Welcome to the post-normal age of work
In today’s world of work, companies that want to thrive need to shift from a business-process defined culture towards a more social network-shaped, cooperative one. Read more »
Jenn Marston
Jenn Marston has been an editor, writer and reporter for nearly 10 years. As GigaOM Pro's Editor, Jenn works with industry analysts to develop research reports, industry briefings and forward-looking analysis in infrastructure, mobile, green IT, social Web, and consumer technology. Before joining GigaOM Pro, she worked as Online Managing Editor for XLR8R Magazine, covering music and music technology. She holds a BA from Denison University and an MFA from University of San Francisco.
Survey: Tell us your thoughts on the fate of Fisker
Fisker Automotive seems to be close to bankruptcy and just went through a hearing on Capital Hill. We invite GigaOM Readers to share their thoughts on the electric vehicle maker and how this news will affect the larger cleantech sector. Read more »
Podcast: Why mobile is vital to the future of retail
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This edition of the GigaOM Research podcast discusses mobility’s impact on the shopping experience, for both the retailer and the consumer. Read more »
Podcast: The pros and cons of using Hadoop
The big talk around Hadoop right now is on SQL and why the integration of the two is important. Analysts Joseph Turian and Jo Maitland discuss the ups and downs of this in the latest GigaOM Research podcast. Read more »
Podcast: Why the world needs wearable computing
The lates installment of the GigaOM Research podcast finds analysts Jody Ranck and Michael Wolf talking fitness, wellness, and the wearable computing market. Read more »
Podcast: Why the digital age needs an effective content licensing strategy
Publishers must now focus on a strategy for effectively licensing digital content. In the latest GigaOM Research Podcast, analyst Paul Sweeting discusses why we need a strategy and how it will impact publishers and others. Read more »
Survey: Tell us your thoughts on the future of the smart watch
With the smart watch making many headlines these days, we ask GigaOM readers to weigh in with their thoughts on the device: which features they want, how much they would pay, and which company will rule this market. Read more »
Podcast: How enterprises can build successful BYOD programs
The latest GigaOM Research podcast examines the value of BYOD in enterprises and how companies can address security, privacy, and the latest technologies. Read more »
How SDN is disrupting the networking landscape
The software-defined networking arena is full of new ideas and well-funded startups. This GigaOM Research podcast discusses SDN use cases, its impact on traditional networking, and companies to watch. Read more »
Podcast: Why we need the LED industry
The latest GigaOM Research podcast examines the LED market: why we need it, what the new business models are, and which companies should be watched in the coming months. Read more »
What every enterprise should know about social-business tools
The latest GigaOM Research podcast examines how new social-business tools are disrupting the enterprise and changing the nature of the way we work. Read more »
Why big data will be even bigger in 2013
GigaOM Research analysts Jo Maitland and George Gilbert discuss the cloud in 2013: what to know, who to watch, and crazy predictions for the coming months. Read more »
Survey: Which technologies will matter in 2013?
Give us your thoughts and takeaways from CES 2013. Read more »
Survey: Weigh in on the state of Twitter
Twitter is at a crossroads: It’s inarguably a mainstream communications technology at this point, but it’s also generating controversy around its developer and user policies as it expands. Join us in sharing thoughts on Twitter’s role in the industry — both now and in the future. Read more »
Weigh in on the upcoming launch of Tesla’s Model S
Have strong opinions about Tesla’s electric sedan the Model S? It’s officially shipping starting this Friday and represents a new chapter for the Silicon Valley firm. Take our survey and weigh in on it. Any chance you’ll reserve or buy one? Read more »
Weigh in on Facebook’s future prospects
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With Facebook’s IPO scheduled for later this week, we decided to poll GigaOM readers and other technology watchers on the company’s longer-term prospects. So put the immediate future out of your mind, and think about how Facebook might evolve in the next 2 to 5 years. Read more »
2012: The year mobile advertising starts to pay off
As smartphone ownership skyrockets and flash sales and local offers prove the importance of proximity, it’s clear that this is the era of hyper local mobile. Here we examine forces at play, and how effective are hyper local mobile ads actually are. Read more »
Survey: What’s the state of cleantech investing?
The cleantech sector is tricky when it comes to investments. We’re asking you to weigh in with your thoughts about cleantech investing — will you continue to invest in the space and what do you think will be the outlook for 2012? Read more »
Survey: Weigh in on the Honeywell-Nest lawsuit
Then news that thermostat giant Honeywell has slapped startup Nest with a lawsuit for patent infringement throws an unexpected wrinkle in the landscape of the smart thermostat this year. We ask readers to weigh in on what the lawsuit means for the smart thermostat industry. Read more »
New solutions for the new era of TV interfaces
It will take more than a five-button remote control to efficiently navigate the new universe of video content now available. That means a new user interface for the video viewing experience is inevitable, and many companies are involved. Here are a few to watch. Read more »
The pay TV market is still resisting disruption
For all the talk, there’s little evidence that cord cutting, to whatever extent it is actually happening, has loosened the grip of the networks or cable operators on the TV business. If anything, they’ve tightened their hold, as evidence from this last quarter shows. Read more »
5 trends that will shape the future of mobile advertising
Spending in the mobile advertising space will be approximately $4 billion worldwide this year, so despite perceptions to the contrary, we can safely assume it’s an area to watch in the coming years. Here are some trends that will shape growth in the next five years. Read more »
The state of the e-book lending market
E-book lending is on the rise, thanks to the continued growth of the e-book market and programs from online retail giants like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Two distinct business models have emerged to serve the ever-expanding number of users and address challenges that arise. Read more »
Where Does M&A Opportunity Lie in 2011?
The global economy continues to face uncertainty, but despite this, many technology companies have cash on hand and are opting to spend it on mergers and acquisitions. Here we examine some likely strategies from five different companies: IBM, Oracle, HP, Cisco and Hewlett-Packard. Read more »
Why 2011 Will Be a Big Year for Big Data
With enterprise data volumes growing, business and IT leaders face significant opportunities and challenges from big data. The space, of course, is not without its obstacles — including plenty of privacy concerns — but in 2011, there are numerous sales-growth opportunities and new business models finally surfacing. Read more »
Critical Impact Areas for Cloud-Based Health Care
The U.S. health care system remains one of the most fragmented, expensive and inefficient health systems on the planet. But cloud computing is fast-becoming a solution that could re-configure how we think about health care delivery — and the cost of it — in the years to come. Read more »
Key Questions for Live-Stream Content Providers
The live-stream video market is entering an upturn in the typical hockey stick growth chart. Viewership will more than double by 2014, and as the market grows, it will support both content providers with a diverse, one-stop-shop approach and those with more specialized content and audiences. Read more »
Subscriber Content
Bunker Sessions: Is App TV Coming Next?
On November 9, we gathered more than 50 entrepreneurs, executives and investors at our San Francisco offices to engage in a town hall-style forum. The topic of discussion was to consider what could happen if we had the “app store” revolution on our TV sets. Would ... Read more at GigaOM Pro »
Livestreaming Event: Is App TV Coming Next?
This morning, we’ve gathered more than 50 entrepreneurs, executives and investors at our San Francisco offices to engage in a town hall-style forum to discuss what could happen if we had the “app store” revolution (and the app store economy) on our TV sets. Read more »
Strategies of the Top Contenders in Connected TV
The television business is on the cusp of the biggest technological upheaval since cable TV emerged. With that in mind, we examine the leading contenders’ strategic positioning, relative strengths and weaknesses & provide the early line on their odds of success in the connected TV marketplace. Read more »
E-books and White Spaces on the Rise in Q3
Amid other announcements, two specific areas of the connected consumer industry had especially significant developments in the third quarter: e-books and TV-band white spaces. And as we discuss in a new report at GigaOM Pro, developments in these areas could have tremendous effect on the industry. Read more »
Mobile Health Apps Are on the Rise
Mobile health examines the behavioral changes that occur as new technologies advance our health care system worldwide. Quite often, these changes are due to an increasing proliferation of mobile health apps, from fitness and nutrition trackers to those that use social networking as a motivating force. Read more »
Moving Regulated Industries to the Cloud
Regulated industries like health care and financial services deal with large quantities of sensitive data many deem unsuitable for cloud storage. But for those prepared to invest in understanding and meeting the requirements of such heavily regulated environments, there are many opportunities to offer premium services. Read more »
The Case for a Skype-Cisco Partnership
Skype has made some partnerships that extend its reach beyond the desktop computer. A logical acquirer of Skype would be an Internet software company, telephony equipment maker or telecom carrier, and recent headlines suggest Cisco might be a natural fit. Read more »
Are We Headed to an Open Source Enterprise?
A number of factors — cost, security, control — make large-scale open source adoption both a valid option and a difficult choice for enterprises. On the one hand, it’s cost-effective, inherently agile and reliable. On the other, it’s innovative, disruptive and therefore risky to business owners. Read more »
Mobile Operators’ Strategies for Connected Devices
Major carriers must overcome the ceiling under which they now find themselves and the growth of their businesses. Solutions lie not in voice-centric mobile devices, but with new non-phone, data-consuming devices like tablets, e-readers and machine-to-machine technology like digital picture frames, personal navigation devices and more. Read more »
Social Media Advertising: Who Measures, Who Wins
Some recent stories about social networking companies and third-party data suppliers highlight a key challenge currently facing social media: advertising measurement. Companies that best address this challenge by pairing the new medium with more traditional media buying will be the ones to get the advertising revenue. Read more »
App Marketing 101: Tips for Getting Reviewed
One of the most common questions often asked is how to get your app reviewed by the various iPhone blog sites around the Internet. While there is no guaranteed method, SlapApp.com’s co-founder Ryan Johnson has a few pointers to help you build a relationship with reviewers. Read more »
Four Ways Facebook Can Conquer Mobile
Nearly one-third of Facebook’s 500 million-strong user base is using phones to engage with friends via the social network. Facebook ought to fulfill its potential in mobile, but the social network giant will need a more robust strategy than simply releasing a branded hardware device. Read more »
App Marketing 101: App Store Ladder Points
The App Store contains a number of “ladder points” where moving from one ranking to the next increases an app’s visibility — and, consequently, its sales. Those positions are worth vying for, even if you sometimes have to spend a little in ads to get there. Read more »
