Collaboration, technology, travel, and more http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/en-usThu, 3 Jul 2008 11:24:58 AM -0500 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:24:58 AM -0500 Peter Zanias Update on Notes 8.0.2 performance improvements
We have a number of our users moving to Exchange as a "test" because Salesforce.com doesn't have a connector with 8.0.1. 8.01 users (pilot group of about 50 - most have 2 gig ram) like the 8 UI but the slowness of the startup and the SFC issue is causing the push to Exchange to continue. Our CIO, now on Exchange, is not thrilled w/it but the network/operations manager is pushing hard.

I hope 8.0.2 is released soon.]]>
We have a number of our users moving to Exchange as a "test" because Salesforce.com doesn't have a connector with 8.0.1. 8.01 users (pilot group of about 50 - most have 2 gig ram) like the 8 UI but the slowness of the startup and the SFC issue is causing the push to Exchange to continue. Our CIO, now on Exchange, is not thrilled w/it but the network/operations manager is pushing hard.

I hope 8.0.2 is released soon.]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/update-on-notes-8.0.2-performance-improvements?opendocument&comments#07032008112458AMPSCM9N.htm Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:06:39 AM -0500 Bruce Elgort The Wall Street Journal: Most Corporate Blogs Are Unimaginative Failures http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/the-wall-street-journal-most-corporate-blogs-are-unimaginative-failures?opendocument&comments#07032008110639AMPSCLW8.htm Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:26:04 AM -0500 Charles Robinson The Wall Street Journal: Most Corporate Blogs Are Unimaginative Failures http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/the-wall-street-journal-most-corporate-blogs-are-unimaginative-failures?opendocument&comments#07032008102604AMPSCL4Z.htm Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:27:08 AM -0500 Liman Mailbox quotas
I have a general query, does the compacting of databses work properly for mail file sizes of over 2.5 GB and in an scenario where there is no quota set up for the users?

We are facing this issue in a client location where the client does not want to set up quota in his organisation and blames that compact does not work; can anyone help me by proving some valid documents or technotes frm IBM site that setting up of quota is mandatory and compacting works well for small mail file sizes.

thanks in advance]]>
I have a general query, does the compacting of databses work properly for mail file sizes of over 2.5 GB and in an scenario where there is no quota set up for the users?

We are facing this issue in a client location where the client does not want to set up quota in his organisation and blames that compact does not work; can anyone help me by proving some valid documents or technotes frm IBM site that setting up of quota is mandatory and compacting works well for small mail file sizes.

thanks in advance]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/mailbox-quotas?opendocument&comments#07032008092708AMPSCJY5.htm Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:59:31 AM -0500 Bruce Elgort The Wall Street Journal: Most Corporate Blogs Are Unimaginative Failures
I like to see the complete mix of blog posts on PlanetLotus.org - not just the Notes/Domino ones. I really enjoy learning more about the people behind the blog than reading yet another post on how to export Notes data to Excel. This is one thing I miss about the Lotus Blogosphere - blogs have gone purely geeky and have lost their personal side.]]>
I like to see the complete mix of blog posts on PlanetLotus.org - not just the Notes/Domino ones. I really enjoy learning more about the people behind the blog than reading yet another post on how to export Notes data to Excel. This is one thing I miss about the Lotus Blogosphere - blogs have gone purely geeky and have lost their personal side.]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/the-wall-street-journal-most-corporate-blogs-are-unimaginative-failures?opendocument&comments#07032008085931AMPSCJEU.htm Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:55:48 AM -0500 Yura How about an executive briefing on Lotus strategy?
Or, if it is, where can we find it?

What value do the executives get to have to fly around the globe to get the knowledge?

Thanks.]]>
Or, if it is, where can we find it?

What value do the executives get to have to fly around the globe to get the knowledge?

Thanks.]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/how-about-an-executive-briefing-on-lotus-strategy?opendocument&comments#07032008015548AMPSCA5X.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:09:10 PM -0500 Luis Benitez New York Times: I Freed Myself From E-Mail’s Grip
Just like you, I've experienced the same decrease in the number of emails. And, it's nothing that I've done on purpose. Just like you my responsibilities have changed and increased over the past year, yet my emails continue to decline. I can only attribute it to my blog: more and more people are consuming my knowledge through there (or through my social bookmarks) and there's no need to 'poke' me via email for the typical: "hey luis, do you know where I can find X for Y customer with integration to Z??"

This, in turn, has made me more productive at my job, allowing me to share more! The irony on all this is that at first, I didn't feel comfortable sharing my knowledge, fearing that my employer could get rid of me. What I've found, is that now I have more executive visibility and a farther reach to other parts within IBM. Blogging and Bookmarking (socially) have really helped me expand my network, which is important for career growth!]]>
Just like you, I've experienced the same decrease in the number of emails. And, it's nothing that I've done on purpose. Just like you my responsibilities have changed and increased over the past year, yet my emails continue to decline. I can only attribute it to my blog: more and more people are consuming my knowledge through there (or through my social bookmarks) and there's no need to 'poke' me via email for the typical: "hey luis, do you know where I can find X for Y customer with integration to Z??"

This, in turn, has made me more productive at my job, allowing me to share more! The irony on all this is that at first, I didn't feel comfortable sharing my knowledge, fearing that my employer could get rid of me. What I've found, is that now I have more executive visibility and a farther reach to other parts within IBM. Blogging and Bookmarking (socially) have really helped me expand my network, which is important for career growth!]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/new-york-times-i-freed-myself-from-e-mails-grip?opendocument&comments#07022008100910PMPSC5QA.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:51:33 PM -0500 Glenn Irvine Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#02072008095133PMPSC5DA.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:26:02 PM -0500 Colin Williams Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#02072008082602p.m.PSC3VP.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:28:35 PM -0500 Rav Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008072835PMPSC3FQ.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:40 PM -0500 Graham Dodge Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September
I might have to set up a stand outside the convention and do demos for the crowds trying to get tickets at the door.]]>
I might have to set up a stand outside the convention and do demos for the crowds trying to get tickets at the door.]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008061040PMPSC32W.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:27:33 PM -0500 Ed Brill Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008052733PMPSC2VU.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:56:21 PM -0500 Mike Brown Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008045621PMPSC2SA.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:25:57 PM -0500 Carl Tyler Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008042557PMPSC2L4.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:13:58 PM -0500 Rob McDonagh Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008041358PMPSC2HR.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:09:28 PM -0500 Rob Novak Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008040928PMPSC2GW.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 03:54:16 PM -0500 Paul Mooney Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#02072008155416PSC2FB.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 03:40:08 PM -0500 Carl Tyler Lotus Collaboration and Portal Technical Conference, Sydney, September http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/lotus-collaboration-and-portal-technical-conference-sydney-september?opendocument&comments#07022008034008PMPSC2DM.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 01:14:42 PM -0500 David Montgomery How about an executive briefing on Lotus strategy? Link }

Please note, the fee associated with the partner site is not required if our Business Partners request a Software Executive Briefing through the 10 Software Executive Briefing Centers.]]> Link }

Please note, the fee associated with the partner site is not required if our Business Partners request a Software Executive Briefing through the 10 Software Executive Briefing Centers.]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/how-about-an-executive-briefing-on-lotus-strategy?opendocument&comments#07022008011442PMPSCVLA.htm Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:44:49 PM -0500 Pete McPhedran How about an executive briefing on Lotus strategy?
As a BP, we have access to a lot of what would be offered in one of these meetings, so my question is based around, using this facility in conjunction with our clients. Perhaps ones that are thinking about a change in technology, even better, ones that are happy but would just like to know more.

In order to set up an executive briefing, what size client would be eligible? Number of users? Number of dollars spent? Potential for spending?

Who pays for what?

How much involvement can/should a partner have? Set up the meeting only and not attend? Attend? Get the client pointed in the right direction only and step back?

What level of executive can a client expect? Based on dollars/seats/years as a client?

My $0.02, I have always thought EB's were invaluable, I came from the PW (pre-PwC) days and EB's were often and extensive decision making was based on the outcomes of these meetings. I have seen a decline in these meetings recently and would like to see them return.

Currently, I see most of our clients as getting the bulk of their information from us, the BP and from TV and News web sites, which are notorious for misinformation, whether good or bad. Many C-level people I know read the news web sites that they like and are often slanted a certain way, heavy in the MS love fest and extremely critical of anything Linux/IBM/Apple/etc...

When you can get the real goods from the horses mouth, I think that is a much more powerful strategy than relying on hearsay and paid for advertisements. It meand less FUD to counter as well.

Thanks,

Pete]]>
As a BP, we have access to a lot of what would be offered in one of these meetings, so my question is based around, using this facility in conjunction with our clients. Perhaps ones that are thinking about a change in technology, even better, ones that are happy but would just like to know more.

In order to set up an executive briefing, what size client would be eligible? Number of users? Number of dollars spent? Potential for spending?

Who pays for what?

How much involvement can/should a partner have? Set up the meeting only and not attend? Attend? Get the client pointed in the right direction only and step back?

What level of executive can a client expect? Based on dollars/seats/years as a client?

My $0.02, I have always thought EB's were invaluable, I came from the PW (pre-PwC) days and EB's were often and extensive decision making was based on the outcomes of these meetings. I have seen a decline in these meetings recently and would like to see them return.

Currently, I see most of our clients as getting the bulk of their information from us, the BP and from TV and News web sites, which are notorious for misinformation, whether good or bad. Many C-level people I know read the news web sites that they like and are often slanted a certain way, heavy in the MS love fest and extremely critical of anything Linux/IBM/Apple/etc...

When you can get the real goods from the horses mouth, I think that is a much more powerful strategy than relying on hearsay and paid for advertisements. It meand less FUD to counter as well.

Thanks,

Pete]]> http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/how-about-an-executive-briefing-on-lotus-strategy?opendocument&comments#07022008124449PMPSCV9Y.htm