Searching the Clouds for Value
The hype about cloud computing services continues relentlessly. Not only could IT architectures revert back to more-centralised systems, but completely new business models may emerge to disrupt the market. Yet…
Launch of 3G Networks in India Is No Bollywood Movie
When my lovely wife made me sit through a Bollywood movie to be reminded of her cultural background recently, I knew what to expect: a set formula, some dancing and…
Winners and Losers in China’s Gold Rush
Amid the gloom of the economic crisis, the issuance of 3G licences in China has caused many telecom executives’ eyes to light up with dollar signs, despite the challenges presented…
Cooking Up New Devices for the Kitchen
Reading Ben’s Hotline about the O2 Joggler, I think he’s identified a trend for “kitchen PCs”. The Joggler is more of a souped-up picture frame than a full PC, but…
No Clouds on Obama’s Horizon
While I was glued to the TV, following the coverage of the inauguration of the new US president, I couldn’t help wondering about a slightly more mundane story, namely, which…
Broadband Past and Future
Arriving back in the UK after some years abroad, I needed to decide the best way to get connected — to the Internet and to a mobile phone network (and…