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Even Smarter Smart Phones?

Smartphones are about to become much smarter. Imagine a world where completing transactions, exchanging digital content, connecting electronic devices and accessing buildings and venues can all be done with a simple wave or tap of your smartphone. With near Field Communication (NFC) technology, this is exactly where we are headed. NFC technology is a standards based, short range (a few centimeters) wireless connectivity technology that enables simple and safe two way interactions between electronic devices. One in five smartphones will have NFC by 2014, Juniper Research reports. With this technology rapidly gaining traction and momentum in smartphones, here are some ways NFC can be used during a typical work day:

> Purchase your

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Make Online Education Work For You: Keeping your business safe means more than just backing up your data.

Enrollments in online education have grown exponentially over the past decade. In fact, during the fall 2009 semester, approximately 5.6 million students in the U.S. were enrolled in at least one online course, an increase of nearly 1 million students over the previous ycar, according to the 2010 Sloan Survey of online Learning. The survey also finds that almost 30 percent of students take at least one college or university course online.

“Most of today’s online students are mid-level

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Dr. Edward J. Septimus: Impacting the lives of patients and advocacting public health issues

To find a physician with as much experience, firsthand knowledge of medicine and personal plus professional determination as Dr. Edward Septimus, M.D., F.I.D.S.A, F.A.C.P, F.S.H.E.A. is a true rarity and an asset to the medical and public community. Throughout his 30 years of experience in the field of medicine, Dr. Septimus has impacted the lives of countless patients and has raised public awareness about numerous diseases and infections. Whether he is attending to patient needs, teaching the

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Professional Growth: It might mean looking outside of your current location

In recent years, many people have focused on simply getting or keeping a job — and given the persistently high unemployment figures, that has been a reasonable reaction. But focusing on simply maintaining can cause problems in the long run of your career. Those who are focused on the future, whatever their line of work, know that to really be secure, the key is to develop and expand your career.

If you’re facing a tough job market in your chosen field, it might be time to consider

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Communication Tools to Help Your SMB Optimize Efficency

Increased speed and efficiency is the goal for SMB’s investing in technology

EFFICIENCY MEANS TWO THINGS FOR A small business owner: getting things done and conserving resources. Ever-changing technology allows small business owners to improve their efficiency, organization and multi-tasking skills, which can lead to growth and success in the corporate world. “Small businesses are always looking for ways to maximize their resources and enhance productivity, and technology is one of the

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