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The Internet, sometimes called simply"the Net," is a worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other computer (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers). It was  … 
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The Human Energy Crisis: Technology's Role In Supporting Field Workforce, Hourly And High-Volume Hiring Needs
sponsored by Taleo
WHITE PAPER: For all the advances in the technology over the last 20 years, the process of hiring hourly workers has remained fairly static.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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Top 10 Things to Look for in an Applicant Tracking System
sponsored by Taleo
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the top 10 things to look for in an applicant tracking system.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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Sourcing in a Time of Scarcity: The Evolution of Social Networking as an Aid to Hiring
sponsored by Taleo
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the promise held by social networking by offering people with common interests a place to gather and share contacts, opinions, experiences, and increasingly, job opportunities.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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Facing up to the Talent Crunch
sponsored by Taleo
WHITE PAPER: Facebook is a social utility that connects people and allows them to exchange information, while facebook initially started as a forum for connecting with fellow students, the site quickly crossed over into the business arena.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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The New Paradigm for Financial Markets
sponsored by SkillSoft Corporation
BOOK: The new paradigm proposed here is not confined to the financial markets but it deals with the relationship between thinking and reality, and it claims that misconceptions and misinterpretations play a major role in shaping the course of history.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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Migration to DOCSIS 3.0
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Factors driving cable operators toward deployment of DOCSIS 3.0, new features, channel bonding and multicast services, and migration scenarios to DOCSIS 3.0, are addressed.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Podcast: Explaining and Understanding Cloud Computing
sponsored by Infocrossing, A Wipro Company
PODCAST: In this podcast, Jeremy Holck, Infocrossing's Practice Head of Infrastructure Outsourcing Services, discusses current trends in cloud computing, what it means and how it is structured today.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 19 Dec 2008
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The Well-Equipped Support Center - On Demand Remote Support Software-As-A-Service Powers a Vital Resource for Any Support Center
sponsored by NTR Global
WHITE PAPER: The use of Remote Support Technologies gives support reps greater visibility into customer issues, and increases customer perceptions of the professionalism of the team and its value.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Dell Transition Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Windows Server 2008 features simplified power management and offers power savings for the data center. Dell offers world-class Power and Cooling hardware solutions and is a leader in environmental strategies.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Vista SP1: What You Need to Know before You Deploy
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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User's Guide to Office 2007 - No Need to Wait, Deploy It Now
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: It seems we're always dragged kicking and screaming into the newest operating system, programs, or hardware systems. Office 2007 is quite an initial adjustment yet it is one the most functional products from Microsoft in a while.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Virtual Criminology Report Cybercrime versus Cyberlaw
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Global cybercrime has a significant impact on businesses and consumers across the globe. Read this whitepaper for a discussion on the extent to which cyberlaw is keeping up with the crimes being committed, and bring to justice the perpetrators of c...
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Sage Security Vision Journal
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper for information on the growth of malware attacks and broadband penetration, online gaming and its risks, and much more about the globalization of threats and malware.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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How Does Ping Really Work?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008
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Practical Design for Ajax Development (Tutorial)
sponsored by The Ajax Experience
WEBCAST: Ajax, new application frameworks, and more iterative development processes mean that many developers find themselves working more closely with designers or even being charged with design themselves.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Even Faster Web Sites
sponsored by The Ajax Experience
WEBCAST: Steve's book, High Performance Web Sites, describes the 14 best practices he developed while working as the Chief Performance Architect at Yahoo!.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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The Payoffs of a Single View
sponsored by Infor
WHITE PAPER: This paper details the single view strategies of several global companies that have successfully applied the vision to achieve their view and the technology to enable it.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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The One-to-One Future: Are We There Yet?
sponsored by Infor
WHITE PAPER: The need for one-to-one marketing has never been more urgent. This white paper shows how three core strategies must be deployed in order to address current and future business challenges, and to continue the journey toward the one-to-one future.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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FAMIS Maintenance Management
sponsored by FAMIS Software, Inc., An Accruent Company
PRODUCT LITERATURE: FAMIS Maintenance Management supplies comprehensive features for managing all aspects of corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, modifications and renovations.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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Fraud Detection: The First Line of Defense in the Battle against Fraud
sponsored by VeriSign (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
WHITE PAPER: An effective fraud detection system makes consumers feel safe and welcome by learning their behavior, protecting their account information, and responding appropriately to risk with knowledge of internal changes as well as global fraud patterns.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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System I Security: What's the Right Amount?
sponsored by Bsafe Information Systems
WHITE PAPER: This learning guide shows you how to compromise between operating efficiency and data integrity by exposing new security attacks, offering password protection tips, and providing a checklist for your System i security plan.
Posted: 01 Dec 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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How (and Why) to Get Going with Windows Vista Adoption
sponsored by Microsoft
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: There is a lot of misinformation about Windows Vista in a managed IT environment. This article is intended to clear up misperceptions and provide an honest and frank assessment of the challenges and benefits of Windows Vista for IT professionals.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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RSA Online Fraud Report
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: The RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC) is a 24x7 war room that is designed to detect, monitor, track and shut down phishing, pharming and Trojan attacks against almost 300 institutions worldwide.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Contact Centers for Dummies
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
BOOK: This guide provides a high-level approach to the different methodologies with lots of information not only on running contact centers, but also on implementing technology in contact centers in a profitable way.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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SIP Communication for Dummies 2nd Edition
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read more about improving your communications and simplifying the device-centric world with SIP Communications for Dummies 2nd Edition.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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INTERNET DEFINITION (continued): …  conceived by the Advanced Research Projects Agency(ARPA) of the U.S. government in 1969 and was first known as the ARPANet. The original aim was to create a network that would allow users of a research computer at one university to be able to "talk to" research computers at other universities. A side benefit of ARPANet's design was that, because messages could be routed or rerouted in more than one direction, the network could continue to function even if parts of it were destroyed … 
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