Mimecast: a case study in how NOT to write ads

For the past few weeks myself and a number of colleagues who work with Microsoft products have seen our Facebook feed continually lit up with ads like this from Mimecast: Before I go any further let me apply a disclaimer: I have no beef with Mimecast. I am not on the payroll of a competing…… Continue reading Mimecast: a case study in how NOT to write ads

What is the role of email in the modern world?

I hate email. Many people hate email, and for different reasons. But is our hatred misplaced? Is it the fault of the technology? Or is it legitimate? Some people hate email because they get too much of it. I hate email because of how people use it as a conversational medium, and still send attachments…… Continue reading What is the role of email in the modern world?