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Mar 4 2008   2:21AM GMT

Video: Sarbanes-Oxley explained?



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Video, SOX, Compliance

Steven Zelin, the Singing CPA, sings a rather clever rendition of “Happy Birthday” to Sarbanes-Oxley.

Mar 4 2008   2:01AM GMT

Video: Good explanation of change silos



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Compliance, change management, Video

 I’m not plugging Serena Dimensions. I am plugging their video — they did a nice job explaining some of the issues surrounding change management.


Feb 29 2008   4:45PM GMT

Video: Embarrassing videoconference moment



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
videoconferencing, Video

This video is making the rounds. Nobody seems to know if it’s staged or real. Either way, I can picture it happening. The only surprising thing to me is that anyone at the meeting was paying attention enough to notice. Although on second thought, I can remember watching someone spend an entire meeting twirling in his chair. He thought he was dark — and we were so entertained and suprised by his twirling that we didn’t let him know we could see him.


Feb 27 2008   1:42AM GMT

Video: Vint Cerf talks about Net neutrality



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Technology, Net neutrality, Internet, Networking, Video

Net neutrality is the principle that data packets on the Internet should be moved impartially, without regard to content, destination or source.


Feb 27 2008   1:19AM GMT

Video: TCP/IP



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
TCP/IP, Networking, Video

 

An animated explanation about how data is moved around on the Internet.


Feb 25 2008   1:26PM GMT

Video: The technology of spying



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Video, Security

 Retired AT&T technician Mark Klein explains why the NSA has to spy on everybody.


Feb 11 2008   7:47PM GMT

Overheard: Silverlight demo by Forrest Key (Microsoft)



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Video, Silverlight


Feb 11 2008   7:15PM GMT

Overheard: FedEx Kinko commercial — fill in (employee’s name) here



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Technology, Video

I love this commercial. We should make a list of other things you can count on:

Peggy, can I count on one of your dogs to bark during the conference call? Woof!


Feb 11 2008   6:15PM GMT

Overheard: Hyperconnectivity is more than just a Nortel buzzword



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Technology, Video
nortel.jpg So far hyperconnectivity is a business turnaround strategy, a marketing campaign and a vision for the future of connectivity. Of the three, it is most compelling as a vision put forth by beleaguered Canadian telecom giant Nortel.

Raheem Mohammed, Hyperconnectivity: Hype or what?
Beyond the vision and marketing, Nortel is underpinning its hyperconnected vision on three standards - WIMAX, Ultra-Mobile Broadband and LTE.

Nortel’s official vision (video)

Parady news interview with former Nortel CEO


Feb 11 2008   5:59PM GMT

Overheard: Shpigler coaches Yahoo on how to negotiate more effectively



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Technology, humor, Video