General Consultant Discussion

I noticed a few web sites that for some odd reason are using plugins to render graphics and all sorts of flashing Doo-Dads on their home page. Two big problems: 1. Silverlight isn't compatible with Google Chrome on MAC - so cross off visitors from your list of prospects who will turn away when they get all manner of bizarre ""download Silverlight"" prompts but cannot do so. But actually I wouldn't worry since Apple and Google are little bitty niche companies and hardly anyone uses them .... 2. These plugins either don't work on mobile or where add-ins are available they are very slow (or only a tiny percent of mobile users are adventurous enough to load a plugin or use an alternate browser on mobile). Maybe it's just me - but increasingly I feel like these folks get screwed by web developers who should point this out. http://erplife.com/2012/06/14/you-got-screwed-tips-for-web-design/

Sage is using Silverlight for their face wall or people wall -- or whatever they call it. Problem is that Silverlight is wholly incompatible with iOS AND Android. Nobody who is using a mobile device at the conference will be able to access the wall. Perhaps it's just me but I tend to see more iPads, iPhones and Android devices at conferences than people roaming with laptops.

Nice!

Tragic mistake that could have been avoided.

Don't except the same old, same old at Sage Summit