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.
Trends
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Inc. Article #14: A Smarter Mobile Strategy
Chaotic Moon has developed apps for some of the world's biggest brands. Here's what it has learned in the process.
Miscellany
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What Should I Ask
On Sunday, I'll be talking to the Marillion frontman. Got any questions for him?
Analytics
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The Social Data Police
A post on catty ex-clients and how Amazon uses data to improve its review of reviews.
Platforms
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The Gang of Three?
Does Facebook have a size or a money problem? Or both?
Big Data
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The City as a Platform
The "everything as a platform" mind-set continues.
Big Data
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Big Data and Hadoop
In this three-minute overview video, I explain Apache Hadoop and touch on some of its functionality.
Social Media
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A Clarification on My Inc. Facebook Post
Facebook could solve some of its business problems with one simple solution: Charge users.
Social Media
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Inc. Article #13: An Open Letter to Zuck
Facebook could solve some of its business problems with one simple solution: Charge users.
Platforms
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App.net & the Open-Closed Platform Dilemma
The company hit its funding mark but its work to build a true platform is far from over.
Communication
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An Interview With Kevin J. Anderson
My HuffPo interview with Clockwork Angels' author Kevin J. Anderson to talk about his new book.
Platforms
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The End of Silicon Valley as We Know It?
Thoughts on platforms and innovation.
Platforms
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Best Reasons to Turn Down VC Funding
It's very easy to say no to VC firms these days. In this piece, I look at the decision to do that.
Platforms
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Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess Talks Music Apps
The ΓΌber-talented musician talks to me about a range of topics.
Trends
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Mobility in the Enterprise
In this video, I discuss issues to related to mobility for mid-market organizations.
Communication
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Breaking Bad: What if Hank already knows about Walt?
We all think that Walt is outsmarting Hank. What if it's the other way around?
Platforms
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Digg and Other People's Platforms (OPPs)
Your platform may very well determine your startupβs successβso why not build your own?
Platforms
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The Gradually Closing Platform Strategy
Facebook and Twitter keep on closing their platforms. This is no accident.
Platforms
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System Failures Still Haunt Us
One of the largest US market makers is on the edge of bankruptcy. The cause: a technology failure.