So a few long nights later and we have a release, a beta, but a release. m3 is our new content delivery platform for enterprises and agencies to manage their rich media assets. And no sooner is it out than its on techcrunch (well UK anyway).
Hears a wordle of it if you cant be bothered... :)
Well finally after quite a lot of to-ing and fro-ing we have signed the Mydeo – BestBuy partnership deal and it's out there for public consumption. The official press release is coming out from Best Buy today but its already been picked up by TechCrunch, the Washington Post and CNN.
With a long roadmap of developments and further integration that should hold all users and other partners in good stead there'll be lots more to come on this and the marketing efforts that will surround it.
A new group is set to give greater support for women in ICT and encourage more girls to take up careers in technology by strengthening links with colleges and universities.
Around 60 people attended the launch of UKi-ta's Women in Technology group, to hear keynote speeches from leading women in ICT, including entrepreneur Cary Marsh, founder of video streaming success story Mydeo.
Mum of two Cary founded her company despite reservations from "business angels" and has since gone on to major acclaim, collecting numerous awards and attracting 100,000 customers worldwide.
The group, a special interest and innovation group formed by UKita - the UK IT Association - has been pioneered by Julie Eyre, of Birmingham-based Bronte Business Networks, and Julie Conway, from Ukita, and also aims to share "best practice".
It also heard from Marla Nelson, of the Women's Business Development Agency, about the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Less than 12 per cent of UK businesses are wholly owned by women.
Julie Craddock, from Coventry's Henley College, talked about its computing and e-skills initiatives which are boosting take-up of ICT among female students.
The college is spearheading efforts to make ICT more accessible to young women through a range of activities including a computer club for girls.
Julie Eyre said: "Women are often put off progressing their career within ICT as it can be seen as a male dominated industry, as a group we want to celebrate the differences between men and women and look to encourage and support existing women in technology.
"We will encourage more girls to choose technology as a career path. We had some exceptional speakers at this first event and are passionate about now going from strength to strength on behalf of our members."
Julie Conway said: "Hearing the Mydeo success story was a real inspiration and shows that women can be as highly accomplished in business as men.
"We were delighted that WBDA have joined UKita as they provide superb support for women entrepreneurs.
"National moves to help women in business through the Government have been suggested and this is something that WBDA are already doing at a regional level.
"One of the difficulties for young women entering the
ICT professions is that there aren't many role models. In fact it is an excellent career choice as it can be very flexible.
"As our ways of working change, women in ICT find that it can work well alongside other commitments.
"We hope to arrange opportunities for Women in Technology members to go into colleges and universities to let students know about the advantages of such a career and banishing stere-optypes associated with "techie" men.
"Helen Brewster, of ATL Solutions, led the event with structured networking, showing that networking in the right environment with the right people can be both fun and professionally rewarding."
Future meetings will continue to provide a platform for discussion and action, leading to development and business growth opportunities for women.
I am not sure what this means for a stereotypical semi-techie man like me but we still seem to be getting on fine around the place :)
