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Was trying to clarify my ideas about Enterprise 2.0 recently and realised the most important thing is that it enables the agile enterprise. Social software or web 2.0 technology allows connection of core business systems and processes with the people that need to access them. That is, it

"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do something I can do." -- Helen Keller

Let me preface these remarks with some facts - I get banks and what they do and believe we are pretty lucky in Australia with our banking system; I've even worked for several banks; I don't hate banks (except in that normal way when there is some

Attending the Australian Technology Showcase session in Sydney tonight. ATS describes itself as a  "promotional and networking government program targeted at small and medium sized Australian business enterprises with innovative, cutting edge technologies." They actually introduced themselves as "we're from the government and we'

I have been out visiting regional areas in NSW and talking to small business owners about their websites, online marketing, social media and social networking recently.  It has really clarified three things I think a website needs to tell a new visitor within the first few seconds: 1. who you

"Press on: nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

There is plenty of stuff in the world overall, it's just distributed unevenly. And poverty is around us even in rich countries like Australia. A real question for those of us living comfortable lives is what can we do to make the world a better place? Now I&