“Keep costs under control.” How often have you heard that? As a network provider, it’s probably your mantra. As you’re shifting to a next-gen IP network, that concern becomes tantamount. Keep repeating the mantra, “Keep costs under control,” and then focus on these three hot areas as suggested by… Read More »
Archive for May 2010
Mobile payments are an incredibly promising phenomenon, so much so that the top venture capital firms are lining up against each other for a fight. Now, the teams are basically complete, with newcomer VC firm Andreessen Horowitz taking its spot next to San Francisco-based Boku. Read More »
In a case that is increasingly starting to look like a battle between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, eBay, Facebook, IAC and Yahoo an amicus brief in support of YouTube in its case against Viacom, arguing that a decision in favor of Viacom could stifle web innovation. Read More »
One of the first trials by a utility to use public wireless networks for the smart grid has now turned into a full-fledged deployment. Texas New Mexico Power plans to expand its smart grid project, which connects 10,000 smart meters via AT&T and SmartSynch, to 231,000… Read More »
How fast is the business of augmented reality emerging? Augmented Reality Event June 2-3 in Santa Clara, Calif., will be the place to find out. It’s a must-attend event if you want to learn more about, or be part of, the business of AR. Read More »
As Google tries to extricate itself from the privacy furor over personal data collected from Wi-Fi networks by its Street View cars, the company says it has hit a roadblock that prevents it from complying with authorities who want the data turned over to them. Read More »
The BBC will be one of the first content providers in the UK to have video available on the Apple iPad, with an iPad-ready version of its iPlayer site ready for viewing on the device when it becomes available to users in the country. Read More »
Gist — a service that helps you get more information about email contacts and is a favorite of the WWD team — has announced the release of an Android app. It joins the existing iPhone app and provides on-the-go access to information about your professional network. Read More »
There is a lot of talk about Firefox losing to Chrome. And that may be true in early adopter circles, this exclusive data about Firefox’s daily active users and the number of downloads shows that Mozilla’s game changing browser isn’t out of the game just yet. Read More »
News coverage of Obama’s visit to Solyndra’s factory have been calling the DOE’s loan guarantee to Solyndra an example of how successful the Department of Energy’s clean power investment programs can be. But is it really? Read More »
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