Ann Winblad Says on IdeasProject.com that the Cloud Puts Everyone on the Same Innovation Palette

Ann Winblad Says on IdeasProject.com that the Cloud Puts Everyone on the Same Innovation Palette

Video interview with Winblad featured on IdeasProject, Nokia's new website, which helps users find connections between thought leaders and their "big ideas" about the future of communications

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 23, 2009 -- Ann Winblad, respected software investment pioneer, says that by moving technology from location-based servers to a virtual environment with almost universal access, the opportunities for innovation increase exponentially. As a software funder exposed to breaking software trends, Winblad envisions a future with100% presence on any device at any time.

A video interview with Winblad discussing the ability to have universal presence on any device is featured on IdeasProject, a website developed by Nokia. IdeasProject is an online "information space" that provides a new way to interact with thought leaders and their big ideas about the future of connected communications. For more on Winblad's big idea, visit: http://www.ideasproject.com/idea_person.webui?id=3602

"Once you start moving technology into this common, virtual cloud, you effectively put everybody on the same innovation palette," said Winblad. "One of the biggest future trends will be to have 100% presence on any device at anytime giving individuals near limitless connectivity."

"As a software venture capitalist, Winblad funds the new technologies that power enterprises, gaming technology and mobile environments," said Valerie Buckingham, Director of Technology Marketing, Nokia. "Winblad points out how these industries are using the virtual cloud to create tools giving individuals and companies 24/7 presence. We look forward to featuring more of Winblad's provocative thoughts on the new software trends being developed within the cloud on IdeasProject."

Over the next month, editors from the IdeasProject are featuring their favorite ideas as submitted by the public and sending a Nokia N95 to the 'Big Thinker' who contributed. Share and submit your 'Big Idea' with the world by visiting http://master.ideasproject.com/userideasubmit.webui

About Ann Winblad:

Ann Winblad, is the co-founder and a Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. In 1976, following a stint as a systems programmer at the Federal Reserve Bank, Ann co-founded Open Systems, Inc. with a $500 investment, and turned it into a top selling accounting software company, which eventually sold for more than $15 million. A strategy consultant for prestigious clients such as IBM, Microsoft, Price Waterhouse, and numerous start-ups, Ann has co-authored the book Object-Oriented Software and has written articles for numerous publications. Ann received a BA in mathematics and in business administration from the College of St. Catherine, and an MA in education and international economics from the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), which also subsequently awarded her an honorary Doctorate of Laws. She currently serves as a director of Voltage Security, Krillion, Mulesource and Star Analytics, a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Thomas www.stthomas.edu, and co-chair of SD Forum www.sdforum.org.

About IdeasProject:

IdeasProject, a project of Nokia hosted at www.ideasproject.com, brings together the most visionary and influential "big thinkers" to contemplate the big ideas that matter most to the future of communications. It is a new kind of conversation platform aimed at uncovering the connections between these thought leaders and their disruptive ideas. Explore the IdeasProject website, subscribe to its RSS feed, join its Twitter feed (IdeasProject), and come back often to learn about great new big ideas as they break.

About Nokia:

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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Contact Information Karen Lachtanski

Nokia

http://www.ideasproject.com/idea_person.webui?id=3602

1-650-353-8575