Macromedia Central Exposed

Macromedia Central Exposed. Macromedia has released some more information about the upcoming Macromedia Central application and allowed a screenshot of the latest state of play to be published with comments. You can see it here on the blogs of Greg Burch and Geoffrey… [An Architect's View]

Microsoft Research preps Usenet analysis tool

Network World: Microsoft Research preps Usenet analysis tool. Researchers at Microsoft are working on technology that makes it easier to navigate Usenet news groups and could eventually help clear clutter in e-mail inboxes, a Microsoft researcher said Tuesday. [Tomalak's Realm]

Verizon's Gutsy Bet

Business Week: Verizon's Gutsy Bet. At the heart of this reinvention is the most ambitious deployment of new telecom technology in years. Verizon plans to roll out fiber-optic connections to every home and business in its 29-state territory over the next 10 to 15 years, a project that might reasonably be compared with the construction… Continue reading Verizon's Gutsy Bet

Buzz Without Bucks

Buzz Without Bucks. Smart companies are discovering that you don't need big budgets to deliver a big message. By cleverly cultivating buzz, small businesses with tiny budgets can level the playing field with established giants. Their motto: When it comes to building a brand, word of mouth is priceless. [Fast Company]

Report Review: Nielsen/Norman Group's Usability ROI

Report Review: Nielsen/Norman Group's Usability ROI. Report Review: Nielsen/Norman Group's Usability Return on Investment – In the business world, user experience endeavors are typically seen as a cost—a line item expense to be minimized to the greatest extent possible while still remaining competitive. This has led to a number of essays, articles, and books on… Continue reading Report Review: Nielsen/Norman Group's Usability ROI

ROI calculations: K-Logs vs. traditional Intranet Portals

ROI calculations: K-Logs vs. traditional Intranet Portals. John Robb summarizes an ROI document produced by PlumTree Software estimating the value of portal software and compares with his estimation of the value of K-Log software. He puts the total ROI of a K-Log system at 1,170% compared to the total ROI of a traditional Portal system… Continue reading ROI calculations: K-Logs vs. traditional Intranet Portals

DIY librarian

What kind of a cool job title is Information Core Director? That's the position of the DIY librarian. [librarian.net]

Video Games Rule, Dude

Video Games Rule, Dude.  Teenage Boys to Hollywood: 'Drop dead, We Have Our DVDs. Who Needs to Find 'Nemo' Anyway?' “For decades, movie executives could count on adolescent boys — a key audience for summer fare — spending a large percentage of their waking hours at the local cineplex, fueling the box office for movies… Continue reading Video Games Rule, Dude