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How to Increase Sales With SMS Text Messaging

With more than 320 million wireless subscribers in the United States, you're missing a lot of customers if you aren't using SMS text message marketing. Here's a primer on how to build a list, send and respond to SMS texts, and write me

Jan 31, 2013 7 mins

E-commerce Software Marketing Small and Medium Business

This Data Center Has Seen It All

Avnetu2019s IT facility in Phoenix has evolved over 25 years to handle petabytes of data, absorb acquisitions and cut cooling costs

Jan 30, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Legal

How to Collect $10 From Facebook

Facebook settled a class action lawsuit that sets aside $20 million for users whose image or name was featured in Sponsored Stories advertisements. Here's how to find out if you qualify for a paycheck.

Jan 28, 2013 2 mins

Facebook Legal Social Networking Apps

FTC Online Privacy Protection Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

As the Federal Trade Commission settles with a company involving allegations of a massive data breach that exposed medical records, it continues its work evaluating privacy practices of businesses in the Internet age.

Jan 28, 2013 5 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Government

Mobile, Analytics Help Sports Industry Score More Sales

Organizations such as the Green Bay Packers football team and the owner of the Daytona 500 race track are using IT to produce happier fans and more revenue.

Jan 24, 2013 3 mins

CRM Systems Marketing Small and Medium Business

Big Data Brings Big Privacy Concerns

Wary of privacy implications of massive data collection systems, the Senate Commerce Committee plans to continue a probe of the industry, coinciding with a separate inquiry underway at the Federal Trade Commission.

Jan 24, 2013 4 mins

Government Government IT Regulation

How to Avoid Online Reputation Management Nightmares

Don't let a few bad reviews or one negative article ruin your reputation with online customers. These three case studies feature companies that faced online reputation challenges, with a look at the results they achieved and the lessons they lea

Jan 23, 2013 8 mins

Internet Marketing ROI and Metrics

Net Neutrality Bill Looms If Court Voids FCC Order

The leader of Internet caucus vows to renew fight to authorize enforcement of open Internet rules if court rules against FCC. In Senate, bipartisan group plans to reintroduce legislation to ease immigration restrictions for highly skilled foreign wor

Jan 22, 2013 5 mins

Government H-1B Visas Regulation

Hey Apple and Google, It’s Only Fair to Let Your Employees Get Poached

A no-poaching pact among the biggest Silicon Valley companies exposes an ugly elitism that keeps employees in chains, writes CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige.

Jan 18, 2013 2 mins

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