Viodi View – The Bridge Between the Heartland and Silicon Valley

  • Battle of the Virtual & Actual Desktop

    As discussed in an earlier issue of the Viodi View, Google, Adobe and Microsoft are increasingly crowding into each other’s traditional spaces.   Recent product offerings from Google and Adobe provide more evidence of this trend. Google documents are available now in both online and off-line versions.  They automatically synchronize to the online version and tracks…

  • Content & Conveyance

    Noted columnist Dan Walters of the Sacramento Bee pointed out that the newspaper business is about content and conveyance in a speech to attendees of WTA’s 2008 Spring Meeting in Napa, CA. Within this framework, Walters explained how the newspaper business is evolving as both the creation of content and the means of delivering it to…

  • From Headhunter to Jack Rabbit

    Silicon Valley headhunter, Sheri Cooper and her singing partner (yes, she has a rather eclectic existence outside of high-tech) Clancy Bounds are competing for the grand prize of the Lennon Award in the Children’s Category for their song, Jack Rabbit. Check out the song and their CD, The Uh Oh Moon, at http://cdbaby.com/cd/cooperbounds. Vote by going to…

  • Continuing to Bridge the Heartland and Hollywood

    Continuing to Bridge the Heartland and Hollywood

    After 7+ years of going it alone, I have taken the full plunge back into the Silicon Valley start-up culture by joining a company that is in stealth mode.  Over time, I will be able to reveal more details. It is in the broadband television space, but its model is so unique that it really…

  • CalCom Association, March 28, 2008 Update

     Go to the CalCom web site to read their latest newsletter, which includes articles about: Pole-Top Antennas R.07-12-001 Technical Conference FCC Moves on Consumer Education about DTV Plan to Attend the Tech Expo! Upcoming Classes and Meetings

  • Kudos to Alan Weissberger

    I have always appreciated Alan Weissberger’s ability to analyze and write about complex technical challenges. He is never afraid to take a strong view on a topic. A former FCC Commissioner commented on one of his articles by stating, “Your articles were right on target and I very much enjoyed them.”  Further, Weissberger is quoted in the…