April 13, 2010
The UC survival guide
The Register
Josie Sephton offers some unified communications implementation advice.
“Most people in a company, while not necessarily resistant to change, are unlikely to be real proponents of UC – they probably didn’t even see the business case for it. While they will probably be willing to give one-click-to-call videoconferencing (or whatever) a go, if they hit any sort of roadblock they will stop; and like the proverbial donkey, it will be very difficult to get them going again. The take-away from this is that if it isn’t ‘in-your-face’ easy, or if issues can’t be resolved quickly, then the anticipated benefits of UC – around improved collaboration, process streamlining, reduced travel costs etc – could disappear before they’ve even materialized.”
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Palm Seeking A Buyer: Bloomberg
Wired
Reuters writes that according to news service, Bloomberg, Palm is seeking a buyer.
“Smartphone maker Palm, which has not turned a profit in its battles with rivals Apple and RIM, has begun seeking offers for the firm, Bloomberg said, citing three people familiar with the situation. A spokesman for Palm in Europe declined to comment. Palm, which makes the Pre and Pixi phones, is working with Goldman Sachs and Qatalyst Partners to find a buyer, Bloomberg news agency said.”
Eric Schmidt spreading word of an Android-based Google tablet, HP building one as well?
Engadget
Paul Miller writes that according to the New York Times, HP may be releasing another tablet computer .
“NY Times is also reporting that HP will be building another tablet outside the Slate, which will also run Android and has been nicknamed ‘the half-pint’ for its six-inch screen size (and, presumably, a feisty spirit / heart of gold).”