RSS: Far Beyond Feed Reading: Two Different Ways to use RSS Feeds.
Some ways people use RSS in their daily lives.
Today we’re looking at work-related problems users have solved with the technology.
One of the most interesting (and heartwarming, for those of us past a certain age) responses came from Chuck Gose, internal communications manager for engine manufacturer Rolls Royce.
“In the corporate communications world, many just associate RSS with communicating to those with ready computer access or the ‘hipster’ techno-savvy types.
But what about using RSS to reach a shop floor workforce whose average age is in the 40s and who do not have ready access to computers in a facility that was build to support World War II?"
“That's exactly what we use RSS for at Rolls-Royce Corporation in Indianapolis.
Our cellular-based digital signage system, created by MediaTile, uses RSS feeds to keep our shop floor workforce up to date with company news and information,” Gose wrote.
“The ticker at the bottom of our digital signage screens (spread throughout the site in break rooms and cafeterias) is created by a series of RSS feeds, keeping our messaging up to date and consistently refreshed.”
NetNewsWire as a Discovery Tool
We have been asking our users to share their experiences with RSS. Bill Smith uses NewNewsWire as a discovery tool.
“Earlier this year I worked with a friend to set up a companion blog site to The Entourage Help Page,” he writes.
“We wanted to create something that allowed us to quickly spread news, opinions and tips about Microsoft Entourage.
“Part of our blog posting requires research, and I've been using NWW to make it easier for me to scan multiple sites that I probably wouldn't visit on a regular basis for Entourage items. The Smart List feature lets me do a quick check on things while I'm on my computer at home in the evening. During the day while I'm at work, I am using my iPhone to spot-check certain sites. Of course, because of syncing, I'm not doing double duty between the two. It only takes me minutes to do what would normally take hours of surfing.
“The del.icio.us tag integration has really helped me find small sites and blogs that I would have overlooked. These are my favorite categories to look through. I've found several gems.”
Use RSS for something more than just reading feeds?
http://www.newsgator.com/RssLearningCenter/RssForIndividuals/Default.aspx
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