Saturday, November 23, 2002

Communications Hub. Apple has been making a lot of noise about the Mac being a "digital hub," that is, the central device that links your camera, PDA, MP3 player, etc. and provides the processing necessary to make them valuable tools.  For some time, I've been looking for the same thing on the communications side: a "communications hub," if you will.  [Windley's Enterprise Computing Weblog] 3:36:11 PM

There are many "convergences" but one that may not be immediately obvious is that of phone and computer. True, everyone speaks of it, but do we really understand how digital devices like PDAs, phones and services such as IM will interact? Will the idea of VoIP blend into these services or simply disappear as the various services blend into seamless "presence" communication? Economist.com Opinion, Nov 21st 2002 Computing's new shape As two industries collide, a new kind of computer may emerge... (Microsoft & Nokia) The fight for digital dominance The convergence of mobile phones and computers is bringing the giants of the two industries into direct conflict 3:30:06 PM

Network World Fusion, 11/18/02 Crafting a wireless network strategy Confused about which technology best suits your needs? You're not alone. Biz users prep for IM onslaught By John Fontana Network World, 11/18/02 As consumer instant-messaging tools take root in corporate America, network executives are scrambling to deploy gateways to control their usage while also exploring more long-term strategies. Wireless gadgets get serious Walk around the office. Does anyone actually work at his or her desk anymore? Why should they, when all the new devices and wireless access options make it easy to work from anywhere? Here's a quick look at how the market's developing and what to expect in coming months. One device for all.... A Panamanian platypus, Scott Bradner 11/18/02 Syracuse University Associate Professor Lee McKnight likened IP telephony to a platypus: It might quack like a telephony ... Cnet, 11/22/02 AOL tests standalone e-mail product "AOL Communicator" bundles instant messaging with an e-mail client that appears designed to mirror Microsoft Outlook.November 22, 2002, 3:57 PM PST Sprint to update corporate IM The telecom giant on Monday is expected to introduce technology that lets businesses use instant messaging to access data contained within corporate applications. November 22, 2002, 4:56 PM PST 3:08:37 PM

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