Kristen Nicole
Latest from Kristen Nicole
Bret Taylor on Quip’s developer challenges + biggest frustrations
I had the pleasure of interviewing Bret Taylor, Quip co-founder, a modern word processor that enables you to create documents on any device — phones, tablets and the desktop. Quip is diving into a crowded market of cloud-based document management and collaboration products, a market that’s impacting one of Microsoft’s cash cows, Microsoft Office. Gartner ...
The Plant launches Qortex : Revolutionizes multinational enterprise
The Plant, a Tokyo-based software firm, is bringing social collaboration to international companies with a new tool called Qortex. The offering entered general availability this morning after an extensive testing period stretching back to 2012. Qortex is designed to help teams cut through communication clutter and focus on the task at hand. It achieves this ...
Hands-on home automation : Oplink DIY security-in-a-box [REVIEW]
The Industrial Internet just might save us all. For many businesses out there, the rise of the machines has introduced a massive opportunity to expand their markets. For consumers, more sensors and wearable tech delivers a heightened level of convenience at home and work. Many of the technologically-driven advances at the enterprise level are being ...
Springpad adds notebook templates : Increased convenience + partner engagement
In its ongoing effort to move beyond early adopters and gain traction with a broader consumer audience, Springpad’s update includes some starter guides to help you get started with its service. Kicking it up a notch against Evernote, Springpad 4.5 includes a new template catalog that lets you jump into personal organizing without having to ...
NetApp doubles down on flash : Latest hybrid cloud push
Continuing on its quest to deliver a universal data platform for the hybrid cloud, NetApp today unwrapped two new storage arrays and an enhanced E-Series configuration. What’s New Most notable of the three is the NetApp EF550, a flash-accelerated system designed for mission-critical workloads such as databases, virtual desktops and web services that process a ...
Curved iPhone coming 2014 : Five concepts to beat
Whether you think Apple’s copying trends or setting new market standards, a curved iPhone screen could be in the works. The Cupertino phone maker is working on new iPhone designs that include bigger screens with curved glass and enhanced sensors, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The hardware update could boost Apple’s brand after years ...
How Huddle stayed ahead of the BYOD curve : Q&A with Andy McLoughlin
Some of the most fascinating stories in BYOD are from those companies that embarked on a cloud-ready journey before the mobile era truly took hold. One of those early visionaries is Huddle, a company that’s thrived in today’s consumer-driven workplace. In today’s CEO Series we hear from Andy McLoughlin, the co-founder and EVP of Strategy ...
BlackBerry’s temp CEO has software sense : BB revisits BYOD + app strategy
Another plot twist for the troubled tale of BlackBerry’s sale – it is no more. The Canadian phone maker has abandoned its plan to sell its assets, instead raising around $1 billion from its largest shareholder et al., trying once again to resuscitate its relevance. It appears the dead deal puts Fairfax, the BlackBerry shareholder ...
Mentor moments : Inspiring women in tech
It seems 2013 was a prime year for furthering the story of women in the tech sector. Every era is tagged with its own feminist movement, and the present day is ripe with initiatives to spur girls’ interest in math and science. Not only is this nation in desperate need for more math and science ...
LIVE from #BigDataNYC : Exclusive news + interviews
Big Data Week is in full swing in New York City, and theCUBE is continuing its broadcast stream today, bringing you the best stories and analysis from the many events going on in the Big Apple. Live from Big Data NYC, our own celebration of Big Data Week, we’ll feature exclusive interviews from the top ...
