The Voice of Innovation - All Comments

re: Does Technological Innovation Drive Economic Growth?

DELevin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:12:19 GMT

I'm not a tech vendor, but I would be on the side of the customer. My marcom shop has upgraded primary PCs to Windows 7. I myself, "I'm a PC," so sure I like my computer, and I've seamlessly used a variety of new cutting-edge tools with ease. My business partner, however, tolerates computers, but isn't particularly loyal, and even toyed with the (bad) idea of going Mac. Anyway, he just made the Windows 7 leap, and for the first time, I've heard him gush about technology. He emailed me, "Love the new computer – did I tell you how smoothly the data transition went? Microsoft is doing something right." In other words, ease and simplicity for non-technologists. I think there is a lot of momentum coming from this positive word of mouth.

re: Year-End Tech Musings: Looking Back, Looking Forward

DELevin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:42:23 GMT

And a quick follow-up: At PC World, Jeff Bertolucci essentially raises the same points about mobile plan pricing. We have innovative phones: where are the innovative business models around delivering service? www.pcworld.com/.../google_never_mind_the_nexus_one_how_about_a_cheaper_cell_plan.html

re: Ask the NTO: Inaugural Edition

stuartmckee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:48 GMT

Just a quick follow-up: I want to stress that "Ask the NTO" also provides VFI members with the chance to request direct, hands-on support. If you’re having trouble with a government contract or need assistance engaging with Microsoft’s Public Sector team, just fill out the form above or email me at info@voicesforinnovation.org. To see how my team worked with one VFI member, take a look at the video posted here: www.voicesforinnovation.org/.../here-to-help.aspx

re: Windows 7 Coverage Piling Up; What Are You Reading?

DELevin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:48:45 GMT

Yeah, the coverage has been pretty overwhelming, but mostly positive. Of note, eWeek ran a long piece about the impact of Windows 7 on developers. It can be found here: www.eweek.com/.../Microsoft-Windows-7-is-a-Boon-to-Developers-853970

re: Open Government in the UK -- the Turing Petition

DELevin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:01:13 GMT

Quick follow-up to this post: On Sept. 10, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown responded to the Turing petition by issuing an official government apology for the government's treatment of Turing. That's open government in action. In noting Turing's monumental achievement in breaking the Enigma code during World War II, Brown wrote that this "unique contribution helped turn the tide of war." The Times (of London) article on the apology is here: www.timesonline.co.uk/.../article6830343.ece.

re: Microsoft y Yahoo Cambian el Panorama de las Búsquedas

carloshe98@hotmail.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:05:15 GMT

Ojalá y MS genere opciones/espacios para que los Partners hagamos negocio con estos servicios globales. Es relativamente facil hacerlo con herramientas como el MOSS/CRM de pasarlos de un esquema a otro pero... no estoy seguro de si al revés se pueda hacer algo. Por lo menos, que esos servicios sean aprovechados por sus productos.Animo!

re: Microsoft y Yahoo Cambian el Panorama de las Búsquedas

uaguilar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:22:48 GMT

Coincido con tu comentario Jacobo, creo que es momento oportuno para que también millones de usuarios de Yahoo conozcan una nueva alternativa de motor de busqueda y puedan comparar vs. lo tradicional.

Sin duda, en la diversidad esta la riqueza y quienes al final ganamos somos los usuarios.

Bien por la alianza! Un poco tarde para mi gusto, pero finalmente tendremos esta opción.

re: Microsoft y Yahoo Cambian el Panorama de las Búsquedas

jsenior — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:43:13 GMT

Los usuarios se verán beneficiados se este acuerdo. Permitirá que tengan sólidas alternativas para elegir, lo que a la vez impulsará el desarrollo y la innovación tecnológica. Es el cliente el que tiene la libertad de escoger la tecnología y soluciones que más se adapten a sus necesidades y requerimientos..

re: Microsoft and Yahoo Change the Search Landscape

aphraner — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:43:03 GMT

The deal is a good move all around. Innovation and growth comes with competition (real competition) and the Microsoft-Yahoo agreement finally brings that to the table.

Bing is already bringing search to a new level (Customer Service numbers that appear in search results!!!) I can't wait to see where this partnership takes it.

re: Microsoft and Yahoo Change the Search Landscape

dave.bailey@redmagma.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:58:15 GMT

This is good news for advertisers and digital media agencies everywhere

re: Microsoft and Yahoo Change the Search Landscape

mbuehner@summerlandconsulting.net — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:15:31 GMT

Good move that should have happened a year ago. Both companies will now be better positioned to challenge Google something they would have struggled to do alone.

re: Thoughts on WPC - From VFI Member Joe Honan

vfi ally — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:57:10 GMT

Great post! I think you really captured the WPC experience very well!

Appreciate your thoughts, especially on the message.

re: Bringing WPC to You - Last Night's Voices for Innovation Reception

focaltechnology — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:24:55 GMT

What a great community. People from all over the world were at this meeting discussing important issues that affect all of us today. Everyone should join VFI today.

re: Microsoft Surface at WPC 2009

aphraner — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:42:13 GMT

This is definitely a great way to exchange information - no more lost business cards. And it makes taking home information from the conference so much easier. Just add it to your surface card and download it when you get home.

re: Microsoft Surface at WPC 2009

madroy@live.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:59:39 GMT

Surface capabilities are very cool. I can't wait to see where this technology goes as more partners develop apps to take advantage of what it can offer.