Category Archives: internet
Kenya’s Transparent Revolution
Besides being one of the forerunners in expedient, mobile phone banking technologies, Kenya is now gathering press on its transparent data initiative. This involves the collection and publication of regional data on everything from infrastructure spending to the best schools … Continue reading
The Basics of Credibility
Now that it’s globally understood that internet business is the frontline crucial to the survival and expansion of almost any brand, what does it mean to ‘get it right’ online? We’ve commented here before on Euro Cheddar, the importance of … Continue reading
The Language of Globalization
It seems obvious for businesses now to have multi-lingual websites when they are attempting to expand their brand. But how many are doing it? And are they doing it effectively. The internet will only continue to thrive as the true … Continue reading
Paying the World with Payoneer
We are living at a time when technology is making what was once cumbersome and tangible, virtual and instant. This is not without its problems, of course. The ‘cloud computing revolution’ is still in its infancy and the planet’s reliance … Continue reading
Sarkozy Wants a Piece of the Pie
At a recent forum for internet companies in Paris, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, suggested that it’s ludicrous to limit governments from being more ‘active’ on the internet, Business Week reports. He suggested in front of such distinguished panelists as Facebook … Continue reading
Israel’s Entrepreneurial Power
When one thinks of technological advancements and new-frontier industries, it’s understandable to think of Japan, the growing innovation in India and China, and the US. But, It’s incredible to think that a small nation, such as Israel, with less than … Continue reading
The Royal Palace has Wi-Fi
If there was ever an example of symbiosis between classic tradition and the latest ability to communicate that tradition, the recent Royal wedding of Kate and William is its testament. The BBC reported that on the day of the wedding, … Continue reading
Filed under internet, News, United Kingdom
Our Fragile Bonds
“A 75-year-old Georgian woman who says she has never even heard of the internet is facing a possible prison sentence for single-handedly cutting off the web to an entire country.” That is the first sentence of a recent BBC article … Continue reading
IPO’s are Hot, Hot, Hot
After suffering through a rather desultory article from Business Week speculating on the validity of the current social network bubble that they reckon is bound to burst in 1990’s dot com fashion, it was interesting to see a more balanced … Continue reading
Filed under Business, internet, Social Media
