A summary of some views and discussions on the idea of seniority and how it is affected by an agile approach. No real answers, but an interesting read.
Some interesting opinions on the WiFi landscape, particularly in the USA.
More and more as I read these sorts of articles, I think that what’s needed is a “grid” approach to buying WiFi access, where you buy access from an abstract provider, and they in turn negotiate payment rates and revenue share with all the different local hotspots. Different access providers would then be able to offer different payment models, currencies, corporate deals etc. and the users would get the huge bonus of access to a massive range of hotspots with no worries.
Wi-Fi Cafes: Easy To Find, But Free Is Fading Away — Wi-Fi — InformationWeek
I have recently been thinking a lot about on-line EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) functionality, so I’m keeping an eye out for interesting implementations. here’s two I have found.
“Fancast” is US-only but emphasises the ability to play actual episodes: Fancast | Watch Online Videos, TV, Movies, Trailers, and More!
“Locate TV” seems much more worldwide, and has an apparently huge database of programmes, but concentrates on schedules in the assumption that users will want to watch stuff on a real TV: LocateTV – Find TV shows, movies, cast and crew on TV, on DVD and online
A thoughtful analysis of the practice of “crunch time”.
James on Software: The Crunch Mode Paradox: Turning Superstars Average
Somewhat of a rant against traditional, and often big budget, record/replay acceptance testing tools.
This is a lovely crystallization of a particular view on how a “cognitive surplus” in modern life is changing the world.
Gin, Television, and Social Surplus – Here Comes Everybody
Obviously, mere availability of time not spent watching TV is not a complete analysis – for that you also need to cover the change in models of respect and feedback which empower creative contribution, and the development of communication technologies and knowledge tools which enable ideas to spread.
Well worth reading, though.
The Extreme Programming practice of “40 hour week” (a.k.a “sustainable pace”) is always one to provoke argument. Here’s a summary of some discussion at infoq:
Video delivered over the internet is becoming an increasingly large part of what I do for work and for leisure/learning. I make, share and consume video on-line. Not surprising, then to read that New data reveal online video views are soaring.
Also related to this: What will you do with 50-100 Mbps Internet speeds?
For years Frank Carver has been paying attention to the strange world of convergent technology. During that time he has discussed and researched broad subject areas, come to some surprising conclusions, produced and distributed digital media, scattered ideas and opinions like sparks from a firework, and above all consulted for businesses both large and small to help develop and deploy successful systems, services, and products in this highly complex arena.
