Internet of Things

Apple's Reintermediation of Smartphones: The iPhone as a Service

Apple's Reintermediation of Smartphones: The iPhone as a Service

With Apple's recent announcement of their direct sales of not just smartphones, but phone & plan bundles, mainstream customers are about to experience a big, visible change in mobile business models. While lots of articles do a great job comparing Apple's new iPhone Upgrade Plan to similar carrier-specific offerings, there's another issue at hand behind the scenes as Apple closes the loop of the iPhone experience.

Rebel Jam 2015 Re-Cap: Watch the Social Network of Things Live Presentation

Rebel Jam 2015 Re-Cap: Watch the Social Network of Things Live Presentation

On Friday June 26th, Causeit CEO MJ Petroni and consultant Jessica Long moderated and presented at Rebel Jam 2015. Rebel Jam is a 24 hour webcast organized by Corporate Rebels United, Rebels at Work, and Change Agents Worldwide. 

Cleantech Forum SF 2015 (Running Notes)

So far, a great day here at the Cleantech Forum 2015. I'm seeing lots of great startups and committed corporates trying to connect the dots between old-school energy issues and new-school, software-driven solutions.

I've attached a few sketches of the problem spaces from the sessions for your commentary, and I look forward to reporting back with more tomorrow!