Using tech to boost sales for SMBs, PCI compliance pitfalls, why you should look at Ruby on Rails

10 Things TechRepublic Member | February 24, 2012

10 ways tech can boost sales for SMBs SMBs that are smart about leveraging technology can see impressive sales increases. Here are some ways to use your IT resources to accomplish great things. Read more Resource of the day Eco-mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy-saving Modes of UPS Operation Check out this white paper to learn more about UPS systems and how you can get efficient power without putting your network at risk. 10 ways to avoid costly PCI compliance violations If you accept credit card payments, you must comply with PCI standards. Brien Posey explains what all the data security requirements actually mean for you. Read more 10 reasons why you should learn Ruby on Rails There are plenty of compelling reasons to check out Ruby on Rails -- like the development model, the job market, and the abundance of good IDEs. Read more 10+ people who have had a positive impact on TR members In our latest Call for Feedback, we asked for stories about those who have helped you in your career. Turns out there's a lot of positive influence in IT. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Remove Internet Explorer and more with the Windows Features tool The Windows 7 version of the Windows Features tool allows you to remove more than just optional features. Read more Four things that make your resume look dated Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it. Read more Simple steps to convert a list into a formatted Word table Lists are great, but sometimes, a table is better. Learn how to quickly convert a list in Word into a formatted table. Read more Featured Webcast Live Webcast: IT Consumerization and Google Apps You wish your employees would stick to the desktops and devices they were given, but they prefer their own hardware. If you're looking for some middle ground, you may be able to find it in Google Apps. Today's recommended downloads Deploy An Alternative Shared Storage Solution (VMware) Live Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for 2012 and Beyond (AT&T) Eco-mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy-saving Modes of UPS Operation (APC by Schneider Electric) Live Webcast: Fast and Efficient Business Security Strategies (GFI Software) Get Ongoing Benefits from Server Virtualization (VMware) Connect with TechRepublic My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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Using tech to boost sales for SMBs, PCI compliance pitfalls, why you should look at Ruby on Rails

10 Things TechRepublic Member | February 24, 2012

10 ways tech can boost sales for SMBs SMBs that are smart about leveraging technology can see impressive sales increases. Here are some ways to use your IT resources to accomplish great things. Read more Resource of the day Rethink Your Storage With IBM Data storage is an interesting thing. While it's easy to add more storage with band-aid solutions, before long, you'll need to seriously rethink how you store. For some advice, turn to this white paper. 10 ways to avoid costly PCI compliance violations If you accept credit card payments, you must comply with PCI standards. Brien Posey explains what all the data security requirements actually mean for you. Read more 10 reasons why you should learn Ruby on Rails There are plenty of compelling reasons to check out Ruby on Rails -- like the development model, the job market, and the abundance of good IDEs. Read more 10+ people who have had a positive impact on TR members In our latest Call for Feedback, we asked for stories about those who have helped you in your career. Turns out there's a lot of positive influence in IT. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Remove Internet Explorer and more with the Windows Features tool The Windows 7 version of the Windows Features tool allows you to remove more than just optional features. Read more Four things that make your resume look dated Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it. Read more Simple steps to convert a list into a formatted Word table Lists are great, but sometimes, a table is better. Learn how to quickly convert a list in Word into a formatted table. Read more Today's recommended downloads Free White Paper: 10 Errors to Avoid When Commissioning a Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Live Webcast: Fast and Efficient Business Security Strategies (GFI Software) Fundamental Principles of Network Security (APC by Schneider Electric) Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms (APC by Schneider Electric) Cables and Connectors: Planning your Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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Using tech to boost sales for SMBs, PCI compliance pitfalls, why you should look at Ruby on Rails

10 Things TechRepublic Member | February 24, 2012

10 ways tech can boost sales for SMBs SMBs that are smart about leveraging technology can see impressive sales increases. Here are some ways to use your IT resources to accomplish great things. Read more Resource of the day Zimbra vs. Leading Email and Collaboration Platforms Looking for an alternative to your legacy email solution that's straining IT resources to the limit? Read this white paper and discover Zimbra, the choice of many small and midsized businesses for email and collaboration. 10 ways to avoid costly PCI compliance violations If you accept credit card payments, you must comply with PCI standards. Brien Posey explains what all the data security requirements actually mean for you. Read more 10 reasons why you should learn Ruby on Rails There are plenty of compelling reasons to check out Ruby on Rails -- like the development model, the job market, and the abundance of good IDEs. Read more 10+ people who have had a positive impact on TR members In our latest Call for Feedback, we asked for stories about those who have helped you in your career. Turns out there's a lot of positive influence in IT. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Remove Internet Explorer and more with the Windows Features tool The Windows 7 version of the Windows Features tool allows you to remove more than just optional features. Read more Four things that make your resume look dated Even if people keep their resume up to date with their latest jobs, they often plug that new information into an old format. Here's how to tell if your resume is dated and what to do about it. Read more Simple steps to convert a list into a formatted Word table Lists are great, but sometimes, a table is better. Learn how to quickly convert a list in Word into a formatted table. Read more Featured Webcast Live Webcast: IT Consumerization and Google Apps You wish your employees would stick to the desktops and devices they were given, but they prefer their own hardware. If you're looking for some middle ground, you may be able to find it in Google Apps. Today's recommended downloads Rethink Your Storage With IBM (IBM) Enterprise Resource Planning Made Easy (IBM) Enterprise Resource Planning That Works (IBM) Live Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for 2012 and Beyond (AT&T) IBM and SAP: Delivering Enterprise Solutions (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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[TechRepublic] Geek Trivia, Course of the Force, PSVita games

Geekend TechRepublic Member | February 24, 2012

Geek Trivia: In what year is the current Gregorian leap year system expected to 'fail?' A recurring margin of error is building in the leap year system that suggests it will fail -- as in, the vernal equinox will be more than a day removed from March 21 -- at a particular date in the... Read more Resource of the day Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers Stop wasting power at your data center--find out how to best measure, evaluate, and model electrical efficiency at both new and existing facilities. Geeks to carry a symbol of hope in the Course of the Force run Want to run a relay for charity while wearing your Star Wars costume and carrying a lightsaber? Then Course of the Force is the event for you. Read more Godzilla's past, present, and hopefully not lousy future: A three-film primer Ken Hardin highlights three lesser-circulated Godzilla flicks that offer a quick survey of the Big G's film career. Read more Star Trek inspires tech, careers, and hope for humanity By mixing science with lessons of hope for a humanitarian future, Star Trek continues to inspire technological innovations, career choices, and good deeds. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   AtG: Single-atom transistors, Windows 8 logo, and got props? UNSW has created a single-atom transistor, an Aussie movie is looking for old school props, and Windows 8 gets its logo. Read more 10 tips for remembering names From both a professional and a social standpoint, forgetting people's names can be a liability. Here are a few strategies for keeping names in your head. Read more Featured multimedia   The best Vita games at launch (screenshots) If you're purchasing a PlayStation Vita on launch day, consider these games for a purchase. View on site U-2 spy plane keeps on soaring (photos) The Pentagon, smitten with the Global Hawk drone, had been ready to ground the U-2 fleet for good. But the latest Air Force budget proposal tells a different tale. View on site 32 top-notch sports websites One aspect that sets this list of sports websites apart from the fray is their creative use of images, graphics, and sports-related photography. View on site Fantastic folding laptop designs From three-layered cubes to dual-screen devices, these US patent drawings show possibilities beyond the typical clam-shell laptop design. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: IT Consumerization and Google Apps You wish your employees would stick to the desktops and devices they were given, but they prefer their own hardware. If you're looking for some middle ground, you may be able to find it in Google Apps. Today's recommended downloads Improving Airflow in a Raised-Floor Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage (APC by Schneider Electric) Power and Cooling Capacity Management for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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