Strategy/The Narrative

MobHappy points out: Why Emerging Markets Get So Much Attention

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What have I been saying?

Oh boy oh boy, and the parameters are all converging nicely for growth in the emerging markets similar to the growth we saw in 99-01 in Europe and Asia.

Are we ready, though?

Link: Why Emerging Markets Get So Much Attention at MobHappy.

Warid signs up three million users in 300 days

Pakistan mobile operator Warid Telecom says it has signed up more than three million customers since launching in May 2005 and has revealed plans to invest USD1 billion in its network over the next fifteen months. In a statement Warid Telecom said it had invested USD450 million in the first phase of its network rollout, achieving coverage of 100 cities and their surrounding areas, up from 29 cities at launch.

Strategy

GigaOM on: Make That Device Simple

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Link: GigaOM : Make That Device Simple.

University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business researchers Roland Rust and Rebecca Hamilton just finished a study on a phenomenon they describe as “feature fatigue — the frustration that occurs when consumers are overwhelmed and confused by the number of features on their electronic devices and other gadgets.” As part of their research, the duo found that though initially consumers attracted to feature packed products, they are soon confused by it all, and this can lead to dissatisfaction with the product and the company that manufactures it. Or as Jason Fried likes to say, “less is more dude.”

Strategy

Rodrigo on simplicity

Posted on by charlie

A simple lesson for a simple idea.

Link: Rodrigo A. Sepúlveda Schulz: Kissing is good.

Via my web wandering tonight, an amusing anecdote. Apply it to what you do every day…

“During the space race back in the 1960’s, NASA was faced with a major problem. The astronaut needed a pen that would write in the vacuum of space. NASA went to work. At a cost of $1.5 million they developed the “Astronaut Pen”. Some of you may remember. It enjoyed minor success on the commercial market.

The Russians were faced with the same dilemma.
    Well, they used a pencil.”

Keep it simple, stupid"

The Narrative

Mobile Monday Boston!

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Franklin just told me. I’m so proud of you Beantowners! It’s so picking up over there. So different from just a year ago.

Can Boston lead in mobile innovation over San Francisco? C’mon, Boston and Cambridge have leading research institutions, the area was is historically a leader in telcomms and informatics, and the area is not mono-cultural, having contact with many other leading industries in the region.

Gotta schedule a trip around the next MoMoBo.

Link: Mobile Monday Boston.

The first meeting of the Mobile Monday Boston was yesterday and it was a great success. More then 60 people filled the room at MIT.

The speakers, James Talbot from Adobe and Franklin Davis from Nokia did a great job and answer many questions. Although we had some issues with the network we were able to record the meeting:

The Narrative/Tips & Tricks

Darla Mack on: My Contribution to Series 60

Posted on by charlie

She is the Diva of Mobile, for sure.

When will Nokia wake up and shower her with gifts? I would, if I could.

Link [via Phil]: Darla Mack: My Contribution to Series 60.

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile then you might be familiar with some of the tips and tricks that I’ve written about or come across since my s60 usage.

I decided to resurface those links for new users out there but please pay attention to the devices mentioned.  Most of these tricks work with Series 60 2nd edition handsets and have not been tested with 3rd edition.  Since I currently don’t have a 3rd edition device to test it out, please understand that if you are willing to try them on your own I am not responsible for any faults that you encounter.  First and foremost, PLEASE remember to back-up your device with Nokia’s PC Suite before trying any of this.