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The future of... concierges

Traveling for work can take you to little-known cities, but that doesn't mean you need to wander the streets when you're looking for the closest copy center, train station or restaurant. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das visits Microsoft to learn how it's multi-touch computer, Surface can point you in the...

Tags: Multi-touch Computer, Business Travel, Hotel, Concierge, Microsoft, Surface, Sumi Das

Videos 2009-08-24

The future of... passport control

Customs officials describe it as your ticket to get out of line. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das looks at the Global Entry Trusted Traveler program, which uses automated kiosks to help get you out of the airport and to your destination faster.

Tags: Business Travel, Airport, Customs and Border Protection, Passport, Immigration, Sumi Das

Videos 2009-07-26

Researchers chase goal of nonhijackable plane

Researchers chase goal of nonhijackable planeFighting last decade's battlesDidn't you read the latest news on terrorists? They have GIVEN UP on trying to hijack planes. Their new tactic is to *just* blow up the plane to kill people. No hijacking required.SO why are "we" spending money on trying to create...

Tags: Workforce management, Notebooks, training, business travel

Discussion threads 2006-08-11

Additional Resources

India goes to Copenhagen

See, it's all about wealth transfers.Now under the guise of 'climate debt'.Climate debt my ass. Nonsense.If countries want more wealth, here's the recipe:- get off your ass, and work;- good governance, no corruption.And stop blaming everything on the west.Of courseHumans seem incapable of any measure more sophisticated than money. We...

Tags: Co2-emission

Discussion threads 2009-11-26

Windows Mobile is better than you think

My main gripeis with the antique user interface which is little more than an uninspired, miniaturized desktop GUI.The foundations seems solid enough now - it is quite decent in multi-tasking and is generally responsive.I too believe that if MS can reinvigorate the UI they still has a strong competitor. Oh...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

iPhone - is it a good tool for traveling business people?

yes- hmmmm....You're right Dan. Droid? Then you can have google navigation and we'll be able to find a better restaurant in NYC than the worlds busiest Korean :p Maybe those nice people @ 451 will buy you one ;)Thanks for the thoughtOne issue with the current Android V2 phones is...

Tags: Smart phones, calendar issue, tool, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

AT&T launches Verizon counter-punch ad, keeps digging that hole

There's a Cr-app for that!I only have one thing to say, Sprint! Well, two things, AT&T neglects to mention 4G. Well, three things, They are the most expensive carrier for the least amount of quality delivered. Oh wait, 4 things, I had an iPhone and loved the interface. In the...

Tags: 3G, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T launches Verizon, AT&T Launches, ATT, Apple iPhone, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Understanding Enterprise 2.0 Tolerances & Scale

We're at an interesting intersection in the collaboration world where projects both large and small tend to be discussed with the same terms. This can be very confusing to the lay person since it's hard to know what sort of scale is being described. ...

Tags: Environment, Enterprise 2.0, Small And Medium Business Need, European Enterprise 2.0 Scene, Collaboration, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-11-14

Epicor's implementation cost drive: what does it really mean?

Epicor's announcement Monday that it has created a shared benefits program for implementations looks like a step in the right direction for those of us that want to see lowered implementation costs. On the face of it, the offer is compelling. According to the press release:...

Tags: Epicor Software Corp., Customer, Benefits, Roi/Tco, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Finance, Managerial Accounting, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-11

SOMESSO: social computing meets financial services

Next Monday and Tuesday I will be attending SOMESSO in Zurich. This is an event that covers the intersection between the financial services industry and social computing. According to the blurbs: Day 1 is reserved for corporate workshops for Finance and Banking professionals Finance Masterclass on the...

Tags: Financial Service, Social Computing, Fidor, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-10-30

BTSidekick (Mobile)

is a free application for your BlackBerry SmartPhone that allows you to quickly find local businesses while you''re on the move. BTSidekick quickly identifies your position and allows you to choose the nearest Hotel, Car Rental, Gas Station, Restaurant, Coffee Shop and other local businesses.FEATURES:* Local Business Search using location...

Tags: Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, CPSA, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-26

B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary

An ebook reader is a pretty good idea for limited useI honestly don't see myself buying an e-reader for books, simply because the cost. $25 for a good hardback is something you want to keep. Even paperbacks are worth keeping if the story is there. You cannot keep...

Tags: Wireless LANs, E-books, Wireless and Mobility, ebook reader, nook, Wi-Fi, e-book, B&N, e-reader

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Tagalog PhraseBook for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

Tagalog PhraseBook for iPhone is the basis for the national and the official language of the Philippines, Filipino, and spoken in the Philippines by about 22 million people. Thousands of pre-translated phrases under dozens of useful topics. It is ideal for people traveling to the Philippines or for Filipino traveling...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Philippines, Mobile, Enfour, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Food & Beverage, Smart Phones, Human Resources, Gender And Diversity, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-20

GM to sell small electric car for less than $6,000

it would be nice......if GM would sell these cars in North America...just my two centsRE: GM to sell small electric car for less than $6,000It aggravates me. Why is the US the last one to get this type of innovation that is affordable. I WANT ONEOh yeah people in a...

Tags: car, General Motors Corp., electric car, small electric car

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Cisco Buys Tandberg on its way to be your B2B video conferencing partner

Acquisition's efficiency is its benefit.At The Transition Companies, we believe that acquiring companies is often the most efficient and effective way to grow a company. Cisco is looking to not only grow but to shift their current strategy and begin focusing on the underused videoconferencing marketplace by purchasing Tandberg,...

Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, B2B, Tandberg, Cisco Systems Inc., Transition company

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooks

O.o[i]Looks like Michael Dell is pushing for people to upgrade to the newest Dell laptops/desktops and Windows 7.[/i]He has to. It's how they make money.RE: Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooksNetbooks are about travel and portability. Am I going to give up my quadcore desktop? ...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Oracle OpenWorld: Getting down to business

At Oracle OpenWorld, company co-presidents Charles Phillips and Safra Catz kicked off the day's events with a keynote speech that got right down to business about, well, doing business. In the opening minutes of the keynote, the two took some time to reflect on what the company...

Tags: Car, Oracle Corp., Oracle Open World, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-12

SMART Selling in the SaaS world

What we all could learn from Sonar6 Post #3 from the HR Technology show SaaS software as a service is supposed to cost less. At least that’s what all the vendors tell me. It’s also supposed to be easier to use and easier to...

Tags: Software-as-a-service, Katherine Jones, Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Sales Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Sales, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-10-09

Life In The Vast Plane...

At least you'd get some peace and quiet.At least you'd get some peace and quiet. Personally, I enjoy having some time off work, and don't want to be on the clock 24/7, thanks.RE: Life In The Vast Plane...That is an extremely valid point: 'always on' = burn out. Modern work...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

Life In The Vast Plane...

Why is it that laptops and the internet have been around for a generation and yet the infrastructure we live in still doesn't support them? I'm talking primarily about travel. A vast portion of the working population are regularly on the move, particularly flying, for face...

Tags: Professional Services, Jet, Laptop Computer, Economy Class, Corporate Governance, Internet, Wireless LANs, TVs, Aerospace & Defense, Tv & Home Theater, Notebooks, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Wireless And Mobility, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Manufacturing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-10-08