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	The Linux holiday shopping guide Some gift recommendations for those shopping for Linux nerds...or maybe even themselves. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Code 42 Enterprise Mobility Management Checklist Read this checklist for tips and considerations when creating your own Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) strategy. Learn More. In this Issue INSIDER Gamification pitfalls and how companies are avoiding them Apple Watch and Android Wear: Same destination, different paths The Linux desktop-a-week review: Android as a desktop environment WEBCAST: Code 42 Enabling Collaboration while Maintaining Data Security Much to the dismay of IT­—well-meaning knowledge workers are using consumer-grade file sync and share tools, violating security policies and putting mission-critical, corporate data at risk. Learn More   INSIDER Gamification pitfalls and how companies are avoiding them Gamification, the use of game mechanics and design techniques to motivate people to solve problems or achieve certain goals, has been in use at organizations for several years. But as the concept matures, organizations are expanding their use of gamification to reap additional benefits. Read More   WHITE PAPER: PC Connection | EMC Dual Perspectives on ITaaS This global survey by IDG Research Services of more than 350 IT and BU directors at enterprises of 1,000 employees or more reveals significant differences in the perception and priorities of business and IT when it comes to many aspects of running IT like a business. Based on a global survey conducted by IDG (CIO), EMC and VMware. View Now Apple Watch and Android Wear: Same destination, different paths The more we learn about the Apple Watch, the less it seems like a revolutionary departure from the existing wearable market. In particular, it has a lot of overlap with Android Wear, Google's own wearable platform. Read More   WHITE PAPER: IBM Workforce and Customer Experience Assessment A social business excels at creating highly engaging and personalized connections between people, information, and process. The result are smarter workforces and exceptional customer experiences. Learn More The Linux desktop-a-week review: Android as a desktop environment How the world's leading mobile OS fares as a desktop environment. Read More
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