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Smartphone Smorgasbord: a holiday guide
The launch of a new HSPA network< -- shared by Bell Canada and Telus Mobility -- has shaken up Canada's wireless landscape. The faster network is on par with Rogers' network launched earlier this year. Suddenly, a bevy of new devices are available on the market, just in time for the holiday season. Ontario's Hands-free D-day: Everything drivers need to know to avoid a $500 ticket Ontario becomes the latest jurisdiction to deploy a ban on handheld electronic devices for drivers. The province joins Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador in enacting such a law Inside Symantec's Security Operations Center ITBusiness.ca is lead through Symantec's high-tech, worldwide malware tracking center by Grant Geyer, vice-president of global managed services, Symantec. The Alexandria, Va.-based operations centre is one of four in the world -- the others reside in India, the U.K., and Australia. iPhone 3G S - nine nifty new features The new iPhone 3GS is Apple’s third iteration of the super-popular mobile device. It might look the same as the iPhone 3G at first, but many incremental improvements and handy new features are packed into this handheld. Check them out... Nine nifty tips to find and get the job you want In this down economy, businesses are receiving hundreds of applications each day – most from unqualified candidates. Even if you are qualified, creating a generic résumé, cover letter & list of references is not the way to catch a human resource rep's attention. Ten ways to turbocharge your brand and business with Facebook In these tough times, capitalizing on the marketing potential of free social media sites, such as Facebook, can be a smart move. Doing so helps you to communicate with customers, build brand loyalty, and win valuable new business. A Facebook profile has many intricate tools that can be used to share key messages about your brand, product, or service. An 8-point plan to lower stress and lift morale at work Increased workloads – because of widespread layoffs – are triggering workplace stress, anxiety and depression. Many knowledge workers worry about their own future and that's compounding the problem. While 89 per cent of CFOs are taking steps to lift employee spirits, 11 per cent are doing nothing at all. (Source: a recent survey by staffing agency, Accountemps). Here are eight ways to boost morale at the office... while also increasing staff satisfaction, productivity and profits. Top 10 points to consider before upgrading Windows The arrival of Windows 7 beta operating system (OS), to rave reviews, is giving IT managers a lot to consider. XP users need to start planning for the future, as they face a swirl of options. Should they upgrade to Vista now to simplify the move to Windows 7, wait for Windows 7, try a mix of both options, or stick with XP and worry about upgrading later when the economy improves? Top nine business benefits of Google Latitude Wondering if your service technician has reached a customer site? Want to find out if your friend is in the area for a quick 10 a.m. coffee break? Google’s latest application, Latitude, helps you keep tabs on everyone in your network by using your smart phone or laptop GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile phone signals to place you and your contact’s location on a map. Here are the top nine ways you can use Google Latitude at work. Dress for success - What to wear to your IT job interview Find out what top chief information officers think you should wear to your job interview as revealed to CIO.com at the Hiring Manager Q & A Series Five tips on tweeting your way to business success Twitter is a business tool that allows you to listen in on discussions about your brand, converse with early adopters, and interact with customers. Here are five ways to get the most out of your "tweets." - by Logan Kugler, Computer World Canada's National Do Not Call List - What you need to know Canada's new National Do Not Call (NDNC) Registry is set to go live on September 30. It's a time for Canadians tormented by telemarketing calls to rejoice, and businesses/individuals who make such calls to be very wary. - by Joaquim P. Menezes, Editor, ITBusiness.ca Top 50 Tech Visionaries: Part 2 So it's time to pay homage where homage is due. Here's our take on the 50 most important people in the recent history of technology--the most critical players (including a few forgotten heroes) who've been instrumental in crafting the last 50 years of technical innovation. - by Christopher Null, IDG Top 50 Tech Visionaries: Part 1 Our opinion doesn't have to be the last word on the subject, however. If you have additional nominees who deserve recognition, or if you want to chime in to agree with or reminisce about or rail against our choices, please add a comment to let us know. - by Christopher Null, IDG 20 Questions on Green IT : Part 2 To their credit, tech vendors have implemented recycling programs and are starting to provide their customers with information on how to become more "green." At the political level, governments such as the European Union are passing tougher legislation for companies to manufacture more environmentally-friendly and recyclable products. Canada and the U.S. have yet to pass federal laws on this. - by Sarah Lysecki, writer, itbusiness.ca 20 Questions on Green IT : Part 1 Everyone can attest to how the IT industry has changed their lives but until more recently most people didn't think about the toll it was taking on the environment. To find out how green the IT industry truly is, CDN interviewed 20 experts across the technology sector, government, as well as environmental & advocacy groups. - by Sarah Lysecki, writer, itbusiness.ca The essential elements of protecting personal data When it comes to personal data protection, some companies are having difficulty fulfilling their obligations properly. Here are a few ideas and some advice to enable you to properly manage sensitive information. - by François Daigle, Director, Professional services and training, Okiok Data |