The season of top 10 predictions is fully upon us and I could not resist coming up with my own top 10 list. Google Will Decide Against Doing Something: After years of saying yes to every problem they seem to encounter and even some non-problems (Google Products, Google Checkout, Google Base), Google will finally refuse […]
Archives for December 2007
Warren Buffett Explains Mortgage Meltdown
Chris (BloggerJacks) has written an excellent post talking to the current malaise in the credit market and its impact on the economy. He referenced my earlier post on this topic which I am re-posting as the words of Warren Buffett are truer today than even months ago. As we go through this volatility and near […]
iPhone is not a Phone, Its a Substitute for that Ferrari You Can’t Afford
Time and again, people bring up the fact that phones with similar features from other vendors and on better networks may be available for way less than the cost of an iPhone. Its probably true that iPhone is not the best phone in the market today. But who cares? iPhone is not competing for the […]
Italy Refuses Visa; Sings Aria of Disappointment
Let this be a lesson to all nations including America – if you close your doors to foreigners: immigrants and visitors – prosperity is unlikely to come by. In India there is a saying that roughly translated means “Unexpected guests bring prosperity”, and it seems that whether you believe in the elephant god Lord Ganesha […]
Humans 1 : Machines 0
So, machines (also known as computers) have been threatening to take over our jobs for decades and are indeed encroaching (automating) our lives. But, there is one aspect where they lag by decades: Creativity. Amazon responded to a customer complaint for not having won a $299 laptop. The response is worth a million (or a […]
Beating India and China at their own Numbers Game
Yes, China and India have huge populations – 1.3 billion and 1.1 billion by latest estimates. I am tired of hearing how they are the place to be because of these numbers. So here is a thought: We have an economy that is five times as large as either of these – six billion to […]
Aberdeen Group on Oracle SaaS Platform: A Leader
The Aberdeen Group has issued a research note evaluating the Oracle SaaS Platform. The Insight report talks to the leadership and momentum of the SaaS Platform for ISVs looking to build on-demand applications. I will let Aberdeen Group’s report do the talking, so here is a short excerpt from the conclusion section: Oracle has indeed […]
Nick Carr Doesn’t Understand Anything (Weekend Humor)
Nick took umbrage at Michael Krigsman post entitled Robert Scoble doesn’t understand enterprise software . He responds with Michael Krigsman doesn’t understand enterprise software. In keeping with the Holiday spirit, I am here to take this to the next logical level. 😉 3 Reasons Nick Carr doesn’t get it when it comes to.. umm.. anything: […]
Enterprise Software Sexy like Diane Keaton, Not Britney
Scoble asks Why enterprise software isn’t sexy in response to a question recently raised by Bill Gates. And I say its sexy but its in the eye of the beholder. Yes, consumers get turned on looking at a map overlayed with restaurant locations but my enterprise customers want to see real value. Sexy Diane Keaton […]
Aberdeen Group Report on Leadership of Oracle SaaS Platform
The Aberdeen Group has issued a research note evaluating the Oracle SaaS Platform. The Insight report talks to the leadership and momentum of the SaaS Platform for ISVs looking to build on-demand applications. I will let Aberdeen Group’s report do the talking, so here is a short excerpt from the conclusion section: Oracle has indeed […]
Not a Bubble?
There is no tech bubble (hat tip to Edwin). Want more? Read my post on trillion dollar valuations.