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Will Facebook force advertisers to forget about tracking cookies?
Danielle Manley MarketingAdvertisements are often considered a necessary evil. They are "necessary" for businesses and brands, but they are "evil" for viewers, especially when the ad has no relevance for them. Now, Facebook is taking technology one step further with the introduction of two new advancements.
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4 communication trends your business needs to know and use
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFrom Google Glass to virtual reality headsets, the way we communicate as a society is ever-evolving. But never before have the changes been so drastic or rapid. As communication habits change, businesses need to follow suit in order to stay current and continually resonate with customers.
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Bright future for plastics in electronic devices
Don Rosato EngineeringThe road ahead for plastics has the potential to significantly impact future electronic device applications. In commercial applications, polymer development is pushing plastic properties in response to ongoing demand for smaller electronic devices that call for smaller, thinner electrical components in hotter environments at higher electrical frequencies.
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Why BYOD policies are crucial for the workplace
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBringing your own device (BYOD) to the workplace has been around for several years, and will not be going away anytime soon. In fact, it is a growing concern for both the public and private business sectors. How does an organization handle BYOD in the workplace?
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Should your office go paperless? Yes, and here’s why
Kaylee Nelson and Jessica Taylor Waste Management & EnvironmentalOne great benefit of technology is that it has enabled businesses to go paperless. It's a scary thought — to move all of your organized filings into one computer system — but it's one step closer to making our planet better and greener. It will probably make you and your employees happier, too.
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The death of the iPod: A glimpse into the history of electronics
Christina Nava Science & TechnologySince the days of the cassette player and landline phone, it's safe to say that technology has come a long way in a short time. This was illustrated Sept. 9 when Apple decided to introduce the Apple Watch and remove the iPod Classic from the list of products on its website.
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Internet Slowdown effort protests FCC’s proposed ‘fast lanes’
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIf you've noticed that your favorite website or Internet service has been showing a loading screen today, don't fear that your connection speeds are dropping dramatically — at least for now. The Internet Slowdown is part of plan by a group of websites and advocacy organizations to protest new net neutrality rules proposed by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that could create so-called fast lanes for various services and Internet service providers.
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The real downside of spam
Randall Craig CommunicationsConsider the following scenario. You get a phone call from a key client or a distraught family member: "Didn't you get my email?" They are clearly upset that you "ignored" them. They see evidence that they are not your priority. You are unresponsive. You don't care. Or maybe, your spam filter was doing just a bit too good a job.
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E/E plastic material and process advances to watch
Don Rosato EngineeringConvergence among computer, consumer electronics and telecom industries continue to blur the lines between information, entertainment and communication. Electrical and electronic (E/E) applications polymer development is pushing plastic resin properties. This is in response to ongoing demand for smaller electronic devices where high heat and high-flow grades permit more intricate, miniaturized parts in electronic applications.
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The ‘full’ keys to leadership
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat is a leader's purpose? Does he or she sit in their office and let the team or organization run itself? What must a leader do to be fully engaged in being a leader? It starts with attitude. John Maxwell states, "...the attitude of a leader affects the atmosphere of the office." It is how you handle yourself and a situation.
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