Comments for Telephony 2.0 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2 Just another Penton Media weblog Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:10:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Get the Message: Mobile messaging five times bigger than Hollywood by Erick Mott http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Erick Mott Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:10:24 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/#comment-87 We too think mobile messaging is a growth opportunity, especially for small and medium sized businesses that serve businesses and consumers. We recently announced a mobile (SMS) application as an extension of our Lyris HQ online marketing suite. This was a natural evolution for us given that our marketing and agency customers are already sending email messages and collecting communication preferences with our tools. As long as marketers keep their user preferences/needs in mind -- and more users keep buying more sophisticated mobile devices from firms like Apple, BlackBerry and Nokia -- the sky's the limit. We too think mobile messaging is a growth opportunity, especially for small and medium sized businesses that serve businesses and consumers. We recently announced a mobile (SMS) application as an extension of our Lyris HQ online marketing suite. This was a natural evolution for us given that our marketing and agency customers are already sending email messages and collecting communication preferences with our tools. As long as marketers keep their user preferences/needs in mind — and more users keep buying more sophisticated mobile devices from firms like Apple, BlackBerry and Nokia — the sky’s the limit.

]]> Comment on Get the Message: Mobile messaging five times bigger than Hollywood by Rich Karpinski http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Rich Karpinski Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:13:24 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/#comment-86 John, I always thought that would happen as well, but it hasn't so far and I don't see people giving up the convenience and carrier-to-carrier interconnection they have today to worry about what OS they are on and what IM system they are on etc....thanks for your comment. John, I always thought that would happen as well, but it hasn’t so far and I don’t see people giving up the convenience and carrier-to-carrier interconnection they have today to worry about what OS they are on and what IM system they are on etc….thanks for your comment.

]]> Comment on Get the Message: Mobile messaging five times bigger than Hollywood by John Adams http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/comment-page-1/#comment-85 John Adams Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:13:41 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/12/04/get-the-message-mobile-messaging-five-times-bigger-than-hollywood/#comment-85 I think it is only a matter of time before carriers messaging revenue takes a nose dive and wireless just becomes a flat rate "pipe". How much does any pay to send an non-mobile email or IM? zero. I think it is only a matter of time before carriers messaging revenue takes a nose dive and wireless just becomes a flat rate “pipe”. How much does any pay to send an non-mobile email or IM? zero.

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by Rich Karpinski http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Rich Karpinski Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:32:17 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-81 Thanks for the comments here and in my email. A few things: - Wasn't trying to say Obama should or will be president, just interested in the telecom impact of his would-be CTO list. Sorry for not making that clearer -- this was NOT an endorsement! - Received some good nominations via email. Because those folks chose not to leave comments here, I'll forward their suggestions but not their names/affiliations. Some additional suggestions: ** There’s only one right guy, the product development whiz from Comcast, Franklyn Athias. ** Obama should choose Diana Gowen, SVP of Qwest Government Solutions to be his CTO. She is highly respected in the Telecom community, has an impressive resume, and is completely trusted by her government customers. ** Reed Hundt I'll add more offline suggestions as I get them.. Thanks for the comments here and in my email. A few things:

- Wasn’t trying to say Obama should or will be president, just interested in the telecom impact of his would-be CTO list. Sorry for not making that clearer — this was NOT an endorsement!

- Received some good nominations via email. Because those folks chose not to leave comments here, I’ll forward their suggestions but not their names/affiliations. Some additional suggestions:

** There’s only one right guy, the product development whiz from Comcast, Franklyn Athias.

** Obama should choose Diana Gowen, SVP of Qwest Government Solutions to be his CTO. She is highly respected in the Telecom community, has an impressive resume, and is completely trusted by her government customers.

** Reed Hundt

I’ll add more offline suggestions as I get them..

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by dave rear http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-80 dave rear Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:51:48 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-80 Pullen knows the Customers, Technology and Regulation/Public Policy through TIA (Chairman) Pullen knows the Customers, Technology and Regulation/Public Policy through TIA (Chairman)

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by Sandeep Khabiya http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Sandeep Khabiya Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:23:37 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-79 I nominate - Mr Rob Pullen, CEO, Tellabs for Strong Commitments to Customers. I nominate – Mr Rob Pullen, CEO, Tellabs for Strong Commitments to Customers.

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by JOYCELYN MAGUIRE http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-78 JOYCELYN MAGUIRE Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:23:02 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-78 Tom Wheeler, Reed Hundt, or William E. Kennard would be good choices - strong policy background, good political instincts, and strong commitments to consumers - better than any of the executives from specific telcos who are (1) entrenched and (2) somewhat tainted from the FISA surveillance issues. Tom Wheeler, Reed Hundt, or William E. Kennard would be good choices – strong policy background, good political instincts, and strong commitments to consumers – better than any of the executives from specific telcos who are (1) entrenched and (2) somewhat tainted from the FISA surveillance issues.

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by D H http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-77 D H Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:19:55 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-77 Barry West Barry West

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by Chris Parente http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Chris Parente Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:00:24 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-76 Very interesting post. I also had a lot of questions based on the supposed short list. Maybe I've done too much b2g work, but I think if the candidate doesn't know government he/she won't succeed in the position. Small example, Princeton's Felten recently wrote a white paper calling on government agencies to give up on efforts to improve their web sites -- that's just not realistic. Of the ones mentioned Cerf would probably be the best, since as former head of ICANN he's well accustomed to regulatory lobbying. Very interesting post. I also had a lot of questions based on the supposed short list.
Maybe I’ve done too much b2g work, but I think if the candidate doesn’t know government he/she won’t succeed in the position. Small example, Princeton’s Felten recently wrote a white paper calling on government agencies to give up on efforts to improve their web sites — that’s just not realistic.

Of the ones mentioned Cerf would probably be the best, since as former head of ICANN he’s well accustomed to regulatory lobbying.

]]> Comment on Where’s the telecom exec on Obama CTO shortlist? by Carol Wilson http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Carol Wilson Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:25:52 +0000 http://blog.connectedplanetonline.com/telephony2/2008/10/21/wheres-the-telecom-exec-on-obama-cto-shortlist/#comment-75 Obama has backed Net Neutrality but not with any real vigor. What we need in a CTO is someone who understands the relationship between technology and the economy -- something the Clinton administration got in spades. Unlike other countries, the U.S. has chosen to leave broadband penetration to privately funded companies, thus creating the need for a delicate balance. Come down too hard on the incumbent ISPs -- mostly telcos and cablecos -- and watch Wall Street shiver. Fail to come down hard enough and major segments of the U.S. population -- rural areas, inner cities -- fall on the wrong side of the digital divide. Obama has backed Net Neutrality but not with any real vigor. What we need in a CTO is someone who understands the relationship between technology and the economy — something the Clinton administration got in spades. Unlike other countries, the U.S. has chosen to leave broadband penetration to privately funded companies, thus creating the need for a delicate balance. Come down too hard on the incumbent ISPs — mostly telcos and cablecos — and watch Wall Street shiver. Fail to come down hard enough and major segments of the U.S. population — rural areas, inner cities — fall on the wrong side of the digital divide.

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