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.
While the folks at Facebook haven't confirmed how Facebook Places might eventually integrate with Facebook's business pages, this is in the works and once it happens companies will have an easy opportunity to market and promote their services on the social media platform.
The rollout of Facebook Places follows the launch of Google Places in April. Building on prior Google business listings, Google's solution offers up Web pages dedicated to individual businesses, showing where they are located, street-level images, and customer reviews of services or products. Businesses can also advertise through their Google Place pages.
The implications are enormous for business marketing. Expect huge growth in location based promotions and services. In the areas of the fitness industry, among other industries, very targeted applications will quickly emerge.
Watch the video on facebook pages to learn more and get your business ready for the coming merger of the physical and digital worlds ! This time with location based b2c engagement.
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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