If your technology solution turns out to be more complicated than the actual problem you’re trying to solve then you’ve probably fallen into the “over-engineering” trap. The temptation to try to be all things to all people, or to cram in as much functionality as possible, can be the death of many technology-based projects. In … Continue reading With innovation, less can be more.
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FrontlineSMS at Google Zeitgeist
“The power to make a positive difference in society lies in all our hands – businesses, governments and individuals. How have advances in technology and social media altered the balance of power between the state and individuals in driving change? What can business and government leaders learn from inspiring individuals who persevere against all odds … Continue reading FrontlineSMS at Google Zeitgeist
Searching where Google can’t
“We read a lot about the delivery, and popularity, of SMS services such as market prices, health advice and job alerts in developing countries, information there is clearly a need for. Only last week Grameen’s AppLab initiative, in conjunction with Google and MTN, launched a suite of SMS services in Uganda. These are the services … Continue reading Searching where Google can’t
Students to debut FrontlineSMS on Android?
CS210 is a project-based Computer Science Innovation & Development course at Stanford University where students work with faculty and staff to build on the spirit of innovation and excellence at Stanford and the larger Silicon Valley area. As part of the course this year, Karina Qian and David Gobaud are working with the Computer Science … Continue reading Students to debut FrontlineSMS on Android?
Battleship Google fires its new gun
The smoke has finally begun to settle. At times it reached almost fever pitch. Rumours that this was going to be the big shake-up the industry needed were followed, as reality set in, by sobering recognition of the challenges that lie ahead (and a scratching of heads as people tried to fill in much of … Continue reading Battleship Google fires its new gun
Who’s afraid of Google?
I was passing through WHSmith at Heathrow airport yesterday on my way back to San Francisco when the latest BusinessWeek magazine caught my eye. The cover story addresses fears that Google may be getting a little too big for its boots. The timing was quite neat. Only a couple of days ago I blogged about … Continue reading Who’s afraid of Google?
Thomas J. Watson, Sr. – Right after all?
Thomas John Watson, Sr. was the President of International Business Machines (IBM) during its years of spectacular growth in the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. It was during this time that he nurtured IBM’s innovative management style which, until recently, kept Big Blue at the top of the global IT league (although, with over 350,000 … Continue reading Thomas J. Watson, Sr. – Right after all?