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Tag Archives: business
“A glimpse into the future” … a networking story …
Since I fancy myself somewhat of a science fiction writer, I decided to write about what could happen in the near future. The diagram (above) shows the proposed architecture for network Management and Orchestration (MANO). Note that although SDN is not specifically … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Business Development, communication, engineering, entrepreneurship, innovation, MANO, Networking, NFV, sales, SDN, software, tech companies, Visual communication
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Is there a future for cable TV?
The term “Cut the cord” originated with telephony, but has found application in the cable industry as well. It seems that people don’t like being wired to things. I suspect that when technology evolves to the point where homes can … Continue reading
The ever changing world
This site is called “The view from Silicon Valley North” and today I would like to reflect on that. I can’t speak for the rest of the world, but the Tech sector in Canada has been in recovery mode for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, Blackberry, business, Business Development, engineering, entrepreneurship, innovation, Nakina, tech companies, Tech Investment
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Support Problems
A couple of days ago, I was having problems with an app on my iPhone, so I contacted the manufacturer. I just happen to know a developer there, so I contacted him at the same time. He asked me to … Continue reading
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Tagged better workplaces, business, communication, software, support, tech support
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Funding Science in North America
I have been talking recently with a number of what you might call “Captains of Industry” and everyone agrees that there is a serious problem with available capital for new technology companies. The instant gratification model of the Internet generation … Continue reading
“You work with me, not for me.”
The topic today is another quote from Sir Terry. A number of years ago I celebrated a milestone by buying Terry a custom coffee mug. When he asked what it was for, I mentioned that I had worked for him … Continue reading
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Tagged better workplaces, business, communication, fun in the workplace, life, Management, start ups, tech companies
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“Everyone is in Sales”
I have had the good fortune to work for a very long time with one of the tech industries very successful entrepreneurs. I’ve collected a number of quotes over those years, but perhaps one of the most fundamental ones is … Continue reading
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
One of the many vacation conversations was about generation X, Y, and Z and how the workplace was going to be effected. I have read a number of articles about the lack of jobs and how our University trained children … Continue reading
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Tagged better workplaces, business, engineering, entrepreneurship, jobs, tech companies
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Being an Ambassador
Japan was recently in the news for their fan’s behavior at a world cup game. After the game the fans cleaned the stadium before they left (Even though their team lost). The message this sent to the rest of the … Continue reading
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Captains of industry and The dark side of business
This past week I toured Casa Loma in Toronto. This castle in the middle of a modern city was built by an entrepreneur almost 100 years ago, prior to world war one and the great depression that followed. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged better workplaces, business, fun in the workplace, life, Management
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