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• IDG Contributor Network: CIOs are using tech to solve the struggle of retaining talent

  25-08-2017 19:30
  Building an amazing team of people is difficult – 68% of firms report challenging recruiting conditions in their industry. And once recruited, it’s even more difficult to keep the team together – 1 in 3 new hires leave within the first 6 months!CIO’s need stability and reliability in their team. The pressure of handling demands from other departments that “need it now”, combined with the rapid pace of change in technology is like a pressure cooker that only ge
  
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• Prime Members Get 60% off Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa Right Now - Deal Alert

  25-08-2017 15:56
  Nucleus is a family communication device that connects you with the people you love, whether they're downstairs or across the country. Make audio and video calls by simply asking Alexa. Designed with the kids and Grandma in mind, making it easier than ever to set up and just say "hello."  Chat on the go: Use the mobile app to check in with from anywhere.  Right now Prime members get 60% off Nucleus Anywhere Intercom, so you can buy it on Amazon now for just $99.99. See this deal o
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: How are CIOs choosing their tech partners in 2017?

  25-08-2017 15:41
  When CIOs decide to rely on an external team to deliver the products or services they need, there’s a lot of nail-biting. Imagine putting your reputation as a CIO and the experience of your customers in someone else’s hands.Due diligence is important. And, with relative safety, due diligence allows for virtually every company on the planet to partner with outside vendors to give their clients the experience they deserve.Are there real, unbiased reviews?
  CIOs are humans, too. Just bec
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Game of Thrones and the customer journey

  25-08-2017 15:39
  The theme of loyalty runs throughout this award-winning HBO show … you have bannermen swearing fealty to their lords, lords pledging loyalty to their king, families remaining loyal within themselves, and alliances between kingdoms. But the medieval fantasy TV series is set in a time of change, when loyalties are put to the test.I might equate the loyalty of customers to individual companies today with the loyalty demonstrated in GoT. Loyalties last only as long as the relationship serves
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Do you speak body language?

  25-08-2017 15:37
  “Body language” is always identified as one of the top concerns of nervous presenters. But what does that mean?The importance of body language has been a hot topic over the past decade for psychologists, communication consultants, and the self-help industry. It has been suggested that verbal communication accounts for only 20 to 30% of communication and that non-verbal communication reveals more than spoken words. But what does that mean in the context of a business presentation? Doe
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: How GitLab built a worldwide enterprise even when everybody stopped showing up

  25-08-2017 15:25
  Can a worldwide enterprise succeed when only one out of 170 employees actually shows up? Can it thrive over time? Can it innovate, expand, and grow?Those are the questions Sid Sijbrandij — CEO of GitLab — faced in the early days of what is now one of the most well-known development platforms in the world. They’re the same questions he faced as the company grew.Given the rise of remote working at large, they’re the very same questions leaders are facing today. It’s o
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Disruption by blockchain: real estate

  25-08-2017 15:14
  It seems like blockchain is all the rage, these days. The emerging technology, which started out as the backbone of Bitcoin, is now being used across dozens of different industries, from tech to healthcare and real estate.Blockchain technology might seem confusing at first, but the truth is that you don’t need to understand it to reap the rewards – although it helps. The best way to think of it is as a digital ledger in which every transaction is written down and which can never be c
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: What to look for in a technology solution for rev rec

  25-08-2017 15:10
  You've recognized the challenges in recognizing revenue under ASC 606, and are leaning toward an automated solution. So, what should you look for in a technology solution for revenue recognition? First and foremost, make sure that any technology solution you are seriously considering will be compliant with ASC 606. Beyond that, there are some basic system requirements that must be present plus the ability to handle some of the more complex revenue recognition scenarios discussed in our last blog
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Want to drive business growth? Instill a sense of shared purpose

  25-08-2017 15:01
  Growing any sized business – large or small – requires everyone to give their best.As a business scales, the challenges grow more complex.I had a front row seat experiencing business transformation and growth at market-leading software businesses such as Oracle, Sage, and CA Technologies.In one of those roles, I was a Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, at CA Technologies. I was responsible for leading the business and product strategy for a $2.4B product portfolio. A portfoli
  
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• Free Course: Apex for beginners

  25-08-2017 12:09
  In its Apex Developer Guide, Salesforce describes Apex as an “object-oriented programming language that allows developers to execute flow and transaction control statements on the Force.com platform server.” Apex “looks like Java and acts like database stored procedures” and “enables developers to add business logic to most system events, including button clicks, related record updates, and Visualforce pages.”To read this article in full or to leave a comment,
  
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