One common question, "How do you get listed in a research study?" My answer: It's pay to play. And people look at me, thinking, "What a cynic." Well, I am rather cynical, but that doesn't mean what I said wasn't true. Take a look at any research … [Continue reading]
Are You Missing the Point?
As we enter the trade show season - all 11.5 months of it - here's something to think about: what are you doing with your marketing? You spend here and there on this and that, maybe you track it (maybe you don't), maybe you just look at the sales … [Continue reading]
Speaking in 1Q2014
My dance card is already busy for 2014. Here's where you can find me in Q1 2014. I will be speaking at FISPA Live in Nashville on Feb. 19-21. If you are a CLEC, you should probably attend. If you have questions about fiber builds or telecom … [Continue reading]
The Ridiculousness of My Cloud
"Finally a cloud of your own" by Western Digital. You can watch the commercial here. WD My Cloud personal cloud storage is a funny idea. People can't secure their home wireless router. They don't update or use anti-virus software. "40% of all US … [Continue reading]
The CLEC Cloud Cover
Windstream, TDS, EarthLink and Cbeyond made a strategic decision to go cloud a couple of years ago. Acquisitions followed. It seems to be paying off. CLEC's have a special access circuit problem. AT&T wants to charge more; that will crush … [Continue reading]
