Hey, they SAID the whole day was wasted, right?

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	Hey, they SAID the whole day was wasted, right? A call comes into the help desk at 8 a.m.: Several users in one department can't log in to their PCs or use their VoIP phones, and they're pretty sure this is going to wipe out a whole day's work.Read today's complete Shark Tank: Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: AT&T Top 10 Considerations for cloud computing As business users push for faster and easier ways to roll out applications, cloud usage is on the rise. As a result, many cloud projects are initiated outside the realm of IT – without the clear requirements or measurable objectives. "Top 10 Considerations for Cloud Computing" provides a checklist for taking a more strategic approach to cloud. Download your complementary checklist JIM's Dickens of a Christmas Did you know that Sharky's blog has a thriving community of commenters who swap stories, jokes and, well, comments about each day's true tale of IT life? One of those regulars, O2BIrish, recaps the day's story as a limerick, and also does a big year-end wrap up poem for his compadres -- and you'll find this year's installment in today's comments. Read More
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