Listen up: Instant advice from 'ShortCuts' podcasts

DQC News Bureau

IBM is now offering 'ShortCuts', a free podcast series that provides
technology tips on current trends and issues such as computer security, instant
messaging etiquette, and e-mail management.

Each four-minute ShortCuts segment will start with a 'Question of the Week'
that is designed after keeping in mind the listeners of all knowledge and skill
levels. Questions will range from: “Is it proper etiquette to send a graphic
smiley face or 'wink' to my boss?” to “How can I 'unsend' an e-mail?”

Spearheading the ShortCuts series is a team of innovators at Lotus.

“These experts will help listeners navigate through the best use of new
technology,” said Ben Edwards, Manager - New Media Communications, IBM. “Using
the latest podcast technology, subscribers will have the choice to request
segments on-demand and to learn and interact with one of the world's
technology leaders about everyday user issues.”

According to Forrester, an IT industry analyst firm, podcas­ting, a way of
distributing audio and video programs via the Internet, is expected to grow in
consumption to 12 million households by 2010.