Flash Implications

With the launch of the iPad, Steve Jobs fired a shot at Adobe’s widely used Flash platform, calling the company “lazy” for not committing to stronger Flash updates as the 14 year old system ages.

Over the weekend, Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch finally responded, committing to improve performance, while Flash engineer Tinic Uro blogged about the improved performance of an upcoming version of Flash that addresses some of the myriad problems and drawbacks that inspired the “lazy” comment.

I think Jobs’s persistent trashing of Flash and refusal to allow it anywhere near Apple mobile products has finally hit home, but I don’t think there’s much Adobe can do about it.

Leveraging the Mobile Market

As more Internet users log on from a variety of handheld devices that took over the smartphone market over the past few years, web sites are becoming more mobile to meet the growing demand.

Ochsner ER Wait Times App

Not long ago, Ochsner launched its Emergency Room Wait Times feature that lists and updates the wait times across Ochsner’s medical network so that you can make the best choice for fast access to excellent care. Great idea.

Better idea? Make it mobile. Dynamic content is why web browsers entered the mobile arena. Also, wherever an emergency occurs, someone has a cell phone in a pocket or purse. You don’t have to walk away from someone who’s injured or wait for a computer to wake up. Instant info gives instant help.