In Search Of… Backup tape falling off a truck

Friday, August 8th, 2008

In product marketing, the search for the perfect image to jazz up a presentation is never ending. For years, I’ve been looking for an image to represent the challenge of lost backup tapes.

I think this is truly a search fit for Leonard Nemoy and In Search Of... Sasquatch, UFOs, an image of backup tapes tumbling off a truck…

So far my latest, best find is from Flickr. Not a box full of tapes, but the “Fell Off Truck” text is a nice touch and gives a hint of what might happen to a backup tape in a similar situation.

 

 

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What’s worse than no blog: an unattended blog

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

A stale blog certainly isn’t a crisis, but it is a real annoyance.

The mobile world continues to evolve, but the time to spend documenting the ways of a mobile switcher have dwindled.

Since the last post, I’ve moved into a management role but switching was still strong:

  • I’ve moved back to Sprint for mobile data (integrated with Dell XPS1330)
  • A BlackBerry with EVDO and GPS was also too compelling (8830)

    • There is hope - a double fisted HTC Advantage and HTC Touch Dual (20key) blitz would be impressive.

    With the Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit approaching, there are sure to be at least a few things to keep the place a bit more up-to-date.

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