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Alcatel-lucent Hopes Shift to IP Networking and Ultra Broadband Will Lead to Profit By 2015

Alcatel-Lucent CEO Michel Combes announced major strategy and management changes under the company's new 'Shift Plan' Full Story »
How To

How to Maximize Your Work Productivity on the Road

Heading on a business trip? To get work done, you're going to need more than your laptop, smartphone and tablet. Here's what else you need to bring to be as productive as possible.

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Canonical Taps International Cell Carriers for Mobile Advice

Canonical announced Tuesday that it has formed an advisory group of international wireless carriers a including big names like Deutsche Telekom and Korea Telecom, but excluding all of the big four U.S. networks.

Advice & Opinion

We Should Promote Broadband Pricing Innovation

Experimentation with pricing structures will let the broadband providers -- and their customers -- test new business models without regulatory interference.

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Google Tests Internet Connectivity via Balloons in the Stratosphere

Up, up and away! Google X takes on lack of Internet access around the world.

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BYOD Decision Points: Who Pays?

As enterprises implement BYOD initiatives, IT managers have some key decisions to make: who purchases the devices, who pays for data plans and carrier contracts, and how does the company manage a mix of corporate and personal access to data on the devices.

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MetroStar Systems Stresses Career Development, Training

IT workers get plenty of support for achieving their career goals at the No. 48-ranked organization on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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Nationwide Arms IT Pros for New Tech Challenges

IT staffers get plenty of training, teamwork and encouragement at the No. 28-ranked company on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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PPG Industries Emphasizes Teamwork and Innovation

Staffers stick around for the varied projects and career opportunities at the No. 52-ranked company on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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Coca-cola Enterprises Encourages the Exchange of Ideas

A culture that prizes innovation, agility and fun reigns at the No. 91-ranked company on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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Heartland Payment Systems Grows Autonomous, Collaborative Teams

IT staffers take ownership and set the technical direction for projects at the No. 84-ranked company on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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The No. 1 Place to Work in IT: Quicken Loans

IT employees enjoy the company's relaxed atmosphere and culture of innovation, but they're equally thrilled to be part of the revitalization of downtown Detroit.

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NRECA Focuses on Employees' Career Development

The No. 11-ranked organization on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list invests in its workers with on-site training and mentoring programs.

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America Puts Employees' Careers on Track

Employees at the No. 30 organization on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list have well-developed career plans -- and the training to help them achieve their goals.

Advice & Opinion

4 Tips for Plucking Top IT Talent From a Sea of Candidates

Talented IT staffers are being wooed constantly by recruiters. Is your organization prepared to snag the best candidates?