Tag Archives: communications

The Wireless Internet and Why It Matters

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

The world is transforming in a way not seen before in history and it’s tied to being untied. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, wires have enabled factories, automation, networking, and the Internet by delivering power, data and control … Continue reading →

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Are you an Emailer or Texter?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Humans are capable of storing an incredible amount of information without even realizing it. Consider all the people you “talk” to. Based on their preferences and behavior, you have mentally stored the best ways to reach your friends, family and … Continue reading →

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Personalized Customer Communication

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Marketing nirvana is being able to reach each individual in the way they prefer with information they want. In pursuit of this nirvana, the consumer is being chased from all angles. They localize content to where you are. They push … Continue reading →

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What is EAS and Why Are They Testing It?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Baby boomers all know the deep wailing sound of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS). “This is only a test” “If this were a real emergency, you’d be given instructions…” The EBS was created in 1963 to warn the country of … Continue reading →

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The Mobile Consumer

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

The vast majority of consumers in the world have mobile phones. Companies need to realize there is a mad rush to connect with mobile consumers in a way that accommodates their preferences and engages them. In person trade lasted more … Continue reading →

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The State of Critical Communications Since 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

The 10 year anniversary of 9/11 caused me to look back at whether it is easier to communicate now than it was then. Has technology enabled better communications? From a sheer capacity perspective, there is certainly more than there was … Continue reading →

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Group Texting for the Enterprise

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

The world is starting to understand and it couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Ivytalk® is at the intersection of several important trends and is uniquely positioned to provide communication services that are needed, yet not provided by any other platform. … Continue reading →

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What is Ivytalk®

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Ivytalk® is a personalized, messaging network that can be used by businesses, individuals and organizations to improve communications. Just as Facebook is a social network, Ivytalk® is a communication network. Ivytalk®’s purpose is to facilitate more effective and efficient communication … Continue reading →

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Freemium Enterprise

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

Products naturally make their way from one market to the next as companies look for ways  to increase revenue.  Many hardware and software products have migrated from military use to consumer use.  The Hummer is a great example of this–a … Continue reading →

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The Future of SMS

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

I recently met someone who thought Twitter was so clever for having people send 140 character messages.  They didn’t realize that Twitter didn’t invent that concept.  Twitter simply leveraged the fact that billions of people throughout the world could send … Continue reading →

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