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Mar29	Network Effects not limited to the Technology World Ujwal Tickoo March 29, 2006 Know More: Adobe, English, Flash, FlashPlayer, French, Macromedia, Network Effects, PDF 2.0, FlashPlayer In the Technology Industry Network Effects are considered crucial for success. Free products like Adobe PDF and Macromedia Flash Player became successful due to the usefulness of these offerings to a growing number of people. However Network effects can be seen beyond the Technology world in several other spheres. Let me first give an example of Network effects in technology. Adobe Reader is free but Adobe earns money from people who buy Adobe Acrobat to do advanced PDF related work. It took time for Adobe's PDF business to become valuable to Adobe. But once the critical mass of people using, exchanging, and creating PDF files was reached Adobe's PDF business became one of its fastest growing Businesses. The basic concept in network effects is that a good or service becomes more valuable with more people using it. The cost of manufacturing reduces as demand rises when critical mass is reached, Network Effects kick in and everyone benefits. The interesting issue is that Network effects go beyond goods and services and are applicable to languages also. How? Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	The power of Blogging -- my blog in top 10 of Google Search Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 Here is my personal testimony to the Power of Blogging. I was a reluctant believer in the power of Blogging but am a convert now. Google Web Search, Google Blog Search, Google Finance, and several other Web Resources keep driving traffic... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	My 10 minutes of Internet Fame bestowed by Google Finance Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 Last week when Google Finance was launched I had loudly wondered about its value in a world already filled by Yahoo Finance, MSN Money and so forth...One feature that my friend Easton at KMM had pointed he liked (and I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	French Software / IT Industry : The Human Capital Challenge Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 This post continues from my previous 2 posts:What Ails the French Software / IT Industry?France: Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing? The Software / IT revolution is not machine intensive. It is lead by Knowledge Workers. Cutting edge... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 AM \| Permalink
	What Ails the French Software / IT Industry? Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 This post continues from my previous post France : Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing. Most major French Software vendors are focused on providing local IT Services. Few are recognized internationally for leadership in the IT Services or Product spaces.... Continue Reading Posted at 2:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	France : Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing Ujwal Tickoo March 25, 2006 French President Jacques Chirac walked out of a working session of the EU summit in protest after Ernest-Antoine Seilliere, the head of Europe’s Employers’ Association, a Frenchman, started his speech to the EU’s 25 leaders in English. Apparently Chirac interrupted... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 AM \| Permalink
Mar24	Adobe Q1 profit drops 31% Ujwal Tickoo March 24, 2006 Adobe achieved record revenue of $655.5 m for fiscal Q1 2006, compared to $472.9 m for fiscal Q1 2005. On a year-over-year basis, this represents 39 percent revenue growth. However, Adobe's Profit dropped by 31% and this is attributed to its... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 AM \| Permalink
Mar21	Google's Launches Finance Site -- a Yahoo Finance me-too Ujwal Tickoo March 21, 2006 Google has launched the Beta of its Finance News site which kind-of seems similar to Yahoo's but has some improvements on the personalization front. Greg Linden has posted some thoughts on how Google's site has improved personalization over Yahoo's. In the area of Financial... Continue Reading Posted at 3:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	The Writely acquisition -- Google's Competitive Posturing Ujwal Tickoo March 20, 2006 This post continues from my Previous 3 Posts about the Writely acquisition. Competitive Posturing is the overlooked reason why Google has gathered a set of applications that are similar to those in Microsoft Office. Google will need to respond strongly if... Continue Reading Posted at 4:32 AM \| Permalink
	The Writely acquisition -- Google not after MS Office Ujwal Tickoo March 20, 2006 In my previous two posts I stated two reasons why Google would not go after Microsoft’s Office business (1) Competitive history (2) Core Business Strengths. A third reason is Product Strategy. Let me delve into deeper analysis: 1) Competitive History: Microsoft... Continue Reading Posted at 3:58 AM \| Permalink
Mar18	The Writely acquisition -- Prelude to an Office Suite War? Ujwal Tickoo March 18, 2006 This post continues from my March 16th post on the possibility of Google Office trying to compete with MS Office. I write this post with deep satisfaction and a big smile. Eric Schmidt validated my "No-it-won't-happen" views on an Office War between Google and Microsoft.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink
Mar16	The Writely acquisition -- Google Office V/s MS Office? Ujwal Tickoo March 16, 2006 Google's recent acquisition of the company behind Writely (Upstartle) fueled the Google V/s Microsoft office-war speculation. Is Google interested in taking up Microsoft in its Office line of business? I am unsure. Om Malik has created a great comparison chart of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Google Contemplating Social Search? Ujwal Tickoo March 16, 2006 Till now Yahoo! has taken the leadership charge for Social Search. After releasing MyWeb (which I highly recommend) and acquiring social media start ups like Flickr and Del.icio.us Yahoo! has been working to improve search results for users by leveraging the users social networks.... Continue Reading Posted at 6:58 AM \| Permalink
Mar14	Don’t be Evil! – Google V/s Microsoft Ujwal Tickoo March 14, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post: Don't be Evil! - What the motto originally meant in Google.)Self-love is a fatal human flaw. When bombarded by flattering media stories, any mortal could be forgiven if he succumbs to the belief... Continue Reading Posted at 3:52 AM \| Permalink
	Don’t be Evil! – What the motto originally meant in Google Ujwal Tickoo March 14, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post: Don't be Evil!: How big brands manage to hide truth from consumers.) It is interesting to review the context in which the famous Don’t Be Evil Google motto was adopted. I quote John... Continue Reading Posted at 3:01 AM \| Permalink
Mar11	Don't be Evil! -- How big brands manage to hide truth from consumers Ujwal Tickoo March 11, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post on Google's gaffes.) Lack of consumer awareness about privacy issues with desktop search does not reduce the responsibility of Google. Several people smoke even when a cigarette box shouts loud and clear that smoking... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 AM \| Permalink
	About Ujwal Tickoo Ujwal Tickoo March 11, 2006 My career of over a decade spans Software, Software Localization, Internet, and Publishing Industries in India, Europe, US, and Middle East Asia. I am passionate about Strategies, Businesses, Brands, People, Leadership and Management Issues related with Technology Companies -- especially Software firms. In the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar10	Don't Be Evil! -- Google's Exasperating Gaffes Ujwal Tickoo March 10, 2006 The love affair of a smitten crowd of tech-industry watchers, analysts, and enthusiasts with Google has come to an abrupt end. The aura of super smartness and an unconventional persona has melted away. Several people related Google's atypical choices and actions with its... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 AM \| Permalink

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Mar29	Network Effects not limited to the Technology World Ujwal Tickoo March 29, 2006 Know More: Adobe, English, Flash, FlashPlayer, French, Macromedia, Network Effects, PDF 2.0, FlashPlayer In the Technology Industry Network Effects are considered crucial for success. Free products like Adobe PDF and Macromedia Flash Player became successful due to the usefulness of these offerings to a growing number of people. However Network effects can be seen beyond the Technology world in several other spheres. Let me first give an example of Network effects in technology. Adobe Reader is free but Adobe earns money from people who buy Adobe Acrobat to do advanced PDF related work. It took time for Adobe's PDF business to become valuable to Adobe. But once the critical mass of people using, exchanging, and creating PDF files was reached Adobe's PDF business became one of its fastest growing Businesses. The basic concept in network effects is that a good or service becomes more valuable with more people using it. The cost of manufacturing reduces as demand rises when critical mass is reached, Network Effects kick in and everyone benefits. The interesting issue is that Network effects go beyond goods and services and are applicable to languages also. How? Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	The power of Blogging -- my blog in top 10 of Google Search Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 Here is my personal testimony to the Power of Blogging. I was a reluctant believer in the power of Blogging but am a convert now. Google Web Search, Google Blog Search, Google Finance, and several other Web Resources keep driving traffic... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	My 10 minutes of Internet Fame bestowed by Google Finance Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 Last week when Google Finance was launched I had loudly wondered about its value in a world already filled by Yahoo Finance, MSN Money and so forth...One feature that my friend Easton at KMM had pointed he liked (and I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	French Software / IT Industry : The Human Capital Challenge Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 This post continues from my previous 2 posts:What Ails the French Software / IT Industry?France: Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing? The Software / IT revolution is not machine intensive. It is lead by Knowledge Workers. Cutting edge... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 AM \| Permalink
	What Ails the French Software / IT Industry? Ujwal Tickoo March 28, 2006 This post continues from my previous post France : Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing. Most major French Software vendors are focused on providing local IT Services. Few are recognized internationally for leadership in the IT Services or Product spaces.... Continue Reading Posted at 2:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	France : Why the Software / IT Industry is languishing Ujwal Tickoo March 25, 2006 French President Jacques Chirac walked out of a working session of the EU summit in protest after Ernest-Antoine Seilliere, the head of Europe’s Employers’ Association, a Frenchman, started his speech to the EU’s 25 leaders in English. Apparently Chirac interrupted... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 AM \| Permalink
Mar24	Adobe Q1 profit drops 31% Ujwal Tickoo March 24, 2006 Adobe achieved record revenue of $655.5 m for fiscal Q1 2006, compared to $472.9 m for fiscal Q1 2005. On a year-over-year basis, this represents 39 percent revenue growth. However, Adobe's Profit dropped by 31% and this is attributed to its... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 AM \| Permalink
Mar21	Google's Launches Finance Site -- a Yahoo Finance me-too Ujwal Tickoo March 21, 2006 Google has launched the Beta of its Finance News site which kind-of seems similar to Yahoo's but has some improvements on the personalization front. Greg Linden has posted some thoughts on how Google's site has improved personalization over Yahoo's. In the area of Financial... Continue Reading Posted at 3:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	The Writely acquisition -- Google's Competitive Posturing Ujwal Tickoo March 20, 2006 This post continues from my Previous 3 Posts about the Writely acquisition. Competitive Posturing is the overlooked reason why Google has gathered a set of applications that are similar to those in Microsoft Office. Google will need to respond strongly if... Continue Reading Posted at 4:32 AM \| Permalink
	The Writely acquisition -- Google not after MS Office Ujwal Tickoo March 20, 2006 In my previous two posts I stated two reasons why Google would not go after Microsoft’s Office business (1) Competitive history (2) Core Business Strengths. A third reason is Product Strategy. Let me delve into deeper analysis: 1) Competitive History: Microsoft... Continue Reading Posted at 3:58 AM \| Permalink
Mar18	The Writely acquisition -- Prelude to an Office Suite War? Ujwal Tickoo March 18, 2006 This post continues from my March 16th post on the possibility of Google Office trying to compete with MS Office. I write this post with deep satisfaction and a big smile. Eric Schmidt validated my "No-it-won't-happen" views on an Office War between Google and Microsoft.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink
Mar16	The Writely acquisition -- Google Office V/s MS Office? Ujwal Tickoo March 16, 2006 Google's recent acquisition of the company behind Writely (Upstartle) fueled the Google V/s Microsoft office-war speculation. Is Google interested in taking up Microsoft in its Office line of business? I am unsure. Om Malik has created a great comparison chart of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:52 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Google Contemplating Social Search? Ujwal Tickoo March 16, 2006 Till now Yahoo! has taken the leadership charge for Social Search. After releasing MyWeb (which I highly recommend) and acquiring social media start ups like Flickr and Del.icio.us Yahoo! has been working to improve search results for users by leveraging the users social networks.... Continue Reading Posted at 6:58 AM \| Permalink
Mar14	Don’t be Evil! – Google V/s Microsoft Ujwal Tickoo March 14, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post: Don't be Evil! - What the motto originally meant in Google.)Self-love is a fatal human flaw. When bombarded by flattering media stories, any mortal could be forgiven if he succumbs to the belief... Continue Reading Posted at 3:52 AM \| Permalink
	Don’t be Evil! – What the motto originally meant in Google Ujwal Tickoo March 14, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post: Don't be Evil!: How big brands manage to hide truth from consumers.) It is interesting to review the context in which the famous Don’t Be Evil Google motto was adopted. I quote John... Continue Reading Posted at 3:01 AM \| Permalink
Mar11	Don't be Evil! -- How big brands manage to hide truth from consumers Ujwal Tickoo March 11, 2006 (This post continues from my previous post on Google's gaffes.) Lack of consumer awareness about privacy issues with desktop search does not reduce the responsibility of Google. Several people smoke even when a cigarette box shouts loud and clear that smoking... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 AM \| Permalink
	About Ujwal Tickoo Ujwal Tickoo March 11, 2006 My career of over a decade spans Software, Software Localization, Internet, and Publishing Industries in India, Europe, US, and Middle East Asia. I am passionate about Strategies, Businesses, Brands, People, Leadership and Management Issues related with Technology Companies -- especially Software firms. In the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar10	Don't Be Evil! -- Google's Exasperating Gaffes Ujwal Tickoo March 10, 2006 The love affair of a smitten crowd of tech-industry watchers, analysts, and enthusiasts with Google has come to an abrupt end. The aura of super smartness and an unconventional persona has melted away. Several people related Google's atypical choices and actions with its... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 AM \| Permalink

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