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Archive for: February, 2009

Dean Procter - Transinteract - Sydney | 24/02/2009 | 1729 views

A Little Note On Blame... for the loss of confidence

It is difficult to swallow the idea that the media is responsible for the current loss of confidence. Perhaps a deepening might be accredited to media, but I think the worst news came in the form of the balance on that latest retirement account.The current situation was completely predictable and some foresaw it. It was one of the reasons I started... Group: Whatever...

Dean Procter - Transinteract - Sydney | 17/02/2009 | 1735 views

Fusion-io Will Revolutionise Many Processes - Its hot!

I admit to holding out. I see new stuff out there and immediately see the possibilities, but can't bring myself to blab immediately. Steve Wozniak (Apple founder) has gone back to work at a company I want to blab about. First I had to examine the possibilities, there are many, and even more I was tempted to keep silent. One smart bank has already p... Group: Whatever...

Dean Procter - Transinteract - Sydney | 14/02/2009 | 2035 views

10 or 100 Pounds, Contactless Makes No Sense

Unless of course you're flogging them. If it is secure - why the low limit? Of course if you allude that it is secure and ask the consumer they all want to appear bright by answering 'Convenience'. Unfortunately it is unlikely to be very convenient and even less so when the obvious happens. Ask the consumer - "They wouldn't introduce it if it wasn... Tags: Payments, Retail bankingGroup: Whatever...

Dean Procter - Transinteract - Sydney | 10/02/2009 | 1652 views

No Recession In Generosity Among Australians

If the level of generosity and sharing amongst Australians in response to the bushfires is anything to go by, we've really nothing to worry about. Donations of more than $31 million have already been made to the victim's appeals, and other countries including New Zealand and the US are generously providing assistance for what is to come next. An e... Group: Whatever...

Dean Procter - Transinteract - Sydney | 10/02/2009 | 1659 views

Global Warming Is Manifesting Itself Quickly

I don't need to convince many Europeans that there is a change in the weather, and what we are experiencing in Australia is certainly enough to convince me. The weather is getting wilder. Sydney went from a four day 40 degree heatwave and the next day the temperature dropped 20 degrees Celcius to set a record drop. If that isn't enough to startle... Group: Whatever...