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Many organizations are keeping a lid on security spending, but that doesn’t mean they’re standing pat. Instead, they’re trying to spend available dollars more wisely. That can mean consolidating responsibility
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After Novell’s announcement this week that it plans to acquire Ximian, industry observers might be forgiven a collective “Huh?” At first glance, the two seem to be the least-compatible of
Shareholders nearly deify Warren Buffett for the way he manages his diverse holding company, Berkshire Hathaway of Omaha. There’s little doubt that he’s squeaky clean in how he operates. But
Projects are complicated creatures. From software development to building construction to nuclear maintenance, each initiative has specialized needs, and tackling them all calls for the continual juggling of finite resourcesboth
Less than a week after two of the largest U.S. furniture manufacturers ran up a white flag in the face of inexpensive imports, John Bassett III exhorts his troops to
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