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ASHLEY LAUREL WILSON

 

Ashley Laurel Wilson is an assistant editor at CIO.com by day and a creative writer/fashion enthusiast by night. Drop her a line at awilson@cxo.com.

Startup Smarts: 3 Tips for Better Business

Three business practices to learn from entrepreneurs, even if you're already bringing in the big bucks.

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Dating 2.0: Looking for Love in All the Online Places

With Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social networking sites--in addition to actual online dating sites--meeting people online has never been easier. But is it enough?

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(Mostly) Offline Valentine's Day Activities for Geeks

Playing with gadget-y gifts isn't the only fun a techie can have on Valentine's Day. From judging the hottest programmers to geek movie faves and an interactive scavenger hunt, we've got you covered.

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8 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Geek

Regular chocolates and flowers are so 1990. Try BlackBerry or Wii Mii chocolates or LED crystal jewelry for the techie in your life this year.

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Apple vs. Microsoft, Again. But This Time in the Recession Ring.

Microsoft settles for layoffs while Apple is still riding out the economic recession somewhat unscathed. Is Apple doing something right that Microsoft got wrong?

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Apple's MacBook Air Laptop Has New Rival in Dell's Adamo

Apple's claim on "world's thinnest notebook" no longer true.

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Don't Want to Throw Out Your Old Mac Computer? You Aren't Alone.

Macs are so cool that people are discovering innovative ways of reusing them when they upgrade to a new computer because they're too attached to let the machines rot in a landfill.

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Steve Jobs: Five Highlights and Lowlights That Have Kept the Apple CEO In the Limelight

Known for being both creative and temperamental, Apple's Steve Jobs has also made headlines for his relationship with Microsoft's Bill Gates, his Macworld keynotes and rumors circulating about his ailing health.

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Judging Enterprise Mac OS Adoption

Mac or PC? These four stories show who's really making the big operating system switch to Apple. And who's not.

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How to Use Technology to Maximize Bargain Hunting

Want to avoid mall madness? Cyber Monday may offer consumers an alternative from visiting crowded stores during Thanksgiving weekend, but the evolution of online bargain hunting lets consumers hunt down deals year round.

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Preparing for the Next Cyber Attack

Ensure you are up-to-speed on the latest security technologies available to keep your network safe in this Executive Guide. Get a thorough assessment of the corporate security threat landscape. Protect your network with data leakage protection, NAC and other technologies explained in this report.

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Cloud Building: 8 Ingredients for Internal Clouds

Cloud computing: a fundamentally new way to deploy IT services and functions cost-effectively and quickly. Learn how the VMware vCloud initiative dramatically improves how consumers access their information and experience applications as well as the 8 ingredients to get you going.

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Investing in Business Analytics Technology

You're thinking now is the time to take the plunge into business analytics, but you still have some unanswered questions. This research summary addresses the most common questions and concerns surrounding the successful launch of a business analytics initiative. It also includes real-world examples of organizations already getting return on their investment.

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Conquering Decision Making

Don Maruska, author of How Great Decisions Get Made, gives advice on making great decisions and overcoming decision-making obstacles.  Read More »

 

A Conversation with Craig Donohue, CEO of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Craig Donohue discusses his top business priorities, the role technology plays in supporting those priorities, his relationship with his CIO, and his worst IT-related nightmare. (13:11)  Read More »

 

Making the Best 'Right' Decision

Sometimes there can be more than one right answer to a problem. But the option you choose can say a lot about the values of your company—and your leadership. Making these "right versus right" choices can be one of the hardest tasks any manager can perform. But Joseph Badaracco, the John Shad professor of business ethics at Harvard Business School, says there are some simple methods you can apply to help you answer these tough questions. (10:47)  Read More »

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Management Excellence: Linking Process, Operations for Agility and Profit

Operational Excellence is not the competitive differentiator it once was. Companies that automate and integrate key management processes and connect management processes to operational processes can ride Management Excellence to enable agility, alignment and efficiency.  View Now »

 

Improving Transparency and Accuracy in IT Cross Charging

During this Webcast you'll learn how KBC Group implemented SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management and realized many benefits.   View Now »

 

Cost Savings and Risk Reduction with Effective Systems Management

Join us and see how Novell can help you respond to today's economic challenges by increasing productivity, reducing costs and aligning IT initiatives with overall business goals.  View Now »

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