Posted 8:43 PM by George Siemens
I've posted a new article: Art of Blogging - Part 2. In this article I address getting started, "how to blog", tools, RSS and aggregators.

Posted 9:16 AM by George Siemens
The Secret of How Microsoft Stays on Top
Quote: "Perhaps no technology company outside of IBM has been able to keep on top of the industry as much as Microsoft...Critics often argue that Microsoft can't innovate its way out of a paper bag—instead it has used its monopoly position to stamp out competition and force an industry to bend to its standards. But now comes a serious and much-to-be discussed study of the inner workings of the company from Harvard Business School professors Marco Iansiti and Alan MacCormack. Their take: Microsoft wins through effective management of its intellectual property and an ability to spot and react to important trends before they take hold."
Comment: Interesting article...like 'em or dislike 'em, Microsoft is a dominant force. The article highlights an important concept: organizational strength/relevance comes from recognizing and utilizing existing organizational resources. Simple...but I guess the most profound ideas usually are...