November 2003 – Page 7 – To Talk of Many Things

VoIP for Big Blue

VoIP for Big Blue. An IBM executive told a conference in Atlanta on Nov. 7 that it hopes to move 80% of its 300,000 employees to voice-over-IP phone systems by 2008.This article in Businessweek states that “When the largest tech company on the planet announces it no longer needs the phone company to manage its… Continue reading VoIP for Big Blue

The Brand Called… Who?

The Brand Called… Who?. USA Today reports that United Airlines has decided to name its new low-cost airline Ted. The Pentagram Design staffer who came up with the name says that Ted is more than a friendly first name, it's the last three letters of United's name … [Fast Company Now] Seems like a crazy idea… Continue reading The Brand Called… Who?

A Five Star Book on Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession

A Five Star Book on Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession. The book on knowledge management that I have always been looking for: Gretta Rusanow's Knowledge Management and the Smarter Lawyer makes a strong claim for being the best resource on KM for lawyers now available. [DennisKennedy.blog]

Myths about Software in Corporate Legal Departments

Myths about Software in Corporate Legal Departments. Can it be that some corporate legal departments are even farther behind the technology curve than law firms? The cost/benefit argument for tech projects in corporate legal departments is much easier to make than the one for law firms. This article will help you get over the inertia.… Continue reading Myths about Software in Corporate Legal Departments

Overkill, maybe?

Overkill, maybe?. This certainly puts into perspective the preparation — and expense — that's goes into Bush's trip to London. But honestly, why does he have to bring 150 national security advisors with him? [Q Daily News]

FrankenPatch

CIO: FrankenPatch. Those looking to cast blame–and there were many–cried a familiar refrain: If everyone had just patched his system in the first place, Slammer wouldn't have happened. But that's not true. And therein lies our story. Slammer was unstoppable. Which points to a bigger issue: Patching no longer works. [Tomalak's Realm]

Sputnik Helps Smaller Operators Manage Hot Spots

Sputnik Helps Smaller Operators Manage Hot Spots. Sputnik sends version 2 into orbit: Small and medium size hot spot operators have a new network management tool with Sputnik's platform, which became commercially available yesterday. With Sputnik's server software and access points (APs) that include Sputnik edge software, operators get centralized network management functions with usage… Continue reading Sputnik Helps Smaller Operators Manage Hot Spots

Month: November 2003