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Do you manage a growing office that could benefit from marketing, but lack the support of a large marketing team? A little time spent marketing your business can go a long way. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time! We’re sharing some advice on ways you can quickly take care of marketing duties via: Blogs Social Media Direct Mail And more! Read this checklist for valuable tips!

For some facility managers, changing suppliers can be tough. We’ll show you how easy and effective it can be.

Proxy abuse is an increasingly pervasive problem in schools. It only takes one anonymous proxy to put a gaping hole in your network security. Using a web filtering solution that doesn't block proxies is the equivalent of putting a big bolt on your front door but leaving the back door wide open.

The dreaded annual performance review: whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, it can be an uncomfortable experience for both managers and employees. But it doesn’t have to be. See how great organizations use reviews to: Motivate employees Increase employee productivity Create an on-going dialog between employees and managers Support overall organizational goals

Enterprise security should not be taken lightly but it also doesn't have to be a major roadblock either. By following these guidelines, organizations can structure security and compliance programs to take advantage of the economic advantages of managed cloud applications and services while meeting organizational security and compliance objectives.

Are you an Extreme Leader? Do you aspire to be one? The Extreme Leader doesn't just meet the existing standards; she or he defines higher ones. This handbook draws upon lessons from The Radical Leap Re-Energized by leadership expert Steve Farber, offering tips for taking your leadership to the next level.

Tax evasion is the largest economic crime in the world (in terms of monetary loss), costing trillions of dollars to governments around the globe. A 2011 study by The Tax Justice Network estimates that on a global scale, total tax evasion is in excess of US$3.1 trillion, or about 5.1% of world GDP.1 And that’s just the known tax evasion and noncompliance; it doesn’t include the underground economy and cash businesses.

You just can’t cut corners today. In fact you need to be very careful about even “optimizing” your security efforts because it’s so easy to misjudge what needs to be secured and what doesn’t; what deserves your attention and what doesn’t.

Truly understanding your customer means not just listening to what they tell you explicitly, but also interpreting their interactions and recognizing when something significant happens - or doesn't happen. SunTrust Bank has found that customers' transactional data can be a goldmine of information for use in targeted marketing efforts. Often marketers overlook this data because it's too voluminous to put into a customer database. Leveraging an event detection technology makes this data immediately actionable for you to start communicating with customers.

Cloud computing doesn't just change where applications are run. It changes the processes used to build, deploy and ultimately manage them. Hear industry experts describe how cloud computing can modernize app development and testing to make your business more dynamic!

It’s such a diverse space, and today’s discerning shoppers rightly want a consistently great retail experience. This means a fully personalised and user-friendly service, across multiple devices and touchpoints. Nowadays, a run-of-the-mill digital experience just doesn’t cut it.

The world is moving rapidly towards a New Style of IT, and will leave behind any business that doesn’t adapt even more rapidly. Is your storage ready?

Every year some new shiny object seems to be working security marketers into a frenzy. The Advanced Persistent Threat hype continues to run amok 3 years in, and doesn’t seem to be abating at all. Of course there is still lot of confusion about what the APT is, and a Securosis post from early 2010 explains our view pretty well.

The perfect stock image pulls triple duty for creative teams. That means it doesn’t just match campaign messaging. It also meets design specs for multiple channels and maps back to your overall brand guidelines. Read Finding the Perfect Image, and learn how the right stock service can help you: - Spend less time on processes and more time on creating experiences - Keep pace with every channel, including social media - Scale creative production to meet the demands of enterprise

The perfect stock image pulls triple duty for creative teams. That means it doesn’t just match campaign messaging. It also meets design specs for multiple channels and maps back to your overall brand guidelines. Read Finding the Perfect Image, and learn how the right stock service can help you: • Spend less time on processes and more time on creating experiences • Keep pace with every channel, including social media • Scale creative production to meet the demands of enterprise

Mobile learning doesn't have to be out of reach. We have developed this list of six best practices for taking your learning content mobile to help you start thinking about what it takes to go mobile the right way.

Learn how to use data and technology to simplify, clarify, and maximize your programmatic ad campaigns—so you can create connected, personalized experiences across channels. You’ll find that while data and technology are core to programmatic media buying, using them effectively doesn’t have to be complicated. Read the guide now to discover how to: • Consolidate your data to maximize your ad spend • Simplify search, display, and social campaigns • Deliver real-time, personalized ads with ease

To succeed in a tough marketplace, small businesses must be accessible, without significant interruption, even in the most adverse situations. This kind of ongoing accessibility is an important aspect of business continuity - a critical success strategy that doesn't just happen, but requires proactive planning. Although there are several aspects to a business continuity plan, a major component of any plan should be the SME's communications capabilities, not just its equipment or data. This paper will explore how different kinds of interruptions can adversely affect an SME's business continuity and illustrate how, through advanced features such as resiliency and mobility, Avaya's IP Office can help SMEs overcome interruptions and maintain business continuity.

Where to invest next: Identifying the people, processes and technology you need for an effective cybersecurity strategy Building your organization’s cybersecurity maturity doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and thought to adequately assess all the factors that go into creating and implementing an effective security strategy, particularly what steps to take after you’ve made an initial investment in security. This white paper, “Where to Invest Next: Guidance for Maturing Your Cyber Defenses,” offers practical advice on achieving the level of cyber defense maturity that’s right for your organization. Learn why developing a security program that takes into account your risk level and the current state of your security posture is critical. You’ll also see why ensuring that everyone in the organization, from the leadership to the rank-and-file, is working toward the goal of cyber maturity is crucial to your success. Gain important insights into the cybersecurity maturity process incl

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 is upon us and manufacturers who want to stay competitive need to adapt or they will inevitably fall behind. However, that’s easier said than done. Updating proprietary legacy systems can be expensive, complicated, and lead to unwanted downtime that can slow production on the plant floor. How do companies accomplish such a critical change without draining budgets and upending workflow? Surprisingly, the answer doesn't always involve completely rebuilding systems from scratch. Instead, removing antiquated equipment and streamlining connectivity without creating new security risks could successfully start organizations on their path to reaping the benefits of Manufacturing 4.0

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 is upon us and manufacturers who want to stay competitive need to adapt or they will inevitably fall behind. However, that’s easier said than done. Updating proprietary legacy systems can be expensive, complicated, and lead to unwanted downtime that can slow production on the plant floor. How do companies accomplish such a critical change without draining budgets and upending workflow? Surprisingly, the answer doesn't always involve completely rebuilding systems from scratch. Instead, removing antiquated equipment and streamlining connectivity without creating new security risks could successfully start organizations on their path to reaping the benefits of Manufacturing 4.0.

AP automation doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. By supporting your efforts with streamlined technology and hardware, a small amount of training, and open communication, automating AP operations can actually be very simple. This report was developed to provide you with real, simple steps you can take to digitize and streamline your invoice processing. As you do so you’ll recognize significant benefits, including happier employees and a healthier bottom line.

A Beginner's Guide to Marketing Data Analytics Marketing Data is big & highly fragmented Big data is messy. It’s scattered across platforms, it’s diverse, and in its raw form, it’s practically unusable. We know, it’s a painful truth. The fact of the matter is that having a lot of data doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the answers to your most pressing questions. Looking for the most relevant bits in your pile of big data is like looking for a needle in a haystack. But don't you worry - we are here to help. This handy e-book will give you a short overview what quality matters, why data is so important and what you need to pay attention to. Best thing is: getting this ebook is super easy. Just fill out the form to the right and voilá - your download is ready. Enjoy this read!

How Mindfulness Training Helps Caring for employee health and caring for your business goals doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. Companies that invest in their employees' health have a real competitive advantage. An internal study conducted by Aetna found that mindfulness actually increased job effectiveness. Employees gained an average of 62 minutes of productivity per week, which Aetna estimates to be worth $3,000 per employee, per year.* Download this white paper to see how mindfulness training can help your team get the most out of their day. Learn about: * The science behind mindfulness and productivity * How mindfulness increases focus, reduces stress and boosts engagement * The connection between meditation and sleep * How meditation can positively impact physical health and disease *Studies did not use Headspace as an intervention

Continuous Monitoring has become an overused and overhyped term in security circles, driven by US Government mandate (now called Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation). But that doesn’t change the fact that monitoring needs to be a cornerstone of your security program, within the context of a risk-based paradigm. This paper from Securosis discusses Continuous Security Monitoring, including how to do it, and the most applicable use cases they have seen in the real world. It also provides a step-by-step guide for things to do for each use case to move forward with a monitoring initiative.