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Bruce Schneier says why anonymity on the web and is here to stay and why trying to change that is futile.
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An interesting look at how mobile phones could interface with humans on a physical level…mobiles that breath?
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An insightful interview with Pauline Ores of IBM on their Social Media Strategy and how they encourage employees to use external (and internal) social channels. I wonder what would happen to banks if they took a similar approach?
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An interesting technique for creating digital signatures based on tagged VOIP data packets for when you make an agreement over the phone.
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This should make videoconferences a bit more fun 'Davies what are you doing with that spinning 3D thing, this is an important meeting not a computer game'
Author: Aden Davies
links for 2010-02-05
links for 2010-02-04
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For all of Googles success with search, ads, maps and apps it is still yet to really make a dent in the social world (and they have even made some big mistakes in this area e.g. Shutting down Dodgeball and allowing Foursquare to be created). Google have recently employed a number of 'Social Rockstars' (Messina, Smarr, Norris) who they hope will turn around their social fortunes.
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A very detailed wrapup of the recent BarcampBank event held in London (which I was unfortunately unable to attend). This post focuses on one of my favourite subjects, Open Standards, with OAuth in particular seemingly creating a lot of discussion at the event.
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As the line between work and play continues to blur it is evident that the impacts of social networks are being felt across the enterprise and the companies who provide software for those enterprises. One such recent announcement is Lotus Vulcan project whihc aims to bring everything you use for work into one place…in this case Lotus Notes.
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2010 will be the year of the social media policy (we might even see a few from banks). Once company who seems to be doing it right is Intel. Not only do they have a set of guidelines (in 35 languages) but they also have a training course complete with certification.
links for 2010-02-03
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A lovely demo of an iPod Touch based POS system complete with card payments (magstripe). Just needs NFC…but very impressive as it is.
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I am always amazed at how often the term 'Influencer' is tossed around (especially in Social Media circles) this article discusses some interesting findings around how the most connected individuals are not always the most influential.
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Some lovely visualisations that show how we type and how we should type. I fall somewhere between 'Pointers And Thumbs' and the 'Von Style'. Evidently my distinction achieved at RSA Typing Grade 2 did not pay off.
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'Today the promised antidote to critical thinking is provided by closed systems, locked-down technologies and wholly-owned supply chains, which make life easier by removing our freedoms.' Great stuff from Bill Thompson on the spats between Apple & Adobe, Amazon & Macmillan.
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'You don't have to be mad to work here…' In these days of transparency and authenticity, does trying to force a particular behavioural temperament on employees go against that?
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2010 will certainly see a big rise in geolocation services. Foursquare seems to be the one gaining most ground at the moment but it is still unclear what Twitter and Facebook will do in this space.
links for 2010-02-01
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More good news for the film industry, the most widely used Bit Torrent application is getting a host of fantastic new features. Real business model killing innovations…but also creating new ones?
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An interesting mix of predictions on such things as the growth of OAuth WRAP, API Business models and Facebook credits.
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The Dilbert creator seems to be having an issue with his bank…and a few other service industries 'The real problem is that the world has become so complex that simple tasks are nearly impossible.'
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If everyone with a smartphone now has the capability to be a merchant what are the security implications for these 'nanomerchants' and their customers?
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How long before Facebook credits are a traded currency? accepted in real world bricks and mortar stores?
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Jeremiah Owyang is pulling together a list of corporate social media types. Includes a number of people in financial services industries.
links for 2010-01-28
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A big thumbs up from netbanker for Blippy. Nice breakdown of the features including mention of an upcoming API.
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Alternative currencies have a few problems when it comes to usage. Someone seems to be annoyed about Microsofts gaming currency.
links for 2010-01-27
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'Functionall' covers the latest trends in low cost creations that concentrate on simplicity above all else. From solar lamps to biodegradable latrine bags. A few banking related innovations get a mention as well in the from of microfinance and mobile payments.
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"As part of its 'Future of Banking Commission', consumer lobby group Which? is hosting the 'Big Banking Debate' to seek views from politicians, the industry and the public on how the banking system needs to change." Should be a lively session!
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This report does not make pretty reading for banks…unsurprisingly trust is at an all time low.
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Finra, the largest independent securities regulator in the US, has issued some social media guidelines for brokers across the pond. Social media guidelines maybe old news in most industries but in the financial world they are rare beasts indeed. I have a feeling 2010 will see a lot more of these being published.
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I have been waiting a while for this….The 2009 Feltron report. The annual data visualisation / personal infomatics report from Nicholas Feltron. Imagine if this guy did annual reports for banks?
links for 2010-01-22
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A follow up post to 'The future of UI will be boring' from Scott Berkun.
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Coverage of Blippy from Time magazine. The article considers if the exhibitionism of Blippy will alter spending habits.
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Some very nice account control features from Barclaycard and Orange. The ability for customers to create bespoke alerts for events that matter to them is fantastic.
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Another eye opening infographic from Mint.com showing some of the shadier practices of the financial industry.
links for 2010-01-19
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A key piece to getting some Bank APIs out in the wild. OAuth allows a user to allow 3rd party access to their data in a secure way i.e. without giving away user name and password.
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Kevin Rose of Digg demonstrates Square…the upcoming US based card payment system created by one of the founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey. It is mag Stripe only though which kind of limits its use and hopefully NFC will make this a short lived venture although Square would be well positioned should NFC finally come along.
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TechCrunch predicts 2010 to be a big year for innovative companies taking more than one piece of the banking pie…
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An article that is over 10 years old and that is still as relevant today as it was then….well it is by Douglas Adams. Found via @kevinmarks
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A little bit of spot the difference. Don't go sticking that cash card in any old slot.
links for 2010-01-18
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We have all been there…the most obvious way to go is not always the easiest.
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Is Minority Report the only Sci-Fi book/film any futurist/designer/innovator has ever read? What happens when we have built all the technology mentioned? Backstreet retina transplants can't be far away.
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Author of The Whuffie Factor, Tara Hunt, tells us how to stick it to the man!
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Guest post on Mashable by Brian Solis who gives a great overview of how to integrate social media into the corporate world. I think he missed a step though…patience…lots of patience.
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Tim Bray on how we get Enterprise Systems 'unjammed'. Thought provoking post and the discussion in the comments is pretty healthy too.
links for 2010-01-15
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“I’m sure there is a door design group somewhere angrily ranting about the lack of progress in door design.” A great post on dominant designs and their effect on innovation.
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A very good article on the recent Barclays and Orange contactless card launch.
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This could not be a more timely article…
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Another nail in OpenIDs coffin? God I hope not.
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Which one is winning?
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Interesting little piece of marketing/analytics. Wonder if Blippy is thinking of something along these lines?
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Depressing and interesting in equal measures.
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Not quite mind blowing but interesting none the less.
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Avatar vs Modern Warfare 2…who wins? only one way to find out! Visualise!
