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QR Code Names are Hot! Guide to Investing in the QR space
by Sai Pola on Feb.03, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: Now that there is a broad consensus emerging on how QR Codes can help make interactivity between online and offline world better, the only missing links lingering in many stakeholders minds are where to invest, how to identify opportunities, when and what to profit from and offer to end users/custom…
Two Successful EMERGING businesses by 2015 will be…
by Sai Pola on Jan.30, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: Emerging businesses are tricky. Though they even manage VC/PE funding, for every 10 such business models that are forecasted for sure success, 8 of them disappear with in the first 1000 days. I have been observing 2 business models for the last 3 years and now with certain degree of confidence can say that by
A “Q” here and a “R” there: Its a QRAZY World out there!
by Sai Pola on Jan.29, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: Quick responses and Quirkier Uses – we have to accept we are living in a QR World. These images would further reinforce how QR is spreading virally across the globe and across industries. 1)Airlines 2) Business Cards 3) QR Social Media 4) Realty/Rentals/Pro…
DOMAINfest + SoCal Domainers Meetup: A Treat for All and a Feast for Visitors
by Sai Pola on Jan.27, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: This Santa is very liberal in doling out gifts…I am talking about Santa Monica where 2 major events are lined up this coming week. They are: 1) DOMAINfest This is the first major event of 2012 in the domaining space and sets the tone for the rest of the year. In a way, it gives
My BULLISH Bets for 2012: GOLD, CLOUD,MOBILE, QR
by Sai Pola on Jan.27, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: Having seen many booms and busts over the last 2 decades, I had my fair share of encounters with few bubbles and busts. Looking at the macro economic scenario today and the prevailing internet space, few things are shouting for my attention and I find decent opportunities to invest in these verticals. Without much ado, here
From Madison St. to Mumbai: Quick Response (QR) Codes Conquer the World
by Sai Pola on Jan.25, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: Mobile Barcodes have started popping up everywhere. We see them appear in magazines, catalogs, on outdoor signage, on packed goods, and on billboards. QR Codes or in Short “QR” or Quick Response codes may appear as black-and-white squares showing up in subway ads or in least expected places tempting you to pick up your smartphone
All roads lead to CES 2012….The NEXT BIG thing is…
by Sai Pola on Jan.07, 2012, under News
InGurus.com: What is common between VCR, CD, Camcorder, XBOX, DVR, HDTV, Blue Ray, Tablets, 3D TV, and OLED TV? All of the above products were first shown to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) before reaching the stores and buyers were talking about them day-in and out until they laid their hands on them
E = MIC2 is the NEW “Enterprise” Mantra
by Sai Pola on Dec.06, 2011, under News
InGurus.com: E=MC2 has taken a new avatar since Einstein coined it. Now, its morphed into E=MIC2 “E“nterprise = “M”obile + “I”nmemory “C”omputing + “C”loud Paperless is now moving to Contactless and touch and tap based. Mobile is radically changing business models and a firm without a mo…
Cloud Domain Name Sales on CLOUD9 in 2011. Is it just the Beginning?
by Sai Pola on Dec.06, 2011, under News
InGurus.com: Success has many fathers and failure is always an orphan. The “I said so” phenomenon is here again and I am happy to see Cloud names selling for hefty premiums unfold just 2 quarters from my bold predictions. If the same trend of Cloud aftersales market is extrapolated into 2012, blockbuster sales of Cloud names will
IBM bets BIG on CLOUD, Warren Buffet bets BIG on IBM
by Sai Pola on Nov.14, 2011, under News
InGurus.com: From TECH averse to Tech amorous….after years of shying away from TECH space throughout his investing career, Buffet finally succumbed to the tech byte and the bait is IBM. Warren Buffett said his Berkshire Hathaway Inc has accumulated a 5.5 percent stake in IBM, the billionaire investor’s biggest bet in the technology fi…