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Emerging Technologies

Submitted by dthoma7 on Wed, 2006-07-12 17:06
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I use this topic to track and process trends and possibilities in new technology. To some degree this topic requires constand vigilance. So, if you are reading this topic and think of additional materials I should link into what is here, please let me know.

I also post specific technology updates under the following topics:

Unified Communications and ICT integration

Submitted by dthoma7 on Tue, 2008-04-01 16:08
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How do you explain the tremendous hype and true excitement about the iPhone? It is not a particularly revolutionary device in that its features all already existed in various places. It's key is integration - simplifying and streamlining the complexity of communications today. People are willing to pay for any device that does this well. Imagine a device you could wear that would serve as an accessory when not needed and morph into a phone, camera or other device form when needed. This sort of device is being developed now in research labs (Here's the video.). This unification of communications as a goal of cell phone providers sets up the broader topic of unified messaging.

Unified messaging is a hot topic right now. It promises integration of telephone, email, and various other ICTs into one interface with unified search, storage, and topic cataloging of content.

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The Age of Design

Submitted by dthoma7 on Wed, 2007-08-01 16:48
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I am marking this space to begin collecting my thoughts on the Age of Design. Future Shock, Network Nation, and Megatrends all predicted the information age. People would become information-empowered.  

 

The Internet connects people today and offers access to pricing, regulations, other government and public documents, as well as tools for manipulating data and producing more information.

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Instant Messaging and Chat as entry tech

Submitted by dthoma7 on Mon, 2007-06-04 15:15
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People love instant messaging and chat on the Internet. These are applications the new generation of millenials in particular have been bred to use. My research shows these are the entry technologies for the workforce to get into more advanced computing. Managers can take specific steps to use them to get employees using improved communications and collaboration practices. Of note in this space, there are a wide variety of clients. IBM and AOL were in this space a long time ago along with CUCME (pronounced "see you see me") and ICQ.

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ICT Updates and Notes

Submitted by dthoma7 on Sun, 2006-07-16 20:57
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What is going on currently? I will post it here.

 

ICT Topics in this Site:

My Coke Rewards .com

Submitted by dthoma7 on Sun, 2006-07-16 14:27
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So, I inherited a bottle cap collection from my dad and uncle. It stretches back to the beginning of the crown cap in 1890 or so, and I have enthusiatically circled the glode scanning the streets and gutters for caps. I note this only as a consideration in understanding my enthusiasm about the MyCokeRewards program currently running. Coke is taking advantage of the advancement of technology and the ability to uniquely print bottle caps to customize rewards programs at a here-to-fore inaccessible level of granularity. It is quite amazing.

I should note too that I tried using the text messaging option to check my reward and was unable to get it to work successfully! It turns out you must register your phone account online first.

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