Train to Tampere

I really like taking the express train from Helsinki to Tampare, where one of the teams I work with is…

2008 Mobile Rules

Last week, the 2008 Mobile Rules dinner celebrating the finalists in 6 different categories, was held at the San Jose…

Is the US at risk of a digital music retail monopoly?

Perhaps the demise of the CD will come more rapidly than first thought. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of downloads on iTunes skyrocketed, proving Apple's smart tactic of selling iTunes gift cards at retail outlets. Since then more indicators are emerging.

For the Love of Gaming

I realize just how much I don’t understand the recent history the gaming. Last week I was provided with the…

I’ve joined Nokia

On December 4th 2007, Avvenu was acquired by Nokia. This means that the Avvenu services will now be provided by…

An Internet copyright levy?

In his Midem blog post A Very Taxing Situation, Ted Cohen suggests we should consider a flat rate levy/tax/tarriff imposed…

Only Technology can save the Music Recording Industry

The music industry is shifting from being a business associated with CD sales to the virtual world of digital singles, consumers with multiple music devices, and a society that increasingly believes that recorded music should be free.