September 2012
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“The idea is that by harvesting the incredible amount of data “exhaust” that...”
– ‘Smart City’ Planning Needs the Right Balance - Tech Europe - WSJ
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Completing the Social Business Transformation: A... →
Ray Kurzweil’s analysis in the “Singularity is Near” predicts that technology capabilities grow at an exponential rate. Long periods of preparation and solving many small problems set the stage for the ability to combine those smaller solutions together and solve bigger problems. Moore’s Law is used as the canonical case, but my favorite example is the rate of progress in mapping the Human Genome,...
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Closing the Urban Loop: Combining the "Internet of... →
With a topic looking towards the future from two separate angles, to see where they converge, one must factor in where they converge on the exploding size and scale of cities.
Source: wvs.topleftpixel.com via Chris on Pinterest
Cities will play host and stand…
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Customer experience will be become a new... →
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Companies in nearly every industry disappoint their customers, especially when customers cross channels. Many cusomer experience initiatives don’t realize their potential because neither employees nor partners have a complete picture of what the customer experience (CX) actually entails or the dynamics that go into creating it. They need a new approach: one that considers the...
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“It’s a common misperception that responsible or sustainable investments are all...”
– Companies that Invest in Sustainability Do Better Financially - Gerrit Heyns - Harvard Business Review
My prediction is that EVERY company and every business person and politician or public official will be gauged by what they do to be truly sustainable, privately and otherwise, within the next 5...
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“The $22,000 robot that Rethink will begin selling in October is the clearest...”
– Quote from an article in the NY Times titled “A Robot With a Delicate Touch”. The article discusses Baxter the robot made by startup ReThink. (via horizonwatching)
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IBM Will Flourish In Any Economic Environment -... →
But IBM plays a critical role in the operations of the largest, most well-known companies in the world, by enabling them to more efficiently deliver their products and services to the end consumer. It’s just that we don’t really hear their name anymore.
But IBM is a leader in the IT Consulting space and they have evolved into the largest, if not the best provider of technology to the...
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How WebRTC will upend the mobile world | GigaOM →
A new technology, WebRTC, also known as RTCWEB (Real Time Communication on the Web), is poised to send a virtual tsunami through the mobile communications industry, likely changing the landscape for a good long time. The idea is to put some of the voice and video services technology right inside the browser or device itself. That way, when a developer wants to enable voice or video calling, they...
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Are you ignoring advocates while chasing after... →
ibmsocialbiz:
Here are a few things we know about influencers and advocates: * They are not the same and require separate strategic frameworks. * Unfluencers usually require an incentive before they engage. Advocates just love the brand and will pretty much do anything you ask. * Influencers are effective for short-term campaigns, product launches and events; advocates drive long-term business...
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Internet of Things and Kickstarter | Postscapes →
$170,018 Raised
AIR QUALITY EGG
#AirQualityEgg: A community-led air quality sensing network that gives people a way to participate in the conversation about air quality. Current Status: Shipping to backers (Expected by October 2012)
Price: $100 and up
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Postscapes Coverage
Wired Coverage
Javaun Moradi article
1,040,000 Raised (and...
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Wind River has new software platform for Internet... →
Embedded software specialist Wind River has launched a new platform for the Internet of Things based on its Linux operating system and middleware.
The Wind River Intelligent Device Platform is a complete software development environment for M2M applications with support for the new Intel Intelligent Systems Framework. It contains security features designed for M2M development, smart and...
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“Coursera today announced 17 new universities have signed agreements with the...”
– Coursera: 33 Universities, 200 Courses, 1.3 Million Students
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Wind could meet many times the world’s total power... →
Wind farm (credit: Jan Oelker/Repower))
Researchers at Stanford University’s School of Engineering and the University of Delaware have used what they call the “most sophisticated weather model available” to meet many times the world’s total power demand by 2030 — in fact, enough to exceed the total demand by several times, even after accounting for reductions in wind speed caused by...
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Lasers, 3-D Printers, And Robots: The New Shop... →
DARPA is funding the creation of 1,000 Makerspaces in high schools across the country to get American kids interested in making things again.
“We have to move from an engine of bureaucracy to an engine of innovation,” said Undersecretary of Education Martha Kanter, announcing this week that at least 1,000 high schools around the country will be opening up Makerspaces over the next...
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RISR Is A Sensor Web You Wear To Help Your Posture... →
RISR. It’s a web of sensors that connects to a cellphone and scans your “target” for body language. RISR then vibrates on your body telling you how to move in order to ensure maximum engagement
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WatchLIFX: The Light Bulb Reinvented by Phil Bosua — Kickstarter
LIFX is the smartest light bulb you’ve ever experienced. It’s a wifi-enabled, energy efficient, multi-colored bulb that you control with your iPhone or Android. LIFX gives you unprecedented control of your lights, reduces your energy costs, lasts up to 25 years and delivers an amazing range of experiences we think you’ll...
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“We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all...”
– Astronomer Maria Mitchell (1818-1889), the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Also see Robert Sapolsky on science and wonder and Richard Feynman on the cultural role of science.
(↬ It’s Okay To Be Smart)
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“The innovative thing about Coursera is it’s on a massive scale. 45,000 students...”
– A Free Online Class From Wharton To Get You Started On Business School | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation (via futuristgerd)
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Philip's Van Duinen says LED lighting will be... →
The keynote speaker at the Street & Area Lighting Conference in Miami discussed the vital importance of SSL relative to the global energy crisis, and predicted that smart lighting will ultimately be connected in ubiquitous networks.
Niels Van Duinen, global marketing director at Philips Lighting led off the Street & Area Lighting Conference on September 10 with a forward look at LED...
Social Business: Where It's Been & Where It's... →
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“So few people seem to realize that everything’s designed. And until we get some...”
– Bill Moggridge R.I.P. (via Brain Pickings)
“And while the notion of people forming movements is not new, this proliferation...”
– Marketing Is Dead. Now What? - Forbes
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“The new services are powered by IBM Interactive IBM has introduced new set of...”
– IBM unveils new services to boost customer engagement - Computer Business Review
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IBM Watson goes Mobile: Look out Siri! - IBM... →
Every time I use my iPhone and Siri pops up, I think to myself, “Nice try, Siri, but you’re no Watson.” So you can imagine how excited I was when I heard the news that IBM has plans to make a voice-activated version of IBM Watson on mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, and more. Sarah Frier wrote a great Bloomberg article, ”IBM Envisions Watson as Supercharged...
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How companies orchestrate social media programs... →
Key findings from a report by Spredfast, a social business software provider for corporate social media management:
Companies are expanding social engagement opportunities through increased publishing and activity. While a few companies published more than 155,000 messages that garnered over 250 million interactions, the average company published 4,924 messages.
Social media is no longer one...
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