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Where does Google Health go from here?: Where does Google Health go from here?Go??? No where.Hmmm, we make the API free until we have everyones health records, then we put the squeese on and start charging people for their own information.Of course there is also the probability those records will be hacked or stolen by someone...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care, Google Health, health record, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-20
Ideology and self interest won't win health care debate: Ideology and self interest won't win health care debateAmazingly enough...ideologically driven it may be, but I think what Armey proposes is essentially correct, though I would combine it with a strong does of patent reform to drive down costs.That said, I think the basic approach to any sort of legislation...; Tags: Taxes, Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, health care, tax; Discussion threads 2008-05-15
Can Icahn bring Microsoft's Yahoo bid back?: Updated: Billionaire investor Carl Icahn announced an alternate board of directors for Yahoo in a move that could revive a Microsoft bid. Will Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer bite? As expected Icahn announced his alternate slate, which includes Mark Cuban, who sold Broadcast.com to...; Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Carl Icahn, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Putting Workday on SAP's radar: Now that SAP's SaaS project Business ByDesign has gone on the back burner, I've been wondering how I'm going to pass the time next week at SAPPHIRE Berlin. One thing I'll be asking the enterprise software giant is how it feels about losing out to SaaS startup Workday for a...; Tags: Software-as-a-service, SAP AG, Radar, Workday, Flextronics International Ltd., Software As A Service (SaaS), Human Capital, Emerging Technologies, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Phil Wainewright; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Some snaps of what happens when 10.5.2 goes bad. (Gallery: Apple Vista (a.k.a. 10.5.2)): Some snaps of what happens when 10.5.2 goes bad. (Gallery: Apple Vista (a.k.a. 10.5.2))Not everything is perfect, but pretty closeIts obvious the macbook pro has some defective hardware. I been running 10.5.2 since its release and not once have I seen any of these error messages and I work my...; Tags: Apple Vista, macBook Pro, A.K.A., Apple Inc., Gallery, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-05

Third-party VoIP app for the iPhone - How will Apple respond to this?: Third-party VoIP app for the iPhone - How will Apple respond to this?Third-party VoIP app for the iPhone - How will Apple respond to this?Apple shouldn't think too much of this. After all the user does need an iPhone to use this software which means one more sale for...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Whn, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Third-party VoIP, Third-party VoIP app; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
The problem with Google Apps Engine: The problem with Google Apps Engine"You are putting your application in Google’s hands"Google has yet to abuse its customers, yet MS has been doing this for years. Stifling innovation and always putting marketing noise well above doing anything creative.You are comfortable putting your computing future in Microsoft’s hands?RE: The problem...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps Engine, Google Apps; Discussion threads 2008-04-11
For sale on eBay: Nuclear biological protection gear and other cool stuff: eBay auction. Item: F-14 Antenna. Winning bidder: Mahoud A. For sale: Nuclear biological chemical gear. Contact anon1234@craigslist.org eBay auction. Item: Small arms protective inserts. Winning bidder: Hu J. These are just a few of the items the Government Accountability Office discovered for sale on eBay...; Tags: General Accounting Office, eBay Inc., Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-11
The next big thing? Crimeware-as-a-service: Finjan says Crimeware-as-a-Service CaaS is becoming an increasing problem and the ability of law enforcement to track malicious hackers will become increasingly hampered. On Monday, Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center MCRC released its first quarter Web security trends report registration required and highlighted CaaS. finjan's release is...; Tags: Finjan Software Inc., CaaS, Security, Productivity, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-07
Cyren Call denies it demanded D block payment: Cyren Call â€“ the corporation formed to advise the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corp. -- angrily denied accusations that it or PSST demanded spectrum lease payments. Voices in some quarters have been saying that the alleged demands doomed the efforts of Frontline Wireless to compete for the D block and...; Tags: Payment, Spectrum, PSST, Operational Accounting, Finance, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-04
U.N. agency ousts record number of 'cybersquatters': U.N. agency ousts record number of 'cybersquatters'who cares about the un?When did the UN start to become a spokesmouth for domains? They are an irrelvent agency that exists only to give their leftist opionins. Anti-capitalism, anti-gun, anti-american, anti everything. I don't like the idea of cybersquatting however it exists in...; Tags: U.N. Agency; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Billion-dollar IT failure at Census Bureau: Billion-dollar IT failure at Census BureauAmateurs2 billion wasted? Ha! Take a look at the Navy's NMCI debacle, a sprawling EDS boondoggle sucking down billions of your tax dollars. What's funny, in many cases the same people are doing the grunt work, only at vastly inflated prices. It's...; Tags: Billion-dollar IT failure, information technology, government; Discussion threads 2008-03-21
FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?: Updated: Verizon Wireless was the biggest winner in the Federal Communication Commission's 700 Mhz auction. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin revealed Verizon Wireless as the biggest winner of spectrum. Martin made the comments at a press conference at FCC headquarters. Here's Martin's statement (also see...; Tags: FCC, AT&T Corp., Verizon Wireless, Spectrum, Auction, Federal Government, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Government, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-20
The Gmail password hijacking incident: When so-called helpful apps hurt: The Gmail password hijacking incident: When so-called helpful apps hurtNot just the unknown companiesIt's not just the "unknown" software makers who can't be trusted. I have a client who thought it would be interesting to see what's going through his network, so he grabbed a day's worth of packets....; Tags: E-mail providers, PRODUCTIVITY, Google Gmail, helpful app, Gmail password, e-mail, Google Inc., password, advertisement, computer; Discussion threads 2008-03-10
The+end+of+my+love+affair+with+Google%3F: The+end+of+my+love+affair+with+Google%3FThe anti-Microsoft.Do you really think Google is anything different from Microsoft?I would say that in some ways worse read on, but Microsoft are clearly trying to emulate their ad-based model, so there is not so much difference.They use your own data to profile you, and then sell their ability to...; Tags: E-mail, E-mail providers, Google Inc., Gmail-account, advertisement, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-02-22
Microsoft ready for proxy fight to capture Yahoo?: DealBook is reporting that Microsoft plans to authorize a proxy fight to capture Yahoo, which has rebuffed the $44.6 billion bid (since Microsoft's stock went down the deal is valued now at about $41 billion). For the Yahoo board, the fight is heading for the final rounds....; Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Fight, DealBook, Corporate Governance, Investment, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2008-02-19
Amazon explains its S3 outage: Amazon explains its S3 outagePower grid point response...>>Do we hold computing power to a higher standard than the electric grid?; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Web site development, Salesforce.com Inc., Amazon.com Inc., software-as-a-service, computing, S3 Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-02-16
Tension Labs EAP03 Audio Processor: The Tension Labs EAP03 ($179) is a personal headphone amplifier intended for hi-fidelity audio enthusiasts looking to get the best performance from high-end in-ear headphones. DesignMeasuring 3.25 inches by 2 inches by 0.5 inches, the Tension Labs EAP03 has the look and feel of a knock-off iPod Mini constructed by...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Tension Labs EAP03; Product reviews 2008-02-15
As Microhoo turns: In today's episode Google goes gunshy; News Corp plays ball: These incremental Microsoft-Yahoo updates can get tiring. At least we're not killing trees with them. As a public service, here's a roundup of the latest chatter about Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo. Google gets cold feet. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that has lost enthusiasm...; Tags: Google Inc., TechCrunch, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! Inc., Asset Management, Outsourcing, Operational Planning, Business Operations, It Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-02-13
Yahoo+won%27t+settle+for+less+than+%2456+billion: Yahoo+won%27t+settle+for+less+than+%2456+billionJust walk away and move on to something that makes more sense.Either way, I think this is good for MS if they walk away.TripleIIRun away with their tail between their legs?!?!?!Microsoft is already offering a premium for Yahoo. How is over paying running with their tail between their legs? This...; Tags: Corporate governance, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-02-09