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.
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 รผber-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 startupโs successโso 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.
Big Data
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A Retail BI Case Study
A look at how one organization adopted BI tools to better understand its business.
Platforms
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On Stocktwits and Frenemies
Twitter goes from friend to enemy in an instant. The platform giveth and the platform taketh away.
Platforms
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A Platform for Micro-Businesses
In my latest HuffPo piece, I talk to the CEO of SohoOS about his vision for very small companies.
Platforms
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Inc. Article #11: Facebook's Biggest Problem
Unless you've been living in a vacuum, you know that Facebook's stock has been reeling.
Technology
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My Interview With Noah Dentzel
A look at an interesting Kickstarter project for the iPhone.
Platforms
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Amazon: Under the Radar?
How one of the world's biggest companies quietly churns along.
Technology
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Green IT and 3D Printers
Many CIOs these days talk about how their companies are "going green."