2nd Quarter 2011 Newsletter

tidbytes is a bok publication to inform you of technology trends that have a positive impact on your business. This issue is packed with informative articles and insights that we hope you find useful.
The Mobile Edition
1Is the BlackBerry PlayBook Ideal for Business?
Blackberry PlaybookBlackberry fans, rejoice! A tablet of your very own is due any day now. Blackberry maker Research In Motion is launching the Blackberry Playbook tablet this month that promises lots of useful business features, including better security and encryption and it plays nice with corporate email systems. Marc Saltzman at Inc. Technology spills the details.
2HP TouchPad vs Motorola Xoom vs iPad: How They Stack Up
Tablet comparisonWith so many new mobile devices looking to knock the iPad off its tablet pedestal, it can be difficult to determine which device is right for you. Do you need Flash? Is processor speed your gripe? Or is it battery life that keeps you up night? PCWorld compares two new devices against the iPad. Click here to see how they stack up.
35 Pitfalls to Avoid When Developing a Successful Mobile App
App development is simply not the same as website development. The rules are different and your audience will likely have higher expectations and lower tolerance for design failures. It's important to really analyze what your app will do and how it should do it. Paul Myers at Mashable offers some 'best practices' to consider.
4VMWare View Lets iPad Users Access Corporate Desktops
iPadSo you've got an iPad, but you're still shackled to your workstation most of the day and your IT department shivers at the thought of connecting the two. "VMWare View for iPad" helps enterprise users access their workstation, promising a "finely tuned" solution. Christina Warren at Mashable explains the features.
5New Research Shows Mobile Learning Finally Goes Mainstream
Smartphones can be used for more than email and stock quotes. Research and consulting firm Bersin & Associates finds that mobile learning is quickly going mainstream as more consumers adopt mobile technology. Click here to read the Mobile Learning report .
6Second Screens - Unofficial Learning Devices?
Ever use your smartphone for research during a seminar? Do you watch TV with your iPad in your lap? Secondary content is fast becoming a habit we can't do without as more of us acquire mobile devices for personal use. Elliott Masie explains the learning, IT & HR implications of Second Screen utilization.
7I'll Have My Robots Talk to Your Robots
RobotSometimes in business, you really do just have to be there. Meetings with prospective business partners or customers need the human element to convey trust and when they're halfway around the world, you need a solution that offers far more than your basic conference call. The futuristic "telepresence" interface you often see on television or in the movies is a reality these days, with companies like Cisco and Polycom offering "immersive telepresence units" that provide that missing human touch. Drake Bennett at Bloomberg Businessweek explains the details.
client spotlight

The Hermitage Hotel in Downtown Nashville is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Southern hospitality, easy going elegance, and five-star luxuries make this Nashville institution a real treasure. In celebration of their centennial, the bok web team collaborated with The Hermitage Hotel’s Director of Marketing, Janet Kurtz, and brand designer Bob Delevante, to create a new website – along with matching materials for email marketing – that reflect the Hotel’s alliance with another famous Nashville institution, Hatch Show Print.

As work on the hotel’s new site progressed, the partnership expanded to create a new web presence for The Capitol Grille Nashville as well. The Hotel’s support of the Land Trust of Tennessee, and the establishment of Chef Tyler Brown’s Farm at Glen Leven, became themes uniting the two sites.

If you haven’t been down to 6th & Union lately, the award-winning site design includes beautiful photo tours of both the Hotel and the Farm.

Visit The Hermitage Hotel:
www.thehermitagehotel.com

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