Autodesk is my CAD Play

In 2005 Autodesk was expanding 3D presence via acquisitions like Alias, leaving competition like Adobe in the dust. The story hasn’t changed as far as 3D is concerned. The fact remains, a large part of the design world (mechanical, architectural, construction, animation, etc.) still designs in 2D, and Autodesk is one of the prime beneficiaries

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Web 3.0 & Google (Part 2)

Vertical Strategy Google has adamantly maintained that a magically simple, clean User Interface is part of its key to world domination. This year, however, we have started seeing a clear trend towards verticalization of the web. In fact, my entire Web 3.0 thesis is based on verticalization, and Vertical Search, in particular, is a key

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Enterprise Software & Sex Appeal

Nick Carr, Robert Scoble, Michael Krigsman squabble over whether Enterprise Software should be designed to be sexy, cool and fun. Shouldn’t everything be designed that way? No wonder Enterprise Software has poor adoption despite millions of dollars spent!

Web 3.0 & MSN (Part 2)

Vertical Strategy MSN (an abbreviation of Microsoft Network) is a collection of Internet services provided by Microsoft. MSN provides a range of Internet services and it services have changed significantly since its release. We will take a look at the Company’s various online businesses below, with a special emphasis on its verticals. Horizontal Search MSN

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Turning Around LeapFrog: CEO Jeff Katz (Part 9)

SM: In the next 10 years, do you see LeapFrog morphing into more of an online company as opposed to a toy company? JK: I think we will be more of a content company, and by that virtue, I think we will be more online. SM: At some level these chips may not be necessary.

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Interdigital: Visionary Beginning, Rocky Past

By Vijay Nagarajan, Guest Author Interdigital Communications Corporation (IDCC) is a King of Prussia, Pa based mid-cap company that thrives primarily on income from its intellectual property (IP) portfolio spanning 2G and 3G wireless technologies. Before I present my outlook on the company, let me throw in some historic perspective. International Mobile Machines Corporation (IMM),

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Designs that Move: Luis Barragan

I felt like doing another set of Designs that Move posts. So here are a few designs by Mexican architect Luis Barragan. “Beauty – the invincible difficulty that the philosophers have in defining the meaning of this word is unequivocal proof of its ineffable mystery.” Luis Barragán, Tlalpan Chapel, Mexico City

Web 3.0 & Gannett (Part 5)

Conclusion Gannett realizes that consumers are changing the way they access content every day, and advertisers are working hard to find the best ways to reach them. The Company is looking at enhancing its core assets and building digital businesses, designed to provide solutions for both consumers and advertisers. The building of the various digital

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