It goes without saying: the economy is in a world of hurt. No one is immune. And while banks and the Big Three are getting most of the press, the consumer and business technology industries are feeling immense pain.
I see it every day. Entrepreneurs have spread what little cash they have into a tissue-paper thin runway that pushes product release dates beyond mid-year. Venture investors talk about deals, but precious few are getting done. Business customers have interest in, but very little budget for, anything new. And in consumer households, discretionary spending is paying for the indiscretions piled up on credit cards and chipped away at savings.
So, you mumble sarcastically, what a great time to throw a conference that launches new technology products, spots trends, and celebrates innovation.
I think it is a great time. In fact, I might well argue that DEMO 09 is the most important conference in the event's 19 year history.
Read more... http://www.demo.com/community/?q=node/278363
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DEMO is less than 30 days away!
DEMO 09 | March 1-3, 2009 | Palm Desert, CA
Register now at: http://www.demo.com/D9DLSPEC and receive a special DEMO reader discount of $600.
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The DEMO podcasts are back!
Carla Thompson from Guidewire Group and Keith Shaw from Network World discuss the latest technology news and how it affects the DEMO community of innovators, influencers and entrepreneurs.
Goodbye free, it's been nice
Carla and Keith talk about the end of the "free ride" as a business model, and whether companies at DEMO are better off by hitting home runs or solid singles when they demonstrate. Plus, would Carla pay to use Facebook? (21:16)
http://podcasts.networkworld.com/demo/2009/012909democast.mp3
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Top Alumni News of the Week
LCN.com Announces Support for New .tel Domain
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/businesswire/2009/01/30/businesswire119804985.html
Adobe Is Shopping. Who Should It Buy?
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2009/tc20090130_852702.htm?campaign_id=rss_daily
Amazon's Kindle 2 E-Reader to Debut on February 9
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/kit-eaton/technomix/why-kindle-2-e-reader-rumors-make-sense?
Talari Networks raises $6.2 million for more efficient networking gear
http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/01/27/talari-networks-raises-6-2-million-networking-gear
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