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December 8, 2011

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SmartBrief on ExecTech Gift Guide 2011, Part 2

Still searching for the latest and greatest gifts for your friends, family, co-workers -- and yourself? Consider SmartBrief editors your little elves this year. We've saved you time and compiled the must-have gifts of the year in this two-part Gift Guide. If you missed the first batch of suggestions for tech leaders, you can find them here.

Make sure to check out SmartBrief's SmartBlog on Leadership for more holiday and gift news, and participate in the conversation in the comments and on our social networks. If you don't already receive SmartBrief on ExecTech daily, we urge you to sign up for our timely newsletter.

Happy holidays!

The IT Manager

Books to help them pull ahead in 2012

"The Power of Convergence" by Faisal Hoque
"Technical Impact" by Al Kuebler
"Harvard Business Review on Aligning Technology with Strategy"
"Managing Information Technology" by Carol V. Brown, et al.
"The Velocity Manifesto" by Scott Klososky

Improve Holiday Sales Results with Tools from Akamai!
Now is the perfect time to ensure your website will hold up to the rush of holiday shoppers headed your way. With the challenges facing retailers this holiday shopping season, it's never too soon to focus. Download Akamai's Holiday Toolkit now!

The Gamer

Hardware for the discriminating video-game enthusiast

X Rocker game chair
Razer BlackWidow gaming keyboard
Logitech MX 518 optical mouse
Philips 55-inch LED HDTV
Alienware M17x R3 3D-capable gaming laptop

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the securities industry has entered a new era: one in which outsourcing is no longer merely a cost play or purely about labor arbitrage, but rather a powerful means to facilitate entry into new markets, expand product offerings, create new sources of value for customers, and most importantly, enable revenue growth.

The Cubicle Warrior

Add a little geek chic to their cubicle

USB laser-guided missile launcher
Remote-controlled flying saucer
Ninja star push pins
Magnetic levitating 4-inch globe
USB mini-refrigerator

Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments.This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ.

Holiday Do's and Don'ts

7 best practices for giving back as a company
Charitable giving is expected to be at the same level as last year, Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger says, and companies such as ConAgra Foods often align themselves with charitable causes in their industries. Here's a checklist to ensure you're creating and implementing a successful corporate giving program. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (12/7)

How the Financial Services Sector Leverages Mainframe Solutions for Better Economics & Competitive Advantage
IBM’s System z platform handles modern workloads and applications with superior performance and reliability. In this e-Book, IBM has captured real-world stories from over 60 System z customers. Read how customers are leveraging System z to meet their toughest IT challenges, with impressive results.

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12 more gift guides
We've compiled some popular gift guides from other media sites. Save time and check off more gifts from your list.
The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, New York magazine, Cool Hunting, TreeHugger, Dwell, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Wine Enthusiast and GQ

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