Positions
- Groupware 2.0 Startups ... Scott writes about the SF Tech Session last week, at which Kerio, Joyent and Zimbra presented their wares. Scott was most impressed with the Joyent product. Scott McMullan
- The Secret of Professional Success in One Word ... Michael Hyatt says "responsiveness". His basic rule: respond immediately unless there is a good reason to wait. Michael Hyatt
Vendor Moves
- Public Folders ... Public Folders in Exchange will be supported in Exchange 12 and Outlook 2007, thus providing investment protection through to 2016. Microsoft recommends that new collaborative applications are built on Windows SharePoint Services, however. Exchange Blog
- Future BlackBerry Devices ... RIM is planning on adding digital camera and music playing capabilities to future editions of its RIM BlackBerry devices. Chicago Tribune
- Near-Time.net Service ... Near-Time released the beta of its hosted Near-Time.net collaboration service, providing collaborative workspace capabilities. Access is via a Web browser. Supports blog APIs, email, RSS feeds and more. Available at no charge during the beta program. Local Tech Wire, Near-Time, MacObserver
Other Industry Happenings
- Work More, Accomplish Less ... According to a recent DayTimers study, workers are only completing 66% of their work each day, compared with 75% of their work in 1994. Biggest problem: people try to multi-task since they can due to new technology, and therefore they don't focus and concentrate on a single task. Yahoo News. Some thoughts on being productive: properly identify the work of the moment, and be careful when blurring the lines between work and play.
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