet. The Great Debate: Net Neutrality In navigating the complex issue of “net neutrality,” the government should protect consumers’ rights amid a rapidly changing and dynamic [...]

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