Microsourcing and online platforms that support it are ushering in a completely new way for small and medium sized companies to execute certain types of projects, explains IESE Prof. Evgeny Kaganer. WIth microsourcing, the relationship between the buyer and the seller/supplier centers on a bidding process, whereby the buyer selects the supplier he or she likes and awards the project based on their own criteria.
[VIDEO] Megaupload Shut Down: New Regulations, New Scenarios
MegaUpload was shut down by the FBI a few weeks ago, and it seems that finally the battle to curb illegal distribution of copyrighted material is heating up. It is true that whoever breaks the law has to be sanctioned, but given that jurisprudence has shown that sharing of copyrighted material with friends without making money from it is not punishable, will this do anything to the pure P2P exchanges? Should the industry not be looking for alternatives to the monetization that go beyond charging a fee for the exchange of recorded material?
[VIDEO] Are you ready to work in a Post-PC era?
In very little time, we have redefined our relationship with IT. We used to see our PC as a working tool, something we had to use to get our job done. Suddenly, all these new nice and fancy devices populated our lives, engaging with us. And with that our relationship to our technology has changed. […]
[VIDEO] SOPA & PIPA :: David vs Goliath?
Media Companies have been trying in the last two decades to legislate to protect their status quo. The last attempt was SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual property Act). But, is this kind of legislation eroding Innovation?
