Big Bell Dogma: August 2010

September 2nd, 2010

As we work to build mobility into every product, service, and process, our greatest inhibitor is the mindset represented by those who defend the tethering of products and processes to specific places. This mindset is fueled by the investments that have been made that establish power in the companies, departments, and individuals that stand in the way of mobilizing our lives and our businesses. These investments are not always in hard assets, but often are investments of time and experience to establish intellectual and relational assets. We should expect our assault on these ways to be defended to the death. Here are recent examples:

Recent Research: August 2010

September 1st, 2010

Research is good. Free highlights from expensive research reports are great. Here are some recent headlines:

Observations: Devices - August 31, 2010

August 31st, 2010

Standard disclaimer: don’t take from my selections, ordering, headlines, etc. any indications of the interests or plans of my employer (if you do, you’ll undoubtedly be disappointed when they don’t play out.)

Observations: Applications - August 25, 2010

August 25th, 2010

Standard disclaimer: don’t take from my selections, ordering, headlines, etc. any indications of the interests or plans of my employer (if you do, you’ll undoubtedly be disappointed when they don’t play out.)

Observations: Services - August 24, 2010

August 24th, 2010

Standard disclaimer: don’t take from my selections, ordering, headlines, etc. any indications of the interests or plans of my employer (if you do, you’ll undoubtedly be disappointed when they don’t play out.)

Observations: Uncategorized - August 23, 2010

August 23rd, 2010

Standard disclaimer: don’t take from my selections, ordering, headlines, etc. any indications of the interests or plans of my employer (if you do, you’ll undoubtedly be disappointed when they don’t play out.)

Enabling Technology: August 21, 2010

August 21st, 2010

The Law of Mobility talks about value increasing with mobility. The impact of this law is being felt because the barriers to building mobility in are being obliterated week after week. Here are examples of technology advances enabling this to happen:

Observations: Uses - August 16, 2010

August 16th, 2010

Standard disclaimer: don’t take from my selections, ordering, headlines, etc. any indications of the interests or plans of my employer (if you do, you’ll undoubtedly be disappointed when they don’t play out.)

Will Oracle Acquire RIM?

August 13th, 2010

Stephen Jannise of Distribution Software Advice has looked at Oracle’s history of acquisitions and reached the conclusion that RIM might be on their list of next targets. But he wants to know what you think, so he has posted his thinking along with a simple poll to collect the input of others.

Want to help him out?

Smart Traveler

August 13th, 2010

I’ve always known that Emily Green was a smart analyst of what’s happening in the telecom industry, but her recent blog post shows she’s also a smart traveler.

Here are a couple of quotes to give you a sense:

“I have been on a family road trip for the past week. Writing today from Richmond, Virginia, I am here to tell you that the best way to vacation in 2010, at least in the U.S., requires the following:” (You’ll have to read the post to find out what 3 things are required for the best vacation…)

“Once you have these three elements … here’s what happens: … You ditch all other means of navigation. … You have a richer view of the changing world around you. … You skip the hotel room Spectravision. In a shocking turn of events, the TV remote has sat untended on the bureau, because no one wants to watch TV. …”

Check it out!