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	Inside Apple's secret plan to kill the cash register Apple's plans for a Bluetooth 4.0-based iWallet could be the beginning of the end for the venerable cash register. Read More WHITE PAPER: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > In this Issue Apple's e-store satisfaction score jumps, thumps Microsoft's Update: Facebook shares rise as trading begins QuickPoll: Is Facebook's IPO overhyped? Levinsohn takes on CEO role at struggling Yahoo With another CEO out, Yahoo's turnaround stalled Facebook privacy head suggests company will serve ads on other sites WHITE PAPER: IBM Smarter Commerce for Consumer Products To succeed in today's marketplace, consumer product companies must focus on flawless execution when connecting with the new consumer, managing supply chain efficiencies and collaborating with channel partners. Essentially, they must change the way their products are sourced, manufactured and distributed. Learn More. Apple's e-store satisfaction score jumps, thumps Microsoft's Apple's online store scored the highest satisfaction rating of any computer-related company, and handily beat rival Microsoft, a consumer pollster said. Read More Update: Facebook shares rise as trading begins After all the buildup, Facebook's long-anticipated initial public offering is finally here. Read More QuickPoll: Is Facebook's IPO overhyped? Facebook has raised the price range of its stock shares just days before the company's highly anticipated initial public offering. Is Facebook's IPO overhyped? Read More WHITE PAPER: Qumu Tips for Employee-Created Video The wisdom of a company resides in the heads of those directly responsible for the non-routine work of the organization. This, coupled with increased demand to better communicate across distributed mobile workforces, is fueling organizational demand for scalable, affordable business video and user generated content. Read now! Levinsohn takes on CEO role at struggling Yahoo Just one day into the job, Yahoo's interim CEO Ross Levinsohn is in charge of a company struggling with administrative chaos, industry position and growing competitors. Read More With another CEO out, Yahoo's turnaround stalled For the second time in eight months, Yahoo is without a permanent CEO. The latest development is bringing more trouble for a company struggling to regain its stature in the industry. Read More Facebook privacy head suggests company will serve ads on other sites Facebook's head of privacy policy, Erin Egan, hinted in a Web chat that Facebook would begin serving targeted ads to users on third-party websites. Read More
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