Eric D. Brown

AUGUST 20, 2013

Taking a page from my years in quantitative research, I submit this definition ( based on this definition ): A construct is a mental abstraction used to express an idea, object or any other ‘item’ (could be people, organizations, etc.). If I were to answer the question, I’d say “both”. Big Data is a reality.

Big Data 171

Big Data Construction Data IBM 171

Trends in the Living Networks

AUGUST 19, 2013

It described how a couple had bought their dream home after finding it on the Facebook page of a real estate agent. They arranged to inspect it immediately after it appeared on the page and bought it the next day, before the for-sale sign had been put up in the yard. It’s a completely different mentality.

Real Estate 155

Real Estate Media Social Retail 155

Chief Seattle Greek Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

I recently did a podcast with Mark Fletcher on the Avaya Podcast Network (APN) discussing 9-1-1, 3-1-1 and these next-generation contact methods for the public. Others are experimenting with Facebook pages, online chat, and email. Indeed, I can’t cite a single example. Some of them now tweet and allow tweeting as an input.

Government 46

Government Social Transportation Media 46