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	Build a private social network that employees will actually use More and more companies are creating private social networks that help their employees learn from each other and drive the business forward. Here are tips from four companies that are finding success with internal social networks. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: BI & Analytics Perspectives Computerworld's BI & Analytics Perspectives Conference Hear first-hand from your IT executive peers, including Jim Alexander, Senior Director, Analytics for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and network and share best practices with IT execs from AAA, American Express, FedEx Services, PetSmart, Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Boeing Company, Ticketmaster, US Airways and many more! Register now. In this Issue IT careers: Do you need an executive coach? Time off to innovate: Good idea or a waste of tech talent? Apple OS X Mountain Lion review: iOS-like features help unify your digital world 3 ways to add broadband to your mobile devices JR Raphael: How to use your Android phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot -- for free 12 things you need to know about Apple v. Samsung RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: 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 > IT careers: Do you need an executive coach? As companies demand soft skills from their tech team, some IT pros are turning to executive coaches for guidance. Read More Time off to innovate: Good idea or a waste of tech talent? Savvy IT departments that set aside time for employee creativity say they gain happier workers, more satisfied customers and sometimes even revenue. Read More Apple OS X Mountain Lion review: iOS-like features help unify your digital world With its new operating system, Mountain Lion, Apple continues its practice of cross-pollinating between OS X and iOS, as it cherry-picks the best features for users, whether they're at a desk or on the go. Michael deAgonia offers a detailed look. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Cisco Webcast Demonstrates New Collaboration Advances An insightful webcast demonstrates how you can harness the power of people-centric collaboration in today's post-PC world. You'll learn about new collaboration tools and technologies and witness firsthand why they're making the experience more immersive and more mobile, in boardrooms, bistros, and everywhere in between. Watch the webcast today. See how these solutions make collaboration possible from iPads to boardrooms. And learn how they're enabling organizations to accelerate decisions, be more productive, and save countless dollars in the process. View the webcast and see for yourself. 3 ways to add broadband to your mobile devices If your mobile device doesn't come with cellular broadband, there are several ways you can add it -- but there are advantages and disadvantages to each method. Read More JR Raphael: How to use your Android phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot -- for free What's the secret to getting free Android hotspot functionality on any carrier? It's actually quite simple, and you don't even have to root your phone to do it. Read More 12 things you need to know about Apple v. Samsung The stakes are high for both Apple and Samsung Electronics as they prepare to kick off their much-anticipated patent-infringement trial in front of a California jury. Read More
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