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	Richi Jennings: Vic Gundotra is positively leaving Google Plus Google Plus minus one. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) executive Vic Gundotra suddenly announced yesterday he is pulling up stakes and leaving for new pastures. Gundotra, ringleader of cirque-social-network Google Plus, didn't state a reason for his sudden departure -- leaving behind a whirlwind of speculation. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers round-up new Facebook friends. Read More WHITE PAPER: Unisys Keeping UP with Mobile Trendsetters Is your organization making the most of mobile? In this IDG Research Services study, we take a global look at adoption trends, examining how and why some companies are pulling ahead of the mobile curve. We offer the best practices and prescriptive advice that you can put to work today—for a more mobile tomorrow Learn more In this Issue Preston Gralla: Can Microsoft's new mini tablet save the Surface? JR Raphael: How to get cheap home phone service with OBi -- and without Google Jonny Evans: How to fix Apple Mail by rebuilding and reindexing the Mailbox Sharky: Why we love getting help from the boss RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Help Desk Technology Corporation Drive Down Help Desk Costs by using Collaborative Workflow Collaborative workflow is a hybrid system that combines service management (workflow) software with social software (such as chat, instant messaging, and document collaboration). The synergy between the two provides project structure and measureable goals, while facilitating communications and interactions typical of social software. Discover rich functionality including help desk, ITIL, document management, calendaring, built-in projects, remote screen sharing, business rules, dashboards, asset management, chargeback, custom data designer, encryption, and more. Preston Gralla: Can Microsoft's new mini tablet save the Surface? It looks as if Microsoft's long-rumored Surface Mini may finally be on the verge of being released. Can the small tablet help save the Surface line, or will it be too little, too late? Read More JR Raphael: How to get cheap home phone service with OBi -- and without Google An inexpensive device called OBi can give you dirt cheap home phone service -- but the way it works is about to change. Here's a hands-on guide to navigating the transition. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software The Future of IT: A Customer First Approach Explore how customer-first policies can make use of social, mobile and cloud technologies to give workers the freedom and flexibility they desire to drive company productivity. Learn More. Jonny Evans: How to fix Apple Mail by rebuilding and reindexing the Mailbox If your Apple Mail doesn't seem to be searchable and/or has become so slow it seems to hang your Mac -- or even displays incorrect email content, then it's time you attacked the problem: it's time to rebuild and reindex your Mailbox -- here's what to do: Read More Sharky: Why we love getting help from the boss IT boss at this small organization decides to roll up his sleeves and help out his staff by reviewing the settings on a heavily used server -- one that's been running for years. Read More
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