It appears that SlideShare is injecting a tracking code from “ScoreCard Research”, a research firm, when their slideshow embed code is used. This would be bad enough on its own, but this embedded JavaScript seems to interfere with the WordPress editor and I saw no indication of an opt-in or privacy policy regarding this.
Back From the Pile: Interesting Links, December 24, 2010
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Happy end-of-the-year week! I’ll be posting an 11-part series on thin provisioning starting today, but last week was eventful as well. I introduced my enterprise IT events calendar and wrote more about HP’s expiring ink and my HP printer’s demise. It was also time to write about The Four Stages of Vendor Blogging and advising my clients to Always Punch Above Their Weight.
5 Tips To Avoid Violating NDAs
February 22, 2010 By 4 Comments
I really dislike non-disclosure agreements, but NDAs are a fact of life in the IT industry. Even folks like me that actively avoid NDAs sometimes have to sign the paperwork to gain access to people or information, and employers regularly require such an agreement as a condition of employment. I suspect most folks try to respect and uphold the agreements they do sign, but this doesn’t stop slip-ups. So let me take a few minutes of your time to pass along my top-10 tips to avoid violating NDAs!
What I’ve Learned From Vendor Blogging
January 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Concluding my series on vendor bloggers, I present my own experiences wearing multiple hats and trying to remain credible.
Vendor Non-Blogs
January 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Biased content isn’t just found on blogs – it’s much more likely to be found in other areas like Twitter and discussion forums. When does discussion become Astroturf?
The Spectrum of Vendor Blogs
January 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
There is a spectrum of vendor-oriented blogging in various IT infrastructure areas: Some are more or less open about where they work, some focus on common technology, and others work in marketing. Bloggers are wise to keep these in mind as they move to new companies!
Vendor Bloggers 1: Why Does It Matter?
January 18, 2010 By 10 Comments
What does it mean for the community when independent bloggers go to work for vendors? The Internet has changed the old game of leveraging publications for PR. Can you still trust what you read?
