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In a global economy, there are a number of topics that can easily separate one culture from another. Even within the U.S., the discussion surrounding politics can turn close friends into sworn enemies. While technology can often be a common denominator connecting polar opposites, nothing brings the conversation full circle like the Olympics. The exciting games garner much attention and when technology enters the mix, we get the best of both worlds. On almost a daily basis, headlines around the world are filled with the news that another major corporation has been infiltrated by cyber criminals and they are now dealing with a whole host of associated problems because of the attack. Sponsored By: TMC's CUSTOMER Magazine - Target. Engage. Deliver. Companies must know who to target, how to engage, and how to deliver customer needs efficiently and effectively. CUSTOMER will help the enterprise and contact center keep tabs on the latest strategies in customer experience management and social media. CUSTOMER premieres in September 2012. (TMC's CUSTOMER Magazine is an evolution of Customer Interaction Solutions.) SUBSCRIBE NOW
Advertising is, indeed, the lifeblood of the Internet. It keeps free services free, and keeps pay services low-cost. Sitting through a bit of advertising is the price many of us pay for many of the services we use and enjoy online, so keeping it running is worth noting. Earlier today, a report emerged that Google was doing its part by buying advertising startup Wildfire, a service that helps marketers keep better track of their social media presence. It's summer, which, for coastal folk, means that time spent on boats is increasing. Every knowledgeable sea captain, river navigator, kayaker, yachtswoman, or Huckleberry Finn-hopeful should be aware of the tides. Tidal information is important for swimmers who may be wary of strong currents, as well as fishermen, judging when best to plunge the waters for the catch. Whether you use tidal charts for commercial purposes, or simply to figure out when to take out the old canoe, here are a few helpful apps to get you sea-bound. My wife is on her 3rd Kindle Fire and has never lost an iPad, but that's largely because the iPad stays home and the Fire travels with her. The real battle, however, will be when the second generation Kindle Fire comes out next month and the Nexus 7 is likely a good example of what the new Kindle's will bring to the table. Becoming an Olympic athlete takes a lot of hard work, determination and sometimes a little bit of luck. But apparently getting kicked out of the games takes little more than a lapse in judgment coupled with 140 characters. Such was the lesson learned by Swiss soccer player, Michel Morganella, when he was booted from the Olympics this week because of a racist tweet. It seems to be the buzz this week when an obscure self-help author started calling foul, Slashdot picked it up which is how I discovered the issue. Allegedly, Holly Lisle tried to publish a book titled "How to Think Sideways Lesson6, How To Discover (or Create) Your Story's Market" and, according to her, Apple said no because she had links to Amazon. We wake up on Friday morning July 27, 2012 on the day following Facebook's first earnings call, focusing on its fiscal Q2. By any stretch of the imagine the company did not print a pretty picture - even though it was a paint by number scenario, since anticipated earnings from the financial analyst community had already been set extremely low in expectations by way of Facebook's IPO guidance before it launched.
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