Category Archives: Management

I’ve joined Nokia

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Richard

On December 4th 2007, Avvenu was acquired by Nokia. This means that the Avvenu services will now be provided by the world’s leading mobile communications company. With Nokia’s global stature, the Avvenu service is available to more people than we … Continue reading →

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I’ve joined Avvenu

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Richard

Two weeks ago I joined Avvenu, Inc. as CEO. We’ll start a company blog shortly. Meanwhile, I wanted to add a more personal perspective to the company news release. Several friends were surprised that I did not go to an … Continue reading →

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2006 Technology Predictions from Deloitte

Posted on February 22, 2006 by Richard

I was just reading Deloitte Research’s Technology Predictions for 2006, a 20 page pdf report. It is quite inciteful and it’s free. Here are Deloitte’s 10 emerging technology trends / predictions. Search engines will challenge email as the leading digital … Continue reading →

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Is Slashdot on the block?

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Richard

In today’s article in CNNMoney.com entitled Is Slashdot the future of Media?, an idea was floated that Slashdot, and even VA Software, should be snapped up by another media company. But it seems to me that any media company aiming … Continue reading →

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VA Software sells Animation Factory — Is there more to come?

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Richard

I was very surprised to see that VA Software had sold the Animation Factory assets to JupiterMedia. This brings an additional $9.35M cash to the company, bringing the total equity to approximately $55M. Is this a single event, or is … Continue reading →

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