Blog entries tagged 'Google Inc'

iPhone - 3G Network Enterprise Addition

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When you read through the press releases and blogs regarding the release of the Apple 3G iPhone Enterprise Addition, you are left wondering what the masses "really" think about the device, and if the device is a business tool or a new toy for bored professionals. Especially, when you read the "Comments Section" from a number of the key subscribers.

I tend to look at the benefits the device plays in making my life easier, from a business perspective [...]

Google patents SMS payments system

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Over the years, with the advent of digital subscriber lines on Cell phones we all have stories of how you can use the IR port on your phone, or now Bluetooth to make payments. In February 2006 Google filed a patent for a "text message payment" system.

The abstract discusses a "computer-implemented method of effectuating an electronic on-line payment" while the patenttalks about how the system will work and why it is useful:

The payment process may occur [...]

Long-term storm clouds brewing over AT&T, Verizon Wireless

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Posted by Larry Dignan @ 6:38 am

A series of events are happening, or about to happen, that threaten the business models of big wireless carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T.

Keep in mind that these storm clouds are just now building and the story will take years to play out. And don't expect financial upheaval to appear just yet.

Butthe signs are there and they add up to turmoil in the wireless industry. The clouds that are brewing [...]