Nokia Data Gathering – I REALLY like this idea

September 25, 2008

The Nokia Data Gathering process begins with survey creation software, which enables the production of tailored questionnaires. The questionnaires can then be uploaded to a server and delivered to the field workforce wirelessly using a normal mobile telecommunications network. Having received the questionnaire(s) on their mobile phones, the field workforce can then use their phones […]

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Google’s Project 10 to the 100th – May Those Who Help The Most Win

September 25, 2008

Do you have a game changing plan to help the world that needs a cool $10 million in funding?  Then check out Google’s Project 10 to the 100th.  From the site: Why this project? Never in history have so many people had so much information, so many tools at their disposal, so many ways of […]

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Humanitarian.info’s first hand account of the humanitarian response in South Ossetia

September 24, 2008

Since Paul ‘Itchy Fists’ Currion supplies us with zero photos over at Humanitarian.info I thought it justified that I post him instead.  Anyway, Paul recently posted about his work in Georgia and South Ossetia and for those of you interested in an insightful and clearly written first hand account of the pro’s and con’s of […]

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Open Street Map mapping party this weekend in San Francisco

September 24, 2008

While Mikel, Andrew and Schuyler are in Africa for Open Mapping Africa 2008, Steve Coast, the founder of Open Street Map, is back here in SF working tirelessly on OSM, CloudMade and setting up this weekend’s mapping party.  If you have never had the opportunity to hang out with some extremely capable developers, map a […]

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IT Next to the Beneficiaries

September 23, 2008

My friend Jeff has rescued me from my flu induced apathy by sending an excellent reality check highlighting the limits of IT in the field.  Here it is in full: Jon writes here often about how cutting edge apps might be adapted for use by aid workers. As a tech guy myself, I love to […]

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It looks like the o3B deal is legit. Low cost satellite coverage for Africa by 2010.

September 23, 2008

Gilat and Boeing’s Sea Launch have signed deals with Google funded o3B Networks.  I had my doubts but it looks like there will be a ring of Medium Earth Orbit satellites up by 2010 providing low cost, ultra-low latency connectivity for providers in the developing world/emerging markets. From the Gilat press release: O3b Networks, funded […]

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BeeTagg – a new 2D barcode reader for your iPhone

September 22, 2008

BeeTagg Reader is the latest 2D barcode reader to enter the fray.  I have yet to try it but you can now download it at the iTunes App store.  The BeeTagg is one of the best looking 2D barcodes out there. Tweet

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Inmarsat is increasing it’s IP data speed

September 22, 2008

Satnews.com is reporting that Inmarsat will increase BGAN data speeds starting next year.  From the article: The enhancement, currently in development, will deliver a minimum guaranteed streaming rate of 384 kbps and will be introduced by mid-2009. The new premium streaming service will be available on all existing BGAN terminals capable of accessing current streaming […]

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Sick and tired of being sick and tired

September 22, 2008

All- Sorry about the lack of quality posts these past few days but I have been battling a particularly nasty chest/head cold and I just haven’t felt much like writing.  I hope to have it knocked out in the next few days so that I can regain my energy and get back to writing. Cheers, […]

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‘Burning Man Earth at Web 2.0 Expo’

September 19, 2008

Mikel Maron has posted the slideshows from the Web 2.0 Expo presentations he and Andrew Turner gave yesterday in NYC.  Very worthwhile clicking through with some killer pics.  Mikel and Andrew are Open Street Map evangelists and they just sold Mapufacture to Fortius One. Read on… Tweet

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