http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk Comment Feed for Carl Weinschenk Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:52:29 GMT Clearspace 2.5.5 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2009-11-18T00:52:29Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/saving-the-broadband-stimulus/?cs=37548#comment-34109 It's not the RUs that has fallen apart here but the NTIA. The RUS has been administering programs including grants and loans since the turn of the 20th century.   As someone who has over $30M in funding under her belt with the RUS, I can assure Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:52:29 GMT Liz Zucco http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/saving-the-broadband-stimulus/?cs=37548#comment-34109 2009-11-18T00:52:29Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/universal-cell-phone-chargers-get-itu-backing/?cs=36923#comment-33757 About time. Is the USA being forced because Europe lead the way. Shame.This is such an easy decision and the fact that Apple, one of the worst culprits for incompatible conenctors (even between the same devices) is coming to the party is GREAT NEWS too Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:03:07 GMT FrancisCarden http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/universal-cell-phone-chargers-get-itu-backing/?cs=36923#comment-33757 2009-10-23T17:03:07Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/making-mobile-app-development-make-sense/?cs=36148#comment-33339 Here is another method to minimize development across different mobile platforms and devices. It's now possible to build or modify Windows or RIA apps optimized for the mobile form factor and then run on company XenApp servers. Apps are securely Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:34:59 GMT Chris Fleck http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/making-mobile-app-development-make-sense/?cs=36148#comment-33339 2009-09-27T21:34:59Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/skypes-business-plan-for-business/?cs=36110#comment-33324 Skype is in real hurry to expand their business share Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:01:07 GMT DrVoIP http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/skypes-business-plan-for-business/?cs=36110#comment-33324 2009-09-26T10:01:07Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/remote-support-on-the-road-to-success/?cs=36016#comment-33315 Regarding the complexity consumers will face migrating from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7 - I completely agree.  I recently authored a series of articles for the support.com blog on this topic ( Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:30:39 GMT James Morehead http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/remote-support-on-the-road-to-success/?cs=36016#comment-33315 2009-09-26T00:30:39Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-33215 Thanks, Eric and Sarah. I think what you are suggesting, Eric, is something like what we have here in NY and in many other states on cans and bottles: Make people pay a bit more and return that extra when they are done with the device. Then, presumably, Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:28:49 GMT CarlWeinschenk http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-33215 2009-09-18T17:28:49Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-33213 how about implementing a "core charge" on cell phones, just like the auto-industry uses on car parts, batteries, etc., which would encourage people to turn them in when they buy a new one. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:24:06 GMT eric http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-33213 2009-09-18T17:24:06Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/mapping-broadbands-future/?cs=35266#comment-32935 I think it's really very important to maintain a good average speed for all customers.I think in telecom industry there is a great competition between companies.So there is more efficiency is required for getting a large base of customers. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:52:03 GMT sarah http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/mapping-broadbands-future/?cs=35266#comment-32935 2009-09-02T07:52:03Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-32854 I think this pollution should be controlled.Within three years it is most often that American will discard 130 million mobile phone which will create a huge pollution for society.I think environmental should actively play their role in this regard. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:17:00 GMT sarah http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/moving-against-cell-phone-pollution/?cs=34791#comment-32854 2009-08-31T07:17:00Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/mapping-broadbands-future/?cs=35266#comment-32833 Interesting Carl.  Was reading a piece recently that described how Pitney Bowes Business Insight and their MapInfo technology was being used to support the stimulus fund effort in telecommunications.  If interested, check out Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:43:12 GMT Ed Gillespie http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/mapping-broadbands-future/?cs=35266#comment-32833 2009-08-28T11:43:12Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/its-not-exciting-but-neglecting-printer-security-is-dangerous/?cs=13617#comment-32778 Security with our printers is a must. We must prevent  unsecured sites from getting access to internal resources. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:37:45 GMT Epson Cartridges http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/its-not-exciting-but-neglecting-printer-security-is-dangerous/?cs=13617#comment-32778 2009-08-23T03:37:45Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/was-it-necessary-to-create-rexspy/?cs=13427#comment-32730 i want to warn everyone against using securstar products ! i've been in prison for 1 year partly because i refused to decrypt my drive but despite using their drivecrypt product law enforcement somehow decrypted my drive. securstar has a backdoor in it Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:46:51 GMT jimmyx http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/was-it-necessary-to-create-rexspy/?cs=13427#comment-32730 2009-08-20T01:46:51Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/news-about-web-conferencing-has-far-broader-implications/?cs=13071#comment-32691 Got to say that I'm not really a fan of Webex either, Amy. Gotomeeting sets a high standard. Fantastic article on web conferencing. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:53:28 GMT Henry http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/news-about-web-conferencing-has-far-broader-implications/?cs=13071#comment-32691 2009-08-17T23:53:28Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/happily-the-big-phone-companies-are-not-pushing-for-stimulus-money/?cs=34954#comment-32686 You're right - the application process on this isn't easy - hopefully it will not scare the entrepreneurial folks away.   Read an interesting article on where to apply/tools available specifically to address government app requirements - looks Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:11:56 GMT M Ellard http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/happily-the-big-phone-companies-are-not-pushing-for-stimulus-money/?cs=34954#comment-32686 2009-08-17T17:11:56Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/sms-sos/?cs=34588#comment-32422 The only safe way to keep your secretes - Discreet  Private Instant Messaging  between cellular phones. You create a private massage from your mobile phone, and only the person you choose, can see it.   After the Discreet Message was Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:03:45 GMT astal http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/sms-sos/?cs=34588#comment-32422 2009-08-02T12:03:45Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32405 Thanks, Ron. You hit the nail on the head. The point always is that the incumbent has great advantages in first-to-market and a high profile and marketing muscle, etc. when the technology changes are simply a slightly different shade of gray. But when Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:45:18 GMT CarlWeinschenk http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32405 2009-07-31T13:45:18Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32401 This article references the company SureWest... which I happen to be a customer. I switched to SureWest from Comcast because SureWest provided a whole lot more bandwidth than Comcast could provide and the quality of the HDTV programming from SureWest is Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:26:22 GMT Ron Webb http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32401 2009-07-31T03:26:22Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32396 Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Bill. I sort of agree with you. There may not be a red flag, but there clearly is a yellow one. That is that the telcos and the over-the-top players are battling the cable guys very effectively. It's almost a carbon Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:15:56 GMT CarlWeinschenk http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32396 2009-07-30T21:15:56Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32395 Sorry, this data isn't as alarming as a first glance might suggest. By-and-large the telcos are signing up new IPTV customers as they build into new areas which they didn't previously serve, hence they are offering a new service and some percentage of Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:10:17 GMT Bill Sheppard http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/telco-tv-whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander/?cs=34551#comment-32395 2009-07-30T21:10:17Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/cisco-han-growth-show-that-the-market-is-homeward-bound/?cs=33926#comment-32116 Smart planners! Now we should know why Cisco has more than $30bil at their disposal. Talking about HAN, it might be great growth opportunity for in-premises Powerline Comms. (PLC). Flood the world with 200Mbps adapters at $30 per unit, add PLC-CLLI at Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:04:03 GMT PLC-LI http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/weinschenk/cisco-han-growth-show-that-the-market-is-homeward-bound/?cs=33926#comment-32116 2009-07-08T01:04:03Z