Author: Ken Pyle, Managing Editor

  • Viodi View – 11/23/09

    The tradeshow season is ending just in time for the start of the holiday season. This week will be a good one for taking a breather before a final push before the holidays and end of year work. One thing we have seen this year and that will probably continue into next year is consolidation…

  • An Interactive Chat With an Old School Instrument

    Received a fascinating telemarketing call that I almost hung up on, but have been listening now for 30+ minutes. One of the only groups that can escape the do not call laws are the politicians. This call was from Tom Campbell, who is running for the governor of California. Instead of a recorded call, this…

  • Learn How to Be a Wireless Mogul

    Anyone with a credit card can become a wireless mogul. Well, maybe he won't be the next Craig mcCaw, but he can effectively use a slice of spectrum for backhaul, residential or some specialized industrial use. The WCAI has a webinar on 11/18 that will explain the details of this relatively unknown program (although more…

  • Viodi View – 11/09/2009

    Minneapolis was the no nonsense setting for last week’s OPASTCO Technical and Marketing Symposium. What I like about this particular conference is its intimate nature and the way it mixes marketing and technical topics making them relevant for both management and staff. The theme of this conference was, “Tools to compete in the global economy.”…

  • Viodi View – October 23rd, 2009

    The web is still not yet a complete substitute for experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of a place. Even if you are not a football fan, being in the presence of Lambeau Field is impressive. It isn’t just the legendary players and coaches who left an indelible print on football history, what is unique…

  • Viodi View – 10/10/09

    I have been fortunate to participate in a number of customer appreciation days lately. Although these events have the common theme of a true appreciation of the customer, each independent telco puts their unique stamp on their particular event. Whether in a high school gymnasium or a parking lot, these events bring together their respective…