We really like the Skype platform, so when looking for a way to overcome our technical challenges we looked for ways to “piggyback” on our existing system. I believe we have found our solution with VuRoom, a video conferencing plugin for Skype. Read More »
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Intel has taken up a patriotic cause, paying special attention to U.S.-based companies and especially those in the cloud. The chipmaker announced today four investments which have collectively received over $30 million from its Intel Capital Invest in America Technology Fund including Joyent and Adaptive Computing. Read More »
The rise of smartphones is having an impact across the entire technology food chain from chip makers to handset manufacturers. San Francisco-based Heroku, which has been focused on being a Ruby-on-Rails cloud platform, has seen a sudden demand for its service from mobile app developers Read More »
Technology workers are often called on to donate our services, which most of us are happy to do so. For example, five years ago, I wanted to help those affected by the floods caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, since I have connections with New Orleans. Read More »
I’ve long been a fan of Matthew Inman’s webcomic The Oatmeal and its caustic humor. So when I saw the title of his latest comic — “Why Working From Home Is Both Awesome And Terrible” — I knew we had to share it with our readers. Read More »
When I run into a small business owner I ask about what project management tools they use. At first, I was asking out of my own curiosity. But I kept asking because I started to see a pattern: Many small business owners don’t use PM tools. Read More »
Web workers are required to display the same level of professionalism as their office-bound colleagues, particularly in their interactions with co-workers, business partners and customers. However, if they are not using effective technology, displaying that professionalism can be a difficult task. Read More »
In interviewing members of distributed teams for Wide Teams, I’ve found that the teams that thrive are composed of individuals who go above and beyond merely “‘doing their job,” and take the initiative to put on different hats as needed. Read More »
Working from home has many advantages. I have an office with a door and a window, a fully stocked kitchen with all of my favorite foods and a much shorter commute involving a few stairs and no traffic. However, I don’t have co-workers hanging around where… Read More »
The weather here in Portland is just starting to turn from cloudy and chilly springtime into our beautiful, warm summer days. I plan to take full advantage of it while still kicking butt at work. There are plenty of ways that we can enjoy the summer: Read More »
Entrepreneur and VC Mark Suster believes that in-person teams are much more effective than those that collaborate remotely. Suster says that it’s hard for distributed teams to communicate effectively with fewer non-verbal cues and no in-office chatter? But can better technology bridge that gap? Read More »
Many web workers already have the flexibility to set their own schedules; I thought I would run a quick poll to see how many of our readers are taking advantage of that flexibility to stay productive while also catching as much of the tournament as possible: Read More »
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