Category: Technology

Asking for a Commitment Isn’t a Hard Sell Tactic

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I read an article recently that slammed sales people for using the “hard sell” tactic of asking for a decision at the end of a presentation. To paraphrase David Sandler, don’t make presentations without a prior commitment to make a “no” or “yes” at the end of the presentation. Two valuables a sales person possesses[…] Read More

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Applying the Four Standards of Security-Based CIA

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Constant change in the technology landscape has been mirrored by the steady evolution of information security. The current information system environment is increasingly complex, comprising storage, servers, LANs/WANs, workstations, Unified Communications, Intranet, and Internet connections.

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Options for Implementing a VoIP Solution

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is quickly growing in popularity for both business and personal use. VoIP is a technology that encapsulates audio or voice communications in a data packet. The subsequent data packet is transmitted over the same data networks used for e-mail, web, and file transfer. VoIP can be as simple as a direct replacement for traditional landline phones. It can also be implemented to replace complex Private Branch eXchange (PBX) systems. Businesses use PBX systems to provide internal control (as opposed to Telco control) of desk extensions, voice mail, call forwarding, remote dialing, conference calling, and intercom features.

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8.27.13Q2WhitePaper

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If you are considering a new LMS, you are seeking technology which will facilitate your creation of effective online learning initiatives, not constrain it!

The key to effective selection is identification of your organization’s functional requirements. But if you start this process by downloading a model Request for Proposal (RFP) from the internet, too often what you get is a collection of other people’s priorities, which frequently focus on administrative trivia rather than on enabling excellent learning design.

The good news is that there are simple ways to avoid these problems. To discover how to select learning technology which will enable your best learning designs, download this white paper.

Click “Read Full Article” below to access the white paper.

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