ecosystems – Page 2 – Steven Savage

Geeks May Save Wal-Mart

May 10, 2011 by Steven Savage

Geeks may just save Wal-Mart. Gods, I don't believe I'm saying this.

I'll get it out of the way, I'm not exactly a fan of Wal-Mart. It's a combination of business factors, quality, effects on community and so on. You know, the usual. I'm not exactly going to diss success, but I think Wal-Mart's been on a kind of a race to the bottom.

In fact, it looks like that bottom is being reached pretty fast, as this article notes: Wal-Mart shoppers are running out of money: http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/27/news/companies/walmart_ceo_consumers_under_pressure/index.htm

Some Speculations on Tablets

April 30, 2011 by Steven Savage

So the Xoom's had some bad reviews (which I admittedly don't think are fair, but still). RIM's playbook is getting trashed – though it's having some surprisingly good sales (which I chalk up to loyalty). The Android-and-other Tablet market doesn't appear to be doing too hot at the moment.

So this has me thinking. OK, linoleum makes me think (name the reference), but in this case I'm thinking about Tablets.

Ecosystems: Effects On Careers

February 16, 2011 by Steven Savage

Last column I discussed how ecosystems in technology – those unified technology products like Apple makes and everyone else wants to make – are a big trend in tech. Considering recent news and developments, I'd say the existence of this trend is fairly obvious. What is not always obvious is what it means for we progeeks and our careers and ambitions.

Wanting to cover the career impact because, hey it's what I do, I'll look at different areas of work and media and how ecosystems impact them. This "divided up" method should make organizing and communicating my thoughts easier. If I miss anything while doing it this way, call me on it.