Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
So I've been using my Kindle for about a month or so. What have I found?
Well first, sorry, no major revelations about it or the Kobo or whatever. I'm enjoying it and it works and it's pretty slick. No real massive changes here.
Now that being said, I have had a few revelations about eBook readers and other devices that take media that we once used physically and can now be had in bits and streams. I'd say a few of these surprised me or were unexpected.
Last column I discussed how ecosystems in technology – those unified technology products like Apple makes and everyone else wants to make – are a big trend in tech. Considering recent news and developments, I'd say the existence of this trend is fairly obvious. What is not always obvious is what it means for we progeeks and our careers and ambitions.
Wanting to cover the career impact because, hey it's what I do, I'll look at different areas of work and media and how ecosystems impact them. This "divided up" method should make organizing and communicating my thoughts easier. If I miss anything while doing it this way, call me on it.
So as the smoke clears from the Microsoft-Nokia deal, one word stands out – Ecosystem. Microsoft and Nokia outright discussed of creating an Ecosystem of technology in the mobile space.
This doesn't surprise me in the least. The reason for my lack of shock is that the importance and interest in building technical ecosystems of products has been building for awhile. It's been heading this direction for years - several companies bilding ecosystems of products and services.