By Laurie, on May 13th, 2013
 In my latest Connected World Magazine column, I take a look at how the M2M market has evolved from an enterprise-focused, 100-million unit market to a segment that will eventually include trillions of connected devices. In the article, titled “M2M, How Do I Love Thee?” I show how market forecasts have expanded from millions, to billions, to trillions as the impact of connecting everyday objects influences the market’s expectations for growth in the M2M sector. . . . → Read More: M2M, How Do I Love Thee? Looking Ahead to the Trillion-Node Network: Connected World June/July 2013
By Laurie, on May 10th, 2013
 Showrooming. Everybody’s heard of it by now—conniving shoppers checking out a product in a retail store, then buying it online later for less. Best Buy’s 2012 stock price tumble was largely blamed on showrooming, while other retailers including Target, ToysRUs and PetSmart also felt showrooming’s effect on their bottom lines. But this emphasis on showrooming is misplaced, in my view, and I’m not alone. . . . → Read More: How Retailers Can Outdo Showrooming with In-Store Wi-Fi: My Latest Research for GigaOm Pro
By Laurie, on March 14th, 2013
 [ June 10, 2013 to June 13, 2013. ] This year the Connected World Conference captures the heart of the Silicon Valley, June 10-13 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This year’s program includes a Gadget Giveaway and M2M App Challenge, and speakers from United Parcel Service, Progressive Insurance, Hewlett Packard, at&t, T-Mobile, Sprint, and more. . . . → Read More: Connected World Conference, Santa Clara – June, 2013
By Laurie, on March 12th, 2013
 Don’t be John McAfee. These are the cautionary words that open my March/April 2012 Connected World column, titled “The Spy in Your Pocket.” The article explores what data our mobile phones collect about us and transmit to third parties of all sorts: application publishers, mobile network operators, and digital advertising agencies. If you or your [...] . . . → Read More: The Spy in Your Pocket: March/April Connected World Unplugged Column
By Laurie, on February 21st, 2013
 [ February 21, 2013; 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. ] On Thursday, February 21 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST I presented a webcast on The Internet of Things for the Gerson Lehrman Group. The webcast was an informative and fun 45 minutes during which I lay out what the “Internet of Things” is, how it works, and why it matters to people, communities, and [...] . . . → Read More: GLG Webcast: The Internet of Things – How it Works and Why It Matters
By Laurie, on February 13th, 2013
 [ May 20, 2013 to May 23, 2013. ] CTIA 2013, the largest mobile trade show in North America, will be held in Las Vegas May 20-23. Spring CTIA’s trade show floor covers mobile from end to end. . . . → Read More: CTIA 2013: The Mobile Marketplace – May, 2013
By Laurie, on February 1st, 2013
 “I don’t know about you, but I pretty much expect to be on video any time I’m on the highway or in a public place. Video cameras monitor roads, gas stations, entrances, checkout counters, busses, and parking lots.” That’s how my February/March Unplugged column in Connected World starts out, then goes on to explore the various [...] . . . → Read More: You Oughta Be in Pictures – Connected World Magazine, Feb/Mar 2013
By Laurie, on January 17th, 2013
 [ December 11, 2012; ] Five leading experts in location-based services, and I, shared a lively discussion on the current state of mobile phone location accuracy at the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley’s December, 2012 Mobile Forum: Locations & Beyond. Our 50-minute conversation focused on how to improve the accuracy of mobile phone location fixes, both indoors and out. Here are a few highlights from the panel: . . . → Read More: You’re Where? Telecom Council Panel on Mobile Location Accuracy
By Laurie, on December 13th, 2012
 [ January 29, 2013 to January 30, 2013. ] Mobile has emerged as one of the most compelling marketing channels during the past decade. All of us are increasingly connected, with our mobile phones at hand 24/7. Already, studies show that more than 50% of adults in all age groups use their mobile phone as a shopping tool. As the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) [...] . . . → Read More: The Power of Mobile in the Marketing Mix: MMA 2013 San Francisco Forum
By Laurie, on November 13th, 2012
 Once again, it’s time to consider holiday gifts — not only what to give, but what you’d like to receive. And here’s the rub: after more than a decade during which device designers have connected almost everything to the Internet, there are still a few connected devices I’d like to see that have not been invented. . . . → Read More: All I Want is Everything Connected: Nov/Dec Connected World Column
|
|
Comments are closed 
