Why Social Software Platforms Fail

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In my role as Chief Technologist over at ArCompany, and from a love of technology in general, I test, play with, compare and recommend all sorts of different platforms, software technologies and solutions. There’s just something about the promise and potential of data and technology – when used properly and for the benefit of customers [...]


5 Influence Platforms to Watch in 2013

Meet the social instigators

As we enter a new year, I traditionally start by highlighting people and news to keep an eye on in the year to come. This year is no different, (yeah, I’m predictable that way). Previously, I shared 5 bloggers for you to watch in 2013 as well as 5 blogs to subscribe to in 2013. [...]


Why Tech Already Has Women (And Why They’re Better Than Arrington)

Women in tech better than Michael Arrington

By Geoff Livingston and Danny Brown. Cross-posted on Geoff’s blog. Contrary to Violet Blue’s disappointing stance about women in tech in 2010, this year saw a terrible new trend, the outright enforcement of the glass ceiling in technology. First there was Michael Arrington’s terribly ignorant rant, followed verbally by the likes of Robert Scoble and [...]