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What’s next? … A Keynote at a chamber of commerce event

September 30, 2003 by JimCarroll

Today I address the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. I’m offering up my “10 lessons learned from those who didn’t give up” — outlining how I think some businesses have managed to enhance their competitiveness, open new markets and develop new things, despite the failings of the technology economy over the last few years. I’ll publish the list later.

ScanJet 5500c

September 30, 2003 by JimCarroll

Update 2/10/03 : HP has fixed the problem — see my posting on this matter.

I received an e-mail from HP this am that gives me hope they might be able to fix the problem I and other users have reported. If so, this is good news. The thing is, its a good product if this particular issue is ignored, and if this is fixed, it makes a great product. Despite the challenges, I’ve scanned 1,000 photos already, and the quality is crisp and clear. Add that to the 9,000 digital photos from 1996, and the random slide show in the kitchen is working overtime

21st century phone set to arrive….

September 29, 2003 by JimCarroll

I’m preparing for my telecom talk this week — looking at the future of the industry. One of the most significant trends is the move to VoIP (voice over IP). Lots going on — and one of the most fascinating things is Vonage, a company that provides full telephone service through your DSL or cable-modem connection. They just passed the 50,000 customer milestone. I just got word this AM that they are going to set me up for a trial of their service.

IP to outsell traditional PBX this year

September 24, 2003 by JimCarroll

I’m keynoting an event next week for a group of IT executives/CIO’s of major companies, in participation with Nortel. While preparing, I came across this stunning statistic — “2003 will be the year when IP station shipments first exceed traditional private-branch-exchange (PBX) stations. ” (Source: In-Stat MDR) In other words, the global telephony network is migrating to an Internet-type backbone quicker than you might think. This bears huge implications for the future, in terms of workspace, the future of the office, the way we communicate, and countless other major trends. It’s something I’ve been talking about for years.

Bull in a china shop….

September 24, 2003 by JimCarroll

RIAA sues 66-year old computer neophyte in error, withdraws suit

This is like watching an industry self-destruct live, on national TV. Someone get these folks some common sense!

This week — Dynamic Meetings in Houston

September 24, 2003 by JimCarroll

I’ll be the opening keynote speaker, this Friday for this event in Houston which is “an educational experience to empower the professional meeting planner to launch their entire meeting preparation process to the next level.” Details at the Dynamic Meetings site. [ site ]

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE FAST features the best of the insight from Jim Carroll’s blog, in which he covers issues related to creativity, innovation and future trends.

THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE FAST features the best of the insight from Jim Carroll’s blog, in which he
covers issues related to creativity, innovation and future trends.