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• 4 Project Management Tips From the Pros

  If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here’s what you need to know.

• 5 Smart Tips for LinkedIn Self-Promotion

  Invest effort in your LinkedIn profile to separate yourself from the crowd when it comes to career opportunities. Here are five concrete ways to establish your personal brand.

• The Drive for Real-time Collaboration

  Increasingly, workers expect to communicate in real time across far-flung locations. It’s up to IT managers to provide the tools. Here’s what you should consider.

• Hang Onto People Who’ll Help You Advance

  Even in an uncertain economy, quality IT workers can be hard to come by. If you want to advance in your career, you’ve got to retain the workers who make you look good. Here’s how.

• 5 Business Lessons You Can Learn From Mark Zuckerberg

  Want to pick up a few career tips from the Facebook billionaire? Our tech-career expert examines the Zuckerberg Effect.

• Is NFC Technology the Next Big Thing for Business?

  Near-field communication (NFC) offers business potential, from mobile pay to info transfer, with the swipe of a smartphone. Here’s what you should know.

• How to Captivate Your Audience (Instruction 101, Part II)

  In this second installment of our Instruction article series, experts tell you how to captivate your audience and keep them focused on you versus their smartphones.

• Can Video Help Your Small Business?

  You can’t afford to ignore the explosion in video, whether it’s for conference calls or marketing purposes for your small business. Here’s what you need to consider before you adopt the technology.

• Protect Your Company’s Bank Account

  Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here’s what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves.

• Instruction 101, Part I: Get Your Message Across

  Whether it’s training IT staff or reinforcing best security practices with end users, IT decision-makers are often thrust in the role of instructor. Our two-part guide will help establish your cred as a top-notch IT manager when teaching a group.

• Google Chrome OS Notebook: A Security Game Changer?

  Early versions of the Google Chrome OS notebook have created plenty of buzz. But that doesn’t mean you won’t have security headaches. Here’s what you need to know.

• The Rising Threat of USB Drives

  Big security risks sometimes come in small packages. Here’s what you need to consider about sensitive date and USB drives.

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• The Best Product Inventory System for Your Business

  If you haven’t invested in a product inventory system for your business yet, here’s what to consider before taking the leap.

• IT Challenges for Technical Universities

  Managing IT at a university that specializes in technology comes with unique challenges -- and expectations. Are they realistic?

• How to Get the Best Service From IT Vendors

  Before you sign the contract, be sure you’ve spelled out the expectations and keep the long-term organizational plan in mind.

• The Unique Privileges of a Consultant CIO

  Driving results is job No. 1 when a consultant makes the decisions.

• Thinking Like a Problem Solver in IT

  Your workers need to be able to evaluate issues and find solutions under fire.

• The Future of 3-D Video

  3-D video is a hot new trend, and you may be tempted to invest in it. Don’t do it yet, advises CEO Keith Olwell. Here’s why.

• How to Keep up With Compliance

  IT managers in the financial industry must continuously adapt to changes in regulatory requirements -- and changes in technology. Here, systems engineer Ross Maurer shows you how.

• How to Find the Right SaaS Provider

  When it comes to SaaS and the cloud, you have to do your homework: Vet your provider and you’ll keep your software running, says Greg Menard, expert in hosted VoIP communications.

• Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve

  Keep up with the latest technology -- but use only the tools that give you a competitive edge and fit your budget.

• How Tablets Are Changing Business

  Both advertising agencies and content producers must adapt to the way tablets are changing life, advises CEO/CTO Ming Chan, founder of The1stMovement.

• Why Net Neutrality Is Important

  Without Net neutrality, small businesses will struggle to keep up with the big guys, says Matt Coffman, CTO of iGoDigital.

• Lessons Learned From Failure

  The worst kind of failure is failing to see how your world is changing, says IT manager Ryan Anderson. Lesson learned: Embrace the changes that threaten your organization or your IT department.

• Mobile Pay Can Give You an Edge

  Offering mobile payment options gives you a competitive advantage.