Thursday, November 09, 2006

Forbes Interviews Bruce Marcus, McGraw-Hill CIO On His Favorite Gadget, Sirius S50

Executive Toy Box
Bruce Marcus, McGraw-Hill CIO, His Single Favorite Gadet: Sirius Satellite Radio
David M. Ewalt, 11.09.06, 3:00 PM ET, Forbes

What's your single favorite gadget?
Sirius S50 portable satellite radio receiver
Price: $300
Why do you love it?
It's great because it lets me record and listen to the music I love when I want it. My musical tastes cut across a wide spectrum--from Broadway and opera to electronic dance. I have yet to find a radio station that plays that mix. And Sirius (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) has come up with a smart way to deliver highly customized music content. I also appreciate what they have done technically, because as the head of technology for an information services company, I am always looking for innovative ways to serve customers' needs for information on demand. ...read more: here