Hawk's Nest

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

New Google Service Offers 24x0 Support for Business Users

My point reinforced by a mock press release from a real hosted Exchange provider. 24x0 Support...love it!

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Will the Enterprise Go for Google's Apps?

I had the opportunity to comment for an article yesterday concerning Google's free apps (thanks BR). As found in this article, quote's from the Hawk found here...
Mobility of Google's applications would also need to be addressed to woo enterprises. "Part of the question of portability is the ability to sync with handheld devices either using Exchange Activesync, BlackBerry services or Good software," says Kevin Benson, Chief Technology Officer, South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

"No solution Google is currently providing or has announced would meet the needs of small or midsize businesses, which rely on mobility as a key component. Being tethered to a Web-based app is becoming a prisoner to access and bandwidth."


I also made these comments...The freedom, utility and flexibility of fully developed applications which are portable is much more compelling in the business environment. Ease of use and simplicity are two things software developers can learn from Google but admiring and adopting are worlds apart.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Wired News: TechTV Reborn as 'UndoTV'

I've been a huge fan of Leo LaPorte and company from back in the day. I keep up with some of the gang by listening to TWiT and other host shows but this possible reunion is great news! I never understood why TechTV went the way of the dodo bird apart from pure economics. Here's hoping their heyday returns.

Update: Here are Chris Pirillo's comments on what he's helping to do

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Panda Dog

Wouldn't you like one??!!

Monday, August 07, 2006

Appalachian State University is HOT HOT HOT

Kudo's to the worst marketing of a university ever!

Friday, August 04, 2006


Chinese water torture | the Daily Mail

My nightmare beach experience!!

Thursday, August 03, 2006


MAKE: Blog: Animated light pen art

This is very creative. Stop motion animation is something I've always enjoyed. I know it's a lot of work but creative minds yield a lot of fun for all of us.

Blogs of History...

If Lincoln Blogged

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

The Cloud Appreciation Society

3+ months later...my head must have been in the clouds.