The Social Media Guide

Photo credit wikipedia Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently released a Broad Agency Announcement soliciting proposals for several types of technologies that they are looking for in cooperation with the private sector. We are interested in all forms of disrupting technologies at  Crucial Point LLC and after looking this wish list from SOCOM it is  pretty clear they are looking for disruptive technologies as well. Below is a breakdown of what they are looking for. If your company can help in any of these fields you can check to the BAA here. AREAS OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC IMPORTANCE FOR SRSE (SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEILLANCE, & EXPLOITATION)  Tags – Tagging, Tracking, and Locating technologies.  SOCOM is looking for lightweight, low cost, and low energy GPS and non-GPS trackers, biological and chemical taggers, various beacons, audio and video recor... (more)

First Advantage Litigation Consulting Announces Addition of Key Executives

…Leader in global e-Discovery services builds team to accelerate growth… WASHINGTON, DC - Friday 27 January, 2012 - First Advantage Litigation Consulting, a leading global e-Discovery services firm, today announced the addition of Todd Horst and Michael Flanagan to its executive management team to support the company's strategic expansion plans. Horst will serve as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing; Flanagan as General Counsel. "I am excited to welcome Todd and Mike to the team," said Andy Macdonald, CEO of First Advantage Litigation Consulting. "Their skills will not... (more)

Dear Google, I am not buying Plus

Google+ might be a decent alternative to Twitter, but it does not play well with others Okay Google, we get it. You make some really great products. But what’s the deal with Google+? The service is seems to aspire to be mix between Facebook and Twitter, yet is lacking the critical differentiators that both of Facebook and Twitter offer. Facebook and Twitter have become huge for a few reasons. The first, is a low low barrier to entry. The second, is the ease of integration for Facebook/Twitter with each other – and the number of ways to access. Android and iPhone both offer deep... (more)

Sage provides greater control and insight on finances with launch of Sage Instant Accounts 2012

Enhanced flagship product includes free Sage Planning for Business to aid business sustainability Newcastle, 27 January 2012 - Leading business software and services provider Sage UK has today launched the next generation of its easy-to-use bookkeeping software, Sage Instant Accounts 2012. Designed specifically to help owner managers stay worry free and in control, it allows them to keep track of cash flow and profitability, submit VAT returns online and prepare year end accounts. The software also contains a number of enhancements that improve day to day efficiency and make it ... (more)

Smarter networks for smarter buildings

27 January 2012 - British technology start-up, Power Ethernet, has launched the 'PE Socket', the first product to integrate Powerline networking technology directly into an electrical socket. The PE Socket provides a simple and professional way of specifying high-speed data network connectivity throughout a building by using electrical cabling. The 'PE Socket' is available from leading electrical resellers including CPC and Rapid Electronics. Based on the HomePlug AV standard for Powerline networking, Power Ethernet's all-in-one PE Socket combines four Ethernet network ports, a ... (more)