Martin De Saulles - Web Services in the Real World - Comments

William comments on Evolution of the API

William — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:17:51 +0000

We always need to cope with the changes happening in our world today. I agree with Mika that these software can dominate the market probably in the near future.
long island document scanning

Mika Demonthe comments on Evolution of the API

Mika Demonthe — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:48:25 +0000

True, true, especially with the advent of collaborative productivity software on the cloud, these applications would surely dominate the market and be used in huge industries and replace their existing systems.
document storage

Katie Piatt comments on The digital dilemma

Katie Piatt — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

I can't see it working. I agree it would be nice to be able to sell on film downloads I've paid for and don't want to watch any more, but I can only see this working through say iTunes where they process it. Otherwise I can think of far too many ways I could circumvent the system, so it's just too ripe for fraud.

Scott comments on Insightly - CRM & task management done right

Scott — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:48:22 +0000

Thanks for the review Martin. Most informative. I also would recommend Dooster. Security is fine and the customer service is excellent as well as being functionally a top performer among the project management softwares. My secretary loves it because I don't have to blame her for things so much now. Things have been better since we got it.

Peter Erbele comments on Insightly - CRM & task management done right

Peter Erbele — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:16:34 +0000

We have recently become Insightly users. The product is intuitive and flexible. We would love to settle in and enjoy the functionality it brings to our work, but we are finding the corporate "promise" of Insightly to fall far short of the "performance". Two really big shortcomings: First, the Mobile issue has been promised since before this blog entry (January 2011). Our current view (October 2011) is that there is no progress towards Mobility. Second, the shallow security features look like they are functional until tested . Even worse, any of our users who we allow to see any data can modify or delete the same data by default. There are no provisions for setting any significant levels of permissions and (according to Support) there is no intent to deliver this vital internal security in the future. Further, support replies are in English and seem educated, but seem to come from either algorithms or unimaginative, underpaid, unconcerned third world inhabitants with no long-term stake in the success of Insightly. If Insightly management thinks they can provide an insecure, unmanned, unevolving, half-built product, and come out on top, they are mistaken.
If any readers can help us contact Insightly management, we would be grateful, because contacting Support is a waste. The product can be saved, and should, but without inspired leadership addressing a few key issues, this particular CRM should be avoided.

joseito comments on Insightly - CRM & task management done right

joseito — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:45:20 +0000

i would recommend http://clicktoapp.com

Martin De Saulles comments on "Social Business" - separate the wheat from the chaff

Martin De Saulles — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:38:44 +0000

I didn't know Angel Delight still existed - it's going on my shopping list

Katie Piatt comments on "Social Business" - separate the wheat from the chaff

Katie Piatt — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:47:51 +0000

I've noticed lately that every brand wants me to 'like' them on Facebook, and entices me with competitions and other offers. As a result, my Facebook stream is now polluted with businesses and it's a pain to hide them all so I can see my friends. Sin in many ways I agree, I'm happy to win their competitions, but I don't really want a relationship.

That said, I won a competition (Angel Delight) and I'm now extremely vocal about their product, although my relationship is with their PR company and not them...

Martin De Saulles comments on Google+ - is it really a Facebook/Twitter killer?

Martin De Saulles — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:11:29 +0000

thanks, Katie - you make a good point - until enough friends/colleagues are on Google+ it's hard to know how it will work. If you've got a spare invite feel free to send it over as I'm still waiting to get on to the service. I'm certainly keen to try it out.

Katie Piatt comments on Google+ - is it really a Facebook/Twitter killer?

Katie Piatt — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:18:31 +0000

(I've sent you an invite)

I'm a week into Google+ now, and my major problem with it is that I don't quite know where it fits into my life yet. Most of the people in my circles on Google+ are also in my Twitter network, very few Facebookers are over on Google+ yet. I'd be happy to jump ship from Fbook to Google+ but I can't do it on my own. And so after the initial fun of a new toy I haven't been returning...maybe that will change when it hits critical mass.

I do think the ability to create your own circles is a game-changer. Means it really could be used for a project group, or a module cohort etc giving all the cool toys and maintaining as much privacy as each individual wants.