In the past, data was structured, secure and tightly controlled. The bad news is that the data was limited by the firewall of personnel, technologies, and process rigidity. Today, however, the demand is for just-in-time and inclusive data, moving away from a monolithic data system mentality to multiple sources of data that provide real-time inferences on consumers, activities, events and transactions.
Archive for August 2008
Looking for the Human Element in Enterprise Search
George Orwell didn’t specifically mention enterprise search in his visionary book 1984, but he made a statement that still resonates today. When it comes to relevant search query results, “it’s not about the statistics.” Sanity comes from the human element. Until recently, this concept was mostly ignored by enterprise search solutions.
Contest: Win Web Hosting for LIFE!!!!
Win Free Web hosting for Life for one site. How to Enter: Leave a comment on this post with a link to the site which needs hosting (either leave a URL to the actual site or to a design of the site). Here is the link to view the hosting features. Click Here Rules Contest [...]
Make Your Content Work for You: Creating and Promoting Viral Content
Viral Content: The only kind of virus people actively seek. Google’s paying millions for it, making a huge purchase of the king of viral content, YouTube over the past few years. And if Google sees viral content as the wave of the future, who am I to disagree. If you haven’t heard the term “Viral [...]
Google Now Allows You To Pick Your Friends in Reader
Responding to Web critics, Google has modified its Reader service to allow users to choose the people who have access to their list of favorite blog items.
Facebook Stands Atop Social Networking World
Facebook has overtaken MySpace as the top global social network with 132 million unique visitors for a staggering 153 percent growth rate, according to comScore. MySpace is second at 113 million visitors, and Hi5 grew its global audience 100 percent to land at 56 million unique visitors. A new report from the online tracking company shows global usage of social networking sites growing 25 percent since June 2007.
Is NBC’s Tight Leash on Olympics Webcasts a Mistake?
NBC is Webcasting much of the Olympics except for the most popular events. But new research by the network hints that its fear that Webcasting could reduce its television audience may be unfounded.
