Archive for category Trends and Research
Forrester Groundswell
Posted by Michael Opperman in Digital, Social Networking, Trends and Research on September 1, 2009
Andreesen & Skype
Posted by Michael Opperman in Business Models, Digital, Economy, Phones, Social Networking, Solutions, Trends and Research on September 1, 2009
Andreesen continues to do interesting things. From his work on Ning, to his board positions on Facebook and eBay. Though the possible acquisition of Skype is being led by Silver Lake, Andreesen VC group Andreesen Horowitz is closely tied.
With the imminent arrival of Google Wave, does Skype represent a integration component for a complimentary or competitive offering? Facebook/Ning community functionality with Skype for the teleconferencing (if for business). And with the R&D dedicated in the Research Triangle Park and the surrounding universities on crunching data across spectrums, real-time full wall video interactions, etc., this kind of solution could be a forerunner in the evolution of doing business virtually. Or maybe, Skype technology just improves and works better with Facebook . . .
Business Tech Spending In Decline?
Posted by Michael Opperman in Business Models, Economy, Trends and Research on October 10, 2008
There were some hopes by those inside the industry that technology would be immune in the economic crisis. This appears not to be the case, at least for large scale investments. But this appears to be a crunch on technology infrastructure spending and not on marketing/consumer user experience technology spending. Of course, we’ll all be watching.
Household Spending Responds to the Market
Posted by Michael Opperman in Economy, Trends and Research on October 6, 2008
63% of U.S. consumers have reduced household spending this, according to Nielsen survey. 52% reported eating out less (up over 14% over last year).