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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Music Streaming Services: When the Artists Fight Back., on the site 9 years, 4 months ago
I personally do not think Tidal will completely over throw competitors such as Spotify and Pandora. While many for the features mentioned are appealing some, such as social media sharing, have already been integrated into the existing platform options. The main concern I have with Tidal is that there is no “free” version – this for many is the…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, How to Wow Your Board of Directors, on the site 9 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for posting this article! I found it very interesting and relevant to our current phase in the project. I agree with many of the suggestions made and realized I’ve been guilty of some of the ‘don’t do’ tips. Things like drowning your presentation in too many graphics & statistics is definitely something to stay aware of. I like the concept…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Did you prepare for "Mobilegeddon"?, on the site 9 years, 4 months ago
I believe Google is absolutely correct in making a push towards mobile viewing and somewhat penalizing sites which have not yet implemented dynamic features. With each release mobile devices are becoming more advance and able to do more. If current trends continue, I believe mobile viewing will be the the preferred viewing method. I know for…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Park by Remote, on the site 9 years, 4 months ago
I think this is an interesting development in the autonomous car realm as well. I’m not sure I completely grasp the value it presents though. With autonomous cars, the value is presented by taking the need to drive away from the individual. This device simple parks the vehicle – something many companies have already instated with park assist…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 4 months ago
As the semester has progressed, I’ve found the hardest task to tackle is quantifying the finances behind our applications. I came across this article while exploring financing options and found it to be very interesting. The article gives excellent and more importantly practical examples of where to find funding for start-up mobile applications. Examples range from entering contests to requesting small business loans dependent on at what stage your business plan is at. The best point that the article presents is the misunderstanding many people have about finding funding. Essentially, the article states that raising funds is not hard & can be easily done but too many focus in on this aspect instead of focusing on their execution plan. Great ideas are everywhere and there are always people willing to invest in them but by waiting to seek out investors until the execution phase may greatly increase your chances of attaining funding. The article states, that a common mistake made is believing investors are interesting in contributing at the idea phase and regardless of how great your idea is, it means nothing without being validated by customer orders or downloads. A quote by Steve Jobs greatly captures this ideology as well.“Thinking that a really great idea is 90 percent of the work. The problem with that is that there is a tremendous amount of craftsmanship in between a great idea and a great product and as you evolve the great idea, it changes and grows.”
Looking at the current state of your project, do you feel you have proved that your implementation & execution plans for your application will be successful enough to gain investors? If so, what makes them qualified? If not, what aspects do you think are critical to focus on?
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Jada O Goodwin wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 4 months ago
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Really good post Jada! This is pretty relevant to all of us. I think we use some of these terms because we know everyone will understand them. They hold meaning to most, and we say them instead of finding more specific words that might be a better fit for what your saying. But jargon develops for a reason – they are general terms that have many applications in language. But I do think we should avoid them when it makes sense to.
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Jada, I looked through the list and I am also guilty of using some of these terms. I think some of them are pretty well understood so there isn’t an issue with them, but others are definitely ridiculous. I agree that using jargon is sometimes risky when making a pitch because you run the risk of having the person on the other end not understanding you fully. Their understanding is crucial in a pitch, so sticking to plain English is definitely a good strategy.
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Is Apple pay a disruptive innovation failure ? , on the site 9 years, 5 months ago
It is definitely too early to mark Apple Pay as a failed innovation. At its core Apple Pay was not that innovative of a concept. Android devices have had the capability on earlier models a decent amount of time. Apple Pay improved upon the concept and expected the hype of the innovation to lead to its success but people are not ready for that.…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin created the doc Balsamiq Mockup Screens & Flow 9 years, 5 months ago
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Jada O Goodwin wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 5 months ago
This article titled “The Real Reason So Many of Us Crave the Apple Watch” caught my eye primarily because I am an avid Android user and I thought this would be a hard look at Apple’s appeal. I was wrong, but the article offered me something much more valuable – a look at customer cravings and the ideology behind them. The author of this article is a consumer psychologist and breaks down consumer cravings (using the Apple Watch as the example) into three main elements: The Slow Striptease, The Fetishization of Technology, and the Desirability of Luxury.
The Slow Striptease – exactly how is sounds. This is the slow release of information, maybe a few pilot users, etc. The giving of just enough information to make you interested and wanting more.
The Fetishization of Technology – technology has surpassed utility & instills a sense of desire in us. AS consumers we get pleasure from new technologies and products are marketed to capitalize on the emotional connection
The Desirability of Luxury – everyone desires the best. Using catch phrases such as custom, elegant, limited quantities, etc. consumers become attracted to the product and disregard the validity of these claims.
Each phase builds upon and supports the other to a point where the consumer cannot help but “crave” the product in question. Apple has mastered this structured and never fails to capture a large segment of their target audience. With heavy discussion around disruptive technologies & innovation – do you see this model of attraction changing in the future? Will consumers always forego critical thought and purchase on emotional basis? Do you think the author got it all wrong and consumers really are attracted to functionality?Article: link
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As an avid Android user, I find this article very interesting because I don’t fully understand the attraction to Apple products. I never really thought about why people are attracted to Apple products, but after reading this, I think the author is onto something. Everything the author says makes sense, and Apple definitely does a great job of mastering this structure. Its hard for me to tell if this model of attraction will change in the future; the only way I can see it changing, is if an Apple product fails functionally which will turn customers to a competing product. Personally, as a consumer, I always shop for technology with a lot of thought and research. However, I know a lot of people just go with the trend and on an emotional basis, so I think there will always be consumers that shop like that.
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This article is very interesting and Apple products always attract the customers toward them. Yes, I think model of attraction changing in the future because apple always tried to bring something new in their products. I would say it depend how consumer think, are they go with product or with brand. It also depend on the consumers, some the consumers go with technology and some go with technology. However, by reading this article I can say apple has secure future and apple products always stay in great demand in the market.
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 22, on the site 9 years, 5 months ago
With every technology there are downfalls & glitches. I feel that, while robotic surgery is a fascinating topic, it could never realistically fully replace the human factor needed to perform many of our complex surgeries. It will definately be awhile before we see robotic procedures carried out as the norm, if at at all. With that said, I do see…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 22, on the site 9 years, 5 months ago
I think this technology could be a huge asset to many sports & athletic related fields. As an athleti, you are often blind to the inner workings of your body and can easy over exhert yourelf resulting in injury. I believe this device could help prevent small injuries and help predict the occurance of bigger problems. When reading about the device,…[Read more]
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Jada O Goodwin created the doc Progress Update – 2.10.15 9 years, 6 months ago
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Jada O Goodwin commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I would also be interested in reviewing the article if you could provide a link. I personally have a very different stance on the topic. While the point made is valid I feel that as IT professionals we absolutely need to be flexible & know a little about a lot. Technology is ever changing and closing yourself into a singular niche could be harmful…[Read more]
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I also found this article very interesting. Our group had a lot of trouble trying to quantify finances and funding options as well. You see this a lot in real life as well. A lot of times, people look for funding right away because it is a major sacrifice to put in the time and the initial risk that is required to first fund an app. At this point in the game, I think we have a pretty good execution plan. We spent a lot of time researching to find action plans that we can compare to. It is interesting to think about, but I think we are confident that we are similar enough to comparables to be confident in our application to obtain funds.
I agree, it is often very difficult to quantify the finances behind our application ideas.I thought the article did a great job of providing the reader with relative information, sources, and idea for generating funding. Considering my groups project, I feel that through research and speaking with some computer developers, we’ve generated a good idea of what the relative finances will look like.