Aruba Introduces Ethernet Jack APs. Aruba Networks introduced a new line of products including an access point that can be mounted on the wall and plugged into any Ethernet port: The idea is to cut deployment costs but also encourage a denser deployment of APs. “We went into large accounts and they said they wanted… Continue reading Aruba Introduces Ethernet Jack APs
Author: Vince Kimball
The knowledge profile (KP)
The knowledge profile (KP). A knowledge profile records skills, tools, practices and social networks, it highlights competencies, identifies gaps, helps with learning programs to address deficits, realize opportunities and heighten awareness for the owner and colleagues. KPs may focus on the individual where they form a key part of your personal knowledge management (PKM) system… Continue reading The knowledge profile (KP)
Cable Modem 3.0
Cable Modem 3.0. Communications, Engineering and Design Magazine has an overview of a newer, faster, cable modem standards from CableLabs. “DOCSIS 1.0 is the Trojan Horse, and DOCSIS 1.1 is the Greek soldiers inside,” says Ryan Jones, media and entertainment analyst for the Yankee Group. “With 1.1 you can provision different levels of service, and… Continue reading Cable Modem 3.0
Comcast to market new video recorder
Comcast to market new video recorder. Starting tomorrow, Comcast Corp. will begin marketing an enhanced cable box to New Englanders that will accelerate a revolution that is changing television-watching habits, and the television industry itself. The Motorola box, which includes a TiVo -style digital video recorder, will allow millions of subscribers to watch shows on… Continue reading Comcast to market new video recorder
Vote near, Saudis push to modernize
Vote near, Saudis push to modernize. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Even as Saudi Arabia struggles internally with violent extremists and externally with its image as the country that produced most of the attackers of Sept. 11, 2001, the desert kingdom's rulers are moving on multiple fronts to modernize and moderate their nation. [Boston Globe —… Continue reading Vote near, Saudis push to modernize
Jumping through hoops
Jumping through hoops. A while back I posted about how product designs are getting too difficult, and how the greater the number of steps it takes for someone to set up a product, or to use a service, the less successful they will… [peterme.com]
Now for the hard part
Now for the hard part. IN ALL THE BROUHAHA over the recommendations for intelligence reform contained in the 9/11 Commission Report, the commission's most important and sweeping recommendations – those on foreign policy – have been largely ignored. [Boston Globe — Ideas Section]
interesting hypothesis
An interesting hypothesis from Chris Sanders of Sanders Research. The US has chosen to address the problem that it does not make enough of what the rest of the world wants by going to war to monopolize control of the supply and distribution of what the world needs, petroleum. There are other war aims, of… Continue reading interesting hypothesis
Longhorn readies for the Corral
Longhorn readies for the Corral. This afternoon, Microsoft laid out its next-generation-Windows Longhorn roadmap, making a delivery commitment and changing how some new technologies will be delivered. Microsoft’s new approach to Longhorn is more staid than all the big bang new version excitement generated last year. I see the more subdued approach as more realistic… Continue reading Longhorn readies for the Corral
All That Secrecy Is Expensive
All That Secrecy Is Expensive. Not only is the U.S. government keeping too many secrets, it's spending too much money to do it. That's the conclusion of a government watchdog group, which estimates more than $6.5 billion was spent last year keeping data under wraps. By Noah Shachtman. [Wired News]