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Feb 9, 2012

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DEFINITION: Six degrees of separation is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. The theory was first proposed in 1929 by the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy in a short story called "Chains."In the 1950's, Ithiel de Sola Pool (MIT) and Manfred Kochen (IBM) set out to prove the theory mathematically. … Definition continues below.
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Five Elements for Improving Employee Collaboration sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Uncover five key technical elements essential to supporting the new model for business communications. Posted: 09 Feb 2012 \| Published: 09 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Communications Software \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Access Software \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Unified Messaging \| Unified Messaging Systems \| Videoconferences

Changing the Conversation in the Workplace sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Uncover analysis of the findings in two surveys revealing workers’ attitudes about employee engagement, productivity, and communication technologies. Posted: 09 Feb 2012 \| Published: 09 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Communications Software \| File Sharing Protocols \| Instant Messaging \| IP Phones \| Remote Users \| SIP \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Unified Messaging \| Videoconferences

Perceptions of business technology in the 21st century sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: The Economist Intelligence Unit reviews changing expectations for technology and assesses their implications for CIOs, the IT function and the business. Posted: 09 Feb 2012 \| Published: 09 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Consumer Market \| Management of Change \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Project Management \| ROI \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Tablet PC \| Workforce Planning

Security risks that can affect your industry sponsored by Websense, Inc. EGUIDE: As the threat landscape continues to evolve, the approaches to thwart them must also. But with emerging trends like social networking and the influx of mobile devices, ensuring adequate security is becoming more complex. In this expert resource, explore the security risks organizations face in today’s changing environment. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Tokens \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Business Collaborative Conversation Scenarios sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Take your unified communications to the next level by extending “the conversation” across multiple areas of your business. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Communications Software \| Email \| Email Software \| Instant Messaging \| Instant Messaging Software \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Tablet PC \| Unified Messaging \| Unified Messaging Systems \| Videoconferences \| Videoconferencing Software

Gartner predictions around Social CRM sponsored by Infor CRM EGUIDE: This tip e-guide from SearchCRM.com features insight from Gartner's 2011 Magic Quadrant for social customer relationship management (CRM). Read this now to learn what challenges are cropping up in CRM, how social media is affecting CRM strategies and what the future of social CRM looks like. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Retention \| Customer Satisfaction \| Customer Service \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

SearchManufacturingERP.com Tip Guide: Manufacturing Social Media Software: Where it Makes Sense sponsored by Ariba, Inc. EGUIDE: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken social media by storm, but widespread adoption of social networking systems in manufacturing has not taken off. In this guide, learn best practices for implementing social media software and highlights of the business benefits provided. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| Manufacturing Software \| Manufacturing Systems \| Social Networking \| Software Selection \| Systems Integration

Tread carefully with social media-based customer loyalty programs sponsored by Infor CRM EGUIDE: Read this tip guide now to learn expert tips for interacting with your customers through Web 2.0. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Satisfaction \| Customer Service \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Social engagement tips from author Qualman sponsored by Infor CRM EGUIDE: Read this tip guide now to learn how to go about making the first move with your customers in Web 2.0 and what are the best tactics for engaging and retaining customers. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Retention \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Gartner: Social, mobile and analytics to push CRM through 2015 sponsored by Infor CRM EGUIDE: This tip guide from SearchCRM.com shares Gartner's expert insights on the fragmented social customer relationship management (CRM) market and how it will continue to evolve in the next three years. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Satisfaction \| Mobile CRM \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

February Essentials Guide on Threat Management sponsored by SearchSecurity.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Today, security pros must fight on multiple fronts as cybercriminals find new ways to exploit customers and their users. In this Information Security Essential Guide, get a comprehensive look into today’s threat landscape and gain new strategies to tackle emerging cyberattacks. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Management

CRM and Social Media: How a Blended Approach Means Good Business in the Hospitality Industry sponsored by Infor CRM WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers hospitality strategies for combining social media and real-time customer relationship management (CRM) to wow patrons and increase customer loyalty. Learn how social CRM can increase your ROI and build your business reputation. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| CRM Software \| Marketing \| Social Computing \| Social Networking

The Social-Powered Enterprise sponsored by Salesforce.com EBOOK: This e-book is designed to help you embrace the rise of social media, to harness its power and put it to work throughout the company. It’s based on our experience helping thousands of companies put the power of social media to work. It also discusses the benefits of social-powered selling, including greater reach and better close rates. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CEOs \| CRM \| CRM Analytics \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Service \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0 \| Web Analytics

The Social Sales Revolution sponsored by Salesforce.com EBOOK: This e-book examines how some of today’s most successful reps approach social sales. Among others, you’ll meet a wine salesman with almost a million Twitter followers, a global manufacturer who is taking orders on Facebook, and a storage saleswoman who used Twitter and other tools to exceed her quota by 200%. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Analytics \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Service \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0 \| Web Analytics

Social Media-based Customer Loyalty Programs sponsored by Infor CRM EGUIDE: This e-guide from our editorial team will teach you how to efficiently deliver additional value to customers via social media as well as tips for finding balance when connecting with customers, and expert engagement tips from social media consultant Erik Qualman. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Service \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Maturing Your DLP Strategy for Today’s Threats sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: Social networks have become a new avenue to cybercriminals today, using social engineering to exploit systems and data. In this expert resource, uncover how social networking is impacting data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and explore eight key questions to ask your vendor to help mature your DLP solution. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

Nipping malware in the bud sponsored by M86 Security VIDEO: With social media, IT consumerization and today’s smart device explosion, enterprises are fighting malware on multiple fronts. But fighting malware making its way to the enterprise through social networks, iPhones and Androids, poses unique challenges. In this videocast, we look at some of the emerging antimalware countermeasures. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

M86 Security Labs: Threat Predictions 2012 sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: The 2011 threat landscape was dominated by three forceful trends – targeted attacks, social media threats and mobile malware. What does 2012 have in store for organizations and users? This report, prepared by experts at M86 Security Labs, explores the top 10 Web and email security predictions for this year. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Threats \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Building consumerised end-user services sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: This report extract from the Corporate Executive Board, presents key facts and figures on the take up of consumer technology in the workplace. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CIOs \| Consumer Market \| Home Offices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Productivity \| Social Networking \| Tablet PC

The Future of Innovation Management: The Next 10 Years sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: Download this report from Arthur D Little to learn 5 key innovation concepts for CIOs and CTOs. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: B2B \| CIOs \| CTOs \| Intellectual Property \| Research and Development \| Risk Management \| Social Networking \| Surveys

CW Buyer's Guide: Customer Relations (CRM) sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This nine-page Buyer's Guide to Customer Relationsip Management (CRM) analyses the factors CIOs and senior IT professionals will need to consider as they plan their CRM strategies. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: B2B \| B2C \| CIOs \| CRM \| CRM Analytics \| CRM Best Practices \| CRM Services \| CRM Software \| eCommerce \| eCommerce Services \| eCommerce Software \| Social Networking

Malware Predictions for 2012 sponsored by ESET PODCAST: 2011 introduced an onslaught of advanced threats, with malware authors deploying more sophisticated technologies to exploit systems and steal valuable information, while generating immense revenue. In this short podcast, an ESET researcher discusses the issues faced in 2011 and offers predictions of what is in store for 2012. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Rootkits \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

Presentation Transcript: Mobile Strategies, Part 1: Harnessing the IT Consumerization Deluge sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript reveals key findings from a recent consumerisation poll and provides recommendations and best practices to help organisations address these key topics. Obtain predictions for the future of the media tablet market and gain insight into five trends that are shaping the consumerisation landscape. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Consumer Market \| Desktop Virtualization \| Email \| Email Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Social Computing \| Social Networking

IBM Cognos Collaboration with Lotus Connection sponsored by IBM VIRTUAL SEMINAR: See how to use built-in collaboration and social networking tools to connect people and insights and achieve better business results. Posted: 24 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 24 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Collaboration \| CRM \| CRM Analytics \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Accenture Technology Vision 2012 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: Download this report from Accenture to discover the 6 IT technology trends that will impact CIOs in 2012. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Data Analytics \| Data Security \| Platform as a service \| Security \| Social Computing \| Social Networking

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SOCIAL NETWORKING DEFINITION (continued): … Although they were able to phrase the question (given a set N of people, what is the probability that each member of N is connected to another member via k_1, k_2, k_3...k_n links?), after twenty years they were still unable to solve the problem to their own satisfaction. In 1967, American sociologist Stanley Milgram devised a new way to test the theory, which he called "the small-world problem." He randomly selected people in the mid-West to send packages to a stranger located in Massachusetts. The senders knew the recipient's name, occupation, and general location. They were instructed to send …
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