Platforms
On Scroogled and Hypocrisy
Microsoft's latest PR moves smack of desperation.
Phil Simon
Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.
Platforms
Why Amazon Cut Prices on AWS
Why drop prices when you're the industry leader?
Communication
What's Your Arc?
As book number 5 gets closer, I reflect upon my arc as a writer.
Big Data
Will the iPad and Big Data Save Retail?
In my latest IBM-sponsored post, I look at the effect of iPads and Big Data on holiday shopping.
Big Data
Inc. Article #18: 4 Ways to Embrace Big Data
A handful of useful tools to collect the kind of data to make better business decisions.
Platforms
Is the Microsoft Surface a Failure?
Microsoft is finding out what happens when people no longer have to use your products.
Big Data
On Hadoop, Security, and Data Silos
Data silos just grind my gears.
Platforms
Ken Auletta on the Gang of Four
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google and the platform wars.
Book Reviews
The Laws of Subtraction by Matt May
Just because we can pack more in doesn't mean that we should.
Platforms
Amazon: Inside the Mind of Jeff Bezos
What does Amazon do and why does the company do it? Watch and find out.
Big Data
Social Media and the Fourth V of Big Data
In order to benefit from Big Data, we need to embrace uncertainty.
Big Data
Data Is Location-Agnostic
Thoughts on cloud computing, ubiquitous technology, and data quality.
Trends
Inc. Article #17: Facebook Still Knows How to Fail Fast
Zuck et. al haven't forgotten that speed kills in the Age of the Platform.
Big Data
Big Serves and Big Data
Big Data represents a big opportunity for tennis players and mid-sized organizations alike.
Communication
The Case for a Videographer
You've prepped your talk and calmed your nerves, but here's one step you might be forgetting.
Technology
The State of the Cloud
A look at the evolution of cloud computing in the last three years.
Big Data
Platforms, Disruption, and Television
In my latest HuffPo piece, I talk to John Funge about television and disruption.
Miscellany
Review: Sounds That Can't Be Made
A look at Marillion's new studio album.
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