Author: Richard Atkins

Richard Atkins is a senior contributor at Tech Insider covering online media, online travel, and video games. Richard has been with Tech Insider covering companies in these industries since 2011 and has authored numerous industry reports, including "Internet Video: Field of Dreams or Nightmare on Elm Street," "The Next Leg of Online Travel," and "Pwned: How Casual Games Changed The Gaming Landscape." Atkins was recognized as the No. 2 stock picker and earnings estimator in the 2011 Financial Times / StarMine Internet & Catalog Retail category and was ranked in the 2010 Wall Street Journal "Best On The Street" for the Leisure Goods & Services category.
SAP Cloud Storage
Analysis, Software

Contracting in IT: Tips to build up a client base to get started

Starting a new business is always a precarious time, leaving the security of paid employment and being solely responsible for generating an income for yourself. One thing a freelancer or contractor needs to become a success is a good client base that will offer regular and continuous work. Just how do you go about building a client base? The first place to look for new … Continue reading Contracting in IT: Tips to build up a client base to get started

Richard Atkins
VoIP Telecommunications Telephone Communications
Analysis, Internet

How the growth of online communications has allowed developing economies to flourish

The internet may seem like a luxury enjoyed only by people in prosperous Western nations, but in fact it’s the backbone of a revolution taking place across the planet. Far from being useful only to those who are already financially comfortable, it’s enabling ordinary people in some of the world’s least developed areas to pull themselves up out of poverty and do business on an … Continue reading How the growth of online communications has allowed developing economies to flourish

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Energy

Can technology allow us to solve the energy price crisis ?

As a householder, you will be well aware that energy prices have been rising, and the situation has reached crisis level as many property owners are financially stretched by the effort to keep their homes and families warm. The good news is that there are solutions available to reduce the price of energy for consumers, and technology is playing a big role in delivering those … Continue reading Can technology allow us to solve the energy price crisis ?

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Software

US Patent Office Changes Businesses Should be Aware of

The US Patent Office and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an agency of the US Department of Commerce that exists to grant patents for the protection of inventions and to register trademarks. Given the importance of intellectual property protection for all businesses, but especially those in the technology sector, keeping abreast of these past and future changes to the US Patent Office guidelines and processes in … Continue reading US Patent Office Changes Businesses Should be Aware of

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Summarizing The Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch Reviews

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) has remained the top draw among the technology related stocks for the past couple of quarters. Most of the products which Apple has launched in the market, have gone on to have great success. It would therefore be interesting to take a look at their latest product Apple Watch. This new product has been labelled by many as the one which will … Continue reading Stock in News: Summarizing The Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch Reviews

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Stock in News: Russia Planning to Ban Facebook (NASDAQ FB) ?

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) is a leader in the social networking market segment by a mile. All over the world, Facebook hsa been easily beating competition, to come first in this segment. It is more popular among the users in USA and India, while elsewhere it still impresses with its numbers. However, it still faces a ban in countries like China. Russia may well be joining … Continue reading Stock in News: Russia Planning to Ban Facebook (NASDAQ FB) ?

Richard Atkins