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App Internet: The Next Wave
Posted by George Colony on August 27, 2010
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Like most CEOs, you're probably feeling good because your company finally has a great Web site. But don't get too comfortable. The way you connect to your customers is about to change again...
Two ways of computing have dominated over the past 20 years. The first I'll call the "Microsoft model" -- where local personal computers do most of the work. The second model is the Web/Cloud model, in which most of the work happens on remote servers. Both are outmoded. The Microsoft model fails to leverage the economies of scale in the Cloud; Web/Cloud fail to leverage the exponential growth in the power of local storage and processors.
So what comes next? Something I call the "App Internet." In this model, powerful local devices (PCs, smartphones, tablets) run applications that simultaneously and seamlessly take advantage of resources in the Web/Cloud. If you want to see this model in action, check out iPhone and Android applications.
What does the App Internet mean? The Web, as the dominant software architecture of the Internet, is dead -- for once I'll agree with Chris Anderson over at Wired. The information within App Internet is not easily searchable -- so Google is set for a long fade. Microsoft's deer-in-the-headlights act continues as it sucks the last dollars from a device-centric Office. Apple continues to cruise -- the company is right at the App Internet sweet spot. Facebook faces danger because it is too Web-centric -- note that the company still hasn't shipped an iPad app. Newcomers like Flipboard, who can elegantly repurpose old Web content like Facebook into the App Internet world, will boom -- a lot of cool new companies will occupy this space. Some of the players in the software-as-a-service crowd will sense the change and slide over into App Internet (salesforce.com?) -- but a bunch will stay too long at the Web party and get slaughtered. AT&T and Verizon get more bits to carry -- their problem will be delivering enough bandwidth to keep up with the demands of the new model.
How about your company? Neff Hudson, the head of customer experience at the insurance company USAA, said it best at Forrester's Customer Experience Forum, back in June: "We are moving away from the Web and toward Internet-centric applications. That's the future of customer experience for our company."
Translation: As CEO, start pushing your CIO and CMO toward App Internet. The Web was just a warm-up.
'Open' or 'standard' doesn't always cut it ...
Comment from Max Pucher on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 23:19
I wrote in March 2010 on my blog http://tinyurl.com/2wmpqo3
"... It is the customer ownership through the iTunes Store that is Apple's dominance and not the devices as such .... The concept of the locked-down AppStore that links the software developer securely with the user, will change the software world! ... Nix Cloud computing! Everyone will have his own applications after all. ... "
Yes, Android will gain importance and may gain more marketshare as more devices might be running it than Apple can deliver. Apple has empowered the software developer and their customers in ways that authors, songwriters and filmmakers can still only dream of. Well, YouTube has done some of that too.
Is Apple being very restrictive and not at all OPEN a problem? No, because it has been able to avoid virus problems sofar. Apple controls the infrastructure, but not the developer, user or the user's information. The Victorian-mindset 'sexy apps' deletion was laughed at all over the world as an Americanism, because what do most people search for on Google? But Google, Facebook and Twitter own the information they gather and for many people that has become an issue. The 'App Internet' as you call it, will be private again and my information can no longer be googled. App interconnection and mobile-to-mobile communiation is still unsolved, but it will become the norm rather than the exception. Web sites and email will be the dinosaurs of the Internet age.
But still, someone will need to define the infrastructure framework to make it secure and it will be those who set the 'open standard' that really isn't. It doesn't even have to be XML, just like Apple doesn't use the 'open' languages Java or Flash. The bandwidth problem you mention might be the reason to abolish XML, because if I communicate privately with my own app why would I accept the immense overhead in network bandwidth and XML parsing? We dumped XML some time back for our node-to-node communications.
As I said, no one cares about 'open' or 'standard' because it doesn't do anything for the user. Yes, for backend and app interoperability we might retain XML/SOA, but I wouldn't even count on that. Steve Jobs taught us a lesson: "Forget Best Practice, open standards and copying other's models - JUST DO what you think is best for your customer!"
Yes, truly exciting times ahead ...
The vulnerability of standards
Comment from George Colony on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:46
I love your last paragraph. I think that the tech world has been in the thrall of dejure and defacto standards for the last 20 years -- and those standards (e.g., HTML, the Wintel model, Office formats) have produced a lot of mediocre experiences. Apple has questioned and stopped the insanity...enabling the industry to reach higher again.
Looks a Lot Like Client Server
Comment from Jim Louderback (not verified) on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 11:42
What's old is new again - I put up a comment on my blog about this. I agree Apps are where it's at. But it's just part of a regular pendulum swing..
The difference
Comment from George Colony on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:18
In the client server days there was no standard network. Now we have a single transport (the Internet) that greatly eases the move to the architecture.
Looking forward to your
Comment from Zach Leatherman (not verified) on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 08:34
Looking forward to your article two years from now that will say: "The web is back!"
The future of the Web
Comment from George Colony on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:21
It's never going away -- but will diminish in importance. It will become the foyer to the more powerful world of the App Internet.
George, thanks for coming to
Comment from Mark Cathcart (not verified) on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 18:01
George, thanks for coming to Dell this week, I enjoyed your Q&A session.
Adobe will (re)emerge as a key player
Comment from Kas Thomas (not verified) on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 07:06
If choice, diversity, and rich content are important, going forward (which they clearly are), then I think you will find that Adobe plays a key role in the App Internet's future. Adobe AIR offers "Write once, deploy anywhere" capability (and yes, AIR is available for iOS; only Flash is not available) and Adobe is investing heavily in HTML5. Moreover, Adobe offers some great tooling for multi-platform (multi-output-device) development and continues to innovate in that direction. What Adobe hasn't been good at is countering the myth that everything Adobe delivers is somehow tethered to Flash or PDF. Over time, though, that myth will fade.
I think if you look at the total Adobe story as it applies to creative tooling, development tooling, multi-platform runtime support, pervasive XMP metadata, and the whole Customer Experience Management story, you can't rule out Adobe as a potential big winner in any App Internet scenario.
(I work for Adobe, but my comments are my own and not my employer's.)
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New Census Bureau figures show much of rural Texas facing a potential 'death spiral' caused by young people leaving rural communities, leaving those towns without the ability to grow, 1200 WOAI news reports.
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An ok filler episode, it was nice seeing Detective Cilan again. I liked Dawn's comments about boys, perhaps there's hope for her becoming a pretty little lesbian.
An ok filler episode, it was nice seeing Detective Cilan again. I liked Dawn's comments about boys, perhaps there's hope for her becoming a pretty little lesbian.
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I always laugh when Dento said: "It's using it's right to remain silent" no idea if he said that in the dub, but I giggle at that all the time. He's a genius. <3 My dad enjoyed this episode. xDDD He said he thought it'd be boring at first..then he was "Why did Iris call him a pain? He SOLVED the mystery!" XDDD Which made me laugh. Oh parents x Pokemon is amusing.
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Even though I love Cilan's (insert career here) connoisseur bit, it was funny to see him actually do all the wrong things detective-wise in this episode. It reminded me of "An EGG-Sighting Adventure" and "Luxray Vision" with the bumbling detectives, though Cilan gave it his best try. Dawn's comparisons of him to Brock were funny too.
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This was a great episode. I loved how they thought the Beartic was Cubchoo. I feel like Cilan is a connoisseur at everything
This seemed like such an average filler to be honest. I thought the mystery surrounding the missing Cubchoo would be worth watching, but halfway through the episode the whole thing kind of felt boring; I knew the moment that the Beartic was found that it wasn't really Cubchoo who had evolved, although I suppose it might've caught people off-guard until the actual Cubchoo showed up. Anyway, seeing Oshawott and Piplup fighting amongst each other was cute at times and annoying at others. My favorite part of the episode was seeing Team Rocket getting ready for their mission.
This was a good episode. It was good to seeing Detective Cilan again, But Iris and Dawn were annoying in this episode. I didn't like how Dawn compared Brock's filrting habit with Cilan's Conessure habits, and her comment about boys was just...... Meh!
I liked it when Cilan pushed Dawn out of his way, she deserved it for being annoying. It's nice to see a Larvitar again, I liked how it battled with Ash's Scraggy.
This episode proved that Cilan is not 'perfect' in everything. Like the others, sometimes he could make mistakes too.
My favorite scene was Lucia/Dawn/Hikari saying she'd never hire him, and then:
"You're the best at pains!" (forgot the exact phrase) - which was the comment that made him sad.
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I loved Dawn's interactions with Iris and Cilan in this episode. I found the part where Cilan pushes Dawn out of the way hilarious, I remember Brock doing something like that once also.
Got to see cilan suck at being a detective.
Cilan was hilarious as usual here. It's kind of nice to see Cubchoo have Larvitar as a friendly rival that Chris never knew about. Dawn referring to Brock again was nice as well.
I liked seeing Cilan acting as a detective again and his idea of how Cubchoo might've evolved seemed reasonable until we saw Cubchoo with Larvitar. ^^; I liked seeing Ash's Scraggy battling against the Larvitar.
Unless I'm mistaken, this was the first time since Jouto that we saw a Yogiras have a big role in an episode. Kumasyun was adorable as usual, but once again, I thought that it was a tease that no one in the cast was able to catch Kumasyun. Dent vowing to solve the mystery was humorous and made me smile.
This episode disappointed me when I saw this, because I was expecting a fun-filled Cilan episode for some great laughs before what's yet to come, but instead, we just get an average episode about a boy who lost his Pokemon.


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· They could spare a thought, too, for Saj Karim, the MEP who defected from the Lib Dems. It's less than two months since he did the deed, but could he be feeling lonely? Last week, when the European parliament voted on a resolution on the Fundamental Rights Agency - the successor to the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia - the Tories voted against the report, as did that battler for justice, Jean-Marie Le Pen. But Saj broke with the Tory whip and voted in favour. From one loveless marriage to another. All so unnecessary. All so sad.
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· And so farewell to Abdul Latif, the "poppadom magnate" and "curry mentalist", who did so much to promote Newcastle, himself, his volcanically hot curries and the circulation of Viz. Best known as the Lord of Harpole (a title bought for £5,000) he spearheaded many initiatives, including the creation of Curry Hell, the fiery dish free to anyone foolish enough to eat it. He gave free curries to service personnel returning from Iraq and he delivered the longest distance takeaway, over 10,000 miles to Sydney. A squaddie posting on the Army Rumour Service asks whether he slipped into a korma, but in fact he had a heart attack. He would have laughed if he were here.


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The Intergovernmental Groups of Experts are the global fora for competition and consumer protection at the international and intergovernmental levels. They provide a forum for discussion and exchange of good practices and produce recommendations for member States on the implementation of the United Nations Set on Competition and the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection
The World Investment Report, launched on 7 June, investigates the internationalization patterns of digital multinational enterprises, as well as the effect of digitalization on global companies across all industries.
Budding technology start-ups and enthusiasts from Africa will meet from 19 to 21 July in Kigali, Rwanda for YouthConnekt, a summit on entrepreneurship organized by UNCTAD, the United Nations Development Programme and the Rwandan government.
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The path to graduation and beyond: Making the most of the process
Fish Trade
The long-term growth prospects for seaborne trade and maritime businesses
UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi took office on 1 September 2013.
Dr. Kituyi has an extensive background as an elected official, an academic, and a holder of high government office.
He also has wide-ranging experience in trade negotiations, and in African and broader international economics and diplomacy.
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On board MS BREMEN from Belem to Tenerife
Extend your ocean dream
Look back over your impressions of your unforgettable Amazon Expedition in peace and quiet. The unique comfort and service on board the BREMEN provide the perfect setting for a relaxing subsequent cruise or simply to experience the ship with all your senses. Allow yourself to be pampered by the ship's modern facilities – or with some surprising culinary delights in the restaurant, breathtaking views from the Panorama Lounge or inspiring discussions at the bar of the BREMEN Club. On this cruise, you will forget time – and take some unforgettable memories and a long-lasting feeling of relaxation back with you when you leave the ship again in Tenerife.
from Belem to Tenerife
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Overnight stay with breakfast (mid-range hotel)
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City tour
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Relaxation at sea
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife/Tenerife/Spain, arrival 7.00 hrs
Price specials
Extend and save
You can book the BRE1808 sea cruise at a particularly attractive special rate of only € 990 per person (cruise only) when you combine it with the previous Amazon Expedition (BRE1807). This offer is valid for twin and single cabins.
Book the extension offer and previous Amazon Expedition (BRE1807) now.
Value guaranteed
Attractive guaranteed price in double and single cabins in categories 1 – 5. Your cabin number will be sent to you along with your travel documents.
Clear and simple – our pricing model
Please note that this cruise is conducted in German.
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Catholic Health Home Care
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Home Care services are provided in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Buffalo, NY 14203
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Mercy Comprehensive Care Center
Assistance with Daily Living Activities
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Medical Alert System
Mother and Baby Home Care
Occupational Therapy
Palliative Care
Physical Therapy
Skilled Nursing for Seniors
Speech Therapy
Spiritual Care
Wound Care
Healthcare & Personal Assistance at Your Home
When you receive home care, a nurse or aide will visit you at home to provide medical care or other services. Home Care is generally recommended if:
- you have been discharged from a hospital or other facility but require additional assistance at home
- you have medical conditions or physical challenges
- you need assistance with personal care, household chores or other activities of daily living
Paying for Home Care
Our services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, private health insurance, or on a private-pay basis.
If you are unable to afford home care, you may qualify to receive discounted or free care. Click here for more information about financial assistance.
Our Awards
OCS (Outcomes Concept Systems) - Home Care Elite Quality Award - McAuley Seton Home Care (2010 - 2012, 2014)
Home Care Elite™ names the most successful home care providers in the United States, as they demonstrate high-quality care and financial responsibility.
Since the 2005 inception of this award, McAuley Seton Home Care has been recognized as one of the top performers nationwide six times.
In 2011, and most recently in 2014, McAuley Seton Home Care ranked in the top 500 out of almost 10,000 home care agencies.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (Home Health Accreditation Program) - Catholic Health Infusion Pharmacy (2009 - 2015)
Accreditation is regarded as one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization. Accreditation is a process of review that demonstrates our ability to meet predetermined criteria and standards of accreditation established by a professional accrediting agency.
On-site surveys are conducted every three years by industry experts. A comprehensive review is conducted of organizational structure, policies & procedures, compliance with federal/state/local laws, leadership, patients' rights & responsibilities, fiscal operations, human resource management, provision of care, patient records, quality outcomes, performance improvement, infection control and patient/employee safety.
Click here for more information about this accreditation.
Catholic Health East - Excellence in Patient Satisfaction - McAuley Seton Home Care (2012)
This award is a measurement of the patient's experience while on our service. McAuley Seton Home Care earned this recognition for three quarters in 2012.


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CANADA STOCKS-TSX adds almost 1 pct as banks, energy stocks rise
TORONTO, March 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index gained almost 1 percent on Tuesday, as Bank of Nova Scotia's rise in quarterly profit boosted financial shares and energy stocks were helped by higher crude oil prices.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 121.75 points, or 0.95 percent, at 12,982.10. Nine of its 10 main groups gained, with the materials sector weighing. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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