Industry Commentary:  Will technology drive global recovery?
In achieving these goals we all got sloppy and missed numerous opportunities to utilize technology to benefit society, our county, our daily lives and last but not least our employer.
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Small Business Tech:  New version of office-in-a-box
If you ever needed confirmation that phones are now auditory computer devices, take a look at a modern "office-in-a-box" or "all-in-one" system for small businesses and remote offices. Phones are front and center, e-mail and Web servers come next, and, oh yes, file and print services are there, too. Such is the pattern for the EdgeBOX from Critical Links. The appliances powering typical file and print services now power the phones, Internet access, and security.
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Backspin:  The fifth Golden Turkey Awards
For the fifth time Mark Gibbs announces the Gibbs Golden Turkey Awards and this year he picks on just one company.
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Gearhead:  Tikitag: RFID eval on the cheap
RFID systems can be pricey but the Tikitag RFID system is a great place to start.
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Eye on the Carriers:  Communications personalities: Vive la difference!
One of my favorite advertising campaigns is the one from HSBC that spotlights how differently people can view the same things. You've probably seen it: Two photos side by side, each with a comment — then the same two photos, comments reversed.
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Cool Tools:  BT-200 headset beats the noise (mostly)
I'd love to have the great noise cancellation features on a device that fits my ear better and is somewhat stylish. I'm not talking about fashion-model style, just something that won't make me look like I should be voguing or taking orders for a Billy Mays "as seen on TV" ad.
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