Webcracy blog

Salesforce.com acquires Heroku for $212 Million in cash.

This report reveals just how big the UK’s Internet economy is right now. It’s worth 100bn to the UK - more than the construction, utilities or transport sectors. The report is also important because it tells us how big the UK’s Internet economy could be in the future - potentially 10% of GDP. As we face uncertain economic times ahead, this report suggests that Internet companies could be at the heart of our future recovery.

I believe that we will look back at this decade as the beginning of an economic revolution as important as the scientific revolution in the 16th century and the industrial revolution in the 18th century. We’re standing at the beginning of the entrepreneurialrevolution. This doesn’t mean just more technology stuff, though we’ll get that. This is a revolution that will permanently reshape business as we know it and more importantly, change the quality of life across the entire planet for all who come after us.

A social network for the buildings in which we live and work

Building Dashboard® Network™ enables people to view, compare and share building energy and water use information on the web. Watch real-time resource use data come to life with simple, beautiful graphics on profile pages designed specifically for buildings and organizations. An expanding library of unique apps and widgets, and integration with third-party applications and websites make Building Dashboard Network a comprehensive and exciting new social network for buildings.