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<title>Wish list for Apple&#8217;s announcement on September 1, 2010</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:27:28 -0400</pubDate>
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On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Apple is hosting a music-centric event in San Francisco. Rumors are running far and wide on what Apple will announce. The following is my personal wish list: Cloud-based iTunes service. It's WAY to difficult to sync multiple devices with multiple iTune librarie ...
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<title>Initial Impressions of Sprint HTC EVO Google Android smartphone</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:36:21 -0500</pubDate>
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I've been testing the Sprint HTC EVO Google Android smartphone and I wanted to share some initial impressions. Like many other enterprise customers, RIM BlackBerry is IBM CIO's corporate standard but we've been deploying additional platforms (e.g. Apple iOS, Nokia S60, Windows Mobile, Google Andro ...
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<title>Initial Impressions of the new BlackBerry Torch</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:57:15 -0400</pubDate>
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I was fortunate to attend the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone launch event in New York city last week. It was a great event and was attended by a number of celebrities including: Jim Balsillie - co-CEO of RIM. Jim provided an overview of the new features of the Torch smartphone Mike Krzyze ...
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<title>My gadgets</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:55:50 -0400</pubDate>
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I recently switched from using CNET My Tech on Facebook to using Gdgt to track all my gadgets. As part of my job for IBM, I get the opportunity to test various laptops, netbooks, tablets and smartphones. In addition, I have a fair amount of gadgets at my home as well :-) I was fortunate to get ...
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<title>Bing for Windows Mobile updated to support turn-by-turn navigation</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:10:13 -0400</pubDate>
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I installed the new version of Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile on my HTC Tilt 2 (AT&amp;T) smartphone to take advantage of the new turn-by-turn navigation feature. I'm impressed and the price was right - free! I've used it a couple of times now and the directions were spot on. I was able to u ...
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<dc:creator>Christopher Pepin</dc:creator>
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<title>AT&amp;T Microcell</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:49:27 -0400</pubDate>
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I just completed installing an AT&amp;T microcell in my home. A microcell (also referred to as a femtocell) improves cellular coverage in home/small business environment. At my home in New Fairfield, CT, I have poor/no cell phone service from any of the major carriers due to the hilly terrain. ...
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<title>IBM doubles number of iPhone applications in the Apple app store</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:57:19 -0400</pubDate>
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Earlier today, IBM doubled the number of IBM applications in the Apple App Store by releasing the LotusLive Mobile Meetings application. This free application allows you participate in a LotusLive meeting from your iPhone. This application compliments the Lotus Notes Traveler Companion applicatio ...
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<title>Impressions of RIM Wireless Enterprise Symposium</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 4 May 2010 15:19:41 -0400</pubDate>
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While I didn't attend RIM's annual conference, Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES), last week in Orlando, FL, that won't stop me from providing my impressions. I did, however, participate remotely via VirtualWES, followed the press releases as well as connected with colleagues who attended. My i ...
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<title>National Engineers Day 2010</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 2 May 2010 22:06:46 -0400</pubDate>
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I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in National Engineer's Week again this year at the New Fairfield, CT Middle School. IBM, along with many other corporations, sponsor in the event which is designed to increase awareness of math and science in schools. I spent last Friday alon ...
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<dc:creator>Christopher Pepin</dc:creator>
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<title>Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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Last week, Microsoft introduced Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview. Short of a full beta, the preview provides a glimpse into what's coming with IE9. Here's a snapshot: Not a full beta, it installs along side your current version of Internet Explorer Support for HTML5 Fast, very fast Lacks a ...
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<category>IE9 Web Browser InternetExplorer</category>
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<title>IBM publishes 2009 annual report</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:44:39 -0400</pubDate>
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IBM published its 2009 annual report to the web. I personally found the Letter to Shareholders particularly useful. Key messages: Significant changes are underway Changes in the world: lowering of trade barriers, the rise of the developing world and the emergence of the World Wide Web Changes ...
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<title>The Future of Smartphones in the Enterprise</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:30:46 -0400</pubDate>
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The 2010 Mobile World Congress (CNET coverage) wrapped up two weeks ago and I must admit that I'm still digesting it all. There were so many announcements and its a challenge to keep up and focus on the key items that will deliver value to the enterprise. With the downturn in the economy, more an ...
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<title>Apple announces the iPad</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:29:06 -0400</pubDate>
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On Wednesday, January 27, Apple announced the Apple iPad. While much of the focus of the announcement was given to the consumer, little attention was given to enterprise user. However, this is typical for Apple products. At IBM, my focus is on the internal IT deployment. My first thought afte ...
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<title>IBM Releases its first iPhone Application in the Apple App Store - Lotus Traveler Companion</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:51:25 -0400</pubDate>
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IBM has released its first iPhone application in the Apple App Store - Lotus Traveler Companion. This free application allows users to read Domino encrypted mail. Details from the Apple App Store can be found below. In a related item, Lotus Traveler 8.5.1 Fix Pack 1 is now available and a new f ...
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<title>Sametime 8.5</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:45:55 -0400</pubDate>
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Lotus Sametime 8.5 has been announced and will go GA on 22nd December. Details are in the announcement letter, and Sametime blog. IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5 represents the next generation of unified communications and collaboration software. It incorporates: A new online meeting experience that is i ...
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