SEraja team is making a very good progress. As usualy in product development, there are many things need to be done but I found the discussion reviewing the progress and near-future plans very good. The team is passionate, willing to…
Binford in Bangalore
NYT had an article: Is the next Silicon Valley taking roots in Bangalore?. This article starts with the story of Tom Binford and Ione Binford. Tom and Ione have been long time friend and I met them in my last…
Novatium’s sub $100 NetPC
Novatium announced it at PC — I am delighted to see this coming out of India. This is a carefully thought device that will be useful not only in emerging countries but in niche applications in developed countries also. Most…
Shortage of Internet Media Companies!!
NYT article comments on the shortage of Internet Media companies (!!): digital-era media companies like Yahoo and Google, as well as traditional media companies, including those with deep roots in television and print, continue to scour the Internet for emerging…
Microsoft Search Lab
Microsoft is starting a new major lab in the bay area (in Muntain View) called Microsoft Search Lab. It appears that they are aggressively recruiting researchers for the lab. I know a well known database researcher who is moving from…