Tweets on 2010-04-30

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Gagan

RT @AlexSchleber: We hardly knew ye.. RT @LanceUlanoff Microsoft Cancels Courier Tablet http://bit.ly/aE5yeX << Disappointed. #
Bring the right and left parts of your marketing brainpower together. http://bit.ly/91WpmB @KenyonBlunt << Happy mix analytics & creativity. #
Newest Boy Scout Badge: Video Games! http://om.ly/iqDT @FasTake << Not very jealous yet since this seems to be for Cub Scouts only. #

Tweets on 2010-04-28

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Gagan

The Power Of Gut Feelings: How Navy SEALs Excel In Extreme Circumstances. http://su.pr/7sqP2x via @PSFK #
@eric_andersen Yes, you need the 2x day dip into soc media. I count on you to pick out all the good stuff I could do with 1x, I think. in reply to eric_andersen #
RT @monkchips: Hadn't expected VMForce to be VMware's opening gambit to own Java in the cloud thru Spring << The Game is on. Popcorn? #cio #
RT @gaganbiyani: The Original iPhone Dead, Android Increasingly Diversified http://ff.im/-jsYq4 << "Can't call BB Smart anymore" Drastic. #

Tweets on 2010-04-27

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Gagan

RT @eric_andersen: Whoa: @UofMaryland study "24 Hours: Unplugged"- students were "incredibly addicted"! http://j.mp/az3aO7 << Can sympathize #
Lessons from the Brain: Toward an Intelligent Molecular Computer http://tinyurl.com/25yvk5w via @mfauscette << Massively Parallel Computing #
@RSessions SIP is solid math based process to simplify 80% of biz/org that can be *designed*; Rem 20% =people, will evolve & cause redesign. in reply to RSessions #
Talks w cust on Microsoft Dynamics ERP products show big increase in on-premise CRM. repeat onprem – not #SaaS @rwang0 @ggruber66 << Hmm. #
@PeterKretzman Agreed. I can't see SIP, etc as soln for orgn/ biz complexity either. In prev disc @RSessions implied it could be. Hence my Q in reply to PeterKretzman #
Looong tail ad network – Google Has Over One Million AdSense Publishers http://bit.ly/aKPlFd RT @rustybrick @rogerdooley #
@PeterKretzman Thx, Peter. Hammer's BPR & James Martin's Ent Engg are great top-down biz analyses. Looking for connection to @RSessions SIP. in reply to PeterKretzman #
RT @monkchips: Hey SAP the late 1960s just called & they want their bands back. Want to look innovative? Book music <40 yrs old. << Heh. #

Tweets on 2010-04-26

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Gagan

@RSessions @PeterKretzman I'd be extremely interested in extrapolation of IT Complexity Mgt frameworks (SIP?) to Biz 'Simplification'. in reply to RSessions #
.@eric_andersen Part of Web is curating- directly via twitter/fb or indirectly via blogs we prefer, news sites we trust. Rest is Search. in reply to eric_andersen #
Microsoft CRM only $19/ user & Office over $100/user/yr. Which is under priced and which is overpriced? Via @dealarchitect @pgreenbe @rwang0 #
Coverage from @rwang0: Microsoft grew the dynamics business 3%. ERP systems were hit first & the hardest & recover the last. #execqa #conv10 #
Great reading for a rainy Sunday. Living with a computer in 1982- gives a whole new perspective to gadgets today. http://bit.ly/aUNnEI #

Tweets on 2010-04-25

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Gagan

Reminder. "The Aim Of Marketing Is To Know The Customer So Well The Product Fits Him & Sells Itself" -Peter Drucker @hmarketinghelp @diego_s #
@eric_andersen "FB: The web you see is the web your friends like" << Sounds limiting tho that happens today to a large deg w/ twttr, feeds in reply to eric_andersen #
Favorite places at @longwoodgardens: the Italian Water Garden. http://tweetphoto.com/19756197 @MartinLang << +1 @chiprodgers << +1 #
Can Algorithms Find the Best Intelligence Analysts? http://bit.ly/dx3zzj @amcafee @matthewburton @digiphile << Yes, use Genetic Algorithms. #
Very creative integration of famous artwork into a music video by Hold Your Horses! http://bit.ly/amTaJV RT @jhagel #
Finding good Professional Logo Designers. It's not a simple proposition. http://bit.ly/bB10bB #design #branding via @2cre8 #

Tweets on 2010-04-24

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Gagan

'Google even knows what you're thinking'. http://bit.ly/dzfoif via @atanubasu << Plenty of matl to feed your fears. And 'fight back' ideas. #
@datachick You sure you drove out the rental, not the assistant mgr's car? in reply to datachick #
As soon as something is hot, it's not cool. #ASTMe18 @LoveStats << And then cools off enough to be cool again. #
@tom_peters Congratulations on your recovery. Wish you the very best. in reply to tom_peters #
Summary of day-1: Forrester's Marketing Forum 2010 by @coverby – http://cot.ag/atGlLn #fmf10 @forrester << Glad tweetstream captured hi pts #
Sneaking around IT to get to the cloud. http://bit.ly/bOHQne @DavidLinthicum < many sales models depend on this @damrhein << User Power #cio #
@eburgosgarcia Appreciate the retweet. in reply to eburgosgarcia #
@ggruber66 Thanks for retweet. Spent quite some time with Biz Model Canvas this winter – the nuts & bolt of a biz visually on one page. in reply to ggruber66 #

Tweets on 2010-04-23

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Gagan

What drove IHG to adapt & evolve? "Customers behaving in real-time; IHG behaving in batch." #fmf10 @ekmurphy @dfrankland << Good quote #e20 #
For the curious mind – Specs on Apple's iTravel app patent. Detailed writeup. http://bit.ly/bBja1p via @jay_campbell @douglas_quinby #
RT @bmichelson: RT @JohnGallant1: Thoughts on new $100 bill? Too busy for my tastes. <– I'll take yours, then. . << Heh. #
Forrester New social media policy guides and template published for #CIO and #CMO http://bit.ly/cJ2P0U #fmf10 @NigelFenwick #
3 Tools To Visualize Your Start-up’s Biz Model – http://bit.ly/be9L1N @nickdemey @jorgebarba << The Business Model Canvas again. Recommend. #
Innovative Hiring. Programming Puzzles from ITA Software. Solve them and get a job. http://bit.ly/9szE4r #
The Myths About Design Thinking – http://ow.ly/1BaZ3 – Idris Mootee via @innovate << Artificial barrier btwn Design School & Biz School #

Tweets on 2010-04-22

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Gagan

OH: "Cloud is like Santa…" #pipeclub @VanessaAlvarez1 << As long as you *believe* #
OH: "Cloud is like Santa…" #pipeclub @VanessaAlvarez1 << Heh. Just avoid being naughty #
@ggruber66 Thanks. The Omni programs look promising. Will check them out. My bar is set at MS OneNote inking > http://bit.ly/9Y44kI in reply to ggruber66 #
.@ggruber66 Here's an account of my love affair with Visual Thinking. My TabletPC (Pen support) has been a key tool. http://bit.ly/9S09QH in reply to ggruber66 #
Sales Cycle Theatre: Time to Call a Charade a Charade. http://bit.ly/bYvNpj via @CherylMcKinnon @skemsley << Brutally frank. And true. #cio #
"The process of Discovery engages learners." http://ow.ly/1AYIS by @dalepd @ConversationAge << Plus Math Curriculum Makeover from @ddmeyer #

Tweets on 2010-04-21

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Gagan

@datachick Bottle opener in suitcase ok only if you are checking it in. TSA confiscated one of my fancy, expensive openers. in reply to datachick #
RT @courtenaybird: Tired of hearing @Foursquare will get your home robbed. Robbers can assume you are at work all day. Get an alarm #smcsfsv #
5 Things Google Must Do to Make Its Tablet Competitive. http://dld.bz/akzh RT @Flipbooks @zaibatsu @2cre8 << Yes, all those & Pen-support! #
Pizza dinner celebrating kid's promotion to Orange Belt Taekwondo. Everyone gets Cheese, no topping because that's what she wants. OK. #
Here are the best (non-video) games approved for Mensa-Select seal this year. http://bit.ly/cGxaJC by @jennywilliams #
So, Google Apps Marketplace could drive salesforce.com apps out – into higher end enterprise mkts? http://bit.ly/blKTMh by @jblossom #
RT @bainsight: Lately viewing much of Business Analyst work as design #baot << Trend to accelerate w/ Services Oriented Arch, SaaS & Cloud. #
"I'm On A Boat!" -> Restaurant Uses Foursquare & a Boat to Hit Sales Record -> http://bit.ly/aWSQc0 RT @AlexSchleber #

Tweets on 2010-04-20

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Gagan

Silicon Dragon startups, here's an update in time for the book's PRC edition http://bit.ly/bUW8UC by @rfannin << Good info. #
Clearly a must-have: Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III http://is.gd/bzIh4 via @brainpicker << Yes, for me too. #
Biz Model #Innovation – creating value in orgs http://bit.ly/deKFt2 via @karin_wall @ralph_ohr @jorgebarba << Recommend Biz Model Canvas. #
RT @bmichelson: RT @neilwd: Advanced Case Management. Is this about creating a new MQ/Wave, ultimately? <– i've wondered that << Hmm. #ibm #
This computer has no escape key. It's been replaced with a "keep working" key. @peschkaj @datachick << Heh. #
If calculus is "the language God talks", does it mean He is a mathematician? http://bit.ly/bM9ayd @newscientist @richardveryard << Feynman! #

Tweets on 2010-04-19

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Gagan

20 Social Media Divas You Should Be Following http://ff.im/-jal7z << I have three- Congrats, @ShellyKramer @ConversationAge @allenmireles #
"Adam?…. Is there any reason why your laptop is in the fridge?"…… Yes, there is. http://bit.ly/bDImDy #
The art of mathematics – amazing aesthetic patterns. http://bit.ly/bZp2UY via @brainpicker @jhagel << Always said – Math is beautiful. #

Tweets on 2010-04-18

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Gagan

If you think education is expensive try ignorance. Bumper Sticker @Summarizer #
@aleksb6 Yeah, auto import for WordPress was a real pain for pictures. Finally gave up on images. in reply to aleksb6 #
RT @cheeky_geeky: Successful co's in social media act more like party planners, aggregators & content providers than advertisers- @equalman #
RT @ShellyKramer: Please, someone friend on FB, stat, I've got 666 followers, it's an emergency! (hehe) | http://bit.ly/8etZE0 << Heh. #
RT @SheilaS: Er, one CAN do business without an iPad. << Yes, you can. #
@aleksb6 Agree on the archiving. Finding a platform to switch to will be the challenge – altho WordPress did help me get off of Blogger. in reply to aleksb6 #
@aleksb6: glad I didn't jump to Ning. sometimes being skeptical about 'free' things is warranted! << Why are Gmail, twitter, FB, 4SQ diff? #
RT @jhagel: Moving from real-time web to right-time web @surferdad http://bit.ly/crvEFx << Make the web useful – tagging the only option? #
Volcano quote 'Smells like an insurance job, first go bankrupt, then burn the whole place down.' @jamieburdett @indy_johar @ComplexitySol #
People can be taught to hate. And people can be taught to spell. But apparently, it's one or the other. @capricecrane @JeffreyJDavis #

Tweets on 2010-04-17

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Gagan

RT @aleksb6: Is #bpm NOT synonymous w/ biz agility (just a prereq) regardless of mktg? << Yes. Agility = Quicker, real-time Decisions first. #
RT @dhinchcliffe: A smart approach to #crowdsourcing yields brilliant results: http://bit.ly/9BjKKk #e20 #sbd #social << Great example. #
RT @SheilaS: I'd love to be able to FTP one video while editing another, but apparently that'd cause a disturbance in the Force. << Heh. #
36 SEO Myths That Won’t Die But Need To http://selnd.com/bafnMd @sengineland @Digitaltonto << Check your knowledge before you do damage. #
Strategic Pricing Using Value Equivalence Lines http://ow.ly/1z78d by @GAStroz << For curious minds. Heady mix of math, money & mktg. #
RT @lmacvittie: And people wonder why I run my own mail servers: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/emailprivacy/ << Good choice. #

Tweets on 2010-04-16

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Gagan

.@mattsingley: Towing Co Sues Student For $750k For Creating FBook Group http://bit.ly/dqXihC << Digital eqvlnt of standing w/ protest sign. #
IBM Advanced Case Management Technology http://bit.ly/cEP8Ji by @jamet123 #decisionmgt #ibmacm << Good. Focus on Biz Problem, not Tech stack #
RT @jamet123: #ibmacm "decision-ready" info: Great phrase but remember some decisions made by people, some by systems. << More volume= Sys #
RT @BPMBlueWorks: How dynamic biz processes provide agility http://bit.ly/bkiDY1 << OK but need agile Decisions based on Rules, dynamic data #
@VirtualMR Yes, Market Research is wonderful if handled with care esp w/ neuroscience guys jumping in now. in reply to VirtualMR #
@eric_andersen Good day here in PA. Mental note – avoid lunching at any place that's close to a Post Office. in reply to eric_andersen #
@FasTake No experience with renting in France but I can imagine the red tape. Too much interference in free mkt bound to be bad for all. in reply to FasTake #

Tweets on 2010-04-15

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Gagan

TurboTax: Taxes Social Media Style: http://bit.ly/aIQ6N8 @TrendTracker @2cre8 << 'Integn' across twitter, Facebook & Youtube. Impressive. #
RT @FasTake: France implements "empty house" tax to push owners of vacant homes to rent them out << Hmm. #
Those ads where Domino's admits their pizza sucked? Profits doubled. http://bit.ly/bayH3b via @bhc3 @VirtualMR << High risk, high reward. #
.@aprildunford Product Mktg vs. Brand Mktg http://bit.ly/9OYIhz << Good distinction. But more as a diff in emphasis rather than picking one. in reply to aprildunford #
Letting go of big thick reqts docs. R U? http://goo.gl/fb/8S7Py @LLBrandenburg << Yes & modeling the process, rules & UI instead in tools. #
RT @joelrubinson: Freaky on socialmention.com 1 of my searches w/in Yelp showed up! Thought that wld B private! << Digital footprints. #

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