Google Maps

Just about the coolest thing I've played with lately is a new addition from Google Maps - My Maps http://maps.google.com/. What used to be for developers now any non-techy can create their very own map. In less than five minutes, I created a simple map of directions to my home. I placed markers to highlight turning points, drew lines to lead a person to the house and saved it so I can retrieve it anytime. My Maps gives you the choice of keeping your map private (as I did) or making it public.

Not only fun and easy, but has some business possibilities for those of us with limited budgets for creating custom maps.

Cisco is finally moving into the small business world with a solid telephony and voice mail solution. This move is definitely in response to Microsofts partnership with Nortel as well as Microsoft integrating hardware from such companies as D-Link and Uniden. Nothing but good news for small business owners wanting or needing to replace their legacy phone system with a VoIP offering.

See the Information Week article below.

http://www.informationweek.com/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=QEC4WIHFW3AKYQSNDLPCKHSCJUNN2JVN?articleID=198800893&queryText=unified+communication

New blog name

I have changed the name of the blog from focusing on libraries to an emphasis on home and small business technology. My intent is to post links and RSS feeds for both types of users and provide useful commentary on technology that can be used for both enhancing your business as well as enjoyment in the home.

More to come so stay tuned.