http://blog.steveanderson.com Maximizing Productivity & Profits Using Practical Technology Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:29:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/05/02/apple-opens-iphone-to-business-users/#comment-464 Steve Mon, 05 May 2008 15:16:40 +0000 http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/05/02/apple-opens-iphone-to-business-users/#comment-464 The enhancements for corporate email along with the rumored addition of AT&T's high speed broadband will make it an attractive option for some business people. Battery life may still be an issue, but I expect lots of people to try it. The enhancements for corporate email along with the rumored addition of AT&T’s high speed broadband will make it an attractive option for some business people. Battery life may still be an issue, but I expect lots of people to try it.

]]> http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/05/02/apple-opens-iphone-to-business-users/#comment-463 swiftrate Sat, 03 May 2008 13:44:10 +0000 http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/05/02/apple-opens-iphone-to-business-users/#comment-463 I was happy with the web-app capabilities. Ive seen the exchange function work and, while I dont have an exchange server, its pretty slick. I was happy with the web-app capabilities. Ive seen the exchange function work and, while I dont have an exchange server, its pretty slick.

]]> http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/02/20/web-20/#comment-417 swiftrate Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:19:38 +0000 http://blog.steveanderson.com/2008/02/20/web-20/#comment-417 I think too many people focus on the front-end media aspect of WEB2.0. While it may be true there is more media out there including articles, videos, etc... I think when you get down to it Web2.0 means "collaboration". The ability to comment on this blog being one of them. The most important aspect of web2.0, by far, is our websites and webapps communicating with each other (mash-ups). For instance wouldnt it be nice for all Agency Management systems to be able to communicate with our carriers services (billing, inquiry, rating)??? Whats standing in the way ? For the most part our vendors dont understand open collaboration opting instead to profit from these transactions... Profit Greatly! We all want "realtime" not because it is a buzz word but because it would be a practical solution in our every day lives. I hope the vendors see this and either reduce their ridiculous "per transaction" charges or do away with them all together. Then more carriers will get on board and we can all look forward to WEB3.0 =) I think too many people focus on the front-end media aspect of WEB2.0. While it may be true there is more media out there including articles, videos, etc… I think when you get down to it Web2.0 means “collaboration”. The ability to comment on this blog being one of them. The most important aspect of web2.0, by far, is our websites and webapps communicating with each other (mash-ups). For instance wouldnt it be nice for all Agency Management systems to be able to communicate with our carriers services (billing, inquiry, rating)??? Whats standing in the way ? For the most part our vendors dont understand open collaboration opting instead to profit from these transactions… Profit Greatly! We all want “realtime” not because it is a buzz word but because it would be a practical solution in our every day lives. I hope the vendors see this and either reduce their ridiculous “per transaction” charges or do away with them all together. Then more carriers will get on board and we can all look forward to WEB3.0 =)

]]> http://blog.steveanderson.com/2007/09/26/make-bank-deposits-over-the-web/#comment-133 awins Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:13:36 +0000 http://blog.steveanderson.com/2007/09/26/make-bank-deposits-over-the-web/#comment-133 I bank with Wachovia and just started using this service. It is a huge time saver. I recommend this for everyone...two things to keep in mind...the company that sold us the scanner offered a lease and a purchase option...at first the lease option seemed good however it made no sense since you have to give the equipment back after 2 years, you are responsible if something happens and you pay more over the two years! Also, make sure to check with your bank how many checks are included...there may be additional charges once you go over a certain number of checks. I bank with Wachovia and just started using this service. It is a huge time saver. I recommend this for everyone…two things to keep in mind…the company that sold us the scanner offered a lease and a purchase option…at first the lease option seemed good however it made no sense since you have to give the equipment back after 2 years, you are responsible if something happens and you pay more over the two years! Also, make sure to check with your bank how many checks are included…there may be additional charges once you go over a certain number of checks.

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