Monthly Archives: October 2008

Why embracing mobile VoIP is vital for carriers

How and why mobile carriers focus on their current revenue model too much and why this will lead to missing the emerging global VoIP market.

VoIP technology was initially used on desktop computers. When these PC-to-phone applications came out there were no big differences or major problems for mobile carriers. The uprising of Wi-Fi and 3G bundled mobile phones are creating a market that did not exist before. Actually, mobile VoIP created a need of which the late majority of customers are not aware of yet today. Continue reading

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Algorithms to replace editors, gadgets instead of paper

When will we see foldable e-paper on the street? Will advanced algorithms and Internet eventually put publishers out of business? – Nobody knows… But we do witness a devastating momentum for traditional publishers, how can these companies reinvent themselves? Are … Continue reading

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Did StumbleUpon and Digg just miss an emerging market?

It’s interesting to see that so much attention is going to the iTunes Application store, don’t you think? When ‘experts’ stated that applications, email and games moved to the web, I never imagined something like the Itunes Applications Store to … Continue reading

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Did Europe fall of the map?

How do you explain the location of your home to a fellow city-citizen? You probably refer to the area or street you come from but someone from another city would initially be interested in the name your city. More extreme, … Continue reading

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[openidea] Stream free Internet TV on your iPhone and iPod Touch

More and more people are starting to watch TV on their mobile phone. Not so strange, the reason is simple: The amount of bored office clerks waiting for their bus/metro of train is huge! However, millions of iPhone and Touch … Continue reading

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Living abroad? Think about your (future) wife!

Ask yourself this: What things would you consider if you had an opportunity to work abroad? For many top executives and engineers, its not only the job they are thinking about. The main challenge is usually their free time, wife … Continue reading

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