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 Rethinking Security

October 26, 2011 

Rethinking Security

I had the opportunity to spend some time with Don Codling, unit head for the FBI’s CyberCrime Division, talking about the state of computer and network security around the globe. It was an interesting conversation, not because there was any real news in the current trends but because the state of cybercrime makes it clear…

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October 26, 2011 

The Top 5 Mobile Marketing Mistakes

Two years ago, there was no such thing as an iPad. Five years ago, nobody had a smartphone. Before 2007, the year of the iPhone, mobile marketing was mostly about text-messaging and selling ringtones. The bottom line is that everyone is new at this thing called mobile marketing. So, it should be no surprise that…

John Arnold

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October 24, 2011 

How to Build a Better Workflow by Blending Cloud & Premised-Based Solutions

Wednesday, October 26 – 2:00 p.m. EDT Join Darren Root and Mark Ryburn as they discuss how to build a better workflow. Don’t miss this valuable webcast, where you will learn: Why firms of all sizes can benefit from an automated workflow process How firms can blend Cloud solutions with on-premise solutions in order to...…

Barcoding: It’s Not Just For Retail Anymore

Technology October 20, 2011 

Barcoding: It’s Not Just For Retail Anymore

From Oct. 2011 - Barcodes are breaking out of their retail mold. They’re finding new ways to help businesses of all kinds build more efficiency into their operations, even enhancing marketing and training efforts.

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October 19, 2011 

Tech Predictions for 2012

At a global broadband policy conference in late 2011, I was asked to define the state of technology in this year. The answer came down to this: 2011 was the year that reality set in. That requires a bit of explanation, but we can begin to define it with five simple trends that emerged this…

Dave McClure

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October 19, 2011 

A Year of Change, A Future of Promise

First, I’d like to say thank you to those of you who have followed my columns and presentations for years. I look continuously for companies and products that will help your practices serve clients better while producing better revenue for the firm and the partners.

Randy Johnston

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October 18, 2011 

Making Your Website Mobile Friendly

As more consumers use their smartphones and other mobile devices to search for places to eat and shop, small businesses without a mobile version of their website could be losing potential customers and revenue.

Donna Fuscaldo

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October 17, 2011 

Giving Back to the Community

The Watkins team brings anti-bullying program, Operation Nice, to local schools. This month’s Great Practice profile is unlike any other. Our spotlighted firm was selected based not on innovation in technology, branding or website (though they certainly exhibit all this in spades), but rather for the firm’s commendable effort to give back to the community.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

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October 12, 2011 

Valuable Lessons Learned From Building a New Website

I know what you’re thinking … this is going to be another article about how to build a website. While I could have given you a Website 101 primer, I think our time is better spent telling you what I learned when I recently built a website for a client. In full disclosure, 1) the...…

Scott Cytron