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Who is footing the bill for your market intelligence? by Jon Hansen
July 29, 2015
In my interview with Shel Israel back in 2010, we discussed how Twitter would monetize its growing popularity. The segment was aptly titled Can Twitter Make Money. For those who are unfamiliar with Israel, he is one of the country’s foremost authorities on social media, having co-authored the book Naked Conversations, How Blogs are Changing […]
The Elcom enigma; A case of unlimited possibilities and unrealized potential by Jon Hansen
April 1, 2014
Based on my conversation earlier this morning with Elcom’s Executive VP Finance David Elliot, I could not help but wonder if we should seriously consider broadening the definition of a start-up business. I have of course written about Elcom in the past, including my reference to the company in my September 23rd, 2013 post “Welcome […]
Sustainability and Finance by Ian Burdon
November 4, 2013
Editor’s Note: Ian Burdon is currently the Director of Strategic Business Development at Elcom, Inc. Prior to joining Elcom, Ian held senior positions with the Scottish Government including Head of eProcurement Scotland. The views in this article represent his personal views and do not reflect the views of Elcom. As I discussed in my last […]
Substance over sizzle: Can Elcom replicate its success with Scotland? by Jon Hansen
October 17, 2013
As many of you already know, beyond this blog I have written 5 books in total – two of which were as a ghostwriter. Remind me to tell you one day why I prefer the anonymity of assuming the ghostwriter persona. In the meantime, I think that it is safe to say that I know […]
Another reader and industry exec weighs in on the creditability question surrounding analyst firms
June 18, 2011
In Tale of Two Cities fashion re it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, this is definitely the worst of times for analyst firms. Back in the late 90s I had been chastised with great regularity for suggesting that analyst firms such as the Aberdeens and Gartners were perhaps more […]
The same old song? Former senior government exec provides yet another interesting take on the cloud
June 13, 2011
It’s the same old song, but with a different beat . . . from the hit It’s the Same Old Song by the Four Tops (1965) Ian Burdon, who is the Director of Strategic Business Development at Elcom, and a former senior executive with the Scottish Government, offers the following bitingly relevant take on the […]
Former key executive for successful Scottish Government initiative talks about automation success and failure
April 28, 2011
Ian Burdon, who recently entered the ranks of the private sector, and has held a number of key executive positions within the Scottish Government including being at the helm of the eProcurement Scotland initiative as it’s Program Manager and chief champion, joined me earlier today on the PI Inquisitive Eye from the UK. Ian provided […]
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Musings For A New Year: Do vendors have to make it in the U.S. to be successful?
January 12, 2016
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Editor’s Note: The following are musings from a mind with too much caffeine, a computer, and observational inclinations. As such, beyond what is plainly written, there is an underlying message. Do you know what it is? If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere . . . – Lyrics from the song New York, New […]