Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
So who said you couldn't base a business on "FREE" ? I pose that question to people all of the time and it is hard for many to get their head around it. The Economics of Free exist in Google and other business models and I've written about the Economics of Free before (watch). Now in fitness and wellness comes IDEA's Fitness Connect. During the past several months I've had the benefit of talking to IDEA's Peter Davis and his technologist and COO Mike Bannan and learning more about their interesting strategy. Well its been unveiled at the recent IDEA World Conference. If you're a fitness facility owner or professional you need to get your hands on this tool and use it now. After all - ITS FREE !
About Bryan O'Rourke Strategic adviser, author, presenter and contract executive with technology, business development, organizational development and finance experience. Proven performance in an array of industries including fitness, food and beverage, hospitality, franchising, and IT among others. International background, managing projects in Asia, the EU, and the Americas. A track record transforming organizations and bringing stakeholders together. Has served as a catalyst and team builder significantly growing revenues in small, large and mid-sized profit and not for profit firms. A court appointed expert able to quantify complex business matters. Extensive experience raising capital and managing M and A activity as a principal, agent or adviser. Available for testimony, analysis, consulting, and public speaking engagements. For more information visit www.bryankorourke.com
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