Monthly Archives: October 2012

Rhythmia Medical Maps A Better 3-D Picture Of A Beating Heart–From The Inside

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Description: Electrophysiology is a $2.5 billion space and it’s growing quickly with the help of digital innovation. Boston Scientific’s latest new heart mapping and navigation tools are among the most recent innovations. Source: FastCompany Date: October 26, 2012 Heart conditions show up as irregularities in the organ’s electrical routine. Heart surgeons and physicians sometimes check in… Read more »

I Banned All Internal E-Mails at My Company for a Week

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Description: Internal emails can help teams communicate and accomplish key functions each day but more often than not they act as a distraction. Source: Forbes  Date: October 25, 2012   “All internal e-mail is forbidden for the next week,” I announced to my staff. I wish I could say I stated it boldly, chest puffed out… Read more »

How Obama and Romney Are Targeting Americans

Posted by & filed under election, marketing, Obama, Romney, Social Media.

Description: The capabilities of the Internet have given American politicians a more targeted reach than ever before. With an estimated spend of 160 million dollars in digital marketing for the 2012 American Elections, both the democrats and republicans are relying on the ability to target and persuade specific individuals online. Source: FastCompany  Date: October 23, 2012… Read more »

E-books gaining traction in Canada; print still tops

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Description: The Canadian ebook industry is starting to take-off. In a recent report conducted by BookNet Canada,  ebooks have been found to represent 16.3% of the overall book market – a number that even surprises industry professionals. Source: Ottawa Citizen  Date: October 10, 2012   TORONTO — Surging ebook sales now represent an estimated 16.3 per cent… Read more »

Google’s data mining raises questions of national security

Posted by & filed under Analytics, cloud services, cyber war, data analytics, data mining, Data storage, Digital Policy, Security.

Description: Free cloud service providers collect and store massive amounts of personal data. While this data is usually well-protected and secure, given the right incentive, there is no question that hackers could compromise the security of even the largest cloud service providers. So what are governments doing to protect their sensitive data? Source: TheGuardian  Date: October 15,… Read more »

Microsoft launches Xbox Music streaming service

Posted by & filed under Apple, business models, Cloud Computing, iphone, peer file sharing, revenue model, smartphones, streaming music.

Description: Microsoft has joined the music streaming competition in attempt to gain traction against iTunes and other music providing services. The newest streaming music service will be available on Xbox, mobile and tablet devices. Source: CBC.ca Date: October 15, 2012   Microsoft has launched Xbox Music, a digital music streaming service to take on Apple’s… Read more »

This College Sophomore And CEO Keeps A Keg At The Office-Even If He’s Too Young To Tap It

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Description: Running your own company at the age of 19 is difficult, especially when you’re balancing studies during your Sophomore year. To take the pressure off, Ketan Rahangdale tries to keep things fun and youthful. Source: FastCompany Date: October 5, 2012   Ketan Rahangdale is the 19-year-old wunderkind CEO of EarTop, an audio technology company. Rahangdale… Read more »