Microsoft and Nortel Sleeping in the same bed … July 18, 2006
Posted by piro in Business, Microsoft, Random Inno.add a comment
Cnet is reporting that Microsoft has slipped into bed with Nortel networks. They two firms have tied the knot and decided to mate their intellectual property in other to challenge Cisco. Cisco makes communication equipment (like the routers that power the Great firewall of China) and some times communication software. Cisco entered into the consumer communication market with Linksys and then with those Cisco VoIP corporate phones that can do video and voice.
Worlds most expensive Yacht July 17, 2006
Posted by piro in Random Inno.11 comments
The Maltese Falcon is the world fastest and most expensive boat. What impresses is the amount of technology this boat packs. This boat does not cost $100 million for nothing, the Sails alone would set you back about $5 million. The sails have sensors in them that relay data about the the environment to the crew. Simply amazing.
Tips for a successfull business part 2 July 13, 2006
Posted by piro in Business, Random Inno.add a comment
See part one here.
2 days ago I was in a meeting, unknown to me I had to introduce myself since I was new in the team I was assigned. What did I say …. i think it went something like “My Naaammmee is Peter Irojah, erm, erm, I wen to university college London, erm, I worked here last year”. it amazes me how off-guard and ill prepared I was. It got me thinking and reading, I concluded that success depends on the ability to sell.
In fact There are three things I belive determines a great seller of one’s self or product:
- Who you know
- What you know
- How you sell.
Going back to my meeting, I could have done a better job at selling my self to create a lasting impression on those I met. Who you know grows as you sell and the more people you know the better, because it means more in your network. You know more people by selling. What you know helps you sell, in fact knowing is the best way to sell. Most encounters in life would be remembered by how you sold.
Predictions: World cup 2006 Dream final. July 5, 2006
Posted by piro in Random Inno, World Cup 2006.add a comment
Elisha warned that the sleeping giants might have awaken, he was right. Because France did triumph over Brazil. What are his next predictions in fact I challenge him to prove himself once more.
Initially Argentina was my Favourite team however like a winner I have changed my stance. Germany saw them off and ultimately became the tournaments favourite especially since they were the hosts. However they were trampled on by the Italian Stallions.
If France defeats Portugal, who could not score against England’s ten men, then what we have here is a world cup final like the finals of France 98. Only then can we say that this is truly a world cup to remember. The question is would the final word on our lips be “Long live Les Bleus” or “The Pitch has been painted Azzurri”.
Vs 
The great Intrusion July 5, 2006
Posted by piro in China, Random Inno.1 comment so far
ZDNet reports that the great firewall of China (more info here) was breached by researchers at Cambridge. Whats most interesting is how easy it is to use the firewalls to attack (for example DOS) another computer.
Tip for a successfull business 1 July 5, 2006
Posted by piro in Business, Random Inno.add a comment
I work as a freelance web designer/developer. Recently I completed a project for a client in the property sector that took three weeks to complete. The first week was spent producing gathering the clients requirements and producing a mockup. This specific client wanted 3 site designs so that the client could have his pick. The first mistake which I now convert to the first tip is always make sure that whatever your line of business you have a kind of agreement document with the client. A requirement document is very important in web design/dev yet i did not produces one for the client to see and sign off.
3 weeks later the work was done, three templates/design were made for the client who was stunned and happy with the quality of the work. The client choose one and was quoted a price. A week later the client is still giving excuses, about what you may be thinking? One excuse was the job took too long, another was the job was not good enough.
I cannot stress how important it is to have some kind of legal or binding agreement between your business and the client except if you would want to be left with eggs on your face.
I’m going to do some more fact finding for some more help-full tips, anybody have one let me know.
Upcoming Events this summer July 4, 2006
Posted by piro in Google, Random Inno.add a comment
Technology has come a long way, but finally it is here. Folks use the google public calender to help make this summer more interesting than the last by filling it up with interesting events.
It’s been a while… July 3, 2006
Posted by piro in Exams, Google, Random Inno.add a comment
It’s been almost 2 months since my last post. Work and other distractions have to blame but the good news is that I’m back. Inspired by my buddy Elisha Sulai who also has a blog, I decided to pick up where I left of.
Some things that have happened:
- The American senate have dealt a huge blow to net neutrality by rejecting the proposed bill that I was talking about. Cnet has a nice article on the communications issues in the states.
- The Piratebay was raided and has since resurfaced with a vengence, so they say.
- Allofmp3.com was also knocked offline but has also resurfaced.
- The world richest man just hot a whole lot richer. Warren Buffet, second on the Forbes rich list suddenly decides to give Bill Gates 85% of his wealth. That’s a cool $31 billion.
- Bill Gates decides to call it quits as chairman of Microsoft also Robert Scoble leaves too to join a podcating start up.
- Google released their version of on-line payment system, Google checkout, to rival paypal and aims to make shopping a one click affair. I don’t know if this would actually be a paypal killer but Ebay, Amazon and co must either be working on something or the end could be near for their businesses. Cnet has a review here
- A site that lets people play with dolls, yes dolls was sold for a cool $6 million. Makes me wonder when I’m going to go public with my own killer product. Only time will tell…
- Microsoft released the public beta versions of windows vista and office 2007. The deadline has passed for downloading or ordering the evaluation DVD but i’m sure one can still get a copy from a friend…
- The world cup has already ended for some, shame, and continues for others. results here. France clearly out-classed (video) Brazil while Germany and France are tipped for the finals.
- My results are out. Yes and I’m proud to say I did OK.
- I start work as an intern in 7hrs.
Anybody have anything else to add?
