OPINION
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iPod R.I.P – Your Soul Lives On In the iPhone
BLOG/OPINION: When I read The New York Times article Farewell to the iPod, I was heartbroken once again. The last…
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Quirky Software Version Names = More Consumer Confusion
Here's how software version numbers evolved over the years to align with evolving standards of software delivery models.
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Achieving More with Less: Technology Spend Priorities of a Post-Pandemic CIO
CIOs must position themselves at the center of the dialogue between the business and IT to ensure that they speak…
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Tech Trends: Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
It's easy to predict the tech trends for 2021 -- you just have to go down history lane
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Create Good Content for Humans First (the Crawlers Will Come By)
As one embraces digital media, it is easy to become obsessed with numbers. The mission of editors is to produce…
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Indian Government Needs to Step in and Regulate App Stores
The Indian app ecosystem that our minister envisions will not come to fruition unless we have fairness and exclusivity, and…
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Sky is the Limit for Tech Companies With a Monopoly
Apple became the first US company to hit $2 trillion in market value last week. And its monopoly in mobile…
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Partnering with Insuretechs could be the answer in the post COVID Insurance Industry
INSURANCE: Insurance organizations can exploit new post-COVID opportunities through partnerships with insuretechs.
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Happy 41st Sony Walkman!
From our archives: It was in November or December 1979 that I first encountered the Sony Walkman. A family friend…
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AWS Enters Space Business Segment to Drive Cloud Business
AWS is introducing a new business segment dedicated to accelerating innovation in the global aerospace and satellite industry.
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Return to Business as Unusual
Remote working is no longer a benefit, luxury or convenience. It’s also more than a current make-do for organizations looking…
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Back to School from Home
UPDATED: The past week has been a very challenging time for students and teachers in India, as they get ready…
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Everyone is getting more tech-savvy (in self-isolation)
We’ve all been locked away in our homes since the end of March. Yet we continue to remain in touch…
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Long before hot spots, Wi-Fi, Zoom, and WhatsApp….
We have come to become so dependent on technology and take connectivity for granted. In these times, when we are…
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“In a digital-first market, businesses can no longer rely on ‘built-to-last’ strategy”: Archana Rao, CIO, Atlassian
Atlassian Corporation, a provider of team collaboration and productivity software, had their CIO, Archana Rao in India recently, stressing on…
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Sr. Citizens just want to do some basic stuff with their phones
During a technology workshop that I conducted for senior citizens in my church, I learned that seniors struggle to do…
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Why SEO is Important for Your Business Website
SEO is essential for ranking on search engine results pages. You need to make your website discoverable – so customers…
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How to Get a Website for Your Business
Here’s everything you need to know about Web hosting. The tips in this article will help you choose a suitable…
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6 lessons businesses can learn from the film ‘Mission Mangal’
The Bollywood film 'Mission Mangal' teaches us a few lessons that can be applied in the business world. Success is…
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What determines your success in an organisation?
What are the attributes you look for when you join an organisation? Look beyond the salary, perks, and designation because…
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Happy 40th Sony Walkman!
July 1 marks 40 years since Sony Corporation introduced the Walkman to the world. Here are some fond memories of…
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Why Content Marketing projects succeed (and fail)
I write about my experiences in the field of Content Marketing. Here are the reasons why Content Marketing projects succeed…
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World IoT Day: What it means for us
IoT is becoming an intricate part of our lives. We need to be aware of how we use it. And…
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5 things Indian speakers should never say on stage
Want to sound like a professional speaker? Then avoid these phrases. Image credit: TEDx Gateway, TED As I media person,…
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How should brands reach out to new and ‘cool’ Internet companies?
‘Born in the cloud’ or Internet companies are tech savvy companies (usually startups) that are regarded as ‘disruptors’ as they…
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What Airlines in India need to do in difficult times
The aviation industry (and airlines) in India are again facing turbulent times. Last week I read, in astonishment, about a…
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Information amalgamation is the next killer application
We live in a truly connected world where apps and services are gathering information about us. There are numerous possibilities…
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Why investors are attracted to media companies
When investors come forward to buy or invest in media companies, people wonder what attracts them, and what makes them…
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Will the Amazon Go concept work in India?
Amazon Go is a concept of the cashier-less store, devoid of POS machines and checkout operators.
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Where Content Marketing is Heading in 2018
Brands are expecting an end-to-end content strategy The year 2017 was an exciting year for Content Specialists. Brands want to…
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Is Google AdWords Right for Your Website?
— Scatter Editorial Website owners often face a dilemma when trying to decide how to promote their sites best online.…
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What do the new iPhone launches mean for India?
So the new iPhones were launched two days ago (Sept. 12), and we know all the specs and features. In…
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How to make your Panel Discussion successful
Panel Discussions are an important part of conferences and delegates look forward to listening to, and interacting with the panellists.…
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Trump Meets Technology Leaders But Misses The Point
The verdict is clear and out in the open: If US tech companies are restrained from recruiting highly skilled workers…
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How do you solve a problem like Air India?
One of the things I was looking forward to, during my vacation last year, was the opportunity to fly Air…
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Why award nominations fail to make it
I recently participated on the jury for an Innovation Award for IT projects in India. Fellow jury members were CIOs…
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7 things I want to achieve in 2017
The first working day of the year feels like any other day (if you exclude the bonhomie of colleagues in…
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GPU is the new CPU
(355 Views) The CPU (central processing unit) was king in the PC era. I remember the hotly contested race between two…
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The opportunities that Apple missed (and what it should pursue next)
The opportunities for Apple lie in intelligent software. The 'i' that prefixes its product names should now stand for 'intelligent'.
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Money for Nothing (and your cheques for free)
Every time I see a long queue outside an Indian bank the Dire Straits song “Money for Nothing” starts playing…
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10 patterns that can help you predict the next killer technology application
When you track technology for years, and buy new devices every few months, you see a pattern emerging. Here are…
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What Indian audiences expect at Conferences and Events
I’m back from three back-to-back events (in India) that I helped organize and also attended as a delegate. And I…
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Are you the Sherpa who can make a difference?
Quick: Who was the second man on the moon? Who reached the summit of Mount Everest first? Was it Sir…
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Why India is really interested in Tesla
This week I read reports in the local newspaper about Indian transport minister Nitin Gadkari’s visit to the Tesla plant…
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What holds us back (career progression)
I don’t watch television, even though the TV is on in the living room. And my family loves to watch…
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Avast + AVG have a huge opportunity ahead
There is consolidation happening in the Anti-virus space. After the ForcePoint-Websense-Raytheon consolidation and also the Symantec–Bluecoat & FireEye – iSight…
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We are learning from each other…
I begin this post by asking you a simple question: How much do you remember about what you learnt in…
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What the LinkedIn acquisition could do for Microsoft (and me)
14 June, 2016: The news headline that caught my attention this morning was the LinkedIn acquisition. I’ve been using LinkedIn…
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How to choose your Data Center
Four years ago, I was writing a cover story on data centers for InformationWeek magazine. The research included visits to…
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How to choose your Data Center
Four years ago, I was writing a cover story on data centers for InformationWeek magazine. The research included visits to…
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Why it’s so difficult to ‘Make in India’
–Brian Pereira Mumbai – As the curtains come down on the Government’s elaborate ‘Make in India’ week today in Mumbai,…
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When people are irresolute, undecided and capricious
On several occasions in my career, I have had to deal with people who couldn’t make firm, resolute decisions. They’d…
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‘Tis the season to be Gifting
It’s that time of the year again when we think about all our friends and relatives, and what we could…
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Preparing for Disruptive Collaboration
Disruption: A process whereby a smaller company with fewer resources is able to challenge an established incumbent business. – Harvard…
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Marketers should capitalize on Nostalgia
Not long ago, I read an article about a certain electronics company that started manufacturing 1980s style tape decks. And…
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Disrupt or be Disrupted! (How to survive in a Digital world)
I heard you on the wireless back in Fifty Two Lying awake intent at tuning in on you. If I…
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What makes a city Smart?
I’m again seeing a lot about Smart Cities in the media these days. There’s talk about Digital India and IoT thrown…
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How to get 900+ followers on Twitter
One of the first things I do when I log on to Twitter is to check how many followers I…
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Gone in 5.2 secs (What Microsoft-Nokia phones missed)
Two contrasting stories caught my attention in the last 24 hours: First, the sad story of Microsoft and its failure…
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There’s an untapped market for Personal Entertainment Devices
On a recent visit to a well-known electronics store in Mumbai, I was disappointed to note the limited choices in…
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How to complete your Coursera course
Whenever I mention Coursera (the Massive Open Online Course) to anyone, the response is usually, “Yeah, I signed up for…
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Deploying IT has become a drag and drop affair
My visit to the new Brocade development center in Bangalore on April 16, and the briefings I’ve had with some…
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CeBIT through the eyes of a journalist
When a journalist has just four days to cover a mega event like CeBIT, it can be an extremely challenging…
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CeBIT through the eyes of a journalist
When a journalist has just four days to cover a mega event like CeBIT, it can be an extremely challenging…
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What I learned at NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2015
As a journalist, I’ve been attending the NASSCOM India Leadership forum (NILF) for many years. I have fond memories of…
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What I learned at NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2015
As a journalist, I’ve been attending the NASSCOM India Leadership forum (NILF) for many years. I have fond memories of…
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The next big thing for Samsung, Sony, Apple, LG, Google….
Ever since the passing away of Steve Jobs, we haven’t really seen something “new and exciting” from Apple. The iPhone…
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Hi-resolution audio is here at last!
If you are an audiophile or music enthusiast, you “listen” to the music while others merely “hear” it. That means…