Category Archives: General

Returning home from Malaysia & #mscosconf

Posted on June 2, 2009 by oliver

I just completed what will be the last business trip I’ll take in my existing role in Microsoft… my new position will not be hugely different from what I’m doing now, I’ll still be involved in many of the same … Continue reading →

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Breaking into Public Sector markets as a small system integrator

Posted on May 25, 2009 by oliver

A little while ago I wrote a piece that talked about why I believe large system integrators often fail to meet the needs of public sector customers, exploring what it takes to build skills within their own organization and help … Continue reading →

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Telecenters are starting to deliver a platform, not just a single application

Posted on May 24, 2009 by oliver

Over the last three years I have had cause to visit a number of telecenter projects around the region, some sponsored by Microsoft and some by NGOs or other multi-national companies. In many cases these telecenters have provided a focal … Continue reading →

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Changes to this site

Posted on May 17, 2009 by oliver

For those who subscribe to this blog via RSS I thought it might be worth highlighting a few  recent changes that I have made to this site; 1. A complete change of site template, hopefully the site is now more … Continue reading →

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IT career paths for government employees

Posted on March 22, 2009 by oliver

I’ve just spent the last hour reading through the review that Sir Peter Gershon undertook of the Australian Government’s Use of ICT. There is plenty useful guidance in that document for any government around the world that is looking for … Continue reading →

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Word 2007 Add-In, Science Commons Ontologies

Posted on March 15, 2009 by oliver

Science Commons  is working with the scientific community around the world to help increase the level of sharing and value that comes out of scientific research. Their website describes three key goals ; Making scientific research “re-useful” — We help … Continue reading →

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451: A classification of open source business strategies

Posted on March 15, 2009 by oliver

It is 6:15am here in London and pretty close to freezing outside, a great time to catch up with the vast amounts of email that has been backing up in my inbox over the last couple of weeks. First off … Continue reading →

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Windows 95 Launch Video

Posted on February 25, 2009 by oliver

Steve Clayton reminded me of this earlier in the week. As I sit here running a beta of Windows 7 it is remarkable to look back and see how far we have come and take stock of what was state … Continue reading →

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S92, NBR’s Top Five Myths and a comment on participation

Posted on February 24, 2009 by oliver

Neither Microsoft nor myself have any formal view (that I’m aware of) on Section 92 of New Zealand’s Copyright Amendment Act, a source of vigorous recent debate. It has certainly been interesting to follow though. The Creative Freedom Foundation has … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom seeks Web 2.0 lead

Posted on February 18, 2009 by oliver

This is the first role of it’s kind that I have seen advertised by a sovereign government, and I think a very commendable move by my home country. The UK is seeking a “Director of Digital Engagement”, a senior leader … Continue reading →

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