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- Deciphering the politics of CRM implementation
Implementing a successful customer-relationship-management solution means navigating the often-tedious human elements of deployment, writes David Taber. Since the goal of CRM is likely to be different depending upon where you sit in an organization, this can lead to a conflict on issues such as whether profit is more important than customer satisfaction or whether the business should spend more resources targeting new customers or focus on renewing existing ones. CIO.com
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- Tablets shine in PC-shipment numbers, Canalys reports
About 109 million units, including tablets, were shipped in the PC category in the second quarter, Canalys Research says, with laptops and desktops outshined by tablets, which experienced 75% growth year-to-year. Tablets accounted for nearly one-quarter of all PC shipments during the period, Canalys says. CIO Asia
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- How "white labeling" enhances the channel
"White labeling" offers channel resellers a way to add revenue lines without having to incur heavy up-front costs, David Cuthbert writes. "[White labeling] allows you to continue to build your own brand, engage and retain your customers to reduce churn and capture new customers without requiring a significant additional investment in infrastructure," Cuthbert writes. Vision2Mobile.com/David Cuthbert Blog
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- CompTIA Breakaway offers news beyond product announcements
CompTIA's Breakaway event offers attendees more than trends and industry product news, according to this article, which says panelists delivered insight on why VARs need to hire pricing experts and the need to boost customer service, as well as the insider scoop on vendors' sales strategies. The VAR Guy
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- 3 ways social media can help you be a lifelong learner
Social media offers many ways to build a Personal Learning Network to keep you up to date on your skills, Jeffrey Roe writes. Finding kindred spirits on Twitter or Pinterest can keep you abreast of the latest technology and news. Blogs can also keep you in touch with people with similar interests, but be careful to post only what you want to follow you for years. Careerealism.com
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- Today may be decision day for Senate cybersecurity bill
Senators are engaged in last-minute negotiations ahead of today's scheduled vote on a cybersecurity bill that opponents say would put too many restrictions on businesses in the name of protecting the nation's computer networks. Senators have been unable to agree on the number of amendments to be filed on the bill, prompting observers to speculate that Democratic supporters will be unable to secure the 60 votes they need to advance it. The Hill/Hillicon Valley blog
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CompTIA, Tampa Bay Technology Forum team up to support STEM education in Florida schools
CompTIA, through its TechVoice partnership with the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, made a $5,000 grant to support education in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields in Florida. Read more.
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Microsoft channel news? The VAR Guy's got you covered
Where are Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Channel Chief Jon Roskill heading next with partners? For updates on Windows 8, Office 365 cloud billing services and channel partner strategies, check out CompTIA partner The VAR Guy's recap of the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2012.
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Unified communications growing quickly
Among U.S. businesses, nearly half expected their investments in unified communications technologies to grow relative to their overall IT budget in 2011. CompTIA provides a number of resources for solution providers to understand and enter this growing field. Learn more.
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: Aug. 2, 2012
 57% of businesses that are positively inclined to the cloud say it is because the cloud enables other business objectives. CompTIA IT SmartStat
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