Google Maps NZ
Looks like NZ is finally on the Google map… Here is one of the first mashups…
Shai on Community…
Great quote (thanks for the pointer Ross!) on the power of community – not just to build momentum but also lower operating costs and improve customer experience. Shai is talking about their Software Developer Network:
“…500,000 visitors per month. Aggregation of knowledge that is second to none. slashdot for SAP. SIs in India are hiring them 500 people at a time and saying for their first three months they are supposed to participate in SDN. Aggregation and knowledge and self-categorization has created an environment where you know the guy who is giving advice may have a point ranking that shows they don’t have a life, but a lot of knowledge. We are contributing perhaps 20% of the content. Average time from Q&A is less than 30 minutes, I wish our support channels were that effective.”
Tokyo…
My commitments in Tokyo meant I couldn’t make it to Fleishman’s Beyond Blogging event in Washington this morning. Both embarrassing and a real disappointment as David, Shel and the the team had assembled a great crew of panelists. My apologies to all.
It’s great to see another major agency weighing-in on the space.
Tokyo is Tokyo – marvelously efficient, incredibly clean and welcoming. The Keio Plaza has been through a big upgrade with W styled rooms and great hi-speed. My only advice, avoid the rainy season!
Naked Audi…
This is wicked cool… A naked Audi…
The Audi A8 is one of the most beautiful motors on the planet for many reasons, amongst them its aluminium body, so German automotive technicians mtm decided to highlight this by removing the paint, polishing the entire body and then using clear varnish to minimise oxidation and other environmental impact. – GizMag
Black is worth more than white, that’s why…
Apple is perhaps the first consumer electronics company to attach a price tag to color. The new white iBook will cost you $1299, while the black goes for $1499. The only difference in specs between the two is that the black model has an 80GB hard drive whereas the white has a 60GB. An upgrade to white’s drive to 80GB is $50. That means Black is worth a $150 more than White. Classic!
