Archive for category Technology
Blu-ray Discs are Already Obsolete
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology on 2010/08/15
Yes, I am stating unequivocally that Blu-ray disc technology is already obsolete. But not because there is a better pre-recorded viewing technology, but rather the Blu-ray disc obsolescence stems from a changed marketplace. Online Streaming coupled with changing media consumption patterns means that those Blu-ray Disc players and movies delivering the latest and greatest viewing experience [...]
Are You Solving an Old Problem?
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology on 2010/06/10
Businesses are often formed to provide a product or service - either proactively or in response to a specific problem. But businesses have to be careful that the problem that they are solving remains a current one, or that it solves the whole problem and not just part of the problem. Otherwise those businesses are vulnerable to competition from new [...]
My First Month at Microsoft
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/29
Somehow I made it through the gauntlet of interviews and Microsoft decided to hire me. Yea, I don’t believe it either. Even after a month, it still feels a little unreal each morning when I swipe my badge – I keep waiting for the light to turn red and for someone to come out and [...]
Interviewing at Microsoft – Part 2
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/07
Part II: The Day of the Interview. I got to the Microsoft lobby about 10 minutes early. After a somewhat anxious period of waiting in the reception room, I began the interview loop. I ended up interviewing with five people – some were managers, some were peers and some were dotted-line managers with whom I’d [...]
You Know You’re a Geek When….
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/01
It was pointed out to me recently that I am a geek. Of course this was something I already knew. And I’m okay with that. “Hi, My name is Thom and I’m a geek.” But I like to think of myself as a geek that is at least marginally socially aware as well being somewhat self-aware. No doubt, my [...]
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