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	IT user supergroup forces vendors to take notice Tech vendors, be warned: The next-generation user group has arrived on the scene, and this time its members will force the world's biggest IT companies to listen closely. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Data Growth Challenges Demand Proactive Data Management Most organizations do not have a firm handle on how to manage their data growth, particularly unstructured, file-based information – the fastest growing type of data. Learn the tools, techniques and best practices available to proactively plan for and manage data growth. Read now In this Issue 7 free Thanksgiving iPhone apps Novell: A lament over what could have been What next for Novell? Gartner analyst calls unified communications "greatest scam since Ponzi" Microsoft Lync: A.T. Kearney's New Customer Care Secret Most company laptops still not encrypted Black Friday gets the social network treatment Apple releases iOS 4.2 with support for AirPlay, iPad mutlitasking and more; "Find my iPhone" now a free feature WEBCAST: NeuStar, Inc. 10 Must-Do's for a Profitable Selling Season The e-tailing group will ensure your team is ready to realize your maximum share of holiday dollars by highlighting best practices drawn from the e-tailing group Mystery Shopping and Mindset of a Multi-Channel studies. Learn More 7 free Thanksgiving iPhone apps Thanksgiving can be a mess if you're not prepared. After all, it takes a lot of coordination to baste the turkey, mash the potatoes, make the stuffing, prepare for relatives coming over and even work in a game of football or two. But thanks to the magic of the iPhone, you can more easily organize all these tasks -- for FREE! -- by using some combination of these seven Thanksgiving apps. Read More Novell: A lament over what could have been Many folks are sad to see Novell being sold off to Attachmate yesterday. I have to admit that when I first read this I thought Attachmate was the company that makes those faux leather calendar and appointment systems. Read More WHITE PAPER: Brocade Deployment Strategies for 802.11n Many organizations are looking to reap the benefits of the new 802.11n standard, but what is the best way to deploy wireless technology while minimizing costs? Learn why understanding the "Three Cs"—context, coverage, and capacity—is critical for choosing an optimal network implementation strategy. Read now! What next for Novell? In an era of technology consolidation, the questions raised by Novell's sale to Attachmate for $2.2 billion ought to be a familiar: Users can only wonder what may happen to Novell's deep and extensive enterprise product lines. Read More Gartner analyst calls unified communications "greatest scam since Ponzi" Unified communications lacks a clear business case and can not compete with consumer-driven technology, Gartner has warned. Read More WHITE PAPER: PC Mall Securing Virtualized Data Centers Download this HP White Paper to learn how to protect your high value virtual assets with a combination of purpose-built IPS platforms and enterprise-class management solutions. Read Now Microsoft Lync: A.T. Kearney's New Customer Care Secret As Microsoft launched its Lync unified communications product last week, CIO.com's Shane O'Neill investigated how one company is using it to improve customer communications. Read More Most company laptops still not encrypted Deep into the age of data loss anxiety, most business laptops are still not secured using technologies such as encryption, a small but perhaps telling survey has revealed. Read More Black Friday gets the social network treatment Black Friday isn't just about getting up at 3 a.m. and waiting in line for the latest TV, gadget or other gift item. It seems like everyone is taking advantage of this day like never before, using the Internet and social networks to advance their idea, product or cause. Read More Apple releases iOS 4.2 with support for AirPlay, iPad mutlitasking and more; "Find my iPhone" now a free feature Apple on Monday released the long awaited iOS 4.2 update that finally brings features like multitasking and folders to the iPad. But the iOS 4.2 update has a lot more in store for users than that. Some other features included in the update include AirPlay, AirPrint, Game Center, a unified inbox, extended enterprise support, and the ability to search for text within Safari webpages. Read More
	Fill out a survey, get rewarded Get a free Starbucks gift card for participating in a Network World survey about application performance management best practices. Research firm NetForecast is surveying enterprises about APM practices for an upcoming Network World article. The first 100 participants will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. Click here. Goodies from the Subnets We've got SharePoint 2010 training for up to three people from Webucator up for grabs. There's an iPad available, too. Enter to win one! SLIDESHOWS Top IT Turkeys of 2010 Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for all of the people and things we love, to cherish what's most important to us. But that's for another slideshow. This one's all about taunting the companies, products and people who most resembled a turkey over the last year. So cut me a hockey-puck-shaped slice of jellied cranberry sauce and read on. Cool Yule favorites: 15 techie gifts we like Ho Ho Ho, it's time again to get our holiday wish lists together. Here are our 15 favorite products from the 140+ products submitted and tested in this year's Cool Yule Tools holiday gift guide. MOST-READ STORIES Sad end for Novell: Sold to Attachmate Why any great career move should be known as 'a Schmidt' How dead is the PBX really? Microsoft spying on users for free Top IT turkeys of 2010 People who resist authority could be classified as mentally ill Airports can legally opt-out, kick TSA program to the curb Attachmate buying Novell for $2.2 billion Berners-Lee: Social networks are a 'threat to the Web' Apple releases iOS 4.2
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